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SSC CPO 2026

Staff Selection Commission Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination

Become a Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police or the CAPFs. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack SSC CPO.

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Conducting Body

Staff Selection Commission

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from

Age Limit

20-25 years (relaxation applies for reserved categories)

Frequency

Annual

Salary

₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 per month

Vacancies

5,000+ typically (5,308 in the previous cycle)

Why Prepare for SSC CPO?

1Direct entry as a Sub-Inspector — a uniformed Group B post with command responsibility
2Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) with around ₹47,000-₹64,000 in hand depending on posting city
3Postings across Delhi Police, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB
4Shares its Paper-I syllabus with SSC CGL and CHSL — one preparation covers several exams
5Clear promotion ladder to Inspector and above through departmental exams

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I

200 questions200 marks120 min

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Comprehension	50	50
Total	200	200

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Selection Process

Paper-I (Computer Based)→

Physical Standard & Endurance Test (PST/PET)→

Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension)→

Medical Examination→

Document Verification

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General Intelligence & ReasoningHard

1 / 4

Statements: Some pens are not erasers. All erasers are pencils. Conclusions: I. All pens being pencils is a possibility. II. No pen is a pencil is a possibility.

0/4 attempted

Related Exams

These exams share significant syllabus overlap with SSC CPO — prepare for multiple exams simultaneously.

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SSC CGL

₹25,500 - ₹1,51,100 per month

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SSC CHSL

₹19,900 - ₹63,200 per month

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SSC MTS

₹18,000 - ₹56,900 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC CPO exam pattern?

Paper-I has 200 objective questions worth 200 marks in 120 minutes — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension, 50 questions and 50 marks each. Every wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.

What is the age limit for SSC CPO?

The age limit is 20 to 25 years for the general category, with the usual relaxations for reserved categories — 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.

Is a degree required for SSC CPO?

Yes. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is mandatory for all candidates, unlike SSC CHSL or MTS which accept lower qualifications.

How much does an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector earn?

The post sits at Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 basic). In-hand pay is roughly ₹47,000-₹54,000, rising to about ₹60,000-₹64,000 for Delhi postings once DA, HRA and TA are added.

Does SSC CPO have a physical test?

Yes. Candidates who clear Paper-I must pass the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test before Paper-II, followed by a medical examination.

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