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SSC CPO SYLLABUS AND PATTERN 2026
Complete Notification Summary, Paper-I & Paper-II Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Pay Scale & Preparation Strategy
1. Official SSC CPO 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Event / Logistical Parameter | Official Dates / Details | Key Eligibility Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026 |
| Official Notification Date | 10.09.2026 (uploaded on ssc.gov.in) | Notice No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION |
| Online Application Window | 10.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 Hrs) | One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in is required |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01.10.2026 (23:00 Hrs) | Fee: Rs.100 (Exempted for Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation) |
| Application Correction Window | 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 Hrs) | Correction charges:Rs.200 (first time), Rs.500 (second time) for all candidates |
| Computer Based Examination | To be notified later | Dates in the notice are tentative; check ssc.gov.in for updates |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01.08.2026 | Age is calculated as on 01.08.2026 |
| Age Limit (All posts except SI Fire) | 20 to 25 Years (Born 02.08.2001 to 01.08.2006) | Relaxation as per rules: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, ESM: 3 yrs after deducting military service |
| Age Limit (SI Fire in CISF) | 18 to 30 Years (Born 02.08.1996 to 01.08.2008) | Relaxation as per rules |
| Essential Qualification (Delhi Police & CAPF GD) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent | Must be held on or before the closing date of applications (30.09.2026) |
| Essential Qualification (SI Fire in CISF) | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry & Maths, OR Matriculation + 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, Telecommunication) | Higher qualification (B.Tech/M.Tech) allowed subject to basic Diploma qualification |
| Driving License Mandate | Valid LMV License (Motorcycle & Car) | Mandatory for Male candidates of Delhi Police SI on the PE&MT date only |
2. Post Details, Pay Level Matrix & Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name & Department | Classification | Pay Level Matrix (7th CPC) | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male | Group ‘C’ | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 205 |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female | Group ‘C’ | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 112 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in BSF (Border Security Force) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 457 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 250 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 254 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 187 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 172 |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male only | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) | Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400) | 234 |
| TOTAL TENTATIVE VACANCIES | Combined Total | Level-6 Pay Scale Across All Posts | 1,871 Total |
Note: SI (GD) in CAPFs total 1,320 vacancies (1,173 Male + 147 Female). Vacancy numbers include reserved categories and are tentative; the Commission does not allocate candidates state-wise or region-wise.
KEY POST-WISE NOTES FROM THE OFFICIAL NOTICE
- Delhi Police SI (Executive): Male candidates need a valid LMV (Motorcycle & Car) driving license on the PE&MT date. Male candidates without it can apply for SI in CAPFs only. Departmental Delhi Police candidates with 3+ years of service can also apply for Male vacancies.
- SI (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB): Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India.
- SI (Fire) in CISF: Male candidates only, with a different age limit (18-30 years), a different educational qualification and different chest measurement standards.
3. Recruitment Stages & Exam Scheme
The examination consists of Paper-I (CBE) → Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET) → Paper-II (CBE) → Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All stages are mandatory. The Computer Based Examination schedule will be notified later.
Paper-I Computer Based Examination Structure:
| Part | Subject / Section | Number of Qs | Max Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Part-II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Part-III | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| Part-IV | English Comprehension | 25 | 25 | 15 Minutes |
| TOTAL | Paper-I Composite CBE | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 1 Hour (60 Minutes Total) |
Paper-II Computer Based Examination Structure:
| Part | Subject / Section | Number of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 1 Hour for Parts I-III (sectional timer of 20 Minutes each) |
| Part-II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | (as above) |
| Part-III | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | (as above) |
| Part-IV | English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
| TOTAL | Paper-II Composite CBE | 160 Qs | 320 Marks | 2 Hours (120 Minutes Total) |
- Questions are Objective Multiple Choice Type, set in Hindi and English in Parts I, II and III of both papers.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Difficulty level of Paper-II will be higher than Paper-I. If held in multiple shifts, scores are normalized.
