Various Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs & CISF (Fire) — Apply Online by 30 September
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 notification (Notice Ref. E/37/2026-C-2) for 1,871 tentative vacancies of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Online applications are open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (fee payment till 1 October 2026). Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (SI Delhi Police/GD) or B.Sc. with PCM / Matriculation plus a 3-year engineering diploma (SI Fire). Age limit is 20–25 years for SI Delhi Police/GD and 18–30 years for SI Fire, as on 01.08.2026. Selection involves Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, medical exam and document verification, with pay under Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400).
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Recruitment Name | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026) |
| Post Names | SI (Exe.) Delhi Police (Male/Female), SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Fire) in CISF (Male) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,871 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Exam Date | Not yet announced |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree (SI Delhi Police/GD); B.Sc. PCM or Matriculation + 3-year engineering diploma (SI Fire) |
| Age Limit | 20–25 years (SI Delhi Police/GD); 18–30 years (SI Fire), as on 01.08.2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS men); exempted for women, SC, ST, eligible Ex-Servicemen |
| Selection Process | Paper-I (CBT), PST/PET, Paper-II (CBT), Medical Exam, Document Verification |
| Salary/Pay Scale | Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 10.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 |
| Paper-I Exam Date | Not Announced |
| Admit Card Date | Not Announced |
| Result Date | Not Announced |
Vacancy Details
The 1,871 tentative vacancies are distributed as follows. SSC has clarified these figures are provisional and may change.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SI (GD) – BSF | 457 |
| SI (GD) – CRPF | 254 |
| SI (GD) – CISF | 250 |
| SI (Fire) – CISF (Male) | 234 |
| SI (Exe.) – Delhi Police (Male) | 205 |
| SI (GD) – ITBP | 187 |
| SI (GD) – SSB | 172 |
| SI (Exe.) – Delhi Police (Female) | 112 |
| Total | 1,871 |
Category-wise Split
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI (Exe.) Delhi Police – Male | 87 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 205 |
| SI (Exe.) Delhi Police – Female | 47 | 11 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 112 |
| SI (GD) CAPFs – Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1,173 |
| SI (GD) CAPFs – Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
| SI (Fire) CISF – Male | 74 | 17 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 234 |
| Total | 809 | 186 | 478 | 281 | 117 | 1,871 |
Ex-Servicemen reservation: 10% of SI (GD) posts (132) and 18 SI (Fire) posts; 21 Delhi Police male posts are ESM-reserved. Women-earmarked posts: 259 (112 Delhi Police, 147 CAPFs). PwD reservation is not specified in the notification.
Educational Qualification
- SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent, with the result declared on or before 30.09.2026. A result still under processing on that date will not satisfy the requirement.
- SI (Fire) in CISF: A B.Sc. degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, OR Matriculation plus a 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering. A B.Tech/M.Tech counts only as a value addition over the basic diploma.
- Driving licence: Male candidates seeking Delhi Police posts must hold a valid LMV licence for both motorcycle and car by the PST/PET date; without it, they remain eligible only for CAPF posts.
- Distance-learning degrees are accepted only if the university held UGC-DEB approval for the relevant period.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026) |
|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs | 20–25 years (born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006) |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 18–30 years (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
| Widows/divorced women (SI Delhi Police only) | Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) |
| Departmental candidates (SI Delhi Police) | Up to 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC/ST) |
| PwD | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR, OBC, EWS (men) | ₹100 |
| Women (all categories), SC, ST, eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online only – UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs), non-refundable |
| Correction Charges | ₹200 (first correction), ₹500 (second correction) |
How to Apply
- Visit ssc.gov.in (or the mySSC app) and complete One-Time Registration (old ssc.nic.in OTRs are not valid).
- Log in with your Registration Number and click ‘Apply’ against the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 listing.
- Fill in education, category, Ex-Servicemen, NCC and age-relaxation details, and select exam centre preferences.
- Upload a live photograph (no cap/mask/spectacles) and a signature as a 10–20 KB JPEG.
- Pay the ₹100 fee (if applicable) by 01.10.2026.
- Review all entered details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) — objective test used for PST/PET shortlisting.
