SSC CPO Admit card 2026
Admit card release, how to download and what to carry.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC CPO admit card
The SSC CPO admit card is the call letter you must carry to each stage of the Sub-Inspector exam. SSC issued the PET/PST admit card on 13 July 2026 for the physical stage held from 21 to 28 July 2026, while the Paper-I admit card for the 2026 cycle will come out once the exam schedule is announced. Admit cards are only available online – nothing is sent by post.
SSC CPO PET/PST admit card: overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam | SSC CPO – SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs |
| Stage | Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) |
| Admit card released | 13 July 2026 |
| Test dates | 21 July to 28 July 2026 |
| Female candidates | 21 July 2026 |
| Male candidates | 22 July to 25 July 2026 |
| Reporting time | 06:00 AM |
| Paper 2 | To be announced |
| Website | ssc.gov.in and regional SSC portals |
Paper-I admit card for SSC CPO 2026
- It is usually issued about 10 days before the exam.
- It shows your roll number, exam centre address, reporting time and shift.
- Download it from the candidate login with your registration number and date of birth.
City intimation slip
Before the written exam, SSC normally releases a city intimation slip roughly 7 to 10 days ahead of the admit card. It only tells you the exam city, not the exact venue or shift. No separate city slip is issued for the PET/PST stage – the venue and city are printed on the PET/PST admit card itself.
How to download the SSC CPO admit card
- Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Admit Card tab on the home page.
- Choose the SSC CPO link for your stage (Paper-I or PET/PST).
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Fill in the captcha and submit.
- Your admit card appears on screen – save it as a PDF.
- Take a clear printout for the exam day.
Details printed on the admit card
- Name, roll number and registration number
- Category (General, OBC, SC, ST and so on)
- Test date and reporting time
- Venue address
- Your photograph and signature
- Post applied for (Delhi Police or CAPF)
- Instructions for the day
Check every entry carefully and report any mistake to the regional SSC office before the test.
Exam-day guidelines for the PET/PST
- Reach the venue by 06:00 AM.
- Carry the printed admit card and an original photo ID.
- Male candidates who opted for Delhi Police must bring a valid LMV driving licence.
- Wear sportswear and running shoes.
- Leave mobile phones, smartwatches and jewellery behind.
- Female candidates must submit a pregnancy self-declaration form.
- Keep passport-size photos and category certificates ready.
The physical standards and events you will face are listed under SSC CPO eligibility.
SSC CPO self slot selection
SSC introduced self slot selection for CPO Paper-I in the previous cycle, letting candidates pick their own exam date, shift and city before the admit card is issued. For SSC CPO 2025, Tier 1 (CBT-1) was scheduled from 9 to 12 December 2025 and the slot window was 17 to 21 November 2025 (up to 11:00 PM).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | SSC CPO Tier 1 (Paper-I) 2025 |
| Exam dates | 9 to 12 December 2025 |
| Slot window | 17 to 21 November 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Where | ssc.gov.in and the regional SSC websites |
| Login | Registration ID and password |
| What you choose | Exam date, shift and centre/city |
| Allotment rule | First come, first served, subject to seats |
| Changes | Not allowed once submitted |
| If you miss the window | SSC auto-assigns a city and slot |
How to book your slot
- Log in at ssc.gov.in with your registration ID and password.
- Open the candidate dashboard or the latest notices.
- Click the SSC CPO CBT-1 self slot selection link.
- Pick the exam city and date from the options shown.
- Review your choice – it cannot be edited later.
- Submit and save a screenshot or PDF of the confirmation.
Slots are filled on a first-come basis, so book as soon as the link opens. The hall ticket is then downloaded region-wise from the same portal. The regions are Central (UP, Bihar), Western (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa), Eastern (West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim), Southern (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry), Karnataka Kerala, Madhya Pradesh (MP, Chhattisgarh), North Western (J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh) and North Eastern (the seven north-eastern states). Whether self slot selection is offered again for 2026 will be confirmed in SSC's notices.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC CPO PET/PST admit card released?
SSC released it on 13 July 2026 for candidates who had cleared Paper 1. It was downloaded with the registration number and date of birth.
What is the reporting time on the SSC CPO PET/PST admit card?
The reporting time is 06:00 AM, and gates close around 06:30 AM. The exact closing time can vary by region, so check your own admit card.
Is the SSC CPO admit card sent by post?
No. It is available only as an online download from ssc.gov.in or the regional portals, and you must print it yourself.
Can I change my SSC CPO slot after submitting it?
No. Once the self slot selection is submitted it is final. Candidates who do not choose within the window are given a slot automatically.
Which documents should I carry with the SSC CPO admit card?
Carry the printed admit card, an original photo ID, passport-size photos and category certificates. Male candidates opting for Delhi Police also need a valid LMV driving licence.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.