The Staff Selection Commission has opened the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 for 1,871 tentative vacancies. Online applications are accepted from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
The recruitment covers Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB, and the male-only Sub-Inspector (Fire) post in CISF. Candidates should check the different education and age rules for SI (Fire) before choosing preferences.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Officially verified detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 |
| Advertisement number | E/37/2026-C-2 Section |
| Posts | SI (Executive), SI (GD) and SI (Fire) |
| Vacancies | 1,871 tentative posts |
| Application mode | Online through SSC |
| Application period | 10–30 September 2026 |
| Official website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Post / force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI (Executive), Delhi Police | 205 | 112 | 317 |
| SI (GD), BSF | 435 | 22 | 457 |
| SI (GD), CISF | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| SI (GD), CRPF | 225 | 29 | 254 |
| SI (GD), ITBP | 159 | 28 | 187 |
| SI (GD), SSB | 154 | 18 | 172 |
| SI (Fire), CISF | 234 | Not applicable | 234 |
| Total | 1,612 | 259 | 1,871 |
These vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the user departments. The combined category totals are 809 UR, 186 EWS, 478 OBC, 281 SC and 117 ST. Candidates must rely on SSC's latest vacancy updates and final allocation rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Official notice released | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit the form | 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 1 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Application correction window | 8–10 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM |
| Computer-based examination | To be announced by SSC |
Do not wait until the final evening. SSC may not extend the deadline, and an application without successful fee status may be treated as incomplete.
Application Fee
| Applicant category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS male candidates | ₹100 |
| Women candidates | No fee |
| SC / ST candidates | No fee |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
| First application correction | ₹200 |
| Second application correction | ₹500 |
The application fee is paid online by BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay debit card. Correction charges apply to every category and gender. Paid fees and correction charges are not refundable.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required qualification by 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| SI (Executive) in Delhi Police | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| SI (GD) in CAPFs | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Matriculation plus a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent |
Candidates awaiting a final result may apply only if the required result is officially declared by 30 September 2026. Male candidates seeking Delhi Police SI must possess a valid driving licence for both motorcycle and car by the PST/PET date; without it, they can still be considered for CAPF posts if otherwise eligible.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | Age on 1 August 2026 | Normal date-of-birth range |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD) | 20–25 years | 2 August 2001 to 1 August 2006 |
| CISF SI (Fire) | 18–30 years | 2 August 1996 to 1 August 2008 |
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Delhi Police widows, divorced women and judicially separated women who have not remarried | Up to 35 years, or 40 years for SC/ST |
| Delhi Police departmental candidates with required service | Up to 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC and 35 for SC/ST |
The notice does not specify a general PwBD age-relaxation benefit for these posts. Applicants claiming any special relaxation must meet the exact certificate, service and cut-off-date conditions in SSC's notice.
Salary and Service Classification
All posts carry Pay Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. CAPF SI (GD) and CISF SI (Fire) are Group B, non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts. Delhi Police SI (Executive) is a Group C post. Allowances and take-home pay depend on posting and deductions; SSC does not promise a fixed in-hand amount.
Selection Process
- Take Paper I, a computer-based objective examination.
- Qualify the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test (PST/PET).
- Take Paper II, another computer-based objective examination.
- Undergo the Detailed Medical Examination, with Review Medical Examination where applicable.
- Complete Document Verification and submit post preferences.
- Receive final selection and force allocation according to merit, eligibility, vacancies and preferences.
PST and PET are qualifying and do not add marks. Eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must satisfy the prescribed physical standards. Final selection is based on the notice's merit rules for Paper II, including any valid NCC bonus, subject to qualifying every required stage.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Paper I questions / marks | Paper II questions / marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 / 25 | 20 / 40 |
| English Comprehension | 25 / 25 | 100 / 200 |
| Total | 100 / 100 | 160 / 320 |
Paper I lasts 60 minutes, with 15 minutes for each section, and deducts 0.25 mark per wrong answer. In Paper II, Parts I–III each have 20 minutes, followed by 60 minutes for English Comprehension; 0.50 mark is deducted per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks in each paper are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories, before NCC bonus.
