SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026: 2018 Posts in Delhi Police & CAPF, Apply Online Before 30 September

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026: 2018 Posts in Delhi Police & CAPF, Apply Online Before 30 September

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive will fill a total of 2018 vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB), and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Eligible candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. Selection will be done through a Computer Based Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II), Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test, and a Detailed Medical Examination. Read on for the full details, including important dates, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, and the application process.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Overview

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Important Dates

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee

Mode of Payment: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Card only. No offline payment mode is available, and the fee once paid is non-refundable.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.

Age Relaxation

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details

SI (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male

SI (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female

SI (GD) in CAPFs – Force-wise

(Figures shown are Male + Female for each force; an additional 10% Ex-Servicemen quota applies over and above these numbers.)

SI (Fire) in CISF – Male

Total Vacancies Across All Posts: 2018

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Educational Qualification

Candidates appearing in their final year degree exam can also apply, but they must complete the qualification by the closing date of the application. Male candidates opting for Delhi Police must also hold a valid LMV driving licence (for both motorcycle and car) by the date of the Physical Endurance Test.

Qualification is checked as on the closing date of the online application.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process

Selection runs through five stages, and clearing each stage is compulsory to move to the next:

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 (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
5. Document Verification

Final merit is prepared on the basis of marks scored in Paper-II, along with the post/force preferences submitted by the candidate. Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other reserved categories.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will also be entitled to standard central government allowances such as DA, HRA, and other force-specific benefits, in addition to the basic pay.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern

Paper-I

Duration: 1 hour (with a 15-minute sectional timer for each part). Negative marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Paper-II

Duration: 2 hours total (sectional timers apply). Negative marking: 0.50 marks for every wrong answer. The difficulty level of Paper-II is higher than Paper-I, and questions for Parts I-III are set in both Hindi and English.

NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate holders receive bonus marks of 2%, 3% and 5% of maximum marks respectively, in each paper.

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required

• Matriculation / Secondary certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Educational qualification certificate (mark sheet / degree / provisional certificate)
• Caste / category certificate, wherever applicable
• EWS income & asset certificate, wherever applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid LMV driving licence (male candidates opting for Delhi Police)
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate and related documents, wherever applicable
• No Objection Certificate (if already employed with the government)
• Valid photo ID proof and two recent passport-size colour photographs
• Any other document mentioned on the Admission Certificate

SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, or open the mySSC mobile app.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user of the new SSC website — an old ssc.nic.in OTR will not work here.
3. Log in and fill out the online application form for the SI 2026 exam.
4. Upload the required photograph and signature as per the specified format.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
6. Review all entries carefully and submit the form before the closing date.
7. Save and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.

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