The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO 2026 notification for 1,871 Sub-Inspector posts across Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Here's the complete, verified picture — including a correction to a common mistake circulating on WhatsApp/social media about the age limit.
Quick Facts
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Posts | 1,871 |
| Apply Online | 10 September – 30 September 2026 (11 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 1 October 2026 (11 PM) |
| Correction Window | 8–10 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not yet announced (expected early 2027) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakdown
- Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police: 317 posts (205 Male + 112 Female)
- Sub-Inspector (GD), CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB): 1,320 posts
- Sub-Inspector (Fire), CISF — a new post introduced this year: 234 posts
Eligibility
Education: Bachelor's degree (graduation) from a recognized university, in any stream.
⚠️ Correct Age Limit — Don't Get This Wrong
Several unofficial posters and forwards circulating online claim the age limit is 18 to 30 years for all posts — this is incorrect and could lead you to wrongly assume you're eligible. The actual official age limit (as on 1 August 2026) is:
- Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police & Sub-Inspector (GD), CAPFs: 20 to 25 years
- Sub-Inspector (Fire), CISF only: 18 to 30 years
The wider 18-30 range applies only to the new Fire wing post — not to the main Delhi Police or CAPF Sub-Inspector posts.
Age relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years extra, OBC/EWS candidates get 3 years extra, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per government rules.
Pay Scale
Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC), plus applicable allowances, for all Sub-Inspector posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | No fee |
| All women candidates | No fee |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
Selection Process
- Paper 1 (Computer-Based Test, 100 marks)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper 2 (Computer-Based Test, 320 marks)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Apply online only through the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in. Do not pay any third party or agent claiming to submit your application for you — the process is meant to be done directly by the candidate on the official portal.
Why This Matters for CTET/UTET Aspirants
If you're preparing for teaching exams but keeping your options open, SSC CPO is a genuine parallel government-job route requiring only a Bachelor's degree (no B.Ed/D.El.Ed needed). Just be sure you meet the correct age limit above before you plan around it.