The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026. The examination is being conducted for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF.
Candidates interested in these posts can check the application schedule, vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, physical standards, examination scheme and other important details below.
SSC CAPF 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 30 September 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 1 October 2026 |
| Application correction window | 8 October to 10 October 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | To be notified later |
The last date for submission of the online application is 30 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit their forms.
SSC CAPF 2026 Vacancy Details
The examination includes vacancies for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs.
Delhi Police
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) Male – 205 posts
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) Female – 112 posts
CAPFs
The notice includes Sub-Inspector (GD) vacancies in:
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
The CAPF SI vacancy table in the notice shows 1,320 male and 147 female vacancies, while the CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire) post has 234 vacancies.
Note: The vacancies mentioned by SSC are tentative and are subject to the requirements reported by the concerned departments.
Posts and Pay Scale
The major posts covered under the examination are:
- Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police
- Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF
The posts carry Pay Level-6, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 as mentioned in the SSC notice.
Educational Qualification
For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
Candidates appearing in their Bachelor’s degree examination may also apply, provided they acquire the required qualification by the closing date of the application.
For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, candidates must meet the specific qualification requirements mentioned in the SSC notice, including the prescribed science or engineering diploma qualification.
For male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, a valid LMV driving licence for motorcycle and car is required on the date of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests. Candidates without the required licence can still be eligible for Sub-Inspector posts in CAPFs, subject to other conditions.
Age Limit
For most posts, the age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 1 August 2026.
Candidates must have been born between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006, subject to applicable age relaxation.
For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, the age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories according to the rules mentioned in the examination notice.
Application Fee
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.
The fee can be paid through the online payment methods specified by SSC, including BHIM UPI, Net Banking and eligible debit card payment options.
SSC CAPF 2026 Physical Standards
Physical requirements are an important part of this examination.
For SI posts in CAPFs, the standard height for male candidates is generally 170 cm, while specified categories including candidates from certain hill areas, including the Kashmir Valley, have relaxed height requirements of 165 cm.
For female candidates, the general height requirement is 157 cm, with specified relaxation for candidates belonging to certain hill areas.
The Physical Endurance Test includes events such as:
Male Candidates
- 100 metre race – 16 seconds
- 1.6 km race – 6.5 minutes
- Long Jump – 3.65 metres
- High Jump – 1.2 metres
- Shot Put (16 lbs) – 4.5 metres
Female Candidates
- 100 metre race – 18 seconds
- 800 metre race – 4 minutes
- Long Jump – 2.7 metres
- High Jump – 0.9 metres
The PST/PET is qualifying in nature and does not carry marks.
SSC CAPF 2026 Selection Process
The examination process consists of:
- Paper-I
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Paper-II
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates have to qualify at the applicable stages of the selection process.
SSC CPO 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper-I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Paper-I has a duration of 1 hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.
Paper-II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
Paper-II carries 200 marks and has a duration of 1 hour.
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-I and 0.50 marks in Paper-II for each wrong answer.
How to Apply for SSC CAPF 2026
Candidates are required to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before filling in the examination application.
The application can be submitted online through the official SSC website or through the mySSC mobile application. The SSC notice specifically states that OTR created on the old SSC website will not be functional on the new website.
Candidates should carefully check all details before submitting the application form.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | SSC Official Application Portal |
| Download Notification | SSC CPO 2026 Official Notification |
| Official Website | Staff Selection Commission |
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Conclusion
The SSC CAPF 2026 examination provides an opportunity for eligible candidates seeking Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF. Before applying, candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, age requirement, physical standards and other conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Interested candidates should complete their applications before 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
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