SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the detailed recruitment notification for Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), along with Sub-Inspector (Fire) posts in CISF. The notification, issued under Advertisement No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION, was released on September 10, 2026. The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 3,073 tentative vacancies across different forces. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official SSC website from September 10, 2026. The last date to submit the online application is September 30, 2026, up to 11:00 PM.
Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 01 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Application Correction Window: 08 to 10 October 2026
Exam Date: To Be Announced
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
SC / ST / ESM Candidates: No Fee
All Female Candidates: No Fee
Application Correction Charges
First Correction: ₹200/-
Second Correction: ₹500/-
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
The age limit will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years
SI in all other forces: 20 to 25 years
Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. Male candidates must also possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence at the time of the Physical Endurance and Physical Standard Tests.
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs – Male and Female: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male: A B.Sc. degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or A three-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering.
Vacancy Total : 1871 Posts
Post Name
Vacancy
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male
205
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female
112
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (Male & Female)
1320
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male
234
Force / Category Wise Vacancies
Force
Gender
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Delhi Police
Male
87
54
30
14
20
205
Female
47
30
16
08
11
112
CRPF
Male
90
23
61
34
17
225
Female
12
03
08
04
02
29
BSF
Male
178
43
117
65
32
435
Female
09
02
06
03
02
22
ITBP
Male
89
21
30
18
01
159
Female
16
04
05
03
00
28
CISF
Male
82
20
54
30
14
200
Female
21
05
13
07
04
50
SSB
Male
103
11
18
16
06
154
Female
01
06
07
03
01
18
SI (Fire) in CISF
Male
74
75
52
16
17
234
Grand Total
Male
703
247
362
193
107
1612
Female
106
50
55
28
20
259
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
Paper-I Written Examination
Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
Paper-II Written Examination
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Paper-I Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 0.25 Marks
Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT)
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
25
01 Hour
General Awareness and GK
25
25
Quantitative Aptitude
25
25
English Comprehension
25
25
Total
100
100
01 Hour
Paper-II Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 0.50 Marks
Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT)
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning
20
40
01 Hour
General Awareness and GK
20
40
Quantitative Aptitude
20
40
English Comprehension
100
200
01 Hour
Total
160
320
02 Hours
Physical Standard Test
Type
Male
Female
ST Only
Others
ST Only
Others
Height
162.5 CM
170 CM
154 CM
157 CM
Chest
77-82 CM
80-85 CM
NA
Physical Endurance Test
Type
Male
Female
Sprint
100 Meter in 16 Secs.
100 Meter in 18 Secs.
Race
1.6 Km in 6.5 Mins.
800 Meter in 4 Mins.
Long Jump
3.65 Meter in 3 Chances
2.7 Meter in 3 Chances
High Jump
1.2 Meter in 3 Chances
0.9 Meter in 3 Chances
Shot Put (16 Lbs)
4.5 Meter in 3 Chances
NA
How to Apply for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026
Candidates who are interested in SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 can apply online through the official SSC website. The online application process has started, and eligible candidates must submit their applications by 30 September 2026.
To apply, candidates can use the direct application link given in the Important Links section below. They can also visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and complete the application process online.
Candidates are advised to submit the application form before the last date, 30 September 2026, to avoid any last-minute issues.
SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
When did the SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 online application start?
The online application process for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 started on 10 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their online application form up to 30 September 2026.
What is the age limit for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies according to the post. The minimum age is 18 to 20 years, while the maximum age is 25 to 30 years. The age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
What is the eligibility for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The educational qualification varies by post. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility requirements before applying for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026.
What is the official website of SSC?
The official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is https://ssc.gov.in/.
