The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,871 Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Through this recruitment drive, the commission will appoint Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, and the CISF Fire wing. Moreover, the recruitment process will assess candidates through written examinations, physical tests, and medical evaluation. Therefore, candidates who aim to build a career in the police and paramilitary forces can consider this opportunity and prepare according to the prescribed selection process.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational requirements for the post they choose:
- For SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- For SI (Fire) in CISF: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Alternatively, they can hold a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
- For Delhi Police SI (Male): Candidates must also possess a valid Driving Licence for a Light Motor Vehicle (Motorcycle and Car) by the date of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT).
Salary Details
The SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 offers a Pay Level-6 salary to selected candidates. Along with the basic pay, employees will also receive applicable allowances and benefits as per government rules.
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Pay Level: Level-6
- SI in Delhi Police: Group ‘C’
- SI (GD) in CAPFs: Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
- SI (Fire) in CISF: Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial
- Additional Benefits: Selected candidates will receive applicable government allowances and other service benefits.
Age limit
The commission will calculate the candidate’s age as on 1 August 2026. The prescribed age limit varies according to the post:
- SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: 20 to 25 years.
- SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years.
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years of age relaxation.
- OBC candidates: 3 years of age relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years of age relaxation, subject to the applicable rules.
- Eligible widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women applying for SI in Delhi Police: Relaxation is available up to the prescribed upper age limit.
- Eligible departmental candidates in Delhi Police: Additional age relaxation applies according to their category and required length of service.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee according to their category. The commission has also provided fee exemptions for eligible candidates.
- General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹100
- Women candidates: No fee
- SC/ST candidates: No fee
- Ex-Servicemen eligible for exemption: No fee
- Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.
- Fee once paid: The commission will not refund or adjust the fee against any other examination.
Selection Process
SSC will select candidates for the Sub-Inspector posts through multiple stages. First, candidates will face the written examination, and then the commission will assess their physical fitness, performance in Paper-II, and medical fitness.
1. Paper-I: Computer-Based Examination
Candidates will first appear for Paper-I, which will contain 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The exam will have a total duration of 1 hour.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The commission will also apply 0.25 marks negative marking for every wrong answer in Paper-I. Furthermore, each section will have a sectional timer of 15 minutes.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
After Paper-I, shortlisted candidates will undergo the physical tests. First, the authorities will check the prescribed height, chest, and other physical standards. Subsequently, candidates who meet the required standards will take part in the Physical Endurance Test.
The PET includes events such as:
- 100-metre race
- Long-distance race
- Long jump
- High jump
- Shot put for male candidates, wherever prescribed
Candidates must qualify these physical tests because the PST/PET does not carry any marks.
3. Paper-II: Computer-Based Examination
Candidates who clear the physical stage will appear for Paper-II. This paper will contain 200 questions for 400 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 200 | 400 |
The commission will impose 0.50 marks negative marking for each incorrect answer in Paper-II. Moreover, the English Comprehension section carries the highest weightage with 200 marks.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates who qualify Paper-II will proceed to the Detailed Medical Examination. The medical board will assess whether candidates meet the prescribed medical standards for the respective post.
5. Review Medical Examination (RME)
If the medical board declares a candidate medically unfit, the candidate can undergo a Review Medical Examination according to the prescribed procedure. The decision of the Review Medical Board will be final.
6. Document Verification
Finally, the concerned CAPFs will verify the candidates’ original documents. Candidates must produce the required educational, category, identity, and other supporting documents during this stage.
Therefore, candidates must qualify each required stage to remain in contention for final selection.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Total Post | 1871 Vacancies |
| Application Correction Window | 08 October to 10 October 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can complete the SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 application process online. Follow these steps to submit the application correctly:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using the required details.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Find the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 and select the Apply option.
- Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload the required signature and complete the live photograph process as instructed.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Carefully review all the information before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and save or print a copy of the final form for future reference.
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