SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 - 1871 Posts
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Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026. The recruitment covers 1,871 tentative posts, including SI in Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 September to 30 September 2026. The application fee is ₹100, with exemptions for eligible women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Shivam Solanki
15 Sep, 2026 02:02 PM
SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Sub-Inspector Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. The recruitment covers Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. The supplied recruitment information states a tentative total of 1,871 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through the official SSC website or mySSC mobile application. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational, age and other eligibility requirements.
Quick Answer
SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire. The supplied information states 1,871 tentative vacancies, with online applications from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026. A Bachelor's degree is required for most posts, while SI Fire has additional qualification requirements. The application fee is ₹100, with specified exemptions.
Important Dates and Fees
The following dates and fee details are provided in the recruitment information. The Computer Based Examination date has not been specified in the notification and will be notified later.
| Event | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Notice Upload / Registration Start | 10 September 2026 | Not specified |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 30 September 2026, 23:00 hrs | Not specified |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01 October 2026, 23:00 hrs | ₹100 where applicable |
| Application Form Correction Window | 08 October 2026 to 10 October 2026, 23:00 hrs | ₹200 first correction; ₹500 second correction |
| Computer Based Examination Paper I | Not specified | Not specified |
Vacancy Details
The supplied recruitment information describes the vacancies as tentative and states that they are reported by the Ministry of Home Affairs for CAPFs and by Delhi Police. The source states a tentative total of 1,871 vacancies. However, the individual vacancy figures supplied in the same information add up to 2,018. Both figures are retained below without reconciliation because the recruitment information contains this difference.
| Post | Category / Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police | Male | 205 |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police | Female | 112 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Male | 1,320 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Female | 147 |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF | Male | 234 |
| Tentative total stated in supplied information | All posts | 1,871 |
Delhi Police SI Male Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 87 | Open, ESM and ESM Special Category combined |
| OBC | 54 | Open, ESM and ESM Special Category combined |
| SC | 30 | Open, ESM and ESM Special Category combined |
| ST | 14 | Open, ESM and ESM Special Category combined |
| EWS | 20 | Open, ESM and ESM Special Category combined |
Delhi Police SI Female Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies | Post |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 47 | SI Executive Female |
| OBC | 30 | SI Executive Female |
| SC | 16 | SI Executive Female |
| ST | 08 | SI Executive Female |
| EWS | 11 | SI Executive Female |
CAPF SI GD Force Wise Vacancy
| Force | Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CRPF | Male | 225 |
| CRPF | Female | 29 |
| CRPF | Grand Total | 254 |
| BSF | Male | 435 |
| BSF | Female | 22 |
| BSF | Grand Total | 457 |
| ITBP | Male | 159 |
| ITBP | Female | 28 |
| ITBP | Grand Total | 187 |
| CISF | Male | 200 |
| CISF | Female | 50 |
| CISF | Grand Total | 250 |
| SSB | Male | 154 |
| SSB | Female | 18 |
| SSB | Grand Total | 172 |
| Total | Male + Female | 1,467 |
SI Fire in CISF Male Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies | Post |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 74 | SI Fire in CISF |
| OBC | 75 | SI Fire in CISF |
| SC | 52 | SI Fire in CISF |
| ST | 16 | SI Fire in CISF |
| EWS | 17 | SI Fire in CISF |
| Total | 234 | Male |
Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the nationality and educational qualification requirements specified for the relevant post.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan. Candidates who are subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are subject to a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police / SI GD in CAPFs | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent | Final result awaiting candidates may apply but must possess the qualification by the closing date |
| SI Fire in CISF | Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent | Alternatively, Matriculation plus a 3-year diploma in the specified engineering fields |
For SI Fire in CISF, the specified diploma fields include Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical and Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent. A higher qualification such as B.Tech or M.Tech in relevant fields is treated as value addition, subject to holding the basic diploma.
For SI in Delhi Police, male candidates must possess a valid Driving Licence for LMV, covering motorcycle and car, on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test. Male candidates without a valid LMV licence may apply only for SI posts in CAPFs and not for SI posts in Delhi Police.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01 August 2026.
| Post | Age Limit | Birth Date Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| All posts except SI Fire in CISF | 20 to 25 years | Born not earlier than 02 August 2001 and not later than 01 August 2006 |
| SI Fire in CISF | 18 to 30 years | Born not earlier than 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008 |
Age relaxation is provided according to the categories and conditions specified in the recruitment information.
| Category | Relaxation | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years | As specified |
| OBC | 3 years | As specified |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | After deducting military service from actual age |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women | Up to 35 years | SI in Delhi Police, not remarried |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women, SC/ST | Up to 40 years | SI in Delhi Police, not remarried |
| Departmental candidates, UR/EWS | Up to 30 years | Delhi Police, minimum 3 years of service |
| Departmental candidates, OBC | Up to 33 years | Delhi Police, minimum 3 years of service |
| Departmental candidates, SC/ST | Up to 35 years | Delhi Police, minimum 3 years of service |
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100 for candidates who are required to pay the fee. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from fee payment.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General / Other candidates required to pay | ₹100 | Online payment only |
| Women candidates | Exempted | No application fee |
| SC | Exempted | No application fee |
| ST | Exempted | No application fee |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted | No application fee |
| First application correction | ₹200 | Applicable to all candidates |
| Second application correction | ₹500 | Applicable to all candidates |
The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. The fee payment deadline is 01 October 2026 at 23:00 hrs. The fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable against another examination.
