SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1871 Delhi Police & CAPF Posts

Vacancies: 1,871 (tentative) · Gender: Male 1,612 / Female 259 · Posts: 3 designations · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹100 (Women, SC, ST, ESM exempt) · Apply: 10 September 2026–30 September 2026 · Salary: Level-6 ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 · Selection: Paper-I + PET/PST + Paper-II + Medical · Location: All India (Delhi Police in Delhi)

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), functioning under the Government of India, has opened the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. The drive covers Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB, and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.

Tentative vacancies stand at 1,871. That is a sharp drop from the previous CPO cycle, even after CISF SI (Fire) was added. Online applications on ssc.gov.in run from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (11:00 PM). Fee can be paid till 01 October 2026.

Pay is Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) across all three designations. Selection is Paper-I CBT, Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II CBT, then Detailed Medical Examination and document verification. There is no interview stage in the current notice. Graduates aged 20–25 (18–30 for CISF SI Fire) as on 01 August 2026 can apply.

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Who Should Apply?

• BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA / B.E./B.Tech (any recognised university) → Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs – 1,637 posts (Delhi Police 317 + CAPF GD 1,320).
• B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or 10th + 3-year diploma in Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Automobile / Chemical / Mining / Aeronautical / Telecommunication Engineering → Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF (Male) – 234 posts. A higher engineering degree is treated as value addition only if the basic diploma or PCM degree is held.
• Male candidates with a valid LMV driving licence (Motorcycle and Car) by the PE&MT date → can prefer Delhi Police SI (Executive). Without that licence, a male graduate remains eligible only for CAPF SI (GD) / CISF SI (Fire).
• Women graduates aged 20–25 → Delhi Police SI (Female) 112 posts and CAPF SI (GD) Female 147 posts. CISF SI (Fire) is male-only in this notice.
• Ex-Servicemen → horizontal reservation (about 10% in CAPF tables; separate ESM “others” and “special category” rows in Delhi Police Male). PET exemption applies; PST, written papers, and medical standards still apply.
• Departmental Delhi Police candidates (Constable / Head Constable / ASI with at least 3 years’ regular service) → separate upper-age window for Delhi Police SI only.
• NCC ‘A’ / ‘B’ / ‘C’ certificate holders → bonus marks on Paper-I and Paper-II (2% / 3% / 5% of maximum marks). Not a separate vacancy quota.

Who cannot apply (hard filters):

• Qualification not in hand by 30 September 2026 (result-awaited candidates may fill the form only if the result is declared by the closing date).
• Age outside the post-wise band after notified relaxation.
• Male applicants targeting only Delhi Police SI without an LMV (Motorcycle and Car) licence by PE&MT.
• Women applicants for CISF SI (Fire) in this cycle.

Important Dates

Correction charges, if you use the window: ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second, as stated in the notice.

Quick Overview – SSC CPO SI 2026

• Organisation: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Exam / Advertisement: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (File No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION)
• Sector: Defence & Police
• Posts: SI (Executive) Delhi Police; SI (GD) in CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB; SI (Fire) CISF
• Tentative vacancies: 1,871 (subject to revision by Delhi Police and MHA / CAPFs)
• Job location: Delhi Police in Delhi; CAPF and CISF Fire posts anywhere in India
• Qualification: Graduation for Delhi Police and CAPF GD; PCM degree or specified diploma for CISF Fire
• Age (01 August 2026): 20–25 years (Delhi Police & CAPF GD); 18–30 years (CISF SI Fire)
• Salary: Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
• Application mode: Online only on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app
• Application fee: ₹100; Women, SC, ST and eligible ESM are exempt
• Last date: 30 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Official website: SSC official portal
• Apply Online: Apply for SSC CPO SI 2026 on the SSC portal
• Notification PDF: Download SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026 PDF
• Helpline: 1800 309 3063 (toll-free)

What Posts Are Available?

Vacancies are tentative. SSC does not fix the numbers; Delhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs report them. Force-wise or state-wise posting is not allotted by SSC at the application stage. You later fill post/force preference. Final allotment depends on merit, category, medical fitness and vacancies then available.

