The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO SI recruitment 2026 notification for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A total of 1,871 vacancies are available, and the online application window is open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (upto 11 PM). Eligible graduates can apply on the official SSC website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (upto 11 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 01 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 08 October 2026 to 10 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | As per schedule |
| Computer-Based Exam | To be notified later |
| Result | As per schedule |
Vacancy Details
SSC has notified 1,871 Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB), and CISF (Fire).
| Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police | 205 | 112 | 317 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 1,173 | 147 | 1,320 |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF | 234 | — | 234 |
| Grand Total | 1,612 | 259 | 1,871 |
CAPF SI (GD) Force-Wise Vacancies
| Force | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| BSF | 457 |
| CRPF | 254 |
| CISF | 250 |
| ITBP | 187 |
| SSB | 172 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / All Female Candidates | Nil |
Pay the fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI must have a valid LMV driving licence (motorcycle and car) at the PET/PST stage.
Age Limit
The age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 01 August 2026.
Physical Standards (PST)
| Standard | Male (General/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Male (Hill Area) | Female (General/OBC/SC) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 162.5 cm | 165 cm | 157 cm | 154 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 80 cm | 77 cm | 77 cm | — | — |
| Chest (Expanded) | 85 cm | 82 cm | 82 cm | — | — |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 m in 4 minutes |
| 100 m Race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.65 m (3 chances) | 2.7 m (3 chances) |
| High Jump | 1.2 m (3 chances) | 0.9 m (3 chances) |
PET/PST is qualifying in nature.
Medical Standards
- Eyesight: Minimum distant vision of 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without correction.
- Glasses and surgery such as LASIK are not allowed.
- Candidates must not have knock-knee, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes.
Salary and Benefits
The pay scale for Sub-Inspector is Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th Pay Commission).
- DA, HRA, medical facility (CGHS), travel allowance, NPS pension, and Group Insurance (CGEGIS).
- Force-specific perks such as ration money, uniform allowance, and risk/hardship allowance for CAPF postings in sensitive areas.
- CAPF SI is Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted). Delhi Police SI is Group ‘C’.
- Promotion path: Sub-Inspector → Inspector → Assistant Commandant (CAPF) / ACP (Delhi Police) → Deputy Commandant / DCP.
Selection Process
SSC will fill the posts through the following stages:
- Paper-I (Computer-Based Test)
- PET / PST (qualifying)
- Paper-II (Computer-Based Test)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Paper-I has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour, with a 15-minute sectional time limit. Paper-II has 160 questions for 320 marks in 1 hour, with a 20-minute sectional time limit. Negative marking is 0.25 mark in Paper-I and 0.50 mark in Paper-II for each wrong answer.
Exam centres are allotted in major cities and state capitals based on the choices filled in the application. Centre change is not allowed after allotment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/
- Log in or complete One-Time Registration on the SSC portal.
- Open the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 application form.
- Fill in personal, educational, and preference details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future use.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | SSC CPO SI CAPF 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Read the official notification, check age, education, and physical standards, and submit your SSC CPO SI form well before the last date.
