Final Answer Key Released — 21 April 2026 • Staff Selection Commission (SSC) • SI Delhi Police & CAPFs Exam 2025 — Paper-I • Active Till 5 May 2026
SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026 Out Download Question Paper + Response Sheet + Scorecard at ssc.gov.in • Sub-Inspector Delhi Police & CAPFs Exam 2025 (Paper-I) • Exam Held 9–12 December 2025 • 3,073 SI Vacancies • No Further Objections
📄 Final Answer Key Out — 21 April 2026
⏳ Active Till 5 May 2026 Only
🏆 3,073 SI Posts — Delhi Police + CAPFs
💻 Paper-I — 9–12 December 2025
🔗 Download: ssc.gov.in + sscexams.cbexams.com
✅ 48,615 Candidates Shortlisted for PST/PET
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21 Apr
Key Released
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5 May
Download Deadline
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3,073
SI Vacancies
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200 Q
200 Marks Paper-I
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48,615
Shortlisted (PST/PET)
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Download SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026
Released 21 April 2026 — Login with Registration Number + Password
Download: Final Answer Key + Question Paper + Response Sheet + Scorecard
⚠ Download link expires 5 May 2026 — after that NO re-download option
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SSC CPO 2025 — Complete Timeline
Notification → Exam → Provisional Key → Objections → Final Key → Result — all events verified
26 September 2025
SSC CPO 2025 Notification Released — 3,073 SI Vacancies
Official notification for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male/Female) and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB). Application closed 16 October 2025.
9–12 December 2025
SSC CPO Paper-I Conducted (CBT Mode — Multiple Shifts)
Computer-Based Exam in 4 sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 200 marks, 2 hours, sectional timer 30 min each.
24 December 2025
Provisional Answer Key + Response Sheet Released
SSC released the provisional answer key at ssc.gov.in for candidates to check and compare with their response sheets. Objection window opened simultaneously.
24–27 December 2025
Objection Window — ₹50 per Question
Candidates could raise challenges against the provisional answer key online by paying ₹50 per question. Objections closed 27 December 2025 at 6:00 PM. All submissions reviewed by SSC.
30 March 2026
SSC CPO Paper-I Result Declared — 48,615 Candidates Shortlisted
Result released in 3 separate PDF lists (Male candidates, Female candidates, Delhi Police Departmental candidates) on ssc.gov.in. Category-wise cut-off marks also published.
21 April 2026
✅ SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026 Released — CURRENT UPDATE
Final answer key uploaded on ssc.gov.in and sscexams.cbexams.com after scrutinising all objections. Question paper, response sheet, and scorecard also available. No further objections entertained.
5 May 2026
🚫 Final Answer Key Download Link EXPIRES
After 5 May 2026, the answer key, response sheet, question paper, and scorecard links will be deactivated permanently. Download all documents BEFORE this date.
To be announced
PST / PET (Physical Standard Test & Physical Endurance Test)
Next stage for the 48,615 shortlisted candidates — qualifying in nature, no marks added to merit. Physical parameters (height, weight) and fitness activities (running, long jump, high jump) assessed.
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How to Download SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026
Step-by-step guide — Login at ssc.gov.in or sscexams.cbexams.com with Registration Number + Password
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Visit ssc.gov.in (Official SSC Website)
Open your browser and go to www.ssc.gov.in — the official Staff Selection Commission website. Alternatively, use the direct portal sscexams.cbexams.com for faster access. Do not use unofficial websites for downloading — only the official portals provide authentic answer keys.
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Navigate to Answer Key / Candidate's Corner Section
On the SSC homepage, go to the Answer Key section or the Candidate's Corner. Look for the link: "Uploading of Final Answer Keys along with Question Paper(s) cum Response Sheet(s): Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025 (Paper-I)". Click this link to proceed to the candidate login page.
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Login with Registration Number + Password
Enter your Registration Number (as used during SSC CPO 2025 application) and your Password (set during registration). Fill in the captcha code if required. Click Login. If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" option on the portal page to reset it before the deadline.
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Select Your Exam from the Candidate's Dashboard
After login, your candidate's dashboard will display available documents. Select "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025". Your answer key, question paper, response sheet, and scorecard for your specific exam shift will be available for download.
