SSC CPO Result 2026: Quick Answer
The SSC CPO Result 2026 is NOT out yet — and it cannot be, because Paper 1 has not been held. Paper 1 of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 runs from 23 to 28 November 2026, under SSC's corrigendum of 26 October 2026, for 1,871 vacancies. No result date has been announced. Some coverage expects the Paper 1 result in December 2026 — treat that as the earliest expectation, not a date. The honest check against the previous cycle says it may take longer: the 2025 Paper 1 ran 9–12 December 2025 and its result write-up came on 30 March 2026, about three and a half months later. So a realistic window is December 2026 to January 2027, with December as the optimistic end. When the result does come, SSC will publish it as PDF lists on the ssc.gov.in notice board — not as a login-based scorecard — followed later by individual marks behind your candidate login. And the rule that matters most: Paper 1 only shortlists you for the physical test. Final merit is based on Paper 2 marks only, plus NCC bonus (notice Para 16.8).
Key takeaway: Do not wait for the Paper 1 result to start Paper 2 preparation — and do not mistake a good Paper 1 score for selection. Paper 1 is a gate: clear it, then the race restarts at zero, because Paper 2's 320 marks decide your rank. The candidates who use the result gap to build Paper 2 English (200 of the 320 marks) are the ones who get selected; the ones who celebrate a Paper 1 shortlist and then start Paper 2 are months behind.
Official source: SSC notice for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026, dated 10 September 2026 (1,871 vacancies), Para 16.8 (mode of selection); SSC corrigendum dated 26.10.2026 (Paper 1 window 23–28 November). Full pattern: SSC CPO exam pattern 2026; admit card: SSC CPO admit card 2026.
SSC CPO Result 2026 at a Glance
| Fact | What it is |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 examination | 23–28 November 2026 (announced, corrigendum 26 October 2026) |
| Paper 1 result | Not out — not announced |
| Expected result window | December 2026 (earliest) to January 2027 (realistic) — expected, from previous-cycle timing |
| Vacancies | 1,871 (SI, Delhi Police and CAPFs) |
| How the result is published | PDF lists on the ssc.gov.in notice board; individual marks later via login |
| Paper 1 paper | 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, −0.25; 15-minute sectional timers |
| Paper 2 paper | 160 questions, 320 marks, 2 hours, −0.50 |
| Final merit | Paper 2 marks only, plus NCC bonus (Para 16.8) |
| Qualifying minimums | Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20% |
Why December 2026 to January 2027? The Previous Cycles
| Cycle | Paper 1 held | Paper 1 result write-up | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPO 2024 | 27–29 June 2024 | (result followed in the cycle) | — |
| CPO 2025 | 9–12 December 2025 | 30 March 2026 | About 3.5 months |
| CPO 2026 | 23–28 November 2026 | Not announced — expected December 2026 to January 2027 | — |
The 2025 cycle is the honest guide: its Paper 1 ended 12 December 2025 and the result came 30 March 2026. If 2026 follows the same pace, the result would come in March 2027 — but SSC has moved faster in other cycles, and some coverage expects December 2026. This page gives you both ends honestly: December 2026 is the earliest anyone should expect it, January 2027 is realistic, and a longer wait would not be unusual. Any page that gives you a specific CPO 2026 result date today is guessing.
How to Check the SSC CPO Result 2026 (When It Is Out)
- Go to ssc.gov.in and open the Notice Board / Results section. Do not use a third-party site that asks for your registration number and password.
- Look for the notice titled "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 — Declaration of result of Paper-I" (or similar wording), with its result write-up PDF.
- Download the result PDF and search it for your roll number (Ctrl+F). SSC publishes the Paper 1 result as lists of shortlisted candidates, split by gender and post — male and female lists have separate cut-offs, and Delhi Police and CAPF lists are separate too.
- Note the cut-off marks in the write-up for your category, gender and post. Clearing the cut-off is what shortlists you for PST/PET; the write-up also gives the number of candidates shortlisted.
- Individual marks come separately, later, behind your candidate login on ssc.gov.in. The result PDF itself carries no marks — only roll numbers and cut-offs.
- If your roll number is not in the list, check the withheld and debarred lists if SSC publishes them, and then check your marks when they are released — the gap between your score and the cut-off tells you how far you were, which is what you need for the next attempt.
