Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 for Paper 1 examination on 30 March 2026. This cut-off decides which candidates are shortlisted for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A total of 5,308 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment. Candidates can check their category-wise and gender-wise cut-off marks below.
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 – Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation) Examination |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police & CAPFs |
| Paper 1 (CBT) Exam Dates | 9 to 12 December 2025 |
| Cut Off Release Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,308 |
| Total Candidates Qualified (Paper 1) | 48,615 |
| Next Stage | Physical Endurance Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 – What It Means
SSC CPO Paper 1 exam was conducted from 9 to 12 December 2025 across the country. Based on candidates’ performance, SSC has now released the minimum qualifying marks (cut-off) required to move to the next stage. As per the official write-up notice, 48,615 candidates have scored equal to or above the cut-off and are now shortlisted for PET/PST. Cut-off marks are decided separately for male and female candidates, and further category-wise within each.
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 – Female Candidates
| Category | Cut Off Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 128.02 | 743 |
| EWS | 126.56 | 660 |
| OBC | 124.22 | 1,601 |
| SC | 100.92 | 867 |
| ST | 95.20 | 426 |
| ESM | 40.00 | 23 |
| Total | — | 4,320 |
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 – Male Candidates
| Category | Cut Off Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 119.48 | 4,975 |
| EWS | 114.60 | 6,678 |
| OBC | 115.03 | 15,858 |
| ST | 89.06 | 4,771 |
| SC | 88.95 | 9,518 |
| ESM | 40.00 | 2,267 |
| Total | — | 44,067 |
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 – Male Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police)
| Category | Cut Off Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 127.93 | 46 |
| EWS | 120.78 | 26 |
| OBC | 116.64 | 86 |
| SC | 101.67 | 46 |
| ST | 94.90 | 24 |
| Total | — | 228 |
How Is SSC CPO Cut Off Decided
- Number of candidates who appeared in Paper 1
- Overall difficulty level of the exam
- Total number of vacancies notified (5,308 for this cycle)
- Category-wise and gender-wise reservation norms
- Normalization process, since exam is conducted in multiple shifts across several days
Selection Process After Cut Off
- Paper 1 (Computer Based Test) — already conducted and cut-off released
- Physical Endurance Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Paper 2 (Computer Based Test)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next. Simply crossing the Paper 1 cut-off does not guarantee final selection — PET/PST, Paper 2, and Medical Examination are compulsory stages.
How To Check SSC CPO Cut Off 2026
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in
- Go to the “Results” or “Notices” section
- Click on “SSC CPO Paper 1 Result / Cut Off 2026”
- The category-wise and gender-wise cut-off PDF will open
- Check your category and compare it with your marks
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
SSC CPO Previous Year Cut-Off Trend (For Reference)
Comparing this year’s cut-off with previous years helps candidates understand the difficulty trend and expected cut-off for future stages.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Cut Off – 2024 (Male & Female)
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 119.80 | 135.27 |
| EWS | 111.44 | 127.40 |
| OBC | 113.51 | 128.64 |
| SC | 89.86 | 106.75 |
| ST | 82.66 | 98.11 |
| ESM | 40.07 | 42.69 |
SSC CPO Paper 1 Cut Off – 2023 (Male & Female)
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 138.99 | 143.83 |
| EWS | 133.92 | 138.99 |
| OBC | 131.91 | 137.19 |
| SC | 110.86 | 115.23 |
| ST | 109.53 | 109.99 |
| ESM | 40.00 | — |
SSC CPO Paper 1 Cut Off – 2022 (Male & Female)
| Category | Male Cut Off | Female Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 115.04 | 126.29 |
| EWS | 103.97 | 120.67 |
| OBC | 102.96 | 118.22 |
| SC | 79.31 | 95.73 |
| ST | 78.13 | 88.60 |
| ESM | 40.00 | — |
Note: Cut-off has been rising gradually over the years for most categories, mainly due to increasing number of applicants and competition. 2026 cut-off is lower than 2023-24 in several categories, which indicates the paper was slightly tougher this year or fewer top scorers were in the higher marks range.
SSC CPO Final Cut-Off (Combined Paper 1 + Paper 2) – Past Trend
For reference, here is how final cut-off (after Paper 2 and Physical stages) looked in earlier cycles:
| Category | 2022 Male Final Cut Off | 2022 Female Final Cut Off | 2020-21 Male Final Cut Off | 2020-21 Female Final Cut Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 252.69 | 288.45 | 250.45 | 279.60 |
| EWS | 160.82 | 222.93 | 129.07 | 222.27 |
| OBC | 154.46 | 203.73 | 178.32 | 227.47 |
| SC | 121.69 | 157.33 | 129.19 | 155.38 |
| ST | 123.52 | 158.27 | 135.08 | 175.79 |
| ESM | 81.42 | — | 81.73 | — |
Note: Final cut-off is always much higher than Paper 1 cut-off, since it is combined marks of Paper 1 and Paper 2 after candidates clear the physical stages.
What Happens If You Did Not Clear The Cut Off
- SSC CPO exam is conducted every year, so candidates can prepare and reapply in the next cycle
- Analyse your Paper 1 scorecard section-wise to identify weak areas
- Focus on Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English equally, as SSC CPO paper covers all four sections
- Improve physical fitness in parallel, since PET/PST is a major stage in this recruitment
- Keep checking SSC’s official website for the next SSC CPO notification
Documents Required For PET/PST Stage
- SSC CPO Paper 1 admit card
- Original and photocopies of educational certificates
- Valid government photo ID proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Physical fitness related documents, as instructed in the call letter
- Passport size photographs
FAQs
Q1. When was SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 released?
On 30 March 2026, along with the Paper 1 result.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in Paper 1 this year?
A total of 48,615 candidates have qualified.
Q3. What is the UR category cut-off for male candidates in 2026?
119.48 marks (Paper 1).
Q4. What is the UR category cut-off for female candidates in 2026?
128.02 marks (Paper 1).
Q5. What is the next stage after Paper 1 cut-off?
Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
Q6. Is Paper 1 cut-off the same as final selection cut-off?
No, final selection depends on combined marks of Paper 1, Paper 2, and clearing PET/PST and Medical Examination.
Q7. How many total vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026?
5,308 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs.