The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the examination schedule for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026). As per the corrigendum dated 26 October 2026, the Paper-I Computer Based Examination will now be held from 23 to 28 November 2026, instead of the earlier window of 20 to 28 November 2026.
The recruitment is for 1,871 tentative vacancies of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs. The online application process closed on 30 September 2026 and the correction window ran from 8 to 10 October 2026, so no fresh applications are being accepted. Candidates who applied should now watch for the city intimation slip and the admit card on the SSC website and the regional office websites.
This article covers the revised SSC CPO 2026 exam schedule, the admit card dates, the selection process and the important links — all taken from the official SSC notice.
Exam Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
| Examination Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 |
| Notice Reference | Notice of Examination dated 10 September 2026 (E/37/2026-C-2) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,871 (tentative) |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) |
| Application Window | 10 to 30 September 2026 (closed) |
| Application Correction Window | 8 to 10 October 2026 (closed) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Revised Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Earlier Paper-I Schedule | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Revised Paper-I Schedule (Corrigendum dated 26 October 2026) | 23 to 28 November 2026 |
| Paper-I Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Paper-II Exam Date | To be announced after Paper-I |
| PET / PST Dates | To be announced after Paper-I |
The Staff Selection Commission issued the revised schedule through the Important Notice titled "Revised dates for Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 and Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026" on 26 October 2026. The examination will now begin three days later than previously scheduled, while the last exam date remains unchanged. SSC has stated that the exam dates are tentative and any change will be notified only on its website.
Admit Card 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| City Intimation / Exam City Slip | About 10 days before the examination, on the concerned SSC Regional Office websites |
| Admission Certificate (Admit Card) | 2 to 3 days before the examination |
| Where to Download | ssc.gov.in and the concerned SSC Regional Office websites |
The exact examination date, shift and reporting time for each candidate will be given in the examination timetable and the Admission Certificate. Admission certificates are uploaded on the Commission's website and are not sent by post. Candidates should check both ssc.gov.in and their regional office website regularly.
Selection Process
Selection for the SSC CPO 2026 recruitment is made through the following stages:
1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) — scheduled from 23 to 28 November 2026. 2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) — for candidates who qualify in Paper-I. 3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) — for candidates who qualify in the PET/PST. 4. Medical Examination — for candidates who qualify in Paper-II.
The final selection is made on the basis of merit in Paper-I and Paper-II, subject to qualifying the PET/PST and the medical examination.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Revised Exam Date Notice (26 October 2026) | Available in the Notices section of https://ssc.gov.in/ — "Important Notice – Revised dates for Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 and Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026" |
| SSC CPO 2026 Notice of Examination | Available on https://ssc.gov.in/ |
FAQs
Q1. What is the revised SSC CPO Exam Date 2026? The Paper-I Computer Based Examination will be held from 23 to 28 November 2026, as per the SSC corrigendum dated 26 October 2026.
Q2. What was the earlier SSC CPO Paper-I exam date? The earlier schedule, given in the notice of 1 October 2026, was 20 to 28 November 2026. It has been revised to 23 to 28 November 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026? A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs were notified.
Q4. When will the SSC CPO 2026 admit card be released? The city intimation slip is expected about 10 days before the exam, and the admit card about 2 to 3 days before the exam, on ssc.gov.in and the regional office websites.
Q5. Can I still apply for SSC CPO 2026? No. The online application window closed on 30 September 2026 and the correction window closed on 10 October 2026.
Q6. What is the selection process for SSC CPO 2026? Selection is through Paper-I (CBT), followed by the Physical Standard Test / Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II (CBT) and a medical examination.