SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online For 1,871 Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police & CAPFs

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SSC CPO 2026: Official recruitment notification announced for 1,871 Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs. Apply online by September 30, 2026.

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official recruitment notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. Eligible and interested male and female candidates across India can submit their applications online via the official portal or through the 'mySSC' mobile application.

Recruitment Overview

The Staff Selection Commission is conducting an open competitive examination to select qualified personnel for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs, and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

Recruiting Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Name of Posts: Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
Total Vacancies: 1,871 Posts (Tentative)
Salary Scale: Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400/-)
Application Mode: Online Only
Job Location: All India (Delhi Police SI primarily in Delhi)

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Important Dates

Notification Release Date: September 10, 2026
Online Application Start Date: September 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: September 30, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment: October 01, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
Application Form Correction Window: October 08, 2026 to October 10, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I) Schedule: To be notified later

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police - Male (Total: 205 Vacancies)

Open: Unreserved - 77, OBC - 49, SC - 27, ST - 13, EWS - 18 (Total Open: 184)

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police - Female (Total: 112 Vacancies)

Open: Unreserved - 47, OBC - 30, SC - 16, ST - 08, EWS - 11

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (Total: 1,320 Vacancies)

CRPF: Male - 225 (UR: 90, EWS: 23, OBC: 61, SC: 34, ST: 17); Female - 29 (UR: 12, EWS: 3, OBC: 8, SC: 4, ST: 2). Total: 254
BSF: Male - 435 (UR: 178, EWS: 43, OBC: 117, SC: 65, ST: 32); Female - 22 (UR: 9, EWS: 2, OBC: 6, SC: 3, ST: 2). Total: 457
ITBP: Male - 159 (UR: 89, EWS: 21, OBC: 30, SC: 18, ST: 1); Female - 28 (UR: 16, EWS: 4, OBC: 5, SC: 3, ST: 0). Total: 187
CISF: Male - 200 (UR: 82, EWS: 20, OBC: 54, SC: 30, ST: 14); Female - 50 (UR: 21, EWS: 5, OBC: 13, SC: 7, ST: 4). Total: 250
SSB: Male - 154 (UR: 103, EWS: 11, OBC: 18, SC: 16, ST: 6); Female - 18 (UR: 1, EWS: 6, OBC: 7, SC: 3, ST: 1). Total: 172

Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF - Male (Total: 234 Vacancies)

Unreserved - 74, OBC - 75, SC - 52, ST - 16, EWS - 17

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on August 01, 2026)

For SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs: 20 to 25 years. Candidates must be born between August 02, 2001, and August 01, 2006.
For SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years. Candidates must be born between August 02, 1996, and August 01, 2008.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years; OBC candidates receive 3 years. Widows and divorced/judicially separated women can apply up to 35 years (up to 40 years for SC/ST) for Delhi Police posts.

Educational Qualifications (as on September 30, 2026)

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics OR Matriculation with a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
Driving License Mandatory Requirement: Male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police must have a valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) driving license on the date fixed for Physical Endurance & Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Male candidates lacking an LMV driving license remain eligible for CAPF SI posts only.

Physical Standard Requirements (PST)

Male Candidates

General Male Candidates: Minimum Height: 170 cm; Chest: 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded.
Male Candidates from Hill Areas (North-Eastern States, Garhwal, Kumaon, HP, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh): Minimum Height: 165 cm; Chest: 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded.
Male Gorkhas (for CAPFs): Minimum Height: 157 cm; Chest: 80 cm unexpanded / 85 cm expanded.
Scheduled Tribe Male Candidates: Minimum Height: 162.5 cm; Chest: 77 cm unexpanded / 82 cm expanded.
Scheduled Tribe Male Candidates from NE States (for CAPFs): Minimum Height: 157 cm; Chest: 77 cm unexpanded / 82 cm expanded.
SI (Fire) Male Candidates (General): Minimum Height: 170 cm; Chest: 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded.

Female Candidates

General Female Candidates: Minimum Height: 157 cm.
Female Candidates from Hill Areas / NE States: Minimum Height: 155 cm.
Scheduled Tribe Female Candidates: Minimum Height: 154 cm.

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Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection process has four stages: Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Paper-I Structure: 100 objective questions worth 100 marks; duration: 1 hour (15-minute sectional timer per part). Covers General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs), General Knowledge (25 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs), and English Comprehension (25 Qs). Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Paper-II Structure: 100 objective questions worth 200 marks; duration: 1 hour. Covers General Intelligence (20 Qs / 40 marks), General Knowledge (20 Qs / 40 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (20 Qs / 40 marks), and English Comprehension (100 Qs / 200 marks). Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Bonus Marks for NCC Certificate Holders: NCC 'C' Certificate holders get 5% bonus marks; NCC 'B' Certificate holders get 3%; NCC 'A' Certificate holders get 2% of maximum marks in both Paper-I and Paper-II.

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/-
Women Candidates, SC, and ST: Exempted from fee payment.
Payment Modes: Online payment through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Cards.

How to Apply Step-by-Step

Follow these necessary steps to submit your online application:

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit the official SSC portal at https://ssc.gov.in. New users must complete their OTR profile (Note: Registrations from the old ssc.nic.in website are not valid).
Opt for Authentication: Candidates are advised to opt for authentication during OTR. If not using government ID identity verification, upload standard photo identity, DOB proof, address proof, and gender proof documents.
Fill Out the Application Form: Log in to your profile, navigate to the "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026" link, and select "Apply".
Capture Real-Time Photograph: Ensure you are in a well-lit area with a plain background. Use your webcam or the 'mySSC' app to take a live frontal photograph. Do not wear caps, spectacles, or masks.
Upload Signature: Upload a scanned signature in JPEG format between 10 KB and 20 KB (dimensions ~6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
Select Examination Centers: Choose three exam centers in order of preference within the same SSC Region.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the Rs. 100 fee online unless exempted.
Preview & Final Submit: Verify every entry using the Preview option, submit the form, and download the confirmation printout for future reference.

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