NCC Certificate Bonus Marks (Applicable in Paper-I & Paper-II):
| NCC Certificate Category | Bonus Marks in Each Paper (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
|---|---|
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 5% of the maximum marks |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 3% of the maximum marks |
| NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 2% of the maximum marks |
NCC certificate must be held as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Bonus marks are added to the normalized scores.
4. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
PST: Height & Chest Norms for SI in Delhi Police:
| Category of Candidates | Min Height (cm) | Chest Unexpanded (cm) | Chest Expanded (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates (except categories below) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Male Candidates of Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| All Male Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Female Candidates (except categories below) | 157 | – | – |
| Female Candidates of the Hill areas / regions listed above | 155 | – | – |
| All Female Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 154 | – | – |
PST: Height & Chest Norms for SI in CAPFs:
| Category of Candidates | Min Height (cm) | Chest Unexpanded (cm) | Chest Expanded (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates (except categories below) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Male Candidates of Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh, North-Eastern States and Sikkim | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Male Gorkha Candidates | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| All Male ST Candidates (except ST of North-Eastern States) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Male ST Candidates of North-Eastern States | 157 | 77 | 82 |
| Female Candidates (except categories below) | 157 | – | – |
| Female Candidates of the Hill areas / regions listed above (incl. Gorkhas) | 155 | – | – |
| All Female Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 154 | – | – |
PST: Height & Chest Norms for SI (Fire) in CISF (Male only):
| Category of Candidates | Min Height (cm) | Chest Unexpanded (cm) | Chest Expanded (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates (except categories below) | 170 | 81 | 86 |
| Male Candidates of Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkimies, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir Valley & North-Eastern States | 165 | 81 | 86 |
| All Male ST Candidates including Mizos and Nagas | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
Weight should correspond to height (all posts). There is no minimum chest requirement for female candidates.
Physical Endurance Test (PET) Specifications (Qualifying Nature):
| Gender | Event 1: Sprint | Event 2: Race | Event 3: Long Jump | Event 4: High Jump | Event 5: Shot Put |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 100m in 16 sec | 1.6 km in 6.5 min | 3.65m (3 chances) | 1.2m (3 chances) | 4.5m (16 lbs, 3 chances) |
| Female Candidates | 100m in 18 sec | 800m in 4 min | 2.7m (3 chances) | 0.9m (3 chances) | N/A |
PST/PET carry no marks and are qualifying/elimination in nature. Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET, but must meet the physical standards and pass the written tests.
5. Indicative Subject-Wise Syllabus (Paper-I & Paper-II)
As per the official notice, the syllabus below is indicative and is common for Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-II difficulty is higher.
Subject 1: General Intelligence & Reasoning (Paper-I: 25 Qs | Paper-II: 20 Qs)
| S.No | Syllabus Module | Detailed Topic Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning. |
| 2 | Detailed Topics | Semantic/Symbolic-Number/Figural Analogy, Semantic/Symbolic-Number/Figural Classification, Semantic/Number/Figural Series, Word Building, Numerical & Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation & Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern Folding & Unfolding, Figural Pattern Completion, Indexing, Address Matching, Date & City Matching, Classification of Centre Codes/Roll Numbers, Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence. |
Subject 2: General Knowledge & General Awareness (Paper-I: 25 Qs | Paper-II: 20 Qs)
| S.No | Syllabus Module | Detailed Topic Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current Events & Everyday Science | General awareness of the environment around the candidate and its application to society; knowledge of current events; matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect, as expected of any educated person. |
| 2 | India & Neighbouring Countries | Questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution and Scientific Research. |
Subject 3: Quantitative Aptitude (Paper-I: 25 Qs | Paper-II: 20 Qs)
| S.No | Syllabus Module | Detailed Topic Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arithmetic | Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time & Work. |
| 2 | Algebra & Geometry | Basic algebraic identities of school algebra and elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords, common tangents to two or more circles. |
| 3 | Mensuration | Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base. |
| 4 | Trigonometry & Statistics | Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram & Pie Chart. |
Subject 4: English Comprehension (Paper-I: 25 Qs | Paper-II: 100 Qs)
| S.No | Syllabus Module | Detailed Topic Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grammar & Usage | Error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles, etc.), Grammar, Sentence Structure, Sentence Completion. |
| 2 | Vocabulary | Vocabulary, Spellings, Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words. |
| 3 | Comprehension | Understanding and knowledge of the English language, Comprehension passages. |
6. Step-by-Step Online Application Process (OTR & Form Filling)
- Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC Portal: Visit ssc.gov.in and complete OTR. An OTR made on the old website (ssc.nic.in) will not work on the new website. Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication.
