SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Exam CPO SI 2026: Apply Online for 1871 Post

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2026, popularly known as SSC CPO SI 2026. There are 1,871 vacancies. The online application started on 10 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026 (11 PM).

If you are a graduate aged 20 to 25 years and dream of wearing the uniform of Delhi Police, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP or SSB, this is your chance. Here is everything you need to know: vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern, salary and how to apply.

SSC CPO SI 2026: Key Details

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB) together have 1,320 SI (GD) posts. Delhi Police has 317 posts, and CISF Fire has 234 posts.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• SI (Executive) Delhi Police and SI (GD) CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• SI (Fire) CISF: A science degree or an engineering diploma with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• You must have the degree on or before the cut-off date given in the notification.

Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)

• Most posts: 20 to 25 years.
• SI (Fire) CISF: 18 to 30 years.
• Relaxation: SC and ST candidates get 5 years, OBC and EWS candidates get 3 years, and ex-servicemen get relaxation as per the rules.

Physical Standards (PST)

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The PST and PET are qualifying in nature. Ex-servicemen are exempted from the PET.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Exam): Used for shortlisting.
2. PST / PET: Physical standard test and physical endurance test (qualifying).
3. Paper-II (Computer Based Exam): Marks from this paper decide the merit.
4. Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verification.
5. Final merit list and post allocation.

Paper-I Exam Pattern

Each section has its own timer of 15 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Paper-II is an English-focused paper with negative marking of 0.50 marks. Please check the official notification for the full Paper-II pattern.

Salary

Sub-Inspectors are placed at Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under the 7th Pay Commission, plus allowances such as DA, HRA and transport allowance. CAPF personnel also get additional benefits as per the rules.

How to Apply for SSC CPO SI 2026

1. Visit the official website ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not done it yet.
3. Log in with your registration number and password.
4. Click on the application link for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Exam 2026.
5. Fill in your personal and educational details and choose your post preferences.
6. Upload your photograph and signature as per the size given.
7. Pay the fee online (if applicable) before 1 October 2026.
8. Check all the details, submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Preparation Tips

• Start your physical preparation now. Running, long jump and shot put need weeks of practice, and the PET is a qualifying stage.
• Practise sectional timing. Each Paper-I section has only 15 minutes, so speed matters.
• Improve your English. English has the highest weightage in Paper-II, so daily reading and grammar practice pays off.
• Keep up with current affairs for the General Awareness section.
• Solve previous year CPO papers and take mock tests on a regular basis.

Note: This article is based on the SSC notification and published reports as on 20 September 2026. Please read the official notification on ssc.gov.in before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO SI 2026?
The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026 (11 PM). The last date to pay the fee is 1 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO SI 2026?
There are 1,871 vacancies: 317 in Delhi Police, 1,320 in CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) and 234 for SI (Fire) in CISF.

Q3. What is the age limit for SSC CPO SI 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 25 years for most posts and 18 to 30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF, as on 1 August 2026. Reserved categories get age relaxation.

Q4. What is the qualification for SSC CPO SI?
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is needed. For SI (Fire) in CISF, a science degree or engineering diploma with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is required.

Q5. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST and eligible ex-servicemen do not pay any fee.

Q6. When is the correction window?
The correction window is open from 8 to 10 October 2026.

Q7. What is the salary of a Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs?
The pay is Level 6, which is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, plus allowances.