Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC CPO SI Exam 2026 dates for 1871 posts of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The computer-based examination will be held from 20-28 November 2026. Admit cards will be released before the exam on the official SSC website.
Candidates who applied between 10 September 2026 and 30 September 2026 can download their admit cards once available. The exam covers multiple forces including CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB.
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Admit cards will be available before the exam. Check the official SSC website regularly for updates.
Important Dates
Event / Activity
Date / Timeline
Notice Publication Date
September 10, 2026
Online Application Period
September 10, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment
October 01, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Application Form Correction Window
October 08, 2026 to October 10, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Crucial Date for Age Reckoning
August 01, 2026
Paper-I Exam Date (As per Notice 01.10.2026)
November 20, 2026 to November 28, 2026
Paper-II & Medical Exam Dates
To be notified later
Overview & Vacancy Distribution
Post Classification & Pay Scale
Post Name
Organization
Group
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Male/Female
Delhi Police
Group ‘C’
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-)
Sub-Inspector (GD)
CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB)
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-)
Sub-Inspector (Fire) – Male
CISF
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-)
Vacancy Details
Category / Post
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
SI (Exe.) Male – Open
77
49
27
13
18
184
SI (Exe.) Male – ESM (Others)
5
3
2
1
1
12
SI (Exe.) Male – ESM (Special)
5
2
1
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1
9
Total SI (Exe.) Male
87
54
30
14
20
205
Total SI (Exe.) Female
47
16
30
8
11
112
Vacancy Details: CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) & CISF Fire
Force
Gender
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
ESM (10%)
CRPF
Male / Female
102
26
69
38
19
254
25
BSF
Male / Female
187
45
123
68
34
457
46
ITBP
Male / Female
105
25
35
21
1
187
19
CISF (GD)
Male / Female
103
25
67
37
18
250
25
SSB
Male / Female
104
17
25
19
7
172
17
CISF (Fire – Male)
Male
74
17
75
52
16
234
18
Total (CAPFs + CISF Fire)
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675
155
394
235
95
1,554
150
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Post
Required Educational Qualification
Additional Requirements
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs (GD)
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Male SI in Delhi Police: Must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date of PE&MT.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. OR • 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
B.Tech/M.Tech in relevant engineering fields is acceptable provided basic qualification is met.
Age Criteria
Post
Prescribed Age Limit
Permissible Birth Date Range (General/UR)
All Posts (Except SI Fire CISF)
20 to 25 Years
Born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006
SI (Fire) in CISF
18 to 30 Years
Born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008
Permissible Age Relaxations
Category / Community
Permissible Upper Age Limit Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
3 Years (deducted from military service rendered)
Widows / Divorced Women (Unreserved/OBC)(Delhi Police SI)
Up to 35 Years of age
Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST)(Delhi Police SI)
Up to 40 Years of age
Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police – UR/EWS)
Up to 30 Years of age
Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police – OBC)
Up to 33 Years of age
Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police – SC/ST)
Up to 35 Years of age
Application Fee & Correction Charges
Candidate Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹100/-
Women / SC / ST / ESM
Nil (Exempted)
Mode of Payment: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and RuPay Debit Cards.
Selection Scheme & Examination Pattern
Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination
Duration: 1 Hour (15 Minutes sectional timer per part)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Part
Subject
Questions
Marks
Part I
General Intelligence and Reasoning
25
25
Part II
General Knowledge & General Awareness
25
25
Part III
Quantitative Aptitude
25
25
Part IV
English Comprehension
25
25
Total
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100
100
Paper-II: Computer-Based Examination
Duration: 1 Hour for Parts I–III (20 mins sectional timer each) + 1 Hour for Part IV
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer
Part
Subject
Questions
Marks
Part I
General Intelligence and Reasoning
20
40
Part II
General Knowledge & General Awareness
20
40
Part III
Quantitative Aptitude
20
40
Part IV
English Comprehension
100
200
Total
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160
320
Physical Standards (PST) & Endurance Test (PET)
Category of Candidate
Height (cm)
Chest Unexpanded (cm)
Chest Expanded (cm)
Male (General / OBC / SC)
170
80 (81 for CISF Fire)
85 (86 for CISF Fire)
Male (Hilly Areas / Garhwal / Kumaon / NE / Dogras)
165
80 (81 for CISF Fire)
85 (86 for CISF Fire)
Male (Scheduled Tribes)
162.5
77
82
Female (General / OBC / SC)
157
N/A
N/A
Female (Hilly Areas / Garhwal / Kumaon / NE)
155
N/A
N/A
Female (Scheduled Tribes)
154
N/A
N/A
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Event
Male Candidates
Female Candidates
Short Sprint
100 meters in 16 seconds
100 meters in 18 seconds
Long Race
1.6 km in 6.5 minutes
800 meters in 4 minutes
Long Jump
3.65 meters (in 3 chances)
2.7 meters (in 3 chances)
High Jump
1.2 meters (in 3 chances)
0.9 meters (in 3 chances)
Shot Put (16 Lbs)
4.5 meters (in 3 chances)
Not Applicable
How to Download Admit Card
Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Click on the Admit Card section or the CPO SI 2026 link.
Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
Download and print the admit card.
Verify all details on the admit card.
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Tip: Keep your registration number and password ready for quick download.
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Candidates without valid admit card and ID will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
After the Exam
Results for Paper I will be declared on the official website. Qualified candidates will be called for Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test, and Paper II. Final selection depends on overall performance and document verification.
