The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026. Commonly called the SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026, the examination is being conducted for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

The official notification lists 1,871 tentative vacancies. Eligible graduates can submit the online application from 10 September to 30 September 2026. The last date for online fee payment is 1 October 2026, while the application correction window is scheduled for 8 to 10 October 2026.

The recruitment process consists of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination. The SSC has not yet announced the Computer-Based Examination date. Candidates should rely on the SSC website for the final schedule and admit-card updates.

Important: BharatResult.com.es is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission, Delhi Police, CAPFs or any government entity. Candidates should read the official SSC notification and verify all details before submitting the application.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Exam authority	Staff Selection Commission
Examination	Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026
Posts	SI in Delhi Police, SI GD in CAPFs and SI Fire in CISF
Total tentative vacancies	1,871
Application begins	10 September 2026
Last date to apply	30 September 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Last date for fee payment	1 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Correction window	8 to 10 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Computer-Based Examination	To be notified later
Application fee	₹100 for applicable candidates
Official website	ssc.gov.in

SSC CPO Vacancy 2026

The SSC notification has reported the following tentative vacancies:

Post/force	Vacancies
SI (Executive), Delhi Police – Male	205
SI (Executive), Delhi Police – Female	112
SI (GD) in CAPFs	1,320
SI (Fire) in CISF – Male	234
Total	1,871

CAPF-Wise SI GD Vacancies

Force	Male	Female	Total shown by force
CRPF	225	29	254
BSF	435	22	457
ITBP	159	28	187
CISF	200	50	250
SSB	154	18	172
Total	1,173	147	1,320

The vacancies are tentative and may change because the final number depends on the vacancies reported by Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CAPFs. SSC does not decide the number of vacancies or the reservation roster.

Candidates selected for CAPF posts may be required to serve anywhere in India. The Commission does not allocate CAPF candidates on a state-wise, region-wise, zone-wise or city-wise basis.

SSC CPO Important Dates 2026

Event	Date and time
Notification/application begins	10 September 2026
Last date for online application	30 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Last date for online fee payment	1 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Application correction window	8 to 10 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Paper-I exam	To be notified later
Paper-I admit card	To be released before the examination
Paper-II and PET/PST schedule	To be announced by SSC/concerned authorities

The correction facility is available only during the specified window. Candidates should carefully review their application before final submission because changes may be limited and correction charges may apply.

SSC CPO Application Fee 2026

• General/OBC/EWS applicants who are not exempted: ₹100

• Women candidates: Exempted

• SC/ST candidates: Exempted

• Eligible Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

The fee can be paid online through the payment methods made available by SSC. Candidates should download the payment receipt and final application after successful submission.

SSC CPO Age Limit 2026

The age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.

For All Posts Except SI Fire in CISF

• Minimum age: 20 years

• Maximum age: 25 years

• Eligible date of birth: 2 August 2001 to 1 August 2006, inclusive

For SI Fire in CISF

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Maximum age: 30 years

• Eligible date of birth: 2 August 1996 to 1 August 2008, inclusive

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service, as applicable
Eligible widows/divorced women/judicially separated women for Delhi Police	Up to 35 years; up to 40 years for SC/ST candidates
Delhi Police departmental candidates with 3 years’ regular service	Up to 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ST

The date of birth entered in the application must match the Matriculation or Secondary Examination certificate. Requests to change the date of birth later will not normally be accepted.

SSC CPO Educational Qualification 2026

SI in Delhi Police and SI GD in CAPFs

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification on or before the closing date for online applications.

Candidates who are appearing in their final year of graduation may apply, but they must obtain the essential qualification by the application closing date, 30 September 2026.

Driving Licence Requirement for Delhi Police SI Male

Male candidates applying for the Sub-Inspector (Executive) post in Delhi Police must possess a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicles as on the date specified in the notification. Candidates who do not hold the required licence may still be considered for certain Delhi Police SI vacancies subject to the conditions in the official notice, but they will not be eligible for the relevant driving requirement. Applicants should read the exact clause before applying.

