The Staff Selection Commission has opened the application process for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026. The recruitment covers a total of 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, including a separate recruitment stream for Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.
Online applications started on September 10, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until September 30, 2026, at 11 PM. The last date for online fee payment is October 1, while an application correction window will remain available from October 8 to October 10, 2026. SSC has not yet announced the Computer-Based Examination date.
The recruitment offers Level-6 posts carrying a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Candidates should pay particular attention to the revised examination structure, physical standards, and post-specific educational requirements before applying.
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SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Examination | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1,871 |
| Posts | SI in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Fire) in CISF |
| Application Start Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 30, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 1, 2026 |
| Correction Window | October 8 to 10, 2026 |
| CBE Date | To be notified |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
The recruitment is being conducted through an open competitive examination. Candidates selected for CAPFs and CISF posts may be liable to serve anywhere in India.
Vacancy Details
SSC has notified 1,871 tentative vacancies under the 2026 recruitment cycle.
| Post/Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SI Executive, Delhi Police Male | 205 |
| SI Executive, Delhi Police Female | 112 |
| SI GD in CAPFs | 1,320 |
| SI Fire in CISF Male | 234 |
| Total | 1,871 |
The vacancy position is tentative and may change before the final selection process.
CAPF-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 1,320 Sub-Inspector GD vacancies in CAPFs are distributed across five forces.
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRPF | 225 | 29 | 254 |
| BSF | 435 | 22 | 457 |
| ITBP | 159 | 28 | 187 |
| CISF | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| SSB | 154 | 18 | 172 |
| Total | 1,173 | 147 | 1,320 |
BSF has the highest number of SI GD vacancies with 457 posts, followed by CRPF with 254 and CISF with 250.
In addition, CISF has notified 234 separate Sub-Inspector Fire vacancies for male candidates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | September 10, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | September 30, 2026, 11 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | October 1, 2026, 11 PM |
| Application correction window | October 8 to 10, 2026 |
| Computer-Based Examination | To be notified |
Candidates should submit the application well before the closing date, as SSC has advised against waiting until the final hours due to the possibility of heavy traffic on the application portal.
Educational Qualification
For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector GD in CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates who are appearing in their qualifying degree examination may also apply, provided they acquire the required qualification on or before the closing date for applications.
SI Fire in CISF Qualification
Candidates applying for the Sub-Inspector Fire post in CISF must meet different qualification requirements.
They should possess either:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized university or equivalent, or
- Matriculation or equivalent along with a three-year diploma in specified engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
Higher qualifications, such as a B.Tech or M.Tech in the relevant discipline, may also be considered when the prescribed basic qualification requirement is satisfied.
Driving License Requirement for Delhi Police SI
Male candidates seeking appointment as Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police must possess a valid driving license for LMV, covering motorcycle and car, on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test.
Male candidates who do not possess the required driving license can still be considered for SI posts in CAPFs, subject to satisfying all other eligibility conditions.
This driving license requirement does not apply to female candidates for the Delhi Police SI.
Age Limit
The crucial date for determining age is August 1, 2026.
For Delhi Police SI and SI GD in CAPFs, the age limit is 20 to 25 years.
Candidates should have been born between August 2, 2001, and August 1, 2006.
For SI Fire in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years. Candidates should have been born between August 2, 1996, and August 1, 2008.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | As per the notified rules |
Additional age provisions apply to eligible widows, divorced women, judicially separated women, and Delhi Police departmental candidates.
Delhi Police departmental candidates with the required regular service may receive age relaxation up to 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC, and 35 years for SC/ST candidates.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100.
Women candidates and eligible SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Payment can be made online via BHIM UPI, net banking, or supported debit cards.
The last date for payment is October 1, 2026, at 11 PM.
Application Correction Charges
SSC will provide a three-day correction window from October 8 to October 10.
