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    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - How to Apply Online at ssc.gov.in

    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - How to Apply Online at ssc.gov.in

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 21 Jan 2026, 03:39 PM IST

    The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CPO 2026 application form on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CPO application form 2026 will be released only in online mode. Eligible candidates who want to apply for the SSC CPO exam can fill the SSC CPO application form at ssc.gov.in.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SSC CPO Overview
    2. SSC CPO Application Form Dates 2026
    3. SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Fee
    4. SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Important Points
    5. SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
    6. SSC CPO Exam Centres 2026
    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - How to Apply Online at ssc.gov.in
    SSC CPO application form 2026

    Candidates will be able to pay the SSC CPO application form fee only for a certain period of time. Those who wish to attempt the exam must check and fulfil the SSC CPO eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. To fill out the SSC CPO 2026 application form, candidates must enter their personal details as prompted, upload the required documents and pay the application fees. The amount to be paid as the SSC CPO application fee is Rs 100 for General and EWS candidates. Reserved candidates are exempt from paying the SSC CPO exam fees.

    SSC CPO Overview

    Aspirants can check some basic details about the SSC CPO exam from the below table.

    SSC CPO Highlights

    Exam conducting body

    Staff Selection Commission

    Exam name

    SSC Sub Inspector Examination

    Exam is commonly known as

    SSC CPO exam

    Mode of application

    Online

    Stages of exam

    Paper 1

    PET/ PST

    Paper 2

    Medical test

    Exam mode

    Online/ Offline

    Application fee

    Rs 100

    Mode of payment

    Online (Debit Cards/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMP, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets)

    SSC CPO Application Form Dates 2026

    The commission will announce the SSC CPO 2026 registration form dates on the official website. Check the other important SSC CPO 2026 exam date in the table below.

    SSC CPO exam dates 2026

    Events

    SSC CPO 2026

    SSC CPO Application Form date

    To be announced

    Last date to apply for SSC CPO

    To be announced

    SSC CPO application correction facility

    To be announced

    Admit card release date

    To be announced

    Exam of SSC CPO Paper 1

    To be announced

    Declaration of result of Paper 1

    To be announced

    Admit card date of SSC CPO 2026

    To be announced

    SSC CPO 2026 Paper 2 admit card release date

    To be announced

    SSC CPO 2026 exam date of paper 2

    To be announced

    Declaration of Result of Paper 2

    To be announced

    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Documents needed during registration

    Candidates must keep the relevant documents and details ready while filling out the SSC CPO application form. See the list of documents required while filling out the SSC CPO form.

    • Valid email ID and mobile number.

    • Scanned photograph and signature of required dimensions.

    • Valid photo ID card or Aadhar card details.

    • Other scanned documents (if applicable).

    • Educational details.

    • Debit/credit card details for fee payment and more.

    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Scanned Images Dimensions

    Check the required scanned images and document dimensions for the SSC CPO application form in the table below.

    SSC CPO scanned documents and image dimensions

    Document

    File Size

    File Format

    Left thumb impression

    20KB – 50KB

    jpg/ jpeg

    Signature

    10KB – 20KB

    jpg/ jpeg

    Photograph

    20KB – 50KB

    jpg/ jpeg

    Disability Certificate

    20KB – 50KB

    jpg/ jpeg

    Steps to Fill the SSC CPO Application Form 2026

    Applicants can follow the below-mentioned steps to complete and submit the SSC CPO application form online successfully.

    • Visit the SSC official website – ssc.gov.in.

    • Click on ‘One Time Registration' to register and fill in all the details asked in the SSC CPO registration form.

    • After registering for the SSC PO exam, login details will be sent to your registered email id and mobile number.

    • Enter login details and click on the ‘Apply online’ link.

    • Some details provided during registration will be auto-filled in the form.

    • Enter the details in the blocks not filled.

    • Sign the declaration and click on the ‘I agree' button.

    • Check whether all the details mentioned in the SSC CPO application form are correct or not.

