SSC CPO Cutoff 2026 — Category-Wise Cut Off Marks & Previous Year

The SSC CPO Cutoff is released in two stages — Paper I cutoff (for PET/PST qualification) and Paper II cutoff (for final merit). Since SSC CPO recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and CAPF, the cutoffs are generally higher than SSC CHSL or MTS, reflecting the prestige and pay level of the posts.

How SSC CPO Cutoff Works

The cutoff determination process:

• Paper I Cutoff: Screening stage — shortlists candidates for Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Approximately 10× vacancies are shortlisted.
• Paper II Cutoff: Final merit — Paper I + Paper II aggregate (400 marks) determines the final selection. Post preferences affect allocation.
• Normalisation: SSC applies normalisation across multiple shifts for both papers.

SSC CPO Cutoff Trend Analysis (2022–2024)

SSC CPO Paper I cutoffs have risen steadily. General category cutoffs increased from 157.43 (2022) to 165.12 (2024) out of 200 marks — an increase of nearly 8 marks in 2 years. OBC cutoffs moved from 141.23 to 148.56. The upward trend reflects increasing competition for SI posts, driven by the attractive Pay Level 6 salary and career prospects in police/CAPF.

Expected SSC CPO 2026 Cutoff

Based on the trend, SSC CPO 2026 Paper I cutoff for General category is expected to be 167–173 out of 200. Candidates should aim for 175+ in Paper I to clear with a comfortable margin. For Paper II (English only), a score of 140+ out of 200 is recommended.