SSC CPO Cut Off 2025-26 Released: Check Category-wise Qualifying Marks for Male & Female
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially declared the SSC CPO Cut Off 2025-26 today, 30 March 2026, along with the Paper 1 Results. Candidates can now check the category-wise minimum qualifying marks for Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs at ssc.gov.in.
The Staff Selection Commission has successfully uploaded the SSC CPO Cut Off Marks 2026 on its official web portal. This release is a critical milestone for thousands of aspirants who appeared for the Computer Based Examination (CBE). Meeting these cut-off scores is mandatory for candidates to advance to the next stage: the Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
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SSC CPO Cut Off 2025-26: Official Highlights
| Event | Details |
| Exam Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs |
| Cut Off Release Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Next Stage | PET/PST (Physical Test) |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the category-wise cut-off marks for the SSC CPO 2025-26 exam. Below are the detailed cut-off tables for both male and female candidates to help you check your qualifying status for the next stage (PET/PST).
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 for Male Candidates
The competition for male aspirants remained high this year, particularly in the Unreserved and OBC categories.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
| UR (General) | 119.47517 |
| OBC | 115.02519 |
| EWS | 114.60115 |
| SC | 88.95164 |
| ST | 89.06234 |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen) | 40.00000 |
SSC CPO Cut Off 2026 for Female Candidates
As per historical trends, the female cut-off marks are slightly higher due to the limited number of vacancies relative to the high volume of applicants.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
| UR (General) | 128.01610 |
| OBC | 124.22057 |
| EWS | 126.55856 |
| SC | 100.91972 |
| ST | 95.19641 |
| ESM | 40.00000 |
How to Check SSC CPO Cut Off 2025-26?
Follow these verified steps to download the official write-up:
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Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
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Navigate to the "Result" tab on the top menu.
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Click on the "CAPF" section.
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Look for the link titled "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025-26: Click here for Write-up (Cut-off)".
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The PDF will open; check the category-wise cut-off and save it for reference.
Key Factors Determining the SSC CPO Cut Off
Several variables influence the final scores released by the commission:
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Total Vacancies: Any change in SI vacancies directly impacts the cut-off.
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Exam Difficulty: The complexity of the Quantitative Aptitude and English sections this year played a major role.
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Normalization: Since the exam was held in multiple shifts, the SSC normalization formula was applied to ensure fairness.
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Performance Trends: The average marks scored by the top 1% of candidates.