What the Cut-Offs Were Last Time
The 2026 Paper 1 is a new 100-question, 100-mark paper, so old cut-offs were out of 200 — compare them as percentages, not raw marks.
| Exam | Paper 1 held | Max marks | UR Male | UR Female | UR Male % | UR Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPO 2025 | 9–12 December 2025 | 200 | 119.47517 | 128.01610 | 59.74% | 64.01% |
| CPO 2024 | 27–29 June 2024 | 200 | 119.80335 | 135.27003 | 59.90% | 67.64% |
Two things matter here. First, the male UR cut-off has stayed at almost 60% for two years in a row (59.74% in 2025, 59.90% in 2024) — on the new 100-mark paper, that is roughly 60 marks. Second, the female cut-off runs higher than the male cut-off (64.01% in 2025, 67.64% in 2024), because there are fewer female vacancies. A safe Paper 1 target is 65+ out of 100 for men and 70+ for women — practice targets built on past percentages, not predictions. But remember the qualifying minimums too: UR 30% (30 marks in Paper 1, 96 in Paper 2), OBC/EWS 25% (25 and 80), all other categories 20% (20 and 64), counted without NCC bonus — and SSC may fix different cut-offs in each part of Paper 1, so a strong overall score does not save you if one part collapses. Our SSC CPO cut-off note carries the full 2024 and 2025 tables.
The Merit Rule Most Candidates Get Wrong
Final selection and allocation is on Paper 2 marks only, plus NCC bonus. Paper 1 only shortlists you for PET/PST. This is notice Para 16.8, confirmed by three house notes and by convergent secondary coverage — and it is the opposite of what many candidates assume. Three consequences follow:
- A top Paper 1 score earns you nothing in the merit list. It earns you a place at the physical test. Nothing more.
- A bare Paper 1 pass is enough. If you clear the Paper 1 cut-off by one mark, you stand exactly equal to the Paper 1 topper at the start of Paper 2.
- Paper 2 is where the examination is won. English carries 100 questions and 200 of the 320 Paper 2 marks (62.5%), with Reasoning, GK and Quant carrying 20 questions and 40 marks each in the first hour. That is why Paper 2 preparation must start before the Paper 1 result, not after it.
NCC bonus: 5% of maximum marks for a 'C' certificate, 3% for 'B' and 2% for 'A' — that is 5, 3 and 2 marks in Paper 1, and 16, 9.6 and 6.4 marks in Paper 2. The bonus counts towards shortlisting in Paper 1 and towards final merit in Paper 2, so claim it in the form if you hold a certificate.
What Happens After the Paper 1 Result
| Stage | What happens | Marks? |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 result | Shortlist for PST/PET, on normalised marks | No (shortlisting only) |
| PST / PET | Height 170 cm (men) / 157 cm (women); chest 80/85 cm (men); race 1.6 km in 6.5 min (men) / 800 m in 4 min (women); 100 m in 16 s (men) / 18 s (women); long jump, high jump, shot put (men) | Qualifying only |
| Paper 2 (CBE) | 160 questions, 320 marks, 2 hours, −0.50 | Yes — this is the merit |
| Medical examination + document verification | After Paper 2 | Qualifying only |
| Final result | Selection and allocation on Paper 2 marks + NCC bonus | Yes |
The PST/PET dates and the Paper 2 date have not been announced. Between Paper 1 and Paper 2 sits the physical test, which is qualifying — but failing it ends your recruitment, so physical training must run alongside Paper 2 study, not after it. Our SSC CPO physical test 2026 note carries the full PET/PST standards and a 6-week plan.
Common Mistakes Around the CPO Result
- Believing a specific result date from a coaching site. No date has been announced. December 2026 is the earliest expectation; January 2027 is realistic; the 2025 cycle took three and a half months.
- Treating Paper 1 as the merit exam. It is not. Paper 1 shortlists; Paper 2 selects. Candidates who pour everything into Paper 1 and arrive at Paper 2 unprepared lose to candidates who cleared Paper 1 by a smaller margin but prepared for Paper 2.
- Reading the wrong list. Male and female lists have separate cut-offs, and Delhi Police and CAPF lists are separate too. Check the list for your gender and post.
- Ignoring the part-wise cut-off risk. SSC may fix different cut-offs in each part of Paper 1. A collapsed English or Quant part can keep you out even with a strong overall score.
- Waiting for the result to start Paper 2. The gap between the Paper 1 result and Paper 2 is short once the physical test is done. Paper 2 English alone is 200 marks — it cannot be built in a fortnight.
- Forgetting the physical test. The PST/PET sits between the two papers and is qualifying. A candidate who clears Paper 1 but fails the 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes never sits Paper 2.
Memory Tricks: CPO Result Numbers
- "60 and 65" — the UR cut-off percentages to remember from the last two years: about 60% for men, about 64–68% for women. On the new 100-mark Paper 1, that is roughly 60 and 65–68 marks.
- "Dec to Jan" — Paper 1 ends in November, the result is expected December to January. The 2025 cycle took until March, so do not plan your life around December.