- PST/PET (Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test) — qualifying stage, no marks awarded; Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must meet physical standards.
- Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) — open only to PST/PET-qualified candidates; decides medical shortlisting.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME) and Document Verification.
- Final Selection and Force Allocation — based on Paper-II score and post preferences submitted after the Paper-II result.
Exam Pattern
Paper-I : MCQ type exam.
| Part & Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 hour. Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer. Attempt mock test in our website.
Paper-II
| Part & Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 160 | 320 |
Duration: Parts I–III combined 1 hour, Part IV 1 hour separately. Negative marking: 0.50 mark per wrong answer.
Qualifying marks (before NCC bonus): 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, 20% for other categories. NCC bonus: ‘C’ certificate 5%, ‘B’ certificate 3%, ‘A’ certificate 2% of each paper’s maximum marks.
Physical Standards (PST)
| Category | SI Delhi Police (Male) | SI Delhi Police (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| General | Height 170 cm; chest 80–85 cm | Height 157 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | Height 162.5 cm; chest 77–82 cm | Height 154 cm |
PET Standards
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100m race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Distance race | 1.6 km in 6.5 min | 800m in 4 min |
| Long jump | 3.65 m | 2.7 m |
Detailed height/chest tables by region and category, along with medical standards (eyesight 6/6 & 6/9 without correction, tattoo restrictions), are specified in the official notification.
Syllabus
The official notification confirms the subject-wise weightage shown in the exam pattern tables above (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension). A topic-wise detailed syllabus is not specified in the notification; candidates should refer to the syllabus annexure on the official SSC website/notification PDF for topic-level preparation guidance.
Salary and Pay Scale
All three posts carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400), so basic pay starts at ₹35,400. SI (GD) in CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF are Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial posts; SI in Delhi Police is a Group ‘C’ post. Appointees serve a two-year probation. Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances are not specified in the official notification.
Required Documents
- Proof of age (Matriculation/10th certificate)
- Degree/diploma marksheets and certificates, with result declared by 30.09.2026
- SC/ST (Annexure-V), OBC non-creamy layer (Annexure-VI), or EWS certificate (Annexure-VII), where applicable
- Driving licence (male Delhi Police candidates)
- Ex-Servicemen documents (Annexure-IV, Annexure-III/discharge certificate), where applicable
- NCC certificate, if claiming bonus marks
- Photo identity proof and two recent passport-size colour photographs
Important Instructions for Applicants
- The application closes on 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs); fee payment closes 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs).
- Submitting more than one application under different registration numbers leads to rejection of all applications.
- Upload a live-captured photograph (no cap, mask, or spectacles) and a clear signature; blurred or reused images cause summary rejection.
- Ensure the name, date of birth, and parents’ names match the Matriculation certificate exactly.
- Candidates opting for SI (Fire) without the specified B.Sc. (PCM) or diploma qualification will be rejected for that post with no fallback to lower preferences.
- Always cross-check details against the official notification before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The online application closes on 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs), with fee payment allowed until 1 October 2026.
Ans: There are 1,871 tentative vacancies across SI in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs, and SI (Fire) in CISF.
Ans: A Bachelor’s degree is required for SI Delhi Police and SI (GD) CAPFs; SI (Fire) requires a B.Sc. (PCM) or Matriculation plus a 3-year engineering diploma.
Ans: 20–25 years for SI Delhi Police/GD, and 18–30 years for SI (Fire), as on 01.08.2026.
Ans: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; women, SC, ST, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Ans: All posts fall under Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400).
Ans: Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
Ans: Yes, male candidates need a valid LMV licence for motorcycle and car by the PST/PET date; otherwise, they remain eligible only for CAPF posts.
Ans: Yes, but the degree result must be declared on or before 30 September 2026.
Ans: Applications must be submitted online through ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app after One-Time Registration.
Conclusion
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 offers 1,871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and CISF (Fire). Eligible candidates with the required educational qualification and age (20–25 years, or 18–30 for SI Fire) can apply online from 10 September to 30 September 2026. The selection process includes computer-based exams, physical tests, and a medical examination, leading to a starting pay of ₹35,400 (Level-6). Candidates are advised to check the official SSC notification and website for the latest updates before applying.