Takeaway: BSF holds the largest CAPF SI (GD) block (457). Delhi Police SI is the only city-locked officer post in this exam and is usually the first preference for many graduates. CISF SI (Fire) is the new technical stream: 234 male seats, wider age band, different qualification. Female seats are 259 of 1,871. Compared with 2025 (about 5,308 posts), this cycle is leaner. Treat 1,871 as the working total unless a vacancy addendum appears.

Delhi Police Sub-Inspector (Executive) – 317 posts

CAPF Sub-Inspector (GD) – 1,320 posts

CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire) – Male, 234 posts

Pay for every row: Level-6. Qualification footnotes are in Who Should Apply above.

Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile

Education (must be possessed by 30 September 2026):

• Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD): Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent. ODL degrees are accepted only if recognised by UGC / Distance Education Bureau for that discipline.
• CISF SI (Fire): B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Matriculation plus a 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering (or equivalent).

Final-year / result-awaited candidates may apply only if the notice condition is met: the qualifying result must be declared by the application closing date. Produce the degree or diploma at document verification.

Nationality: Citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, and other notified categories, need the eligibility certificate prescribed in the notice.

Domicile: No state domicile is required. This is an all-India SSC examination.

Driving licence: Male candidates for Delhi Police SI must hold a valid LMV licence covering Motorcycle and Car on the PE&MT date. A two-wheeler-only licence is not enough.

NOC: Serving government employees should be ready to produce NOC / permission at document verification or joining. The notice does not treat prior NOC as a bar on submitting the online form.

What Is the Age Limit?

Age is reckoned on 01 August 2026.

Birth-date window for the 20–25 band: born not earlier than 02 August 2001 and not later than 01 August 2006.
Birth-date window for CISF SI (Fire) 18–30: born not earlier than 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008.

Other relaxations printed in the notice:

• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age.
• Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women (not remarried) for Delhi Police SI: up to 35 years (SC/ST up to 40 years).
• Departmental Delhi Police candidates with 3+ years’ regular service: UR/EWS up to 30, OBC up to 33, SC/ST up to 35.

Examples: ✅ A 24-year-old UR candidate born on 01 August 2002 — eligible (within the 25-year limit as on 01 August 2026).
❌ A 26-year-old UR candidate born on 01 August 2000 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Sub-Inspector Salary in CAPFs?

All three posts sit on Level-6 of the 7th CPC (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). Delhi Police SI is Group C. CAPF SI (GD) and CISF SI (Fire) are Group B (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial).

Indicative monthly pay for a new SI, using DA at about 55% of basic (current central rate after DA crossed 50%) and standard HRA / TA:

Figures are illustrative, not an appointment-letter amount. CAPF personnel also receive ration money, risk/hardship and uniform-related allowances that often raise field take-home above a plain desk Level-6 slip. Delhi posting uses X-class HRA. Calculate a personal estimate with the Defence Pay Calculator. Use the conversion and allowance rules in your offer; the official formula prevails.

What Is the Application Fee?

Pay online through BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay debit card by 01 October 2026, 11:00 PM. The fee, once paid, is not refunded and is not adjusted against another SSC exam.

How to Apply?

Applications are accepted only on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC mobile app. The old ssc.nic.in OTR does not work on the new site.

1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in if you do not already have one on the new portal.
2. Prefer Aadhaar-based authentication when the form offers it. Live photograph capture is mandatory.
3. Log in and open Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.
4. Fill in personal, educational and communication details. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading so the file matches SSC size rules.
5. Submit the form by 30 September 2026, 11:00 PM. Pay the fee, if payable, by 01 October 2026, 11:00 PM.
6. Download the application printout. Keep it for three years.
7. If you spot an error, use the correction window from 08 to 10 October 2026 and pay the correction charge.

Apply once. Post and force preference is collected later through an option form, not by filing separate applications for CRPF, BSF or Delhi Police.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Waiting for 30 September night. SSC servers slow down on closing day.
• Assuming a two-wheeler licence equals the Delhi Police LMV (Motorcycle and Car) requirement.
• Treating Paper-I cut-offs from 2024–2025 (200-mark paper) as a target for the new 100-mark Paper-I.
• Skipping PET practice because “the written exam comes first.” Unfit candidates are dropped after Paper-I shortlisting.
• Registering only on mySSC without saving the application number from ssc.gov.in, or the other way round, then missing the correction window.

