SSC CPO Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| SSC CPO Post | Group | Grade Pay | In-hand Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) | ₹4,200 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector in CAPF | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted & Non-Ministerial) | ₹4,200 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF | Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted) | ₹2,800 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Post | Department (CAPFs) | Basic (₹) | DA 17% (₹) | Allowances (₹) | NPS Deduction (₹) | In-hand (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector | Delhi Police | 35,400 | 6,018 | 3,483 | 4,142 | 40,759 |
| BSF | ||||||
| ITBP | ||||||
| CISF | ||||||
| CRPF | ||||||
| SSB |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Post | CAPFs | Basic Pay (₹) | DA @ 17% (₹) | Mess Allowance (₹) | Washing Allowance (₹) | NPS Deduction (₹) | Total In-hand Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Sub-Inspector | CISF | 29,200 | 4,964 | 3,033 | 450 | 3,416 | 34,231 |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Basic & Allowances | X Cities (₹) | Y Cities (₹) | Z Cities (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary | 35,400 | 35,400 | 35,400 |
| DA | 6,018 | 6,018 | 6,018 |
| HRA | 8,496 | 5,664 | 2,832 |
| TA | 3,600 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| DA on TA | 612 | 306 | 306 |
| Net Salary | 54,126 | 49,188 | 46,356 |
| NPS | 4,142 | 4,142 | 4,142 |
| CGHS | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| CGEGIS | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Deductions | 4,422 | 4,422 | 4,422 |
| On-hand Salary | 49,704 | 44,766 | 41,934 |
📊 Application Fee
- X Cities
- Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune
- Y Cities
- Agra, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Asansol, Aurangabad, Bareilly, Belgaum, Bhavnagar, Bhiwandi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bokaro Steel City, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Durg–Bhilai Nagar, Durgapur, Erode, Faridabad, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hubli–Dharwad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Kannur, Kanpur, Kakinada, Kochi, Kottayam, Kolhapur, Kollam, Kota, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Malappuram, Malegaon, Mangalore, Meerut, Moradabad, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Noida, Patna, Pondicherry, Raipur, Rajkot, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela, Salem, Sangli, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Ujjain, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vasai–Virar City, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal
- Z Cities
- All other cities not covered under X or Y categories
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Component | Initial SSC CPO Salary | SSC CPO Salary After 5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary | ₹35,400 | Approx. ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 (based on annual increments) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Varies by city category (X / Y / Z) | Increased with higher basic pay and applicable city category |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Approx. 12% of Basic Salary | Revised periodically and increased with inflation |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | Varies by city category | Likely higher based on city category and career progression |
📊 Sub Inspector in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
| When you get selected through the SSC CPO exam, you will be appointed as a Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or as Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF. |
|---|
| The CAPF is a Paramilitary force also known as the Central Armed Police Forces. |
| It is not directly a wing of the Military. |
| It comes under the Home Ministry. |
| The CAPF includes the following forces: BSF (Border Security Force) Protecting the border between India & Pakistan Promoting the sense of security in the citizens of India Prevent crimes across the border and illegal refugees CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites. ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) Protecting the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh) Providing security at northern borders that are close to Pakistan and China Preventing the violation of border Preventing smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration across the border. SSB (Seema Suraksha Bal) Protecting Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders Preventing cross-border crimes, smuggling, and other anti-national activities CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) Providing security to various government establishments, PSU and other state-owned infrastructures Protecting the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi. |
📊 Sub Inspector in Delhi Police
| Sub Inspector of Delhi Police: Delhi Police Sub-inspector is responsible for maintaining law and order. |
|---|
| Border Security Force Protects the border between India & Pakistan. Promotes a sense of security among the citizens. Prevents trans-border crimes and assists in the control of refugees |
| Central Reserve Police Force CRPF is responsible for controlling riots & Naxalites. |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police Protects the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh) Promotes a sense of security among citizens by providing security at northern borders. Prevents the violation of the border. Prevents trans-border smuggling, anti-national activities and illegal immigration. |
| Seema Suraksha Bal Protects Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders. Prevents cross-border crimes, smuggling and anti-national activities. |
| Central Industrial Security Force Provide security to various PSUs and other important infrastructures. Protects Government infrastructure projects and industrial units. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the SSC CPO Work Profile?
Read the above article to find the detailed work profile of the various posts released under SSC CPO Recruitment.
Q2.What is the SSC CPO Salary?
Read the above article to find the detailed salary and perks of the various posts released under SSC CPO Recruitment.
Q3.Who conducts the SSC CPO Exam?
The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC CPO Exam.
Q4.Is HRA a part of allowances given to the employees of SSC?
Yes, candidates selected under the SSC CPO recruitment are entitled to HRA.
Q5.For promotion, do candidates need to sit for any examination for CAPF under the SSC CPO job?
Yes, candidates need to sit for departmental examinations for CAPF under the SSC CPO job.
Q6.For promotion in Delhi Police, does it require years of work experience under the SSC CPO job Profile?
For promotion in Delhi Police, 15-18 years of experience is required under the SSC CPO job Profile.
Q7.How much diet allowance is given to the working candidates under the SSC CPO job Profile?
The Diet allowance of Rs 101.5 is provided to its employees. Ration money of Rs.97.85 per head per day is admissible to SI in CISF.
Q8.Is a risk/hardship allowance given to all candidates qualified in the SSC CPO Exam?
No, the risk/hardship allowance is given according to the post and the region. The sub-inspectors working in remote and dangerous areas are given the risk/hardship allowance.
Q9.What is the In hand salary for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police?
The In hand salary will be in the range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400.
Q10.What is the In hand salary for Sub-Inspector in CAPF?
The In hand salary will be in the range of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400
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