- Step 2: Login & Select Examination: Log in using your OTR details and select ‘Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026’. You can also apply through the ‘mySSC’ mobile app.
- Step 3: Live Photo & Signature: A real-time photo is captured while filling the form (good light, plain background, camera at eye level, no cap, mask or glasses). Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- Step 4: Fill Details & Centre Preferences: Select 3 exam centre preferences in the same region, enter educational qualification and other details. Check everything using Preview/Print before submitting.
- Step 5: Application Fee Payment: Pay ₹100 online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit card. Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted. Unpaid applications are rejected.
- Step 6: Correction (if needed): Use the correction window (08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026) to edit the form. Two corrections are allowed, with charges of ₹200 and ₹500.
7. Preparation Strategy & Topper Daily Timetable
SUGGESTED DUAL-TRACK PREPARATION ROUTINE
- Why prepare both together? PST and PET are mandatory (qualifying) stages between Paper-I and Paper-II, so preparing for the written exam and physical tests together is a practical approach. This routine is an editorial suggestion by Easy Job Signal and is not part of the official notice.
| Time Slot | Subject / Focus Area | Strategic Activity & Target |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 AM – 07:00 AM | Physical Endurance Training | Outdoor Track Running (1.6 km / 800m), Long Jump & High Jump Practice |
| 08:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Quantitative Aptitude | Concept learning, Arithmetic/Geometry practice & previous year Qs |
| 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Reasoning & Mock Test | Logical Reasoning drills, sectional mocks & speed analysis |
| 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM | English Comprehension (Paper-I & II) | Grammar rules, 50 Vocab words daily, Reading Comprehension practice |
| 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM | General Knowledge & GS | NCERT revision, Polity/History, Indian Geography & Static GK notes |
| 09:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Current Affairs & Revision | Daily Current Affairs, error notebook review & formulas memory drill |
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the age limit and crucial cut-off date for SSC CPO 2026?
Ans: The age cut-off date is 01.08.2026. For all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 20 to 25 years (born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006). For SI (Fire) in CISF it is 18 to 30 years (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008). Age relaxation is given as per rules (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting military service).
Q2: Is a valid Driving License compulsory for all Sub-Inspector posts?
Ans: NO. A valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) Driving License is mandatory only for Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, on the date of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. Male candidates without it can apply for SI in CAPFs only.
Q3: Is there negative marking in Paper-I and Paper-II examinations?
Ans: YES. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
Q4: Can final year undergraduate students apply for SSC CPO 2026?
Ans: Yes, provided they acquire the essential qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) on or before the closing date of receipt of applications, i.e. 30.09.2026, and can show documentary proof of it.
Q5: Are PET and PST marks added to the final merit list?
Ans: NO. PST and PET carry no marks and are qualifying/elimination in nature, but clearing them is mandatory. Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET.
Q6: How are NCC certificate bonus marks awarded in SSC CPO?
Ans: Bonus marks are added to the normalized scores in both Paper-I and Paper-II: NCC ‘C’ = 5%, NCC ‘B’ = 3% and NCC ‘A’ = 2% of the maximum marks.
Q7: Can I correct mistakes in my application form?
Ans: Yes. During the correction time you can correct and re-submit twice. Charges are Rs 200 for the first correction and Rs 500 for the second.
