SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1871 Delhi Police & CAPF Posts
📌 Short Information
Staff Selection Commission has opened applications for the SSC CPO SI Examination 2026. This recruitment covers Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, five Central Armed Police Forces and the newly included SI (Fire) post in CISF. A total of 1871 tentative vacancies have been announced. Candidates should check the post carefully before applying because the age and qualification requirements for CISF SI (Fire) are different from the regular Delhi Police and CAPF SI posts. Online applications can be submitted up to 30 September 2026.
SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1871 Delhi Police & CAPF Posts
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 10 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 01 October 2026
- Application Correction: 08 to 10 October 2026
- Computer Based Examination: Notify Soon
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result: Notify Later
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: 100/-
- Women Candidates: 0/-
- SC / ST Candidates: 0/-
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen: 0/-
🎓 Eligibility
SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Candidates whose degree result is awaited may apply, but they must possess the required qualification by the closing date.
Additional Requirement for Delhi Police SI – Male
- Male candidates applying for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Test.
SI (Fire) in CISF – Male
- Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized University or equivalent; OR
- Matriculation with a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 01 Aug, 2026
SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
SI (Fire) in CISF
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per SSC rules
- Other eligible categories: As per SSC CPO 2026 notification
Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.
💪 Physical Eligibility
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest Unexpanded | Chest Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male – General | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Male – Specified Hill Area Categories | 165 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Male – Scheduled Tribe | 162.5 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
| Female – General | 157 cm | NA | NA |
| Female – Specified Hill Area Categories | 155 cm | NA | NA |
| Female – Scheduled Tribe | 154 cm | NA | NA |
Weight should correspond to height. Candidates claiming relaxation in physical standards must satisfy the conditions and certificate requirements given in the official notification.
Physical Endurance Test – Male
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 100 Metre Race | 16 Seconds |
| 1.6 Km Race | 6.5 Minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 Metres in 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 Metres in 3 Chances |
| Shot Put (16 lbs) | 4.5 Metres in 3 Chances |
Physical Endurance Test – Female
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 100 Metre Race | 18 Seconds |
| 800 Metre Race | 4 Minutes |
| Long Jump | 2.7 Metres in 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 0.9 Metre in 3 Chances |
PST and PET are qualifying in nature and do not carry marks.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male | 205 |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female | 112 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 1320 |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male | 234 |
| Total | 1871 |
CAPF SI (GD) Force-Wise Vacancy
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRPF | 225 | 29 | 254 |
| BSF | 435 | 22 | 457 |
| ITBP | 159 | 28 | 187 |
| CISF | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| SSB | 154 | 18 | 172 |
| Total | 1173 | 147 | 1320 |
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector Posts | Level-6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
📝 How to Fill Application Form
- Open the official Staff Selection Commission website and log in with your SSC account.
- New candidates should complete the required One-Time Registration before proceeding with the application.
- Find the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 in the Apply section.
- Select the appropriate post preferences carefully. The qualification and age requirement for SI (Fire) in CISF differs from the other SI posts.
- Fill in your personal, educational and other required details and complete the photograph/signature process as instructed by SSC.
- Check your category, post preference, examination centre and qualification details before final submission.
- Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form by 30 September 2026.
- Save the submitted application form for future use.
Male candidates interested in Delhi Police SI should also pay attention to the LMV driving licence requirement applicable at the physical test stage. Candidates applying for CISF SI (Fire) should check the separate age and educational qualification conditions before selecting the post.
Sarkari Mauka recommends reading these post-specific conditions before submitting the form instead of relying only on the common CPO eligibility.
✅ Selection Process
Selection Process
- Paper-I Computer Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II Computer Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Paper-I Exam Pattern
| 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 |
- Exam Duration: 1 Hour
- Sectional Timer: 15 Minutes for each section
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Paper-II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 160 | 320 |
- Exam Duration: 1 Hour
- Sectional Timer: 20 Minutes for each section
- Negative Marking: 0.50 mark for each wrong answer
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