    • Pay the SSC CPO application fee.

    • Press the submit button to complete the SSC CPO application process successfully.

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    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Fee

    The SSC CPO application fee can be paid via online mode only. Check the table below to know the SSC CPO application fee for different category applicants.

    SSC CPO application form fee

    Category

    SSC CPO application fee

    General/OBC/EWS

    Rs 100

    Others

    Nil

    SSC CPO Application Form 2026 - Important Points

    While filling in the SSC CPO application form 2026, aspirants must pay attention to all details mentioned in the SSC form to avoid rejection of the application at a later stage of the SSC CPO Selection Process 2026. Important points to remember while filling out the SSC CPO application form:

    • Read the SSC CPO 2026 eligibility criteria properly.

    • Check if the details are entered in the form carefully before paying the application fee.

    • Check the dimensions of the documents and images uploaded.

    • Check the version of the browser you are using to fill out the form.

    Check other recruitment exams conducted by SSC and UPSC

    SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Candidates applying for the SSC CPO exam must first meet the SSC CPO eligibility requirements as prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission. So to apply for the SSC CPO 2026 exam, the applicant must be a citizen of India. They must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. They must be in the age group of 20 years to 25 years to be eligible for the SSC CPO exam. For more information on the SSC CPO eligibility criteria, see the table below.

    SSC CPO eligibility criteria

    Nationality

    Indian

    Age limit

    20 to 25 years

    Academic qualification

    Graduation in any discipline

    SSC CPO Exam Centres 2026

    The SSC Sub Inspector or SSC CPO examination, being a national-level exam, is conducted at SSC CPO exam centres all across the country. Aspirants are made aware of all the SSC CPO exam centres 2026 in advance in the SSC CPO notification 2026. The final allotment of the SSC CPO 2026 exam centre is communicated to the aspirant when the admit card is released.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the SSC CPO age limit?
    A:

    Aspirants between the age group of 20 years to 25 years can apply for the SSC CPO 2026.

    Q: What is the SSC CPO 2026 application fee?
    A:

    The SSC CPO 2026 application fee for general, OBC and EWS aspirants is Rs 100.

    Q: What is the educational qualification required for the SSC CPO exam?
    A:

    The basic educational qualification required for the SSC CPO exam is graduation in any discipline from recognised university.

    Q: What are SSC CPO application correction dates?
    A:

    The SSC CPO 2026 application correction dates will be mentioned on the official website. 

    Q: When is the SSC CPO application form 2026 going to be released?
    A:

    The SSC CPO 2026 application form will be released on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

    Q: How can I apply for the SSC CPO exam?
    A:

    Applicants can apply for the SSC CPO 2026 exam by visiting the SSC official website – ssc.gov.in.

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    Questions related to SSC CPO

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    Have a question related to SSC CPO ?

    Hello,

    For the SSC CPO exam , the main eligibility requirement is a graduation degree from a recognized university.

    If you have completed your graduation , you can apply for the exam .
    However, during document verification , your Maths back in Class 12th could cause an issue only if

    The SSC generally accepts affidavits for such minor, unintentional errors but it depends on the document verification process rules.so cant say anything confirm

    Just bring original supporting documents like your 10th class certificate and birth certificate that show the correct date.present your affidavit they might accept that because previously they

    Hello,

    Yes, it is necessary for the last year's result to be declared by July for SSC CPO. This is because the final selection process and document verification require the previous year's result to be available.

    If the result is delayed, it may create issues during the selection process.

    Hope

    Hello aspirant,

    Candidates must be between the ages of 20 and 25 to be eligible to take the SSC CPO exam. Candidates from the reserved category will be granted an age relaxation.

    So you will be eligible for this exam from 2025.

    To know the more detailed information, you can

    Yes,you can use your EWS certificate of haryana state government while applying to SSC CPO as the EWS reservation is a central government policy, so an EWS certificate issued by any state government is accepted for central government jobs.

    But the EWS category certificate must be in the prescribed form