SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1871 Delhi Police & CAPF Posts

📅 Published: 10 Sep 2026 | 🔄 Last Updated: 11 Sep 2026

📌 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.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1871 Delhi Police & CAPF Posts

Advt. No. E/37/2026-C-2
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📅 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

  1. Open the official Staff Selection Commission website and log in with your SSC account.
  2. New candidates should complete the required One-Time Registration before proceeding with the application.
  3. Find the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 in the Apply section.
  4. Select the appropriate post preferences carefully. The qualification and age requirement for SI (Fire) in CISF differs from the other SI posts.
  5. Fill in your personal, educational and other required details and complete the photograph/signature process as instructed by SSC.
  6. Check your category, post preference, examination centre and qualification details before final submission.
  7. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form by 30 September 2026.
  8. 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

  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 / Review Medical Examination
  5. Document Verification
  6. 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

🔗 Important Links

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the SSC CPO 2026 online application is 30 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO 2026?
SSC CPO 2026 has 1871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF.
Q3. What is the qualification for SSC CPO SI 2026?
A Bachelor's Degree is required for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI posts. CISF SI (Fire) has a separate technical qualification requirement mentioned in the notification.
Q4. What is the age limit for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 25 years for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI posts. For SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. Applicable age relaxation is provided as per rules.
Q5. Is the SSC CPO 2026 exam pattern different from last year?
Yes. SSC CPO 2026 has a revised written examination pattern. Paper-I now has 100 questions for 100 marks, while Paper-II has 160 questions carrying 320 marks.
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