SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs), conducted by SSC. Current stage: notification. SSC Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) maintain public order, conduct crime investigation, guard vital national infrastructure, and manage border security.

VI and PwBD vacancies

Generally NOT suitable for Visually Impaired candidates. Visually Impaired (VI) candidates are generally not eligible due to mandatory physical and eyesight standards for uniformed posts. Total posts: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (SSC CPO 2025) had approximately 3,073 vacancies.

Scribe and compensatory time

SSC CPO is a uniformed service exam with strict physical (PET/PST) and medical (DME — Detailed Medical Examination) standards. Most PwBD categories, including VI, are unlikely to be eligible for these posts. If PwBD reservation exists, it may apply only to civilian/non-operational posts. Verify the official notification when released.

Key dates and deadlines

Exam / next stage: 15 October 2026.

Step by step: what to do now

SCRIBE ELIGIBILITY & RULES (Extracted from Official SSC Notice): 1. Uniformed Post Restriction: SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs) carries mandatory physical & eyesight standards. 2. Visually Impaired Eligibility: Visually Impaired candidates are generally NOT eligible for operational CPO posts unless civilian slots are notified. 3. Standard SSC Rules: If eligible for civilian slots: SSC-provided scribe, minimum 18 years age, 20 min/hr extra time.

Official source and verification

Source: SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 and SSC official website. Status of these dates: awaiting official. Verified by the SuoMoto team on 2026-09-07.

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SSC CPO 2026 — Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs (Paper 1 Ahead)

Source: SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 and SSC official website. Last verified: 2026-09-07.

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1. Exam Overview
SSC Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) maintain public order, conduct crime investigation, guard vital national infrastructure, and manage border security.
2. Posts and What They Involve
Sub-Inspector — Delhi Police and CAPFs
Accessibility: Not suitable
Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB · Level 6
A uniformed, operational police/paramilitary officer role with mandatory physical efficiency (PET/PST) and medical vision standards.
Accessibility & Quota note: Visually Impaired candidates are not eligible — these posts require A-grade eyesight and physical fitness. If you are a VI aspirant, SSC CGL, CHSL or MTS are the right targets instead.
3. Vacancies — Total & Reserved Quotas
Total: Not yet announced. Previous cycle (SSC CPO 2025) had approximately 3,073 vacancies.
Reserved / PwBD: Visually Impaired (VI) candidates are generally not eligible due to mandatory physical and eyesight standards for uniformed posts.
4. Exam Structure and Pattern
Paper 1 (CBT)
Online objective CBT
Duration: 2 hours; with compensatory time for eligible PwBD candidates
- General Intelligence and Reasoning50 Q · 50 marks
- General Knowledge and Awareness50 Q · 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude50 Q · 50 marks
- English Comprehension50 Q · 50 marks
Total: 200 marks · Minus 0.25 per wrong answer
Followed by Physical Standard/Efficiency Tests (PST/PET), Paper 2 (English, 200 marks) and a Detailed Medical Examination — all with strict vision and fitness standards.
5. Important Dates
1. 15 October 2026Exam / next stage

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1. Exam Overview

2. Posts and What They Involve

3. Vacancies — Total & Reserved Quotas

4. Exam Structure and Pattern

5. Important Dates

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