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SSC CPO Admit Card 2026 will be available about three days before the Paper 1 exam, which the Staff Selection Commission has scheduled from 20 to 28 November 2026. The exam is for 1,871 Sub-Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and CISF. The exam city intimation slip is released around ten days before the exam. Both are downloaded from the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
This guide gives the SSC CPO exam date 2026, how to download the admit card and city slip, documents to carry and the Paper 1 pattern.
SSC CPO 2026 – Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 September 2026 |
| Exam date notice | 1 October 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | About 10 days before the exam (around 10 November 2026) |
| SSC CPO admit card 2026 | About 3 days before your exam date |
| Paper 1 (CBT) | 20 – 28 November 2026 |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Vacancies 2026
The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment has 1,871 vacancies in total, with 1,612 for men and 259 for women. The posts are:
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
- Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs – BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB
- Sub-Inspector in CISF (including Fire)
How to Download SSC CPO Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with your registration number and password. The admit card is available in the candidate login on the new SSC portal.
- Open the Admit Card section and select “Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026”.
- Download and print the admit card. Check your name, photo, exam date, shift and venue.
- Take at least two printouts and keep one as a backup.
If any detail is wrong, contact the SSC regional office immediately. Kerala candidates come under the SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region (KKR), Bengaluru.
SSC CPO Exam City Slip 2026
The city intimation slip only tells you the exam city and date. It is not an admit card. Use it to plan travel early, especially if your city is far from home. The real admit card with the venue and reporting time comes about three days before the exam.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed SSC CPO admit card 2026
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, driving licence or PAN) with the same date of birth as the admit card
- Two recent passport-size photographs (if asked in the admit card)
Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches and bags are not allowed inside the exam hall.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total (2 hours) | 200 | 200 |
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates who qualify in Paper 1 move on to the Physical Standard Test / Physical Endurance Test, then Paper 2 (English) and the medical exam.
Last-week Preparation Tips
- Attempt at least one full mock test every day in the actual exam time slot.
- Revise static GK and current affairs from the last six months.
- Start physical training now if you have not already, because the PET follows soon after Paper 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the SSC CPO admit card 2026 be released?
About three days before your exam. With the exam starting on 20 November 2026, the first admit cards are expected around 17 November 2026.
What is the SSC CPO exam date 2026?
Paper 1 will be held from 20 to 28 November 2026 in computer-based mode.
Can I enter the exam with only the city slip?
No. You need the admit card and an original photo ID.
Related: Central Government Exam Admit Cards | Central Police Jobs.
Disclaimer: Kerala Job News is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission. The exam schedule above is based on the SSC notice as reported at the time of writing, and expected release dates are estimates. Always download your admit card only from ssc.gov.in and follow the instructions printed on it.