एसएससी सीपीओ एसआई भर्ती 2026 – दिल्ली पुलिस और सीएपीएफ के 1871 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन

कर्मचारी चयन आयोग ने दिल्ली पुलिस और केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बलों में सब-इंस्पेक्टर परीक्षा, 2026 का नोटिस 10 सितंबर 2026 को जारी किया है। कुल 1,871 अस्थायी पद हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन ssc.gov.in पर 30 सितंबर 2026 रात 11 बजे तक भरे जा सकते हैं। सीएपीएफ में एसआई (फायर) इस चक्र की नई स्ट्रीम है।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
दिल्ली पुलिस एसआई और सीएपीएफ एसआई (जीडी) के लिए किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक जरूरी है। सीआईएसएफ एसआई (फायर) के लिए बी.एससी. (भौतिकी, रसायन, गणित) या दसवीं के साथ निर्धारित तीन वर्षीय डिप्लोमा चाहिए। आयु 01 अगस्त 2026 को दिल्ली पुलिस व सीएपीएफ के लिए 20–25 वर्ष और सीआईएसएफ फायर के लिए 18–30 वर्ष है। दिल्ली पुलिस पुरुष अभ्यर्थी के पास पीई एंड एमटी की तिथि तक मोटरसाइकिल और कार का एलएमवी लाइसेंस होना चाहिए।

वेतन और चयन क्या है?
सभी पद लेवल-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) पर हैं। दिल्ली जैसे एक्स-शहर में शुरुआती इन-हैंड लगभग ₹65,000–₹70,000 बन सकता है। चयन पेपर-I, शारीरिक मानक व सहनशक्ति परीक्षा, पेपर-II, फिर मेडिकल और दस्तावेज जांच से होगा। इस नोटिस में इंटरव्यू चरण नहीं है। पेपर-I अब 100 अंक का है और प्रत्येक खंड के लिए 15 मिनट का टाइमर है।

आवेदन कैसे करें?
पहले ssc.gov.in पर वन-टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन पूरा करें, फिर परीक्षा का फॉर्म भरें। महिला, एससी, एसटी और पात्र भूतपूर्व सैनिकों को ₹100 शुल्क नहीं देना है। सुधार विंडो 8 से 10 अक्टूबर 2026 तक खुलेगी। आधिकारिक पीडीएफ और आवेदन लिंक आयोग की वेबसाइट ssc.gov.in पर उपलब्ध हैं।

How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection is a chain of stages. Marks alone do not equal appointment.

1. Paper-I CBT (shortlisting / qualifying nature under the 2026 scheme)
2. PST and PET (qualifying; conducted by CAPFs)
3. Paper-II CBT (principal merit paper + NCC bonus)
4. Detailed Medical Examination (and Review Medical where allowed)
5. Document verification and force/post allotment on merit, preference and roster

The current notification does not mention an interview stage. Selection rests on CBT merit plus PET/PST, medical fitness and DV.

What’s Changed in This Cycle

Paper-I pattern

Objective MCQs. Hindi and English, except the English section. −0.25 for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks (without NCC bonus): UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%. Multi-shift scores are normalised.

Paper-II pattern

−0.50 for each wrong answer. English alone is 62.5% of Paper-II. NCC bonus: ‘C’ 5%, ‘B’ 3%, ‘A’ 2% of the maximum marks of each paper, added to normalised scores.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

No minimum chest for women. Weight should match height. Relaxation needs the certificate named in the notice. Check your numbers on the Physical Standards Calculator.

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

PET is qualifying. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must meet PST, written papers and medical standards. After joining a CAPF, trainees also face academy obstacle events; failure can affect retention in the force.

Medical (summary)

DME is done by CAPF medical boards. Distant vision commonly required is 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, without glasses for many combatised SI posts. Colour vision, knock knees, flat feet and other disqualifying conditions are checked. Exact standards are in the notice annexure. A candidate who clears Paper-II can still be rejected here.

