SSC CPO 2026: Sub-Inspector Delhi Police aur CAPFs — Eligibility, Physical Standards aur Exam Guide
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm (85 expanded) |
| ST candidates | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77 cm (82 expanded) |
| Hilly/North East areas | 165 cm | 155 cm | 78 cm (83 expanded) |
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 100m in 16 seconds | 100m in 18 seconds |
| Long jump | 3.65 metres (3 chances) | 2.7 metres (3 chances) |
| High jump | 1.2 metres (3 chances) | 0.9 metres (3 chances) |
SSC CPO (Central Police Organisations) exam Staff Selection Commission conduct karta hai — yeh exam Delhi Police, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) mein Sub-Inspector aur CISF mein ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) ke posts ke liye hoti hai.
Note: Is article mein typical eligibility criteria, exam pattern aur physical standards cover ki gayi hain based on SSC CPO recruitment pattern. 2026 ki specific vacancy numbers aur exact dates ke liye ssc.gov.in par official notification check karein.
Post Types: Kya Kya Hain?
| Post | Organisation | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Delhi Police | Male & Female |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB | Male & Female |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | CISF | Male & Female |
| ASI (Stenographer) | Delhi Police | Male & Female |
| ASI (Steno) | CISF | Male & Female |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Any bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- For ASI (Steno): Graduation + typing/stenography skills
Age Limit
- General: 20–25 years
- OBC: 20–28 years (+3 relaxation)
- SC/ST: 20–30 years (+5 relaxation)
- Ex-servicemen: as per rules
Age is calculated as on the date mentioned in the notification — exact date from official notification confirm karein.
Selection Process: 4 Stages
- Paper-I (Online, Objective): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 200 marks, 2 hours
- PET/PST (Physical Endurance Test/Physical Standards Test): Height, chest (male), followed by running, long jump, high jump
- Paper-II (Online, Objective): English Language and Comprehension — 200 marks, 2 hours (only for candidates cleared PET/PST)
- Medical Examination: Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) medical standards
Final merit = Paper I + Paper II marks combined. PET/PST qualifying nature hai (marks nahi counts).
Paper-I: Detailed Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Paper-II mein English pe focus (200 marks, 2 hours — detailed language skills test).
SSC CPO Salary: After Selection
Sub-Inspector in CAPFs/Delhi Police 7th CPC ke under:
- Pay Level: Level 6 (Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400) basic
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs 35,400
- DA, HRA, TA: As per Central Govt rules — substantial additions
- Gross starting salary: Approximately Rs 55,000–65,000/month (varies by posting city)
- Ration, accommodation (if posted in CAPF campus) — non-monetary benefits
- Pension: NPS (National Pension System) applicable
Notification Kab Aayega? Kaise Check Karein?
SSC typically har saal CPO notification release karta hai. Check karne ke liye:
- ssc.gov.in — SSC official website, "Notices" section
- Regional SSC websites bhi notification post karte hain
- SSC Connect app (official SSC mobile app)
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