SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1,871 Sub-Inspector Posts

SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring to join the police and paramilitary forces. A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced for various Sub-Inspector posts.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Tentative Total: 1,871 Posts)

The vacancies are distributed across different forces and categories:

• Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male: 205 Posts
• Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female: 112 Posts
• Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB): 1,467 Posts (Male + Female combined)
• Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male: 234 Posts

Pay Scale / Post Classification

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan.

Educational Qualification

Note: For SI in Delhi Police (Male), a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory on the date fixed for PE&MT.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

• All posts except SI (Fire) in CISF: 20–25 years (born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006).
• SI (Fire) in CISF: 18–30 years (born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008).

Age Relaxation

Application Fee

• Fee Payable: ₹100 (Rupees One Hundred only).
• Exemptions: Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation) are exempted.
• Payment Mode: Online only (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit card).
• Application Form Correction Charges: ₹200 for 1st correction, ₹500 for 2nd correction.

Selection Process / Scheme of Examination

The examination comprises four mandatory stages:

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Paper-I Exam Pattern

Paper-II Exam Pattern

Note: Negative marking of 0.25 for Paper-I and 0.50 for Paper-II. NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks.

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)

PST involves height and chest measurements (varying by post/category). PET includes races, long jump, high jump, and shot put for male candidates. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET.

Medical Examination & Document Verification

Qualified candidates will undergo Detailed Medical Examination (DME) followed by Review Medical Examination (RME) if required. Document Verification will be conducted before final result declaration.

Indicative Syllabus

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, problem-solving, coding-decoding, series, Venn diagrams, etc.
• General Knowledge and General Awareness: Current events, History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, percentage, ratio, averages, interest, profit & loss, time & work, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, data interpretation.
• English Comprehension: Error recognition, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, comprehension.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website, https://ssc.gov.in. After registration, log in and apply online for the SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026. Applications can also be submitted via the 'mySSC' mobile application.