SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs & CISF

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Job Title

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs & CISF

Department Name

SSC

Type

Government Job

Govt. Type

Central Govt

Vacancies

1,871 Vacancies

Salary

Level-6, 7th CPC: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month

Location

All India

Exam Body

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Exam Name

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026)

Application Type

Time Bound

Source

Official Website

Last Updated

1 Oct 2026

Official Apply

https://ssc.gov.in

Description

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026). A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), and the newly introduced Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university. Age limit is 20 to 25 years for all posts except Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, for which it is 18 to 30 years (as on 01.08.2026). Selection process: Paper-I (CBT), PST/PET, Paper-II (CBT), and Detailed Medical Examination. Application fee is Rs. 100, with women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted.

Eligibility criteria

Review qualification, age limit, and experience for SSC CPO 2026 in the table below.

Qualification

Graduate (Any stream) to Post Graduate (Any stream)

Age Limit

20 - 25 years

Applicant Scope

Across the Country · India

Employment Exchange

Not Required

State Citizen

Not Required

Qualification

SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Final-year candidates can apply, but must hold the degree (result declared) on or before the closing date, 30.09.2026. SI (Fire) in CISF (Male only): Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, OR Matriculation plus 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering. Age limit for SI (Fire) in CISF is 18 to 30 years (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008). SI (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male) needs a valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) driving licence on the date of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests; male candidates without it can apply for CAPF posts only.

Graduate (Any stream)orPost Graduate (Any stream)

Physical standards

Physical measurements, vision standards, and efficiency tests for SSC CPO 2026, as per the official recruitment notification.

Physical standards

Height	Male	Female
General/OBC/SC	170 cm	157 cm
Hill Areas / Gorkhas / Garhwalis / Kumaonis / Dogras	165 cm	155 cm
ST	162.5 cm	154 cm

Weight	Male	Female
Minimum Height (General)	60 – 74 kg (at 170 cm)	55 – 67 kg (at 157 cm)
Hill Areas Benchmark (Relaxed)	55 – 68 kg (at 165 cm)	47 – 57 kg (at 155 cm)
ST Category Benchmark (Relaxed)	53 – 65 kg (at 162.5 cm)	45 – 55 kg (at 154 cm)
Male & Female	Proportional to individual Height & Age	Proportional to individual Height & Age

Chest	Unexpanded	Expanded	Min expansion
General/OBC/SC/Hill Areas (Male)	80 cm	85 cm	5 cm
ST (Male)	77 cm	82 cm	5 cm
General	81 cm	86 cm	5 cm
Female	Not applicable	Not applicable

Vision standard

Standard	Requirement
Distant (with glasses)	6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye.
Distant (without glasses)	6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye.
Near vision	N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye (must be achieved without aid).

Physical efficiency (PE)

Event	Gender	Distance	Time	Height	Chances	Notes
Race	Male	100 meters	16 seconds			Race (Sprint)
Race	Male	1.6 km	6.5 minutes			Tests long-distance endurance.
Race	Female	100 meters	18 seconds			Race (Sprint)
Race	Female	800 meters	4.0 minutes
Long jump	Male	3.65 meters			3	Best of three attempts counts.
Long jump	Female	2.7 meters			3	Best of three attempts counts.
High jump	Male			1.2 meters	3	Best of three attempts counts.
High jump	Female			0.9 meters	3	Best of three attempts counts.

Important dates & links

Application and notification dates for SSC CPO 2026, including the apply window and official links.

Start Date

9 September 2026

Last Date

30 September 2026

Notification Number

Advt./Notice No. E-37/2026-C-2 SECTION

Notification Release Date

10 September 2026

Official Notification

Click here

Application Mode

Online

Exam 1 Date

To be notified by SSC (tentatively October–November 2026)

Exam 2 Date

To be notified by SSC (conducted after the PET/PST result)

Correction Window

Open: 8 October 2026Close: 10 October 2026

Post-wise vacancy

Post-wise vacancies, qualification, age limit, and pay details for SSC CPO 2026. Confirm final numbers on the official notification.

Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Delhi Police (Male)205 Posts

Salary

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6); Group 'C'

Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; valid LMV (Motorcycle & Car) driving licence required by the PET/PST date

Age Limit

20–25 years (as on 01.08.2026)

Vacancy

Part of overall 780 UR / 500 OBC / 278 SC / 139 ST / 174 EWS total across all SSC CPO posts; post-wise split as per official PDF

Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Delhi Police (Female)112 Posts

Salary

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6); Group 'C'

Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university

Age Limit

20–25 years (as on 01.08.2026)

Vacancy

Part of overall category-wise total; post-wise split as per official PDF

Sub-Inspector (GD) – Border Security Force (BSF)457 Posts

Salary

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6); Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial

Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university

Age Limit

20–25 years (as on 01.08.2026)

Vacancy

Male + Female combined; category-wise split as per official PDF

Exam pattern & syllabus(2 exams)

SSC CPO 2026 includes 2 exams or stages. Each section below has its own pattern and syllabus — use the quick links to jump to an exam.

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)

Exam Date

To be notified by SSC (tentatively October–November 2026)

Exam Duration

1 hour (sectional: 15 minutes per section)

Exam Mode

Online

Question type

MCQ

Exam languages

English & Hindi (except the English Comprehension section)

Negative marking

0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer

Syllabus

SubjectQuestionsMarks

General Intelligence & Reasoning2525

General Knowledge & General Awareness2525

Quantitative Aptitude2525

English Comprehension2525

Total questions100Total marks100

2. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)

Exam Date

To be notified by SSC (conducted after the PET/PST result)

Exam Duration

1 hour (sectional timing)

Exam Mode

Online

Question type

MCQ

Exam languages

English

Negative marking

0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer (revised for the 2026 cycle)

Syllabus

SubjectQuestionsMarks

English Language & Comprehension200200

Total questions200Total marks200

Selection process & notes

Selection stages, disclaimers, and terms for SSC CPO 2026.

PST/PET and the Detailed Medical Examination are qualifying only; final merit is based solely on combined Paper-I + Paper-II marks

Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from PET but must still meet the prescribed height/chest physical standards

Post/force preference submitted at the time of application is treated as final and irreversible

Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police must hold a valid LMV (Motorcycle & Car) driving licence by the date fixed for PET/PST

Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II (before NCC bonus where applicable): 30% UR, 25% OBC/EWS, 20% other reserved categories

Selection Process

Paper-I – Computer Based Examination (CBE) Physical Standard Test (PST) Physical Endurance Test (PET) Paper-II – Computer Based Examination (CBE) Detailed Medical Examination (DME) Document Verification

Disclaimer

Vacancy figures are tentative and subject to revision by the Staff Selection Commission and the concerned user departments (Delhi Police/CAPFs). This listing is provided for informational convenience only; Avedan is not the recruiting authority for this examination. Candidates must verify all details — eligibility, dates, fees and vacancies — against the official SSC CPO 2026 notification on ssc.gov.in before applying. Avedan does not guarantee the accuracy of secondary or third-party information and is not responsible for errors, omissions or changes made by SSC after this listing was last verified.

Terms and Conditions:

The application must be submitted online only, through the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) or the mySSC mobile app, within the prescribed dates. Eligibility (age, qualification, physical standards) is strictly as per the official SSC CPO 2026 advertisement; the Commission's decision on eligibility is final. Use of the Avedan Android app or website to browse, save or track this listing does not constitute submission of the application to SSC. Avedan assists candidates with document preparation, eligibility checking and application tracking, but candidates must complete and submit the official form themselves on the SSC portal. Assistance provided by an Avedan partner café or agent does not make Avedan or its partners responsible for the outcome of the application; final responsibility for accurate and timely submission rests with the candidate.