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Download All 4 Documents & Save Before 5 May 2026
Download all four documents: (1) Final Answer Key — correct answers as finalised by SSC; (2) Question Paper — full paper from your exam shift; (3) Response Sheet — your chosen answers during the exam; (4) Scorecard — your calculated marks. Save PDF copies on multiple devices. Print a physical copy. The link expires permanently on 5 May 2026 — no re-download option after this date.
ssc.gov.in or sscexams.cbexams.com
Registration Number + Password required
Download all 4 documents — Key, Paper, Response Sheet, Scorecard
Link expires 5 May 2026 — save now
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What Does the SSC CPO Final Answer Key Contain?
4 downloadable documents — answer key, question paper, response sheet, scorecard
| Document | What It Contains | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Final Answer Key | Correct answers for all questions in your exam shift, as finalised by SSC after scrutinising all objections | Compare with your response sheet to verify answers and confirm your final score |
| Question Paper | Complete question paper of the exam shift you appeared in — all 200 questions with 4 options each | Useful for analysis, preparation reference, and verifying which questions you attempted |
| Response Sheet | Your own answer choices as recorded by the CBT system — Roll No, Name, Exam Shift, Question IDs, options selected, answer status (correct/incorrect/unattempted) | The official record of what you marked — use with the answer key to calculate exact score |
| Scorecard | Your calculated score based on the final answer key — marks for correct answers, deductions for wrong answers, total marks obtained | Official SSC-calculated score — forms the basis for shortlisting for next stages |
| All 4 documents are available for download till 5 May 2026. After that, SSC will deactivate the link permanently. The scorecard reflects the final marks computed using the final answer key — this is the definitive score. | ||
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How to Calculate Your SSC CPO Marks
Official marking scheme — +1 correct, –0.25 wrong, 0 unattempted — total out of 200
SSC CPO Paper-I Official Marking Formula
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) — (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
No marks deducted for unattempted/skipped questions | Maximum marks: 200
+1
Each Correct Answer
Full 1 mark awarded
–¼
Each Wrong Answer
0.25 marks deducted
0
Unattempted/Skipped
No deduction
200
Maximum Marks
200 Q × 1 mark each
| Example | Correct | Wrong | Unattempted | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate A | 150 | 30 | 20 | (150 × 1) – (30 × 0.25) = 150 – 7.5 = 142.5 |
| Candidate B | 130 | 50 | 20 | (130 × 1) – (50 × 0.25) = 130 – 12.5 = 117.5 |
| Candidate C | 170 | 10 | 20 | (170 × 1) – (10 × 0.25) = 170 – 2.5 = 167.5 |
To calculate your score, open your Response Sheet alongside the Final Answer Key. For each question, compare your chosen option with the correct answer shown in the final key. Count the total correct and incorrect responses — then apply the formula above. The Scorecard automatically shows your calculated score, so you can verify your manual calculation against the SSC-generated figure.
📋 Important Note on Score Normalisation
Since SSC CPO Paper-I is conducted across multiple shifts over multiple days (9–12 December 2025), marks are subject to normalisation if difficulty levels differ across shifts. The scorecard you download reflects your normalised score — this may differ slightly from the raw score calculated using the formula above. The normalised score is the official score used for shortlisting and final merit. Always refer to the scorecard for the exact official score rather than manual calculation.
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SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Pattern 2025
200 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours — 4 sections with 30-minute sectional timer each
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Part B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Part C | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Part D | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | |
| Questions are Objective Multiple-Choice Type (MCQ). Paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) — except English section which is in English only. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Sectional timer of 30 minutes per section — candidates cannot revisit a section once time expires. Conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. | ||||
📋 Important: New Sectional Timer Rule (2025 onwards)
A major change in SSC CPO 2025 Paper-I was the introduction of a 30-minute sectional timer for each section. Candidates must complete all 50 questions in Part A before the system automatically moves to Part B, and so on. You cannot go back to a previous section once the 30-minute window has passed. This rule makes time management within each section critical — unlike previous years where candidates could freely move between sections during the 2-hour window.
