SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for SI Posts

SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for SI Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. Through this recruitment drive, SSC will fill a total of 1,871 tentative Sub-Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB and the CISF Fire Wing.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SSC website. The online application process will remain open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, while the last date for fee payment is 1 October 2026.

In this article, you will find complete details about SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, salary, physical requirements, exam pattern, selection process, documents required and how to apply.

 

SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Recruiting Organisation: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Examination Name: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026
• Total Vacancies: 1,871
• Posts: Sub-Inspector (GD), Sub-Inspector (Executive), Sub-Inspector (Fire)
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 1 October 2026
• Application Fee: ₹100
• Salary: Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
• Job Location: Anywhere in India for CAPF posts
• Official Website: SSC

The recruitment includes 205 Delhi Police SI Executive Male posts, 112 Delhi Police SI Executive Female posts, 1,467 SI GD posts in CAPFs and 234 CISF SI Fire Male posts.

 

SSC CPO SI Vacancy 2026

The total 1,871 tentative vacancies are distributed among different posts and forces.

Sub-Inspector Executive – Delhi Police Male

• Total: 205 Posts
• UR: 87
• OBC: 54
• SC: 30
• ST: 14
• EWS: 20

Sub-Inspector Executive – Delhi Police Female

• Total: 112 Posts
• UR: 47
• OBC: 30
• SC: 16
• ST: 8
• EWS: 11

Sub-Inspector GD – CAPFs

The CAPF vacancies are available in:

• CRPF
• BSF
• ITBP
• CISF
• SSB

The overall tentative CAPF SI GD vacancies are 1,467, including male and female candidates.

Sub-Inspector Fire – CISF Male

• Total: 234 Posts
• UR: 74
• OBC: 75
• SC: 52
• ST: 16
• EWS: 17

The vacancy figures are tentative and are reported by the concerned CAPFs, Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Police. SSC does not allocate these vacancies state-wise or region-wise.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

SI in Delhi Police / SI GD in CAPFs

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.

Candidates whose final result is awaited can also apply, provided they obtain the required qualification by the closing date of the application.

SI Fire in CISF

Candidates must have either:

• A Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or
• Matriculation plus a 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering.

A higher qualification such as B.Tech/M.Tech in relevant fields may be treated as an additional qualification, subject to the prescribed basic qualification.

Driving Licence for Delhi Police Male Candidates

Male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police must possess a valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test.

A male candidate without the required driving licence can still be eligible for SI posts in CAPFs, but not for the Delhi Police SI post.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

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
• Candidate should be born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006.

For SI Fire in CISF

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Candidate should be born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
• Eligible widows/divorced/judicially separated women in Delhi Police: Up to 35 years
• SC/ST women under the applicable Delhi Police provision: Up to 40 years

Certain departmental candidates of Delhi Police are also eligible for additional age concessions subject to the prescribed service conditions.

 

SSC CPO SI Salary 2026

All three SI categories carry Pay Level-6 under the 7th CPC.

• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Post Classification

SI GD in CAPFs

• Group B
• Non-Gazetted
• Non-Ministerial

SI Executive in Delhi Police

• Group C

SI Fire in CISF

• Group B
• Non-Gazetted
• Non-Ministerial

Selected candidates for CAPF SI posts are liable to serve anywhere in India. All posts except Delhi Police SI carry All India Service Liability.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
• Women: Exempted
• SC: Exempted
• ST: Exempted
• Eligible Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card.

Application Correction Fee

If a candidate wants to make corrections during the correction window:

• First correction: ₹200
• Second correction: ₹500

These correction charges apply to all candidates, irrespective of gender or category.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

• Notification/Registration Start: 10 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 1 October 2026, 11:00 PM
• Application Correction: 8 October to 10 October 2026, 11:00 PM
• Paper-I: Date will be announced later

The Paper-I examination date has not been specified in the notification and will be announced separately.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Candidates have to clear the following stages:

1. Paper-I
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
3. Paper-II
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

These are the four mandatory stages of the examination.

 

SSC CPO SI Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I

Paper-I consists of four sections:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 Questions – 25 Marks
• General Knowledge & General Awareness: 25 Questions – 25 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions – 25 Marks
• English Comprehension: 25 Questions – 25 Marks

Total: 100 Questions and 100 Marks

Duration: 1 Hour

There is a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.

Paper-II

Paper-II contains:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning – 20 Questions, 40 Marks
• General Knowledge and General Awareness – 20 Questions, 40 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude – 20 Questions, 40 Marks
• English Comprehension – 100 Questions, 200 Marks

Total: 200 Questions – 400 Marks

Duration: 1 Hour.

Negative Marking

• Paper-I: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
• Paper-II: 0.50 marks deducted for every wrong answer

Questions in Parts I–III are set in both Hindi and English. Paper-II has a higher difficulty level than Paper-I.