Previous Paper-I cut-offs (old 200-mark pattern)

These are not targets for 2026 Paper-I (100 marks). They only show how tight the male vs female shortlist has been.

Why Does SSC Matter?

Staff Selection Commission is the Union Government’s main recruiting body for Group B and Group C posts. For this exam, it works as the testing agency for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Police. The posts sit inside India’s internal-security system: border guarding (BSF, ITBP, SSB), internal armed reserve (CRPF), industrial and fire cover (CISF), and city policing in the National Capital Territory.

Candidates search for this exam because it is one of the few graduate-entry officer ranks that does not go through UPSC. “SSC CPO apply online”, “Delhi Police SI vacancy” and “CAPF SI salary” stay high-intent queries every cycle.

The honest limit: SSC only conducts the exam. Posting culture, barracks, leave, and promotion after joining belong to the allotted force. A high CPO rank does not let you rewrite CRPF or BSF service rules.

Internal pages: SSC organisation hub · Defence & Police jobs

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The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

Set this paper next to the two tabs most CPO applicants actually keep open: UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant and State Police SI (UPSI, Bihar SI, or a home-state board). UPSC CAPF AC is a Group A gazetted command track with a longer written-plus-interview grind. State SI often stays inside one state, with a different PET and sometimes a local-language paper. SSC CPO sits in the middle: graduate SI rank, all-India CAPF liability, Delhi Police as the only city cadre, and no interview.

Best fit: Graduates who can run and jump to PET timing, who will accept a border or battalion posting, and who can handle a Paper-II that is now 62.5% English. NCC certificate holders pick up free marks. Science or diploma holders who missed CISF fire entries earlier should look at the 18–30 age band on SI (Fire).

Skip this cycle if PET has already failed you once and you have not rebuilt stamina, if you will only join a metro desk job, or if English comprehension is a consistently weak section. A Level-6 CAPF SI is not an SSC CGL Inspector (Examiner / Preventive Officer) lifestyle.

Practical tip: Book the LMV (Motorcycle and Car) driving test this month if Delhi Police is your first preference, and run timed 1.6 km / 800 m sessions three days a week until PET dates drop. Paper-I is shorter this year; sectional timers punish anyone who still prepares as if they had two hours.

What Documents Are Required for CAPF SI Jobs?

Keep originals plus scans ready before PE&MT and DV:

• Class 10 certificate (date of birth)
• Graduation degree / marksheet, or CISF Fire diploma / B.Sc (PCM) as applicable
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) in the SSC annexure format, still valid
• Photo identity (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving licence)
• LMV driving licence (Motorcycle and Car) for male Delhi Police SI
• ESM discharge book and undertaking, if applicable
• NCC certificate, if claiming bonus
• Domicile / hill-area / ST height-relaxation certificate where PST relaxation is claimed
• NOC for serving employees, to be produced when asked
• Recent photographs matching the live capture used in the form

Document alert: OBC certificates must be in the central format with non-creamy-layer wording. A state OBC certificate without that annexure is a common DV rejection. Height-relaxation certificates must name the notified area; a generic residence proof is not enough.

Service Conditions

CAPF and CISF SI posts carry all-India service liability. Delhi Police SI serves in Delhi. Confirmation follows force-wise training and probation rules of the allotted organisation, not a uniform SSC bond printed in the short highlights. NPS applies to new central recruits. Promotion inside a force (SI → Inspector and above) follows that force’s seniority and departmental exam rules.

What Happens After Selection?

1. SSC publishes Paper-I scores and calls shortlisted candidates for PST/PET at CAPF centres.
2. PET/PST-qualified candidates receive the Paper-II admit card.
3. After Paper-II, SSC releases scores with NCC bonus and asks for post/force preference if not already collected.
4. CAPF medical boards conduct DME. Unfit candidates may seek Review Medical as per the notice.
5. Document verification checks certificates against the application.
6. The allotted force issues an offer and joining letter. You report to the designated training academy (force-specific).
7. After academy training and probation under that force’s rules, you receive a regular SI posting. CAPF postings can be border, LWE, or static unit; Delhi Police SI stays in the NCT.