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SSC CPO 2025 — Complete Selection Process
4 stages — Paper-I → PST/PET → Paper-II → Medical Examination
| Stage | Component | Marks / Nature | Status (As on April 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Paper-I — CBT (General Intelligence, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English) | 200 marks — counts in final merit | COMPLETED — 9–12 Dec 2025; Final Key released 21 Apr 2026; Result: 30 Mar 2026 |
| Stage 2 | Physical Standard Test (PST) + Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Qualifying only — no marks in merit | UPCOMING — Date to be announced; 48,615 candidates shortlisted |
| Stage 3 | Paper-II — CBT (English Language & Comprehension only) | 200 marks — counts in final merit | PENDING — After PST/PET |
| Stage 4 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) | Qualifying only — no marks in merit | PENDING — After Paper-II |
| Final selection merit = Paper-I marks + Paper-II marks (combined 400 marks). PST/PET and Medical Examination are qualifying stages — candidates must pass them but marks are not added to the final merit list. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET. | |||
🏋 PST/PET Requirements — Physical Standards for SI Posts
- Physical Standards Test (PST): Height and weight measurements. Male candidates — minimum height 170 cm (162.5 cm for certain hill/tribal categories). Female candidates — minimum height 157 cm (152 cm for certain categories). Eye vision standards also checked.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Male candidates: 100m race, 1600m race (long distance), long jump, high jump, and shot put. Specific qualifying standards prescribed for each event.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Female candidates: 100m race, 800m race, long jump, and high jump. Specific qualifying standards prescribed.
- Ex-Servicemen exemption: Ex-Servicemen candidates applying for SI posts are not required to appear in the Physical Endurance Test (PET) — only PST applies to them.
- Driving License: Male candidates applying for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police must possess a valid Driving License for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV — Motorcycle and Car). Without a valid DL, they are eligible for CAPFs posts only.
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About SSC CPO 2025 — Recruitment Details
3,073 SI vacancies across Delhi Police and 5 CAPFs — Graduate-level exam — Pay Level-6
The SSC CPO (Central Police Organisations) Examination is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) for the Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The 2025 cycle announced 3,073 vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts across multiple organisations. This exam is open to graduates aged 20–25 years and offers one of the most respected careers in India's central police apparatus with a structured salary, allowances, and career advancement.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CPO — Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,073 posts (Sub-Inspector) |
| Posts & Organisations | SI (Executive) Male/Female — Delhi Police | SI (GD) — BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB |
| Group & Category | Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial; Group C (Non-Gazetted) for Delhi Police |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University. Delhi Police SI (Male): Valid LMV Driving License also required. |
| Age Limit | 20–25 years (as on last date of application). Relaxation for SC/ST (+5), OBC (+3), Ex-SM (service period + 3 years), etc. |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 per month (7th Pay Commission) + DA, HRA, and other allowances |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS) | Exempted: SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Q&A — SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026
When was the SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026 released and till when can I download it?+
The SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026 for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025 (Paper-I) was released on 21 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in and sscexams.cbexams.com. The download link is available till 5 May 2026 only — after this date, the link is permanently deactivated and no re-download option is available. Download all documents (answer key, question paper, response sheet, scorecard) immediately.
Can I raise objections against the SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026?+
No. The final answer key has been released after thoroughly scrutinising all objections raised against the provisional answer key during the objection window (24–27 December 2025, ₹50 per question). The final answer key is the definitive document — no further challenges or objections will be entertained by SSC. Candidates must accept the final key as the official record of correct answers.
What is the SSC CPO Paper-I marking scheme and how do I calculate my score?+
Marking scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; –0.25 (¼ mark) for each wrong answer; 0 for unattempted questions. Formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 0.25). Maximum: 200 marks. However, since the exam is conducted over multiple shifts, marks may be normalised. The Scorecard available for download shows your official normalised score — always refer to the scorecard for the definitive score rather than manual calculation.
