SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Post Name : Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : N/A
- Vacancies : 2861
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.35,400 - Rs.1,12,400 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 10.09.2026
- Last Date : 30.09.2026
Job Details Descriptions
- Starting Date to Apply : 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 30 September 2026
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment : 01 October 2026
- Window for Application Form Correction : 08 October 2026 to 10 October 2026
Vacancy Details : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police - Male
- Open: UR-77, OBC-49, SC-27, ST-13, EWS-18 | Total: 184
- Ex-Servicemen (Others): UR-05, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01, EWS-01 | Total: 12
- Ex-Servicemen (Spl. Category): UR-05, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-00, EWS-01 | Total: 09
- Total Vacancies: UR-87, OBC-54, SC-30, ST-14, EWS-20 | Grand Total: 205
- Open / Total: UR-47, OBC-30, SC-16, ST-08, EWS-11 | Grand Total: 112
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
- CRPF: Male-225, Female-29 | Total: 254 (ESM @ 10%: 25)
- BSF: Male-435, Female-22 | Total: 457 (ESM @ 10%: 46)
- ITBP: Male-159, Female-28 | Total: 187 (ESM @ 10%: 19)
- CISF: Male-200, Female-50 | Total: 250 (ESM @ 10%: 25)
- SSB: Male-154, Female-18 | Total: 172 (ESM @ 10%: 17)
- Total CAPFs: Male-1173, Female-147 | Grand Total: 1320 (ESM: 132)
- UR-74, OBC-75, SC-52, ST-16, EWS-17 | Total: 234 (ESM @ 10%: 18)
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Salary Details : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
- Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400/-), Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) (Male/Female) in Delhi Police: Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400/-), Group 'C'.
- Sub-Inspector (FIRE) (Male) in CISF: Level-6 (Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400/-), Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
Age Limit : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
- Age Limit (All Posts except SI Fire): 20 to 25 years (Born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006).
- Age Limit (SI Fire in CISF): 18 to 30 years (Born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008).
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Qualification : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
- SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- SI (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; OR Matriculation + 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
- Driving License (Male Candidates - Delhi Police SI): Valid LMV Driving License (Motorcycle and Car) on the date of Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT).
Height Criteria:
- General Males: 170 cm (Chest: 80-85 cm)
- Hill Area Males: 165 cm (Chest: 80-85 cm)
- ST Males: 162.5 cm (Chest: 77-82 cm)
- General Females: 157 cm
- Hill Area Females: 155 cm
- ST Females: 154 cm
- Male Candidates: 100m race (16 sec), 1.6km race (6.5 mins), Long Jump (3.65m in 3 chances), High Jump (1.2m in 3 chances), Shot Put 16 lbs (4.5m in 3 chances).
- Female Candidates: 100m race (18 sec), 800m race (4 mins), Long Jump (2.7m in 3 chances), High Jump (0.9m in 3 chances).
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Application Fee : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
- Application Fee : Rs.100/-.
- Exemptions: Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
- Correction Charges : Rs.200/- for the first correction; Rs. 500/- for the second correction.
Selection Process : SSC CPO Recruitment 2026
1. Stage 1: Paper-I (Computer-Based Test)
- Mode: Online Computer-Based Exam.
- Format: Objective Multiple-Choice Questions.
- Total Marks & Questions: 100 Questions / 100 Marks (1-hour overall duration with 15-minute sectional timers).
- Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs), General Knowledge (25 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs), and English Comprehension (25 Qs).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Nature: Qualifying stage (Marks are not added to the final merit).
- PST Parameters: Verification of Height and Chest measurements (Chest criteria apply to male candidates only).
- PET Criteria (Males): 100m race (16 sec), 1.6 km race (6.5 min), Long Jump (3.65m), High Jump (1.2m), Shot Put 16 lbs (4.5m).
- PET Criteria (Females): 100m race (18 sec), 800m race (4 min), Long Jump (2.7m), High Jump (0.9m).
- Mode: Online Computer-Based Exam.
- Subjects & Marks: General Intelligence (40 marks), General Knowledge (40 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (40 marks), and English Comprehension (200 marks).
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect response.
- Medical fitness assessment conducted by CAPF / Government Medical Officers.
- Final Document Verification of educational certificates, age proof, caste/category certificates, and valid LMV driving license (for male candidates applying to Delhi Police SI).
Scheme of Examination
Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination)
- Duration: 1 Hour (15-minute sectional timer for each part)
- Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions / 25 Marks)
- Part II: General Knowledge & General Awareness (25 Questions / 25 Marks)
- Part III: Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions / 25 Marks)
- Part IV: English Comprehension (25 Questions / 25 Marks)
- Duration: 1 Hour for Parts I-III (20 mins per section) + 1 Hour for Part IV
- Part I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions / 40 Marks)
- Part II: General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 Questions / 40 Marks)
- Part III: Quantitative Aptitude (20 Questions / 40 Marks)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I; 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Paper-II.
NCC Bonus Marks (Paper-I and Paper-II):
- NCC 'C' Certificate: 5% of maximum marks
- NCC 'B' Certificate: 3% of maximum marks
- NCC 'A' Certificate: 2% of maximum marks
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 10 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.ssc.gov.in
- Find the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Staff Selection Commission (SSC) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the application period for the SSC CPO 2026 examination?
- The online applications can be submitted from September 10, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs).
- For SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs, a Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required. For SI (Fire) in CISF, a B.Sc degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or a 3-year Diploma in specified engineering streams is required.
- No. A valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory only for male candidates applying for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police.
- As of August 01, 2026, the age limit is 20 to 25 years for SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs. For SI (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years. Age relaxations apply as per category rules.
- The application fee is Rs. 100/-. Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
- Yes. There is a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Yes, candidates who have appeared for their Bachelor's degree can apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the closing date (September 30, 2026).
- Yes. Bonus marks are awarded in both Paper-I and Paper-II: 5% for NCC 'C', 3% for NCC 'B', and 2% for NCC 'A' certificates.
- No. PST and PET are qualifying/elimination stages and do not carry marks towards the final selection.
- A "Window for Application Form Correction" will open from October 08, 2026 to October 10, 2026. Candidates can edit details by paying a correction charge of Rs. 200 for the first time and Rs. 500 for the second time.
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