From application to joining, similar CPO cycles have often taken 9–15 months because PET, Paper-II and medical sit on separate calendars. Plan a job or study buffer accordingly.

Contact & Helpline

• SSC toll-free helpline: 1800 309 3063
• Portal/notices: ssc.gov.in
• Regional SSC offices handle centre and admit card issues after the city intimation is issued. Use the regional contact listed on your application dashboard, not a random HQ switchboard.

⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – SSC CPO SI 2026

FAQs – SSC CPO SI 2026

What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO SI 2026?

30 September 2026, 11:00 PM. The fee can be paid till 01 October 2026, 11:00 PM. No extension has been announced as of 10 September 2026. Submit early; the portal slows down on the last evening.

What is the age limit for SSC CPO SI?

20–25 years as on 01 August 2026 for Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI (GD). CISF SI (Fire) is 18–30 years. OBC gets 3 extra years; SC/ST get 5. ESM and Delhi Police departmental windows are listed in the notice.

Is there an exam for SSC CPO SI, or is it interview-based?

Yes, there is an exam and no interview in this notice. Paper-I CBT is followed by PET/PST, then Paper-II CBT, medical and document verification. Paper-II plus NCC bonus drives merit after you clear the physical and medical gates.

What is the salary of an SSC CPO Sub-Inspector?

Level-6 basic is ₹35,400. Indicative in-hand is about ₹65,000–₹70,000 in an X-class city and ₹54,000–₹63,000 in Y/Z stations before CAPF ration and risk allowances. Exact slip depends on DA, HRA class and NPS.

Can final-year students apply for SSC CPO 2026?

Only if the qualifying result is declared by 30 September 2026. The notice requires the degree or diploma to be possessed by the closing date. Carry the original at DV. Do not assume “result before PET” will be accepted.

Is SSC CPO SI a permanent government job?

Yes. These are regular SI posts in Delhi Police or CAPFs, not contractual vacancies. New joiners are covered by NPS. Confirmation follows the allotted force’s training and probation rules.

Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?

Yes. This is an all-India SSC exam. No state domicile is required. CAPF SI posts can be anywhere in India. Delhi Police SI serves in Delhi.

Where will I be posted if I get selected?

Delhi Police SI: Delhi. CAPF SI (GD) and CISF SI (Fire): anywhere in India, including border and battalion locations. You do not choose the first unit. Preference only ranks forces, not stations.

Is there negative marking in the new pattern?

Yes. Paper-I deducts 0.25 per wrong answer. Paper-II deducts 0.50 per wrong answer. Sectional timers stop you from using leftover time of one part in another part.

Do I need a driving licence for every post?

No. Only male candidates who want Delhi Police SI must hold an LMV licence for Motorcycle and Car by the PE&MT date. CAPF SI (GD) and CISF SI (Fire) do not use that filter.

What are the disadvantages of a CAPF Sub-Inspector posting?

The trade-off is all-India liability, shift and field duty, and a medical plus PET filter that written-exam toppers still fail. Promotion is slower than many SSC CGL Inspector cadres. If you want only a nine-to-five city desk, this is the wrong exam.

How many times can I attempt the CPO exam?

There is no separate attempt cap in the notice. You may apply in every cycle while you remain inside the age band after relaxation. Age, not attempt count, is the hard stop.

Is CAPF SI salary better than a state police SI?

It depends on the state pay panel and HRA city. Central Level-6 plus CAPF allowances is competitive with most state SI scales, but state SI often stays closer to home. Compare posting pain, not only basic pay.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 August 2026 / 30 September 2026.
• You are comfortable with Regular Government Service in Delhi Police or a CAPF, including all-India posting for CAPF/CISF seats.
• You can arrange degree, category, licence and height-relaxation papers before PE&MT and DV.
• You are prepared for the hardest gates: PET timings and DME vision / physical standards, not only the CBT.
• You understand posting: Delhi only for Delhi Police SI; anywhere in India for CAPF and CISF Fire.

📄 Source: Official notification released by SSC on 10 September 2026. All details are sourced from the SSC CPO 2026 official notification PDF.