Candidates will be allowed to correct and resubmit their applications up to two times.
| Correction Attempt | Charge |
|---|---|
| First correction | ₹200 |
| Second correction | ₹500 |
The correction fee applies to all candidates irrespective of category or gender.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of several stages:
- Paper I Computer-Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
- Paper II Computer-Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Document Verification
PST and PET are qualifying in nature and do not carry marks.
Final selection and allocation of post or force will be based primarily on performance in Paper II, including applicable NCC bonus marks, along with the post and force preferences submitted by candidates.
Paper I Exam Pattern
Paper I consists of four sections.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The examination lasts 1 hour, with a 15-minute sectional timer for each part.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Paper II Exam Pattern
Paper II has a broader structure and carries substantially more marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 160 | 320 |
The first three sections collectively last one hour, with 20 minutes allotted to each section. English Comprehension has a separate duration of one hour.
Paper II, therefore, carries 320 marks in total.
Negative marking of 0.50 marks applies for every incorrect answer in Paper II.
The notification also states that the difficulty level of Paper II will be higher than that of Paper I.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks in Paper I and Paper II are:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Other categories | 20% |
SSC may set separate cut-offs based on vacancies and the number of candidates appearing in each category.
NCC Bonus Marks
Candidates holding valid NCC certificates as on the closing date will receive bonus marks in both Paper I and Paper II.
The notified bonus is:
- NCC C Certificate: 5% of maximum marks
- NCC B Certificate: 3% of maximum marks
- NCC A Certificate: 2% of maximum marks
The bonus will be added to the normalized examination scores.
Physical Endurance Test for Male Candidates
Male candidates will be required to complete:
- 100 meters in 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
- Long jump of 3.65 meters in three chances
- High jump of 1.2 meters in three chances
- Shot put of 16 lbs for 4.5 meters in three chances
Physical Endurance Test for Female Candidates
Female candidates will be required to complete:
- 100 meters in 18 seconds
- 800 meters in 4 minutes
- Long jump of 2.7 meters in three chances
- High jump of 0.9 meters in three chances
Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must satisfy applicable physical and medical standards.
Physical Standards
For most male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI posts, the standard height is 170 cm, with chest measurement generally prescribed at 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded.
For most female candidates, the standard height is 157 cm.
Relaxations are available for specified hill-area candidates, Scheduled Tribe candidates, and other eligible categories, subject to the conditions prescribed by SSC.
SI Fire in CISF has separate physical standards, including a standard male height of 170 cm and chest measurement of 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded for the general category.
Medical Standards
Candidates qualifying the written and physical stages will undergo a medical examination.
The minimum prescribed eyesight includes:
- Near vision: N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye
- Distant vision: 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye
The standards are to be met without corrective measures such as spectacles or surgery to improve visual acuity.
Candidates should also not have conditions such as knock-kneed, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint, and must possess high color vision.
How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit the application online through the SSC application system.
- Complete One-Time Registration on the SSC platform.
- Log in using the registration credentials.
- Open the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 application.
- Enter qualification and other required details.
- Select examination center preferences.
- Complete the live photograph process as instructed.
- Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Preview the complete application carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Pay the fee if applicable.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates can also use the mySSC mobile application for the application process.
Live Photograph and Aadhaar Authentication
SSC has introduced Aadhaar-based authentication for the examination.
Candidates may authenticate themselves through Aadhaar during OTR and the application process. Those who do not use Aadhaar authentication may need to upload additional documents for name, date of birth, address, photograph, and gender.
The application system captures a live photograph. Candidates should sit or stand directly in front of the camera, use a plain background, and avoid caps, masks, or spectacles during the photograph.
A pre-existing photograph should not be photographed and uploaded as a live image.
Post Preferences Will Be Important
After Paper II, candidates will be asked to submit preferences for posts and organizations.
The available preferences include Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and SI Fire in CISF.
Candidates who do not submit their preferences within the prescribed period will not be considered for final allocation.
Once submitted, the preferences will be treated as final.