Selection Process
The recruitment examination consists of four mandatory stages: Paper-I, Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination.
- Paper-I Computer Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
- Paper-II Computer Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Paper-I
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
Paper-I has a duration of 1 hour with a sectional timer of 15 minutes per part.
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
Paper-II has a duration of 1 hour with sectional timers of 20 minutes per part as specified in the supplied information. Both papers contain objective multiple choice questions. Parts I to III are set in Hindi and English. Negative marking is 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
NCC Certificate holders receive bonus marks of 5% for NCC C, 3% for NCC B and 2% for NCC A of the maximum marks in each paper, subject to the conditions specified in the recruitment information.
Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
Height and chest requirements vary according to the post and candidate category. The supplied information states that height requirements range from 154 cm to 170 cm depending on category and gender. Female candidates have no minimum chest measurement requirement. Weight must correspond to height for all posts. PST and PET are qualifying or eliminating in nature and do not carry marks.
| PET Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 metre Race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Long Distance Race | 1.6 Km in 6.5 minutes | 800 metre in 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 metre, 3 chances | 2.7 metre, 3 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 metre, 3 chances | 0.9 metre, 3 chances |
| Shot Put, 16 Lbs | 4.5 metre, 3 chances | Not specified |
Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must meet the written examination, physical standard and medical requirements prescribed for direct recruits.
Medical Examination and Document Verification
Candidates who qualify Paper-II undergo Detailed Medical Examination by CAPF Medical Officers. Candidates found unfit in DME undergo Review Medical Examination, preferably on the next day. The decision of the Review Medical Board is final. DME and RME are mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Document Verification is conducted by the CAPFs before declaration of the final result, preferably alongside the DME or RME stage.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police | Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | Group C, Delhi Police |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF | Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Job Location
Candidates selected for SI posts in CAPFs are liable to serve anywhere in India. All posts except SI in Delhi Police carry All India Service Liability. The supplied information does not provide a state-wise or region-wise posting list.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit the application online through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. Candidates should complete the application and fee payment within the prescribed dates.
- Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
- Select the application for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
- Complete the online application form through the SSC website or mySSC mobile application.
- Complete Aadhaar-Based Authentication if opting for it.
- Capture the live photograph as required by the application system.
- Upload the scanned signature in JPEG format as specified.
- Use the Preview or Print option to check the entered information.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online if applicable.
- Submit the application before 30 September 2026 at 23:00 hrs.
- Complete fee payment before 01 October 2026 at 23:00 hrs.
The supplied information states that an OTR created on the old SSC website, ssc.nic.in, will not work on the new website. Candidates are advised to retain their application forms and examination-related documents for future reference.
Important Documents
The recruitment information specifies the following documents for Document Verification where applicable:
- Two passport-size colour photographs
- Original valid Photo ID proof
- Matriculation or Secondary Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Equivalence order or letter, where applicable
- Caste or Category Certificate, where applicable
- Driving Licence for male candidates applying for Delhi Police SI
- Ex-Servicemen undertaking or certificates, where applicable
Candidates should bring the originals along with copies of the specified documents for verification.
Important Note
The recruitment information supplied for this article states 1,871 tentative vacancies, while the individual post-wise figures supplied in the same source total 2,018. This difference has not been independently reconciled here. Applicants should check the official SSC notification and website for the applicable vacancy figures and other recruitment conditions before submitting an application. SARJobs.in is an informational platform and does not conduct this recruitment, accept applications or guarantee selection or appointment.
SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces and the CISF Fire wing.
How many vacancies are available in SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The supplied recruitment information states a tentative total of 1,871 vacancies. However, the individual post-wise figures supplied in the same information total 2,018, so applicants should refer to the official SSC notification for the applicable vacancy position.
What is the application date for SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 and the last date for online application submission is 30 September 2026 at 23:00 hrs.
What is the educational qualification for SSC SI CAPF 2026?
Candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police and SI GD in CAPFs require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent. SI Fire in CISF has the specified Science degree or engineering diploma requirements.
What is the age limit for SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 25 years for all posts except SI Fire in CISF. The age limit for SI Fire in CISF is 18 to 30 years. Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026, with applicable category-based relaxation.
What is the application fee for SSC SI CAPF Exam 2026?
The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
What is the salary for SSC Sub-Inspector posts?
The specified pay scale is Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 for SI GD in CAPFs, SI Executive in Delhi Police and SI Fire in CISF.
Can final year graduation candidates apply?
Yes. Candidates awaiting their final graduation result may apply for the relevant posts, but they must possess the required qualification by the closing date specified in the recruitment information.
How can candidates apply for SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or through the mySSC mobile application within the prescribed application period.
What is the selection process for SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment process includes Paper-I, Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II, Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Important Links
| Important Recruitment Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Link | Purpose | Action |
| Official Notification | Recruitment rules, vacancies, eligibility and examination details | View Notification |
| Apply Online | Online application portal for SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 | Apply Online |
| Official SSC Website | SSC recruitment notices, applications and examination updates | Visit Official Website |
| Applicants should read the official SSC recruitment notification carefully before submitting an application for SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026. The application is to be submitted through the official SSC portal, with the prescribed fee paid where applicable. Candidates should verify eligibility, vacancy details, important dates, required documents and application instructions from SSC before final submission. The recruiting authority may revise information where applicable. SARJobs.in provides recruitment-related information for reference and does not accept applications on behalf of SSC. | ||