SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs · 2026 cycle
SSC CPO Age Limit 2026
Use your date of birth to check the SSC CPO Sub-Inspector age gate, then read the qualification, physical-test and category-relaxation rules before applying.
SSC CPO SI Age Calculator 2026
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SSC CPO SI 2026 at a glance
SSC CPO SI age limit and DOB range
For the 2026 SSC CPO cycle, the General-category age band is 20 to 25 years as on 1 January 2026. The corresponding DOB range is 2 January 2001 to 1 January 2006, both dates inclusive.
The age result is only the first gate. SSC separately checks the bachelor’s degree, physical standards, PET/PST, medical fitness and post-specific conditions.
Education and post-specific conditions
- •A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent is required.
- •Male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI need a valid driving licence for a motor cycle and car by the date prescribed in the notice.
- •Candidates must satisfy the physical standard and endurance requirements for the selected force or Delhi Police post.
- •Keep the degree, category, domicile and driving-licence documents ready for later verification.
SSC CPO selection process
- •Paper-I computer-based examination.
- •Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test for shortlisted candidates.
- •Paper-II computer-based examination.
- •Medical examination, document verification and final allocation according to SSC rules.
Category-wise age relaxation
Relaxations apply to the upper age limit and require the certificate or service evidence specified in the notice.
- OBC: +3 years on the upper age limit, up to 28 years, when the candidate meets SSC reservation conditions.
- SC/ST: +5 years, up to 30 years.
- Ex-servicemen and eligible J&K domicile candidates may receive the concessions listed in the SSC notice.
- Relaxations are not automatically stackable. Select a category only when you hold the prescribed proof.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC CPO age limit in 2026?
SSC CPO Sub-Inspector candidates must be 20 to 25 years old as on 1 January 2026 for the General category. The corresponding general DOB range is 2 January 2001 to 1 January 2006, both dates inclusive.
What is the SSC CPO age limit for OBC and SC/ST?
Eligible OBC candidates receive 3 years upper-age relaxation, making the maximum 28 years. SC/ST candidates receive 5 years, making the maximum 30 years. Certificate requirements apply.
What qualification is required for SSC CPO SI?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent is required. Male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI also need a valid driving licence for a motor cycle and car by the date specified in the notice.
What is the SSC CPO selection process?
Selection generally includes Paper-I, physical standard and endurance tests, Paper-II and medical/document verification. The exact 2026 scheme and dates are controlled by SSC’s notification and later notices.
Can SSC CPO age relaxation be combined?
Do not add relaxations automatically. SSC applies the category, ex-servicemen, J&K domicile and other concessions only when the candidate meets the specific conditions and provides valid documents.
Official sources and related calculators
This calculator checks age against the published cut-off date only. The recruiting body’s notification, corrigenda and document verification decide final eligibility. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.