The Staff Selection Commission has released the notification for the SSC CPO 2026 examination, opening another major recruitment opportunity for candidates seeking Sub Inspector positions in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces.
According to the latest notification details, a total of 2,018 tentative vacancies have been announced for the recruitment process. The vacancies cover Sub Inspector positions in Delhi Police, Sub Inspector General Duty posts in Central Armed Police Forces and Sub Inspector Fire posts in the Central Industrial Security Force.
The online application process began on September 10, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official Staff Selection Commission website. The last date to submit the online application is September 30, 2026, up to 11 PM. Candidates should complete the registration and application process well before the deadline to avoid technical difficulties or last minute issues.
The 2,018 tentative vacancies include 317 Sub Inspector Executive posts in Delhi Police, comprising 205 posts for male candidates and 112 posts for female candidates. The recruitment also includes 1,467 Sub Inspector General Duty vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces. These CAPF vacancies comprise 1,320 posts for male candidates and 147 posts for female candidates.
In addition, 234 Sub Inspector Fire vacancies have been announced for male candidates in the CISF. The vacancy figures are tentative and may be revised by the concerned departments during the recruitment process.
Candidates interested in SSC CPO 2026 should carefully read the eligibility conditions before applying. The examination is intended for candidates who meet the prescribed educational, age and other requirements mentioned in the official notification. For most posts, the age limit is reported as 20 to 25 years, subject to applicable relaxations for eligible categories.
For the Delhi Police Sub Inspector Executive post for male candidates, candidates are required to have a valid driving licence for a light motor vehicle, along with the prescribed educational qualification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact requirements applicable to each category and post.
The selection process involves multiple stages. Candidates will first appear for Paper I, which is conducted as a computer based examination. Those who qualify at the required stage will proceed to the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test. Candidates who clear the physical tests will then appear for Paper II. The subsequent stages include detailed medical examination and document verification, as applicable.
The recruitment is significant because the posts provide opportunities to work in important law enforcement and security organisations. Sub Inspectors recruited through the SSC CPO examination can be appointed in Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces, depending on the post, vacancy and final allocation process.
Candidates should also pay attention to the application process. The Staff Selection Commission has introduced a new One Time Registration system on its current website. Candidates who completed registration on the earlier SSC website should check the latest instructions before applying, as the previous registration details may not automatically apply to the new system. The application can also be submitted through the mySSC mobile application, according to current recruitment information.
The application deadline is September 30, 2026, at 11 PM. The deadline for payment of the application fee is October 1, 2026, at 11 PM, according to the notification details reported for the recruitment. A correction window is scheduled from October 8 to October 10, 2026. The date of the Computer Based Examination will be announced separately by the Staff Selection Commission.
Candidates should make sure that all personal, educational and other details entered in the application form are accurate before final submission. They should also keep copies of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
It is important to note that the vacancy figure mentioned in some earlier reports or online posts may differ from the latest notification. The current SSC CPO 2026 recruitment information reports 2,018 tentative vacancies. Therefore, candidates should rely on the official SSC notification for the final vacancy position and other recruitment conditions.
The SSC CPO examination remains an important recruitment route for graduates who are interested in police and central security services. With applications now open, eligible candidates should review the official notification, confirm their eligibility and submit the application before the September 30 deadline.