How many candidates were shortlisted in SSC CPO Paper-I Result 2026?+
A total of 48,615 candidates were shortlisted for the next stage (PST/PET) in the SSC CPO Paper-I Result declared on 30 March 2026. The result was released in 3 separate PDFs on ssc.gov.in — Male candidates merit list, Female candidates merit list, and Delhi Police Departmental candidates merit list. Category-wise cut-off marks were also published alongside the result.
What is the next stage after SSC CPO Paper-I 2025 for shortlisted candidates?+
The next stage is the PST/PET (Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test) for the 48,615 shortlisted candidates. PST checks height, weight, and eye vision. PET tests physical fitness through running, long jump, and high jump. Both are qualifying in nature — no marks added to final merit. After clearing PST/PET, candidates appear for Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension, 200 marks). Final merit = Paper-I marks + Paper-II marks.
What was the SSC CPO Paper-I exam date in 2025?+
The SSC CPO Paper-I (CBT) was conducted from 9 to 12 December 2025 in Computer-Based Test mode across multiple exam centres in India. The exam was conducted in multiple shifts per day, which is why normalisation of marks may apply. 3,073 SI vacancies in Delhi Police and CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) are being filled through this recruitment cycle.
I forgot my SSC Registration Number — how do I download the answer key?+
Visit ssc.gov.in and go to the login/Candidate's Corner section. Click on "Forgot Password" or look for the "Forgot Registration Number" option. Enter your name, date of birth, and the email/mobile number registered during the SSC CPO application. Your credentials will be sent to your registered contact. Do this immediately — the download link expires on 5 May 2026 and there is no extension.
What is the SSC CPO salary after selection?+
Selected Sub-Inspectors are placed at Pay Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. In addition to basic pay, SI posts carry Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other special allowances applicable to paramilitary/police forces. The post is a Group B (Non-Gazetted) — CAPFs; Group C — Delhi Police permanent central government position with career advancement opportunities through departmental promotions to Inspector, DSP, and higher ranks.
What is the sectional timer rule in SSC CPO Paper-I?+
Starting from the 2025 cycle, SSC CPO Paper-I introduced a 30-minute sectional timer for each of the 4 sections (Reasoning, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English). Once the 30-minute window for a section ends, the system automatically moves to the next section — candidates cannot go back to the previous section. This is a significant change from earlier cycles where candidates could freely navigate between sections during the total 2-hour duration. The sectional timer makes focused time management within each section absolutely critical.
When will SSC CPO Physical Test (PST/PET) dates be announced?+
As of April 2026, SSC has not officially announced the SSC CPO Physical Test (PST/PET) dates for the 2025 cycle. The physical test schedule will be published on ssc.gov.in in due course. Shortlisted candidates (48,615 as per 30 March 2026 result) should regularly check ssc.gov.in and their registered email for updates on PST/PET admit cards and exam schedule. In the meantime, physically qualified candidates should begin physical fitness preparation to meet the running, long jump, high jump, and physical standards requirements.
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Official Links — SSC CPO Final Answer Key 2026
Download from ssc.gov.in only — all updates on official website — link active till 5 May 2026
📄 Official SSC CPO Answer Key & Exam Links
📄 Download Final Answer Key + Response Sheet + Scorecard — ssc.gov.in → Candidate's Corner / Answer Keys (Active till 5 May 2026)
🔗 Direct Login Portal — sscexams.cbexams.com (SSC CPO 2025 Final Answer Key Direct Link)
⚠ Important Instructions for Downloading
- Download all 4 documents before 5 May 2026 — the portal will be deactivated after this date with no exceptions or extensions
- Save PDFs on multiple devices — computer, phone, cloud storage — to avoid losing access
- The Scorecard is your official score document — useful for any future reference, RTI applications, or disputes
- Normalised score on Scorecard may differ from raw score calculation — always use the scorecard figure as official marks
- Final merit for selection is based on Paper-I + Paper-II combined score — Paper-I scorecard alone does not determine final selection
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With a strong interest in recruitment trends and exam processes, he regularly publishes well-structured articles covering railway, SSC, banking, and apprenticeship opportunities. His content focuses on delivering accurate information along with practical guidance such as document verification tips, selection process breakdowns, and application support.
Through Jobtheta, his goal is to simplify complex job notifications and help candidates make better decisions during their preparation and application journey.
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