NCC Bonus Marks

Candidates holding NCC certificates can receive bonus marks:

• NCC 'C' Certificate: 5%
• NCC 'B' Certificate: 3%
• NCC 'A' Certificate: 2%

The bonus is calculated on the maximum marks in each paper, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

 

SSC CPO SI Physical Test 2026

Physical fitness is a very important part of SSC CPO selection.

Physical Standard Test

Height and chest requirements vary according to:

• Post
• Gender
• Candidate category
• Hill-area eligibility
• Scheduled Tribe category
• Gorkha category
• North-Eastern States and other applicable categories

The prescribed height requirements range from 154 cm to 170 cm, depending on gender and category.

Female candidates do not have a minimum chest measurement requirement. Weight must correspond appropriately to height. PST/PET is qualifying in nature and does not carry marks.

Physical Endurance Test

For male candidates:

• 100 metre Race: 16 seconds
• 1.6 km Race: 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 metres, 3 chances
• High Jump: 1.2 metres, 3 chances
• Shot Put (16 lbs): 4.5 metres, 3 chances

For female candidates:

• 100 metre Race: 18 seconds
• 800 metre Race: 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7 metres, 3 chances
• High Jump: 0.9 metre, 3 chances

Shot Put is not specified for female candidates in the provided notification details.

Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify Paper-II undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) conducted by CAPF Medical Officers.

Candidates declared medically unfit in DME may undergo a Review Medical Examination (RME). The Review Medical Board's decision is final as specified in the notification.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for Document Verification:

• Two passport-size colour photographs
• Original valid photo ID
• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Equivalence certificate/order, where applicable
• Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable
• Valid Driving Licence for eligible Delhi Police male candidates
• Ex-Servicemen documents/undertaking, where applicable

Candidates must bring originals along with the required copies.

SSC CPO SI Syllabus 2026

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Important areas include:

• Analogy
• Similarities and Differences
• Coding-Decoding
• Number Series
• Figural Series
• Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Problem Solving
• Space Visualization
• Critical Thinking

General Knowledge & General Awareness

Questions may cover:

• Current Affairs
• History
• Geography
• Indian Culture
• Economy
• General Polity
• Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research

Quantitative Aptitude

Important topics include:

• Number System
• Percentage
• Ratio
• Average
• Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Mensuration
• Data Interpretation

English Comprehension

Topics include:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spellings
• Error Recognition
• Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms
• Sentence Structure
• Reading Comprehension

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How to Apply for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Step 1

Visit the official SSC website.

Step 2

Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR). OTR created on the old SSC website will not work on the new website.

Step 3

Log in using your Registration Number and Password.

Step 4

Select SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 and open the application form.

Step 5

Complete the application form with correct personal, educational and other required details.

Step 6

Candidates opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication are advised to use the facility as specified by SSC.

Step 7

Capture the required live photograph as instructed. Candidates should have proper lighting and a plain background.

Step 8

Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed JPEG format.

Step 9

Use the Preview/Print option and carefully check every detail.

Step 10

Pay the ₹100 application fee if applicable.

Step 11

Submit the application before 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM and complete fee payment by 1 October 2026, 11:00 PM.

Important Instructions

• Apply well before the last date instead of waiting until the final hours.
• Enter your name, date of birth and educational details exactly as mentioned in your certificates.
• Check your post preference carefully.
• Male candidates applying for Delhi Police should ensure they possess the required LMV driving licence.
• Keep your application form and examination-related documents safely for future reference.
• Select examination centres carefully because later requests for centre changes will not be entertained.
• Incomplete fee payment can result in rejection.
• After the correction window closes, further modifications will not be allowed.

 

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in SSC CPO 2026?

There are 1,871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts.

Q2. What is the SSC CPO application start date?

The application process starts on 10 September 2026.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO SI 2026?

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

Q4. What is the application fee?

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

Q5. What is the age limit for SSC CPO SI?

For most posts, the age limit is 20–25 years. For SI Fire in CISF, it is 18–30 years.

Q6. What is the educational qualification?

For SI Delhi Police and SI GD CAPFs, candidates generally need a Bachelor's degree. SI Fire in CISF has additional prescribed qualification requirements.

Q7. What is the SSC CPO SI salary?

The Sub-Inspector posts carry Pay Level-6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Q8. Is physical fitness required?

Yes. Candidates have to qualify the prescribed PST/PET after Paper-I.

Q9. Is there negative marking?

Yes. Paper-I has 0.25 marks negative marking, while Paper-II has 0.50 marks negative marking for each wrong answer.

Conclusion

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates who want to join Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces as Sub-Inspectors. With 1,871 tentative vacancies, the recruitment covers SI posts in Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB and CISF Fire.

Candidates should remember that this is not only a written examination. The selection process also includes PST/PET, Paper-II and medical examination, so physical preparation should be started alongside written-exam preparation.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application carefully before 30 September 2026 and avoid waiting until the final day.