SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 . Through this examination, SSC is going to recruit 1871 Sub-Inspector (SI) vacancy in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Last date for submission of online applications for these is 30th September 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
SSC CPO Vacancy Details
Name of exam: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026
Name of post: Sub-Inspector
No of posts: 1871 Posts (Tentative)
Exam centres in Assam: Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111).
Mode of application: Online
Advertisement No.: E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION
Toll-Free Helpline Number: 1800 309 3063 (Toll Free)
CAPF-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post/Force |
No of posts |
Male |
Female |
| SI in Delhi Police |
317 |
205 |
112 |
| SI in BSF |
457 |
435 |
22 |
| SI in CISF |
250 |
200 |
50 |
| SI in CRPF |
254 |
225 |
29 |
| SI in ITBP |
187 |
159 |
28 |
| SI in SSB |
172 |
154 |
18 |
| SI Fire in CISF |
234 |
234 |
— |
| Total |
1,871 |
1,612 |
259 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPF | Level-6 (Rs.35,400-Rs.1,12,400/-) |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police | Level-6 (Rs.35,400-Rs.1,12,400/-) |
| Sub-Inspector (FIRE)- (Male) in CISF | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-Rs.1,12,400/-) |
Eligibility Criteria of SSC CPO Recruitment
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit as on 01.08.2026 |
| SI(FIRE) in CISF | 18-30 years. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 . |
| SI in Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs | 20-25 years. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006 . |
Age Relaxation: Permissible relaxations in upper age limit for different categories are as under:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years
|
SC/ST
| 5 years |
ESM
| 3 years |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| SI in Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. The candidates who have appeared in their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination can also apply |
| SI(FIRE) | Bachelor’s degree in science with physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of a recognized University or equivalent; OR Matriculation or equivalent and three years diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automoblies, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, Telecommunication Engineering OR equivalent examination passed from a recognized University or Board or Institutions. |
Note: Candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) who applied for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male candidates only).
Application Fee
Candidates have to pay a certain amount as application fee depending up on their category. The details are as given below: | Category | Fee |
UR
| Rs 100/-
|
OBC/MOBC
| Rs 100/- |
SC/ ST/ Women
| Nil |
Ex-Servicemen
| Nil |
Payment Mode: BHIM
UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or
Debit cards or through cash in SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.How to Apply for SSC SI Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official SSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for SSC SI recruitment.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process by clicking "New User ? Register Now".
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of SSC SI Recruitment 2026
- Starting date to apply online: 10th September 2026
- Last date to apply online: 30th September 2026
- Date of application correction: 8th to 10th October 2026
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination: To be notified later
Important Web-Links of SSC Recruitment
Scheme of Examination
The examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All these stages of the examination are mandatory. Details of these Papers/ Tests are as follows:
Paper-I
| Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| I |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
1 Hour (sectional timer of 15 minutes per part) |
| II |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
| III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| IV |
English Comprehension |
25 |
25 |
Paper-II
| Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| I |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
1 Hour (sectional timer of 20 minutes per part) |
| II |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
| III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
40 |
| IV |
English Comprehension |
100 |
200 |
1 Hour |
Note: The questions in both papers will be of the Objective Multiple Choice type. In Parts I, II and III of Paper-I and Paper-II, the questions will be provided in both Hindi and English.
A negative marking system will also apply. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted in Paper-I, while 0.50 marks will be deducted in Paper-II.
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
| Event |
Male |
Female |
| 100 metre Race |
16 seconds |
18 seconds |
| Long Distance Race |
1.6 Km in 6.5 minutes |
800 metre in 4 minutes |
| Long Jump |
3.65 metre (3 chances) |
2.7 metre (3 chances) |
| High Jump |
1.2 metre (3 chances) |
0.9 metre (3 chances) |
| Shot Put (16 Lbs) |
4.5 metre (3 chances) |
N/A |
FAQs of SSC Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for SSC SI Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for SSC SI Recruitment is 10th September 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for SSC SI Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for SSC SI Recruitment is 30th September 2026.
What is the total number of vacancies in SSC SI Recruitment?
The total number of vacancies in SSC SI Recruitment is 1871.
What is the minimum required educational qualification for SSC SI Recruitment?
The minimum required educational qualification for SSC SI Recruitment is Graduate.