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

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (Notice No. E/37/2026-C-2). This open competitive examination aims to recruit Sub-Inspectors (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspectors (GD) across various CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), and Sub-Inspectors (Fire) in CISF. Those wishing to apply for the centers can do so from10/09/2026 to30/09/2026; therefore, you are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Parameter	Details
Recruitment Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026
Posts Offered	Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
Total Vacancies	1871 Posts
Pay Scale	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-)
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Portal	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates
Notification Issue Date	10/09/2026
Online Application Opening Date	10/09/2026
Last Date Submit Online Application	30/09/2026
Last Date Online Fee Payment	01/10/2026
Application Correction	8 October to 10 October 2026
Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)	To be notified later on the official website

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Age Limit	Age Relaxations
For SI (Delhi Police) & SI (GD) in CAPF: 20 to 25 Years SI (All Other Forces) : 20 to25 Years Age Limit as on 01/08/2026	SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years OBC Candidates: 3 Years ESM: 3 years Widows / Divorced Women (For Delhi Police SI): Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) Please read the official notification to learn more about age relaxation.

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector : Application Fee & Pay Scale
Application Fee	Pay Scale
General, OBC and EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 100/- Women Candidates, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen: Nil Correction Charges: Rs. 200/- for the first correction; Rs. 500/- for the second correction Payment Mode: Online	Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-) Plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Ration Money, and uniform/risk allowances admissible as per Central Government and Delhi Police rules.

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026: Qualification
Post Name	Qualification
For SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs (GD) (Male & Female)	Bachelor’s degree in any subject.
For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF (Male)	Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; OR Matriculation plus a 3-year Engineering Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
Driving License Requirement (Delhi Police Male Posts Only)	Bachelor’s degree in any subject, Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT).
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police (Female)	Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026: Force/Category-wise Vacancies
Force	Gender	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Delhi Police	Male	87	54	30	14	20	205
	Female	47	30	16	08	11	112
CRPF	Male	90	23	61	34	17	225
	Female	12	03	08	04	02	29
BSF	Male	178	43	117	65	32	435
	Female	09	02	06	03	02	22
ITBP	Male	89	21	30	18	01	159
	Female	16	04	05	03	00	28
CISF	Male	82	20	54	30	14	200
	Female	21	05	13	07	04	50
SSB	Male	103	11	18	16	06	154
	Female	01	06	07	03	01	18
SI (Fire) in CISF	Male	74	75	52	16	17	234
Total	Male	703	247	362	193	107	1612
	Female	106	50	55	28	20	259

SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 :Exam Pattern Paper-I Examination (Objective CBT) Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25	15 Minutes
General Knowledge and General Awareness	25	25	15 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	15 Minutes
English Comprehension	25	25	15 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes
Paper-II Examination (Objective CBT) Negative Marking: 0.50 marks
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40	1 Hour
General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40
Quantitative Aptitude	20	40
English Comprehension	100	200	1 Hour
Total	160	320	2 Hour

Physical Standard Test (PST)
Type	Male		Female
	ST Only	Others	ST Only	Others
Height	162.5 cm	170 cm	154 cm	157 cm
Chest	77-82 cm	80-85 cm	–	–

Physical Endurance Test
Type	Male	Female
Sprint	100-meter race in 16 seconds	100-meter race in 18 seconds
Race	1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes	800-meter race in 4 minutes
Long Jump	3.65 meters (in 3 chances)	2.7 meters (in 3 chances)
High Jump	1.2 meters (in 3 chances)	0.9 meters (in 3 chances)
Shot Put (16 Lbs)	4.5 meters (in 3 chances)	–

How to Apply for SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in.
• Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by filling in personal, contact and educational details.
• Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
• Click Apply under Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
• Verify details, enter graduation qualifications and confirm if you hold an LMV driving license.
• Select three exam center preferences within the same SSC Region.
• Capture your live photograph using your webcam or the mySSC mobile app and upload your signature.
• Preview the application, pay the Rs. 100/- application fee online (if applicable) and submit.
• Download and save the final application printout for future reference.

Important Links
Direct Application Portal	Click Here
Notification Link	Click Here
SSC Official Website	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here

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