SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Sub-Inspector Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has official released the recruitment notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2026. A total of 2,861 vacancies have been announced across various departments, including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Delhi Police. Qualified and interested candidates can complete their online registrations through the official SSC portal from September 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police & Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
Total Vacancies	2,861 Posts
Job Category	Central Government Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration Dates	September 10, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Pay Scale	Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400)
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Important Dates

• Official Notification Release: September 10, 2026
• Start Date to Apply Online: September 10, 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: September 30, 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: October 01, 2026
• Application Correction Window: October 08, 2026 to October 10, 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

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

• Open Category: UR-77, OBC-49, SC-27, ST-13, EWS-18 (Total: 184)
• Ex-Servicemen (General): UR-05, OBC-03, SC-02, ST-01, EWS-01 (Total: 12)
• Ex-Servicemen (Special Category): UR-05, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-00, EWS-01 (Total: 09)

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

• Open Category: UR-47, OBC-30, SC-16, ST-08, EWS-11 (Total: 112)

3. Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) (1,320 Posts)

Force	Male	Female	Total Vacancies
BSF	435	22	457
CRPF	225	29	254
CISF	200	50	250
ITBP	159	28	187
SSB	154	18	172
Total CAPFs	1,173	147	1,320

4. Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male (234 Posts)

• Distribution: UR-74, OBC-75, SC-52, ST-16, EWS-17 (Total: 234)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institution. Final year degree candidates are eligible provided they acquire the degree on or before September 30, 2026.
• SI (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics OR Matriculation along with a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Driving License Requirement: Male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police must hold a valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) Driving License at the time of the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT).

Age Limit (As of August 01, 2026)

• Standard Posts (Delhi Police & CAPFs): 20 to 25 years (Candidates born between August 02, 2001, and August 01, 2006).
• SI (Fire) in CISF: 18 to 30 years (Candidates born between August 02, 1996, and August 01, 2008).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after military service deduction) | Widows/Divorced women (Delhi Police SI): Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST).

Salary Structure

Selected candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (FIRE) in CISF receive a Level-6 pay scale (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400) under Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police carry the same Level-6 pay matrix under Group ‘C’ classification.

Physical Standards & Endurance Tests (PST / PET)

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Category	Height (cm)	Chest Unexpanded (cm)	Chest Expanded (cm)
General Male Candidates	170	80	85
Hill Area Males (Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, etc.)	165	80	85
ST Male Candidates	162.5	77	82
General Female Candidates	157	N/A	N/A
Hill Area Females	155	N/A	N/A
ST Female Candidates	154	N/A	N/A

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• For Male Candidates:
  • 100-meter race in 16 seconds
  • 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
  • Long Jump: 3.65 meters (3 chances)
  • High Jump: 1.2 meters (3 chances)
  • Shot Put (16 lbs): 4.5 meters (3 chances)
• For Female Candidates:
  • 100-meter race in 18 seconds
  • 800-meter race in 4 minutes
  • Long Jump: 2.7 meters (3 chances)
  • High Jump: 0.9 meters (3 chances)

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination): Objective test covering Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and English (100 Questions / 100 Marks).
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying physical qualification stage.
3. Paper-II (Computer-Based Examination): Detailed evaluation including core subjects and English Comprehension (200 Marks).
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Document Verification (DV): Medical fitness assessment and verification of original certificates.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
• Women / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: Fee Exempted
• Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit Cards.
• Correction Fee: Rs. 200/- for the first correction; Rs. 500/- for the second correction.

How to Apply for SSC CPO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
2. Register on the website using One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
3. Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
4. Navigate to the “Apply” section under the “Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026” tab.
5. Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, recent photograph, and signature as per specified formats.
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
8. Verify all entered details and submit the application form.
9. Download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.

Important Links

Resource	Link
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Online Application Portal	Apply Online
Official Website	ssc.gov.in