SI Fire in CISF

Candidates must have either:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent; or

• Matriculation/equivalent plus a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, Telecommunication Engineering or an equivalent discipline from a recognised institution.

A relevant B.Tech or M.Tech may be accepted as a higher qualification only when the basic prescribed qualification conditions are met.

Degrees obtained through open or distance learning must satisfy the recognition requirements specified in the SSC notification, including the applicable approval of the Distance Education Bureau/UGC.

SSC CPO Salary and Pay Level

All three categories of posts carry Pay Level 6, with the pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Post	Classification/pay details
SI GD in CAPFs	Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial; Level 6
SI Executive in Delhi Police	Group C; Level 6
SI Fire in CISF	Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial; Level 6

Allowances and service benefits will be governed by the applicable rules of the concerned organisation.

SSC CPO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process includes:

1. Paper-I Computer-Based Examination

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET)

3. Paper-II Computer-Based Examination

4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

5. Review Medical Examination, where applicable

6. Document verification and final allocation

PST/PET does not carry marks. It is qualifying and elimination-based. Candidates must clear all mandatory stages and meet the medical requirements for final appointment.

SSC may take post and force preferences from candidates before the final result. Candidates who fail to submit their preference within the prescribed period may not be considered for a post or organisation in the final result.

SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
I	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25
II	General Knowledge and General Awareness	25	25
III	Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
IV	English Comprehension	25	25
Total		100	100

• Duration: 1 hour

• Sectional timer: 15 minutes for each part

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer

• Questions in Parts I, II and III are set in Hindi and English.

Paper-II

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
I	General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40
II	General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40
III	Quantitative Aptitude	20	40
IV	English Comprehension	100	200
Total		160	320

• Duration: 1 hour

• Sectional timer: 20 minutes for each part

• Negative marking: 0.50 marks for every wrong answer

• Paper-II is more difficult than Paper-I, according to the notification.

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, SSC will normalize the scores according to its published procedure. NCC certificate holders may receive bonus marks in both papers according to the certificate category:

• NCC ‘C’: 5% of the maximum marks in each paper

• NCC ‘B’: 3% of the maximum marks in each paper

• NCC ‘A’: 2% of the maximum marks in each paper

SSC CPO Physical Standards 2026

Height and Chest for Delhi Police SI

Candidate category	Height	Chest, male candidates
Male candidates generally	170 cm	80–85 cm
Male candidates from eligible hill areas/regions	165 cm	80–85 cm
Male ST candidates	162.5 cm	77–82 cm
Female candidates generally	157 cm	Not applicable
Female candidates from eligible hill areas/regions	155 cm	Not applicable
Female ST candidates	154 cm	Not applicable

Height and Chest for SI GD in CAPFs

Candidate category	Height	Chest, male candidates
Male candidates generally	170 cm	80–85 cm
Male candidates from eligible hill areas/regions	165 cm	80–85 cm
Male Gorkha candidates	157 cm	80–85 cm
Male ST candidates	162.5 cm	77–82 cm
Male ST candidates from North-Eastern States	157 cm	77–82 cm
Female candidates generally	157 cm	Not applicable
Female candidates from eligible hill areas/regions	155 cm	Not applicable
Female ST candidates	154 cm	Not applicable

Height and Chest for SI Fire in CISF

Candidate category	Height	Chest
Male candidates generally	170 cm	81–86 cm
Male candidates from eligible hill areas/regions	165 cm	81–86 cm
Male ST candidates, including Mizos and Nagas	162.5 cm	77–82 cm

Weight must correspond to height for all posts. Female candidates do not have a minimum chest-measurement requirement.