- "Paper 1 gates, Paper 2 grades" — Paper 1 only opens the gate; Paper 2 decides your rank. Tattoo it on your study plan, not your arm.
Practice Questions: SSC CPO Paper 2 English Preview (10 Questions)
Paper 2 English is 100 questions for 200 marks — the single biggest block in the whole examination. These questions preview its level.
1. Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as "Meticulous". (a) Careless (b) Thorough (c) Hasty (d) Rough — Answer: (b) Thorough.
2. Spot the error: "The number of students (a) / in the class (b) / are increasing every year. (c) / No error (d)" (a) (b) (c) (d) — Answer: (c) part (c). "The number of" takes a singular verb: "is increasing".
3. If a sum doubles in 10 years at simple interest, the rate of interest is: (a) 5% (b) 10% (c) 12% (d) 8% — Answer: (b) 10%. Interest equals principal in 10 years, so rate = 100 / 10 = 10%.
4. Choose the correctly spelt word. (a) Millenium (b) Millennium (c) Millenium (d) Milennium — Answer: (b) Millennium.
5. The average of 5 consecutive even numbers starting from 12 is: (a) 14 (b) 16 (c) 18 (d) 20 — Answer: (b) 16. The numbers are 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; average = 16.
6. "To make both ends meet" means: (a) To join two ropes (b) To manage within one's income (c) To finish a task (d) To meet two people — Answer: (b) To manage within one's income.
7. Which of the following is the capital of Australia? (a) Sydney (b) Melbourne (c) Canberra (d) Perth — Answer: (c) Canberra.
8. A train travels 360 km in 4 hours. Its speed in m/s is: (a) 20 (b) 25 (c) 30 (d) 90 — Answer: (b) 25. 90 km/h = 90 × 5 / 18 = 25 m/s.
9. How many marks does English carry in CPO Paper 2? (a) 100 (b) 120 (c) 200 (d) 320 — Answer: (c) 200. English is 100 questions of 2 marks each — 62.5% of Paper 2.
10. Does CPO Paper 1 decide the final merit? (a) Yes, fully (b) Yes, 50% weight (c) No — Paper 2 only (d) Paper 1 + Paper 2 — Answer: (c) No. Final merit is based on Paper 2 marks only, plus NCC bonus (notice Para 16.8).
SSC CPO Result 2026 FAQs
Is the SSC CPO result 2026 out?
No. Paper 1 runs from 23 to 28 November 2026, so the result cannot be out yet. Expect it in December 2026 at the earliest, realistically December 2026 to January 2027 — no date has been announced.
When was the CPO 2025 Paper 1 result declared?
On 30 March 2026, about three and a half months after its Paper 1 ended on 12 December 2025. That is why this page does not promise a December 2026 result.
How do I check the SSC CPO result 2026?
On ssc.gov.in, under Results on the notice board. Download the Paper 1 result PDF and search for your roll number. Male and female lists, and Delhi Police and CAPF lists, are separate. Individual marks come later, behind your candidate login.
What was the CPO Paper 1 cut-off in 2025?
For UR men, 119.47517 out of 200 (59.74%); for UR women, 128.01610 (64.01%). On the new 100-mark Paper 1, the equivalent is roughly 60 marks for men and 64 for women — compare as percentages, not raw marks.
Does Paper 1 decide the final merit in CPO?
No. Paper 1 only shortlists candidates for PST/PET. Final selection and allocation is on Paper 2 marks only, plus NCC bonus (notice Para 16.8).
How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026?
1,871 vacancies of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and the CAPFs.
What comes after the CPO Paper 1 result?
PST/PET (qualifying), then Paper 2 (160 questions, 320 marks — the merit paper), then medical examination and document verification.
Practice Next for SSC CPO
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- Admit card and physical test: SSC CPO admit card 2026, SSC CPO physical test 2026, SSC CPO exam day guidelines 2026
- Salary and eligibility: SSC CPO salary 2026, SSC CPO eligibility and age limit 2026
- Mocks: CPO Paper 1 full mock 01, CPO Paper 2 mock 01, CPO Paper 2 mock 02
- Also read: SSC CPO previous year question papers; hub: SSC CPO exam page and free SSC CPO mock tests. Browse all study notes.
Sources: SSC notice for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026, dated 10 September 2026 (1,871 vacancies), Para 16.8 (final merit on Paper 2 only) and Para 13 (scheme); SSC corrigendum dated 26 October 2026 (Paper 1 window 23–28 November); SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I result write-up dated 30 March 2026 (UR male 119.47517, UR female 128.01610 out of 200); SSC CPO 2024 Paper-I result write-up (UR male 119.80335, UR female 135.27003). The December 2026–January 2027 result window is an expectation from previous-cycle timing, not an SSC announcement. As of 7 November 2026.