Eligible NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks in each paper: 5% for NCC C, 3% for NCC B and 2% for NCC A. SSC may use normalized scores when an examination is held in multiple shifts.
Physical Standards and Endurance Test
| PET event | Male candidates | Female candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 100-metre race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Distance race | 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes | 800 metres in 4 minutes |
| Long jump | 3.65 metres in 3 chances | 2.7 metres in 3 chances |
| High jump | 1.2 metres in 3 chances | 0.9 metre in 3 chances |
| Shot put (16 lb) | 4.5 metres in 3 chances | Not applicable |
For the general category, the usual minimum height is 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women. The normal chest standard for male Delhi Police and CAPF SI candidates is 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded; CISF SI (Fire) uses 81–86 cm. Lower height or chest standards apply only to specified communities and regions with the required certificate. Women have no chest requirement.
Medical standards include near vision of N6 and N9 and distant vision of 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses or corrective eye surgery. Candidates must also meet the notice's rules concerning colour vision, knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, squint and other medical conditions.
Documents Required
- Matriculation or Class 10 certificate showing name and date of birth
- Bachelor's degree marksheets and certificate, or the required B.Sc./engineering diploma evidence for SI (Fire)
- Recent live photograph captured in the application without cap, mask or spectacles
- Scanned signature in SSC's prescribed JPEG size and format
- Valid photo identity proof
- SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS certificate, if claiming reservation or relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/service certificate and undertaking, where applicable
- Valid motorcycle and car driving licence for male Delhi Police SI candidates
- NCC certificate held by the closing date, if claiming bonus marks
- Height/chest-relaxation certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates already serving in government
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs for verification
SSC checks original documents later. Uploading or entering information in the form does not confirm eligibility, so names, dates and certificate details must match the original records.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Complete One-Time Registration on the current SSC portal; an old ssc.nic.in registration is not valid on the new system.
- Log in and choose the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 application.
- Enter personal, education, category, NCC, Ex-Servicemen and relaxation details carefully.
- Choose three examination centres in one SSC region in order of preference.
- Capture the required live photograph and upload the signature in SSC's prescribed format.
- Review every entry, submit the form by 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM, and pay ₹100 by 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM if applicable.
- Check that payment status is successful, then download and save the final application form.
- Monitor SSC's website for the examination date, application status and admission certificate.
Submit only one application under one registration number. Multiple applications made through different registrations can lead to rejection. Use SSC's official portal only, and never send application fees to a person or unofficial website.
Official Links
Official SSC website and notice board: https://ssc.gov.in/
Official SSC login and application portal: https://ssc.gov.in/login
A stable direct SSC attachment URL for the notification could not be independently verified. Open the 10 September 2026 notice titled Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 on SSC's official notice board. No third-party source link has been included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in SSC CPO 2026?
SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies across Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB, including 234 CISF SI (Fire) posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The online form closes on 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Online fee payment closes on 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What qualification is required?
Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD) require a recognized bachelor's degree. CISF SI (Fire) requires B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Matriculation plus a qualifying three-year engineering diploma.
What is the age limit?
The normal age band is 20–25 years for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD), and 18–30 years for CISF SI (Fire), calculated on 1 August 2026.
Is a driving licence compulsory?
A valid motorcycle and car driving licence is compulsory by the PST/PET date for male candidates seeking Delhi Police SI. It is not the general qualification for CAPF SI posts.
Is there an interview?
No interview stage is listed. Selection proceeds through Paper I, PST/PET, Paper II, medical examination, document verification and final allocation.
What is the salary?
Every listed post is in Pay Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Actual take-home pay varies with allowances, posting and deductions.
Is the physical test counted in final merit?
No. PST/PET is qualifying, but candidates must pass it to continue in the recruitment process.
Official-Source Verification Disclaimer
This independent article was checked on 17 September 2026 against SSC's official notice-board entry dated 10 September 2026 and corroborated notice details. The examination name, advertisement reference, 1,871 tentative vacancies, dates, fees, qualifications, age rules, Pay Level 6, selection stages, revised examination pattern and official SSC links were verified. A stable direct notification-PDF URL could not be independently confirmed, so none has been invented. SSC's live notice, corrigenda and portal always take precedence over this summary.