SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026: 1,871 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

Introduction to SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. The recruitment drive offers a total of 1,871 tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

The online application process started on 10 September 2026 and will remain open until 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates can submit their applications through the SSC website, ssc.gov.in, or the mySSC mobile application. Aspirants can also keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for SSC exam date, admit card and result updates.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Overview

The Staff Selection Commission operates under the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India. Through the 2026 Sub-Inspector examination, SSC will select candidates for Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB. Candidates selected for CAPFs and CISF Fire posts may be required to serve anywhere in India.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Overview

The SSC CPO 2026 recruitment covers three major categories of Sub-Inspector posts. There are 317 Delhi Police SI vacancies, 1,320 SI (GD) vacancies in CAPFs and 234 SI (Fire) vacancies in CISF, making a combined tentative total of 1,871 posts.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Expert insight: The largest share of vacancies is available in the CAPFs, particularly BSF with 457 SI (GD) posts and CRPF with 254 posts. Candidates should nevertheless submit their post/force preferences carefully because final allocation is based on merit and the preferences exercised by the candidate.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should apply well before the closing date rather than waiting until 30 September, as SSC has specifically advised applicants to avoid last-minute login or connectivity problems.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

SSC has notified 1,871 tentative vacancies. The vacancies are distributed among Delhi Police, five Central Armed Police Forces and the CISF Fire wing.

SSC CPO Vacancy Summary

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police - Male

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police - Female

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs - Force-wise Vacancies

Force-wise totals are CRPF - 254, BSF - 457, ITBP - 187, CISF - 250 and SSB - 172. The notification also provides for 10% Ex-Servicemen reservation in the CAPF vacancies as applicable.

Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF - Male

SSC has stated that the vacancies are tentative. The Commission does not decide the number of vacancies or make state-wise, region-wise, zone-wise or city-wise vacancy allocation.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan. Candidates belonging to Nepal or Bhutan must have the required certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification for Delhi Police and CAPFs

For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Candidates awaiting their final result may apply, but the required qualification must be acquired on or before the application closing date.

Educational Qualification for SI (Fire) in CISF

Candidates must possess either:

• A Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent; OR
• Matriculation or equivalent plus a 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

A relevant B.Tech/M.Tech may be treated as an additional qualification, but where the diploma route is used, the prescribed basic diploma qualification must also be held.

Driving Licence Requirement for Delhi Police SI

Male candidates opting for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police must possess a valid driving licence for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test. A male candidate without the prescribed licence can still be considered for CAPF SI posts, subject to fulfilling the other eligibility conditions.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

The crucial date for calculating age is 1 August 2026. The age criteria differ for SI (Fire) and the other Sub-Inspector posts.

SSC CPO Age Relaxation

The date of birth recorded in the candidate's Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be used by SSC for age determination.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The standard application fee is Rs 100. Fee payment must be completed online by 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another examination.

Application Correction Charges

The correction charges apply to all candidates regardless of gender or category.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

All three Sub-Inspector categories notified through this examination carry Pay Level-6: Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. Their service classification differs according to the organisation.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process includes the following mandatory stages, as applicable:

1. Paper-I Computer Based Examination
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET)
3. Paper-II Computer Based Examination
4. Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination
5. Document Verification
6. Final selection and post/force allocation

PST/PET and the medical examination are qualifying in nature. Final selection and allocation of Post/Force are made on the basis of performance in Paper-II, including applicable NCC bonus marks, together with the candidate's post/force preferences.

SSC CPO Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I carries a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer.

SSC CPO Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-II carries 0.50 mark negative marking for every wrong answer. The notification also states that the difficulty level of Paper-II will be higher than Paper-I.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

NCC Bonus Marks

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Physical Test

Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test are mandatory and qualifying in nature. The physical standards vary according to post and candidate category.

Delhi Police SI Physical Standards

CAPF SI (GD) Physical Standards

SI (Fire) in CISF Physical Standards

Weight must correspond to height for all posts. There is no minimum chest measurement for female candidates.

SSC CPO Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from PET, but they are still required to satisfy the prescribed physical standards, written examination requirements and medical standards.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Medical Standards

Candidates qualifying Paper-II will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination. Candidates found unfit may undergo a Review Medical Examination in accordance with the procedure given in the SSC notification.

• Minimum near vision: N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye.
• Minimum distant vision: 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye.
• The prescribed vision standard must be met without correction such as glasses or surgery to improve visual acuity.
• Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in the eyes.
• Candidates must possess high colour vision and be in good mental and bodily health.

How to Apply for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the SSC website at ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile application.
2. Complete the SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if you have not already done so. OTR created on the old ssc.nic.in portal is not valid on the new website.
3. Login using your registration credentials and select the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
4. Fill in personal, educational, category and other required information carefully.
5. Capture the required live photograph through the application system. Do not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the photograph.
6. Upload the scanned signature in JPEG format. SSC specifies a file size of 10-20 KB and an approximate dimension of 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm.
7. Check the entire application using the Preview/Print facility before final submission.
8. Pay the Rs 100 application fee online if you are not exempt.
9. Submit the application by 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM and retain the application form and related records for future reference.

SSC advises candidates to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication while completing OTR as per the Commission's Aadhaar policy.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the applicable original certificates and copies ready, particularly for Document Verification. Important documents include:

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate for proof of date of birth.
• Educational Qualification Certificate and relevant mark sheets.
• Equivalence certificate/order where an equivalent qualification is being claimed.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS or other applicable category certificate in the prescribed format.
• Valid LMV driving licence for Motorcycle and Car for male candidates opting for Delhi Police SI.
• Ex-Servicemen undertaking and Serving Defence Personnel Certificate/Discharge Certificate, as applicable.
• Documentary evidence for the special Ex-Servicemen category, where claimed.
• Relevant certificate for any age relaxation claimed.
• Prescribed certificate for Delhi Police departmental candidates.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed in Government.
• Documents supporting a change of name after matriculation, where applicable.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid Photo ID at Document Verification.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The 2026 examination pattern makes accuracy particularly important because Paper-I carries a penalty of 0.25 mark per wrong answer while Paper-II deducts 0.50 mark. Blind guessing can therefore reduce the score substantially. Candidates should combine timed sectional practice with revision instead of focusing only on the number of attempts.

Paper-II deserves special attention because final selection and Post/Force allocation are based on Paper-II performance, along with applicable NCC bonus marks and post preferences. English Comprehension alone contributes 200 of the 320 Paper-II marks, making it a major scoring area. For the General Awareness component, candidates can follow daily current affairs, revise important facts through Static GK and test retention with the daily current affairs quiz.

SSC CPO SI (Fire) Recruitment 2026 Specific Requirements

The CISF SI (Fire) post differs from the other vacancies in both age and educational requirements. It is open to male candidates, carries an age limit of 18-30 years and requires either a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Matriculation with a prescribed 3-year engineering diploma. Its general physical standard is also slightly different, with an 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded chest requirement for the general male category.

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