SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 1,871 Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CPO Notification 2026 for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The notification, issued on 10 September 2026, announces a total of 1,871 tentative vacancies under the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.

Vacancies are available for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male and Female), Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in the CAPFs — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB — and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and who meet the prescribed age and physical standards, can apply online through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in. The online application process is open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

This article explains the SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 in detail — important dates, application fee, vacancy break-up, eligibility conditions, salary, selection process and how to apply — to help candidates decide whether and how to apply.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Name	Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026
Posts	SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female), SI (Fire) in CISF (Male)
Tentative Total Vacancies	1,871 (post-wise breakup below)
Application Mode	Online only (ssc.gov.in / mySSC mobile app)
Application Fee	₹100 (women, SC, ST, ESM exempted)
Online Application Dates	10.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Job Location	Anywhere in India (All India Service Liability, except SI in Delhi Police)
Official Website	Click Here

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notice Upload / Registration Start	10.09.2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission	30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Window for Application Form Correction	08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)	Not specified in the notification; to be notified later

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official SSC website regularly, since the Paper-I exam date, admit card and result dates will be announced later through separate notices.

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Vacancy Details

The SSC CPO 2026 notification has released 1,871 tentative vacancies across the following posts. These vacancies may increase or decrease based on the final requisition received from Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the respective CAPFs.

Post	Category	Vacancies
Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police	Male	205
Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police	Female	112
Sub-Inspector (GD), CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)	Male & Female	1,320
Sub-Inspector (Fire), CISF	Male	234
Total	—	1,871

Force-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) break-up within SI (GD) CAPFs is Not Mentioned in the summary details available at the time of writing; candidates should refer to the detailed vacancy annexure in the official notification PDF for the exact post-wise, force-wise and category-wise distribution.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is available to candidates of reserved categories as per extant Government of India rules, including OBC, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD candidates, and other categories specified in the notification. Candidates should refer to the age relaxation clause in the official notification for the exact number of years applicable to their category.

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal, or
• Subject of Bhutan

Candidates falling under the second or third category must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Such candidates may be permitted to appear in the examination, but the offer of appointment will be given only after the eligibility certificate has been issued.

Physical Standards

Detailed physical standards (minimum height, chest measurement where applicable, and Physical Endurance Test/Physical Standard Test parameters for male and female candidates) are prescribed separately in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the notification PDF for the exact figures applicable to their category and post.

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Post-wise Eligibility

Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police – Male

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Male candidates applying for this post must additionally hold a valid Driving Licence for LMV (motorcycle and car) on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Standard Test.

Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police – Female

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The driving licence requirement applies only to male candidates for this post; a specific requirement for female candidates beyond the general educational qualification is Not Mentioned in the Official Notification summary.

Sub-Inspector (GD), CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) and Sub-Inspector (Fire), CISF

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, along with the prescribed age, physical and medical standards applicable to the respective force and post.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (basic pay).

• Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF are classified as Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts.
• Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police is classified as a Group ‘C’ post by Delhi Police.

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other force-specific allowances as applicable. The exact in-hand salary figures are Not Mentioned in the Official Notification and depend on posting location and applicable allowances.

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) — objective type, covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET).
3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) — English Language and Comprehension.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
5. Document Verification.

Final selection is based on the candidate’s combined performance in Paper-I and Paper-II, subject to qualifying the PST/PET and Detailed Medical Examination. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.

How to Apply

6. Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
7. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
8. Log in using your registered credentials.
9. Navigate to the SSC CPO 2026 online application link and fill in personal, educational and other required details.

• Upload the required documents, including photograph and signature, as per the specified format and size.
• Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
• Preview and verify all entered details before final submission.
• Submit the application form and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

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Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature, in the specified format
• Educational certificates and mark sheets confirming the Bachelor’s degree
• Date of birth proof (as per the certificate submitted at Class 10 or equivalent)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if claiming reservation
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Valid Driving Licence for LMV, for male candidates applying for SI (Executive) in Delhi Police

This list covers documents commonly required for the application and later stages such as document verification. Candidates should check the official notification for any additional document requirements specific to their category or post.

Important Instructions

• The 1,871 vacancies notified are tentative and may increase or decrease based on the final requisition from Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CAPFs.
• The online application window is open from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, with fee payment permitted up to 1 October 2026.
• The application form correction window will be available from 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026; candidates should use this window carefully to correct any genuine errors.
• Candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualification and, where applicable, the driving licence requirement, before applying.
• Candidates are advised to retain a printout of the submitted application form and fee payment receipt.
• Only online applications submitted through the official SSC website will be accepted.

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SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Notification PDF: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are announced in the SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the CAPFs.

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

The online application can be submitted up to 30 September 2026 (11:00 PM), and the fee can be paid up to 1 October 2026.

3. What is the educational qualification required for SSC CPO 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

4. What is the age limit for SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 20 to 25 years, as on the cut-off date specified in the official notification, with age relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per government rules.

5. What is the application fee for SSC CPO 2026?

The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Women and SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.

6. What is the selection process for SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?

Selection is done through Paper-I, Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II, Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verification.

7. What is the pay scale for SSC CPO Sub-Inspector posts?

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.

8. Is a driving licence mandatory for SSC CPO 2026?

A valid LMV driving licence is mandatory only for male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, to be held on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Standard Test.

Disclaimer

This article is prepared for general informational purposes based on the SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 notification and related details available at the time of writing. Vacancy numbers, dates and other details are subject to change as per official updates from the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details from the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and the official notification PDF before applying or taking any decision based on this article.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.