SSC CPO SI Exam Date 2026 – Paper-I on 20-28 November, Check Schedule

The SSC CPO SI Exam Date 2026 has been announced. According to the published information, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the examination schedule for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination 2026. The Paper-I computer-based examination will be held from 20 to 28 November 2026, and candidates who applied during the September application window should now plan their final preparation around this schedule.

This recruitment covers 1,871 Sub-Inspector posts across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF (Fire). The online application window closed on 30 September 2026 and the correction window ran from 8 to 10 October 2026, so the focus now shifts to the admit card release and the exam itself. Candidates should verify the schedule only from the official website, ssc.gov.in, and not rely on dates circulating on unofficial channels.

SSC CPO SI Exam Date 2026 – Overview

SSC CPO SI 2026 – Important Dates

SSC CPO SI 2026 – Vacancy Details

According to the published vacancy details, the largest share of posts is for Sub-Inspector (GD) in the Central Armed Police Forces. The vacancy figures are tentative and may be revised by the Commission, so candidates should check the official notification on ssc.gov.in for the final post-wise breakup.

What the SSC Exam Schedule Notice Says

According to the published information, SSC announced the examination schedule through an official notice covering several upcoming examinations. For the CPO SI 2026 recruitment, the Paper-I computer-based examination is scheduled from 20 to 28 November 2026. The same notice also fixed the schedules for two other SSC examinations – the Junior Engineer Paper-I from 2 to 6 November 2026 and the CHSL Tier-I from 30 November to 31 December 2026 – which candidates can read about in our SSC JE Exam Date 2026 and SSC CHSL 2026 pages.

The application process for CPO SI 2026 ran from 10 to 30 September 2026, with fee payment allowed till 1 October 2026 and a correction window from 8 to 10 October 2026. Candidates who completed their applications successfully are now eligible to appear for Paper-I.

SSC CPO SI 2026 – Selection Process

According to the published information, the selection process for SSC CPO SI 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) – qualifying physical standards and endurance tests for candidates who clear Paper-I.
3. Paper-II (Computer-Based Examination) – English Language and Comprehension.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – final medical fitness assessment.

Candidates who qualify Paper-I will be called for the physical tests, and those who clear the physical stage will appear for Paper-II. Aspirants tracking other central armed police forces opportunities can also check the UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card 2026 page.

SSC CPO SI Admit Card 2026

According to the published information, the admit cards for the SSC CPO SI Paper-I examination have not been released yet and are expected before the exam. SSC releases admit cards region-wise through its regional and sub-regional offices, so candidates should watch both the main website ssc.gov.in and their respective regional SSC website.

To download the admit card once released, candidates will need their registration number or roll number along with their date of birth or password. After downloading, candidates should carefully verify their name, photograph, exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre address, and carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre.

Eligibility Criteria – Quick Recap

According to the published information, the eligibility conditions notified for this recruitment are:

• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or a three-year diploma in specified engineering branches, is required.
• Driving licence: Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police must hold a valid driving licence for light motor vehicles.
• Age limit (as on 1 August 2026): 20 to 25 years for most posts; 18 to 30 years for Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Age relaxation applies as per government rules.
• Application fee: Rs 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates; no fee for SC, ST, women and PwD candidates. The fee window is now closed.

How to Check the SSC CPO SI Exam Date Notice

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Open the Notice or Latest News section on the homepage.
3. Look for the notice regarding the examination schedule for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026.
4. Download the official notice PDF and check the Paper-I dates, along with any shift-wise details.
5. Save the notice and keep checking the website for the admit card release announcement.

SSC CPO SI Exam Date 2026 – Important Links

Use only the official SSC website for the exam schedule, admit card and further announcements related to the CPO SI 2026 recruitment. Do not rely on unofficial websites or social media posts for exam date updates.

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