SSC CPO 2026 salary & posts — pay level, in-hand, department
SSC CPO (SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination (CPO)) fills 7 posts across 7 departments or services in groups C, B (Non-Gazetted). The table below lists each post with its department, group and pay level and an approximate monthly in-hand figure, taken from the same verified data as the SSC CPO guide.
Every post listed here sits at the same pay level: Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400. That makes the choice between posts less about salary and more about the work, the employer and where you would be posted. The 2026 cycle lists 1,871 vacancies and an application fee of ₹100 (women, SC, ST and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempt).
✓ Data verified 4 Oct 2026
Posts, department, group and pay level
| Post | Department | Group | Pay level | Approx. in-hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) | Delhi Police | C | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Border Security Force (BSF) | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) | CISF — new post from 2026 | B (Non-Gazetted) | Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400 | ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start |
Special requirements and notes by post
- Sub-Inspector (Executive):
317 seats (205 male, 112 female) · male candidates need an LMV driving licence by PE&MT
- Sub-Inspector (GD):
457 seats (435 male, 22 female) — the largest CAPF share this cycle
- Sub-Inspector (GD):
254 seats (225 male, 29 female)
- Sub-Inspector (GD):
250 seats (200 male, 50 female) · postings at industrial installations and airports
- Sub-Inspector (GD):
187 seats (159 male, 28 female) · high-altitude border postings
- Sub-Inspector (GD):
172 seats (154 male, 18 female) · Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border postings
- Sub-Inspector (Fire):
234 seats, male only · needs B.Sc. (PCM) or a 3-year engineering diploma · age 18–30
What pay level and in-hand salary mean
Pay level. Central government posts are placed on a pay matrix. A line such as "Level 2 · ₹19,900–63,200" says which row of the matrix the post sits in, followed by the entry pay and the top of the pay band as printed in the notification. The entry figure is the basic pay you start on; it is not what reaches your bank account.
Basic pay versus in-hand. In-hand (take-home) salary is basic pay plus allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travel allowance, minus deductions. Allowances such as house rent and travel vary with the class of city you are posted in, which is why the same post can pay differently in different places.
Why the in-hand figures here are approximate. The in-hand column is a rough monthly estimate, not a guarantee; where it is blank the data only gives the official pay level.
Group. The group letter or label is how the post is classified in the notification. Posts in the same group can still sit at different pay levels, so always read the pay level column, not the group alone.
Always confirm with the notification. Pay levels, vacancies and department lists can change between cycles. The official notification is the final word.
Choosing between posts
Look at pay level first, then at the department and the nature of the job (desk, field or physical). Check any special requirements listed above before you rank posts, because a post you do not qualify for cannot be a fallback.
Before you decide, confirm that you meet the age and education rules on the SSC CPO eligibility page, and see how the stages are scored on the SSC CPO exam pattern page.
SSC CPO salary & posts — FAQs
Which posts are covered in SSC CPO and what is the pay level of each?
All 7 posts sit at Level 6 · ₹35,400–1,12,400: Sub-Inspector (Executive); Sub-Inspector (GD); Sub-Inspector (GD); Sub-Inspector (GD); Sub-Inspector (GD); Sub-Inspector (GD); Sub-Inspector (Fire).
What is the approximate in-hand salary in SSC CPO?
Sub-Inspector (Executive): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (GD): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (GD): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (GD): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (GD): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (GD): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start; Sub-Inspector (Fire): ≈ ₹45–55k/month with allowances at start. These are estimates; your actual take-home depends on the city you are posted in and your deductions.
What is the salary of an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector?
Pay Level 6 (7th CPC): ₹35,400–1,12,400 plus allowances — roughly ₹45–55k in hand at the start, higher in metro postings. CAPF SI posts are Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), while SI (Executive) in Delhi Police is Group 'C'. SI (Fire) in CISF is also Level 6.