The eligible candidates who will be applying for the SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 will have to go through a selection process that includes Paper-I (Computer Based Examination), Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All these stages are mandatory.
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Post | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs |
| Vacancy | 1871 |
| Notice No. | E/37/2026-C-2 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 10th to 30th September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II, DME |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Job Location | All India |
The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. The online application window has opened from 10th to 30th September 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Starts | 10th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 1st October 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 8th to 10th October 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | To be notified later |
The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 1,871 Sub-Inspector vacancies across Delhi Police and CAPFs. The vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Details | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 77 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 184 |
| Ex-Servicemen (others) | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Spl. category) | 05 | 02 | 01 | – | 01 | 09 |
| TOTAL | 87 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 205 |
| Details | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 47 | 30 | 16 | 08 | 11 | 112 |
| TOTAL | 47 | 30 | 16 | 08 | 11 | 112 |
| Force | Gender | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Grand Total | ESM @ 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRPF | Male | 90 | 23 | 61 | 34 | 17 | 225 | 254 | 25 |
| Female | 12 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 | |||
| BSF | Male | 178 | 43 | 117 | 65 | 32 | 435 | 457 | 46 |
| Female | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 | |||
| ITBP | Male | 89 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 159 | 187 | 19 |
| Female | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 28 | |||
| CISF | Male | 82 | 20 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 200 | 250 | 25 |
| Female | 21 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 50 | |||
| SSB | Male | 103 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 154 | 172 | 17 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | |||
| Total | Male | 542 | 118 | 280 | 163 | 70 | 1173 | 1320 | 132 |
| Female | 59 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 9 | 147 |
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total | ESM (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 74 | 75 | 52 | 16 | 17 | 234 | 18 |
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The Staff Selection Commission has released a detailed SSC CPO Notification 2026 under Notice No. E/37/2026-C-2 at their official website, https://ssc.gov.in, to recruit eligible candidates for 3,035 Sub-Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police and CAPFs. Candidates who are willing to apply must first go through the notification PDF to check all the details, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.
SSC CPO Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download
Candidates who are willing to apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 must first go through the PDF provided below to make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria covering Age Limit, Educational Qualifications, and Physical Standards are provided below.
| Post | Age Limit | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs (except SI Fire) | 20-25 years | Born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006 |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 18-30 years | Born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Widows, divorced women, women judicially separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows, divorced women, women judicially separated (SC/ST, not remarried) | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental candidates (UR/EWS) of Delhi Police with 3 years service | Up to 30 years |
| Departmental candidates (OBC) of Delhi Police with 3 years service | Up to 33 years |
| Departmental candidates (SC/ST) of Delhi Police with 3 years service | Up to 35 years |
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in 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 years Diploma in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Automobiles/Chemical/Mining/Aeronautical/Telecommunication Engineering |
Note: Candidates who have appeared in their Bachelor’s degree examination can also apply; however, they must possess Essential Qualification on or before the cut-off date (closing date of receipt of applications).
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (Hill areas/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas/Kashmir Valley/Leh & Ladakh/North-Eastern States/Sikkim) | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (ST) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Female (General) | 157 | – | – |
| Female (Hill areas/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas/Kashmir Valley/Leh & Ladakh/North-Eastern States/Sikkim) | 155 | – | – |
| Female (ST) | 154 | – | – |
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) | 170 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (Hill areas/Dogras/Marathas/Kashmir Valley/Leh & Ladakh/North-Eastern States/Sikkim) | 165 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (Gorkha) | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| Male (ST except North-Eastern) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
| Male (ST of North-Eastern States) | 157 | 77 | 82 |
| Female (General) | 157 | – | – |
| Female (Hill areas/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas/Kashmir Valley/Leh & Ladakh/North-Eastern States/Sikkim) | 155 | – | – |
| Female (ST) | 154 | – | – |
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (General) | 170 | 81 | 86 |
| Male (Hill areas/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas/Sikkimies/Leh & Ladakh/Kashmir Valley/North-Eastern States) | 165 | 81 | 86 |
| Male (ST including Mizos and Nagas) | 162.5 | 77 | 82 |
For Male Candidates:
For Female Candidates:
Note: Ex-Servicemen applying for the posts are not required to undergo PET. However, all Ex-Servicemen are required to pass the written tests and fulfill the physical standards prescribed herein.
| Candidate Profile | Suitable SSC CPO Posts |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree + Valid LMV Driving License (Male) | SI in Delhi Police (Male) |
| Bachelor’s degree (Female) | SI in Delhi Police (Female) |
| Bachelor’s degree | SI (GD) in CAPFs |
| B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics OR Diploma in Engineering | SI (Fire) in CISF |
Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can now start submitting their online application forms on the SSC official website ssc.gov.in, as the online application process has started from September 2026 onwards. Candidates must make sure to submit their application forms with all the correct details well before the last date to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
SSC CPO Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Before submitting the online application forms, candidates have to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| Women/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Note: Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card.
The selection of eligible candidates for Sub-Inspector posts will be conducted through the following stages:
All these stages are mandatory.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 1 Hour (With sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part) |
| II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| IV | English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 1 Hour (With sectional timer of 20 Minutes for each part) |
| II | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 | |
| IV | English Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
Note: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts-I, II and III of Paper-I and Paper-II.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 offers the post of Sub-Inspector with a pay scale of Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400/-).
| Post | Pay Scale | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| SI (GD) in CAPFs | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial |
| SI (Executive) in Delhi Police | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) | Group ‘C’ by Delhi Police |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) | Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial |