SSC CPO 2026 apply online: window closed, uploads and next steps
SSC CPO (Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs) 2026 applications were open from 10 to 30 September 2026, fee till 1 October, and the paid correction window ended on 10 October. You can no longer apply or edit. The signature rule was JPEG, 10-20KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm, and the photo was captured live.
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SSC CPO 2026 applications are closed. The online window ran from 10 September to 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs), and the correction window ended on 10 October 2026 (23:00 hrs). If you applied, there is nothing left to upload.
The notice itself is titled Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. Dates below are from that notice.
Dates in the SSC CPO 2026 notice
| Step | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online applications | 10 Sep to 30 Sep, 23:00 hrs |
| Online fee payment | Till 1 Oct, 23:00 hrs |
| Correction window | 8 Oct to 10 Oct, 23:00 hrs |
| Computer based exam | Notified separately |
Source: SSC, Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
The notice left the exam dates "to be notified later". Check the notice board on ssc.gov.in for the current schedule instead of trusting job-alert sites.
Upload rules the notice set
| Item | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Captured live in the form | Not applicable | Not applicable | No pre-made photo needed; no cap, mask or spectacles |
| Signature | JPEG | 10-20 | About 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm (para 8.6) | Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected |
Source: SSC, Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026, paras 8.4 to 8.6.
One catch: the later instructions page of the same notice says about 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm for the signature, while para 8.6 says 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm. Both say JPEG, 10-20KB, so keep a clear, full-size signature that fits either shape.
There was no photo file to size. The form captured your face through the camera when it prompted you.
What if I applied and I am worried about my photo or signature?
The notice says an application with an inappropriate photograph or a blurred or miniature signature can be rejected. It also says candidates who used Aadhaar-based authentication in their OTR are not rejected on those grounds, and do not have to carry recent colour photographs and photo ID to the exam venue.
The correction window is over, so you cannot swap the signature now. Your status shows "application received (contents not verified)", which means SSC accepted it provisionally and has not checked the contents yet.
After the correction window, the notice says no change is allowed under any circumstances, and requests by post, fax, email or by hand are rejected. Do not apply a second time: more than one application with different registration numbers cancels all of them.
Does the exam photo have to match the live photo?
The notice says your appearance at the exam should match the photograph in the application form. It also asks for two recent passport size colour photographs and an original valid photo ID at the venue, except for Aadhaar-authenticated candidates. Check your admit card for the exact list when it is out.
Can I choose my post or exam centre?
Centre: yes, in the form. The notice lets you give a preference of three centres in the same region, in order of priority, and says no change of centre is considered later. Post: not in the form. The notice says preferences for posts and forces are taken through an online option form after the Paper-II result is published.
Steps while you wait for the admit card
- Log in to your SSC account and confirm the application status is received.
- Download and save the application printout. You do not send it to SSC.
- Check that your name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name match your matriculation certificate.
- Keep two recent colour passport photos and an original photo ID ready.
For the next SSC form, keep a clean signature file ready. The signature resizer brings it to 10-20KB, and the SSC photo and signature tool covers the live photo rules. Downloading the result needs a free Google sign-in.
SSC Photo & Signature Resize
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full SSC Photo & Signature Resize page
For a pass on the live capture itself, read how to pass the SSC live photo first time. The sizes for sister exams are in the SSC CGL size guide.
Common mistakes
- Trusting a site that shows a different last date. The notice says 30 September, with fee till 1 October.
- Signing small. The notice rejects miniature signatures even if the KB is right.
- Applying twice to "fix" a mistake.
- Leaving name or date of birth different from the matriculation certificate. The notice says candidature may be cancelled at document verification.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the SSC CPO 2026 online form still open?
No. Applications closed on 30 September 2026 at 23:00 hrs, fee payment on 1 October, and the correction window on 10 October 2026.
Which documents are needed to fill the SSC CPO form?
The form needed a live photo captured on camera and a signature in JPEG, 10-20KB, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm (the notice also mentions 4.0 x 2.0 cm in a later page). Name, date of birth and parents' names must match your matriculation certificate.
Can I choose the post or the exam centre in the SSC CPO form?
You give a preference of three centres in the same region, in order of priority, and the notice says centre changes are not considered later. Post and force preferences are taken through a separate online option form after the Paper-II result, as per the notice.
Can I still correct my signature?
No. The paid correction window was 8 to 10 October 2026. After that the notice allows no change under any circumstances, and requests by post, fax, email or by hand are rejected.
What is the correction charge in the SSC CPO notice?
Rs 200 for the first correction and Rs 500 for the second, for all candidates, paid online. It is not refundable.
When is the SSC CPO exam?
The notice says the schedule will be notified later. Check the notice board on ssc.gov.in for the current date.
Does my live photo need to match my exam photo?
The notice says your appearance at the exam should match the application photo. Bring the passport photos and photo ID the admit card asks for.
Sources
- SSC, Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 (uploaded 10.09.2026) (checked 2026-10)
- Staff Selection Commission (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.