The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 and will continue until 30 September 2026. A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced across Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.

Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Exam	SSC CPO 2026
Posts	Sub-Inspector
Total Vacancies	1,871
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	10 September 2026
Last Date	30 September 2026
Exam Date	To be notified
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	10 September 2026
Application Start	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026, 11:00 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	01 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Correction Window	08–10 October 2026
Computer-Based Exam	To be notified

Vacancy

Post	Vacancies
SI in Delhi Police – Male	205
SI in Delhi Police – Female	112
SI (GD) in CAPFs	1,320
SI (Fire) in CISF – Male	234
Total	1,871

The vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the concerned departments.

Fee

• General: ₹100
• Women: Exempted
• SC/ST: Exempted
• Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation: Exempted

The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or eligible debit cards.

Age Limit

As on 01 August 2026:

• 20–25 years for all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF.
• 18–30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF.
• SC/ST candidates get 5 years' relaxation.
• OBC candidates get 3 years' relaxation.
• Other relaxations apply as per SSC rules.

Eligibility

SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent by the closing date of application.

SI Fire in CISF

Candidates must have either:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or
• Matriculation + three-year diploma in specified engineering disciplines.

Driving Licence

For male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police, a valid LMV driving licence for Motorcycle and Car is required on the date of PE&MT. Candidates without the licence can be considered for CAPFs only.

Selection

The selection process includes:

1. Paper-I
2. PST/PET
3. Paper-II
4. Detailed Medical Examination
5. Document Verification
6. Final Selection

PST/PET and medical examination are qualifying stages. Final selection is based on Paper-II performance, including applicable NCC bonus marks, and post/force preference.

Exam Pattern

Paper-I

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Knowledge & General Awareness	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
English Comprehension	25	25
Total	100	100

Paper-II

Subject	Questions	Marks
English Comprehension	200	200

There is negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-I and 0.50 marks in Paper-II for each wrong answer.

Physical Test

For male candidates, the PET includes:

• 100 metre race – 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump – 3.65 metres
• High Jump – 1.2 metres
• Shot Put (16 lbs) – 4.5 metres

For female candidates:

• 100 metre race – 18 seconds
• 800 metre race – 4 minutes
• Long Jump – 2.7 metres
• High Jump – 0.9 metre

PST/PET carries no marks and is qualifying in nature.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
3. Log in and open the SSC CPO 2026 application.
4. Fill in the required details.
5. Upload/complete the required information and photograph/signature requirements.
6. Pay the applicable fee.
7. Submit the application.
8. Save the final application form.

Applications can be submitted through ssc.gov.in or the mySSC mobile application.

FAQs

Is SSC CPO 2026 notification released?

Yes. SSC has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 1,871 tentative vacancies.

What is the last date to apply?

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

What is the age limit?

The age limit is generally 20–25 years, while SI Fire in CISF has an age limit of 18–30 years, subject to applicable relaxations.

What is the application fee?

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

When will the SSC CPO 2026 exam be conducted?

The Computer-Based Examination schedule will be notified later by SSC.

Can male candidates without a driving licence apply?

Yes, but a valid LMV driving licence is required for consideration for SI in Delhi Police. Such candidates can still be eligible for CAPF posts if they meet the other requirements.

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This article is prepared from the official SSC CPO 2026 examination notice uploaded by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates should read the complete notification carefully before submitting their application.