SSC CPO PET 2026

Male Candidates

Event	Standard
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

Female Candidates

Event	Standard
100-metre race	18 seconds
800-metre race	4 minutes
Long jump	2.7 metres in 3 chances
High jump	0.9 metres in 3 chances

PST/PET is qualifying only. Candidates who fail the prescribed physical standards or endurance events are eliminated from the recruitment process. Eligible ex-servicemen are exempted from PET but must meet the prescribed physical standards, written-examination requirements and medical standards.

Candidates claiming height or chest relaxation must produce the prescribed certificate from the competent authority of their ordinary place of residence.

SSC CPO Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify Paper-II undergo a Detailed Medical Examination by the authorised medical board or medical officer. Candidates declared unfit may undergo a Review Medical Examination according to the prescribed procedure.

The notification specifies, among other requirements, minimum unaided vision standards. Candidates should read the medical provisions carefully, particularly the rules relating to eyesight, colour vision, physical deformity, hearing and overall fitness.

SSC CPO Syllabus 2026

General Intelligence and Reasoning

The syllabus includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, spatial visualisation, problem-solving, decision-making, syllogistic reasoning, statement-conclusion, non-verbal series, Venn diagrams, embedded figures and related reasoning topics.

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Questions may cover current events, history, culture, geography, economic matters, polity, the Constitution, scientific research, India and neighbouring countries, and everyday scientific awareness.

Quantitative Aptitude

Important areas include percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation and basic number operations.

English Comprehension

The paper may test vocabulary, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, error recognition, fill-in-the-blanks, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases, idioms and reading comprehension.

How to Apply for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website.

2. Complete the One-Time Registration if not already registered.

3. Log in using the registered credentials.

4. Select the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026.

5. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.

6. Upload the photograph, signature and other required information in the prescribed format.

7. Select examination centres and post/force preferences where required.

8. Pay the application fee if applicable.

9. Review the complete form before final submission.

10. Submit the application by 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM.

11. Save and print the final application and payment receipt.

Candidates should complete the form well before the deadline. SSC will not normally accept requests after the closing time because of slow internet, payment failure or technical issues.

Documents and Information Required

Applicants should keep the following ready:

• Aadhaar or another accepted identity document

• Matriculation certificate for date of birth

• Graduation marksheets and certificate

• Category/EWS certificate, if applicable

• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable

• NCC certificate, if claiming bonus marks

• Driving licence for the Delhi Police SI male requirement, where applicable

• Recent live photograph and signature

• Disability or other relaxation certificate, where applicable

All claims remain provisional until verified by the appointing authority or concerned department.

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SSC CPO Admit Card 2026

The Computer-Based Examination date has not yet been notified in the official notice. The admit card will be released through the relevant SSC regional website or candidate login before the examination.

SSC does not send admission certificates by post. Candidates must download the admission certificate online and carry a printed copy with the required identity proof to the examination centre.

The “admit card available now” wording appearing on some third-party pages should not be treated as confirmation of an active Paper-I admit card unless SSC publishes it through the official regional portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are announced in SSC CPO 2026?

SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies for Delhi Police SI, CAPF SI GD and CISF SI Fire posts.

What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026?

The last date is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.

What is the SSC CPO fee?

The applicable fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.

What is the SSC CPO age limit?

For most posts, the age is 20–25 years as on 1 August 2026. For SI Fire in CISF, the age is 18–30 years.

What qualification is required for SSC CPO SI?

A Bachelor’s degree is required for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI GD. SI Fire in CISF requires a Science degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or the prescribed technical diploma route.

Is the SSC CPO exam date announced?

No. The official notification says the Computer-Based Examination schedule will be notified later.

What is the Paper-I pattern?

Paper-I has 100 questions for 100 marks, divided equally among Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The duration is one hour with sectional timers.

Is the physical test qualifying?

Yes. PST/PET carries no marks and is qualifying/elimination-based.

Is SSC CPO a permanent government job?

The selected posts are government service positions under Delhi Police and CAPFs, but final appointment depends on clearing every stage, medical fitness, document verification and vacancy-based allocation.