SSC CPO SI Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 3494 Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police & CAPFs
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Do you want to serve the nation by becoming a Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police or Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026. This year, SSC has announced bumper vacancies, making it a golden opportunity for youth preparing for government jobs. In this article, we will provide you with all the important details related to this recruitment, such as vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria, and the selection process in detail.
Under this official advertisement (No. HQ-C-3007/2/2026-C-3), Sub-Inspector posts in the Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces are to be filled. If you are a graduate and wish to join the country's prestigious security forces, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
SSC Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026: At a Glance
According to the notice issued by the Staff Selection Commission, applications have been invited for recruitment to the posts of Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Candidates selected under this recruitment will be appointed at an excellent pay scale of Level-6 (₹ 35,400 - 1,12,400).
Through this examination, direct recruitment will be made to the posts of Sub-Inspector in the country's major security forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB.
Important Dates
Candidates are advised to complete their application on time without waiting for the last date. All the important dates related to the application process are given below:
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Submission of Online Application Form | 26.09.2026 to 16.10.2026 |
| Last date and time for receipt of Online Application Form | 16.10.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date and time for making Online Fee Payment | 17.10.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 24.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Date of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I) | 9th to 12th December 2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 3494 vacancies have been announced in various security forces this year. You can see the complete details of category-wise and force-wise vacancies in the table below:
| S.No. | Post | Force / Organization | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-Inspector (Executive) | Delhi Police | 93 | 61 | 34 | 50 | 25 | 263 |
| 2 | Sub-Inspector (GD) | BSF | 156 | 103 | 57 | 85 | 42 | 443 |
| 3 | Sub-Inspector (GD) | CISF | 632 | 416 | 231 | 342 | 169 | 1790 |
| 4 | Sub-Inspector (GD) | CRPF | 204 | 134 | 74 | 110 | 54 | 576 |
| 5 | Sub-Inspector (GD) | ITBP | 88 | 58 | 32 | 48 | 24 | 250 |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector (GD) | SSB | 61 | 40 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 172 |
| Total | 1234 | 812 | 450 | 668 | 330 | 3494 |
Key Point: The highest number of vacancies in this recruitment has been released for CISF (1790) and CRPF (576). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to join the force of their choice.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the following eligibility criteria (as of 01.08.2026):
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit
- The candidate's age must be between 20 and 25 years.
- The candidate must not have been born earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, etc.) as per government rules.
Nationality
- The candidate must be a Citizen of India.
Selection Process
To secure final selection in this examination, candidates must successfully pass the following five stages:
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) - This will be the first computer-based exam based on multiple-choice questions.
- Tier-II: Paper-I (Objective Type), Paper-II (Descriptive Type) - In this, the main written examination of the candidates will be conducted, which will include both objective and descriptive type questions.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) - In this, the physical efficiency and physical measurements of the candidates will be tested.
- Medical Examination - A detailed medical examination of physically fit candidates will be conducted.
- Document Verification - Finally, verification of all original documents of the candidates will be conducted.
Application Fee and How to Apply?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website. The application process and fee details are given below:
Application Fee
- The application fee for General / OBC / EWS category candidates is ₹ 100/-.
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
- Payment of fee will be accepted through online mode only.
Steps to Apply (How to Apply)
- First of all, visit the official website of SSC: https://ssc.gov.in.
- If you have not registered before, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process. OTR is mandatory to apply on this portal.
- After completing the OTR, log in using your credentials.
- Click on the application link for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Exam 2026.
- Fill in all the requested details in the application form carefully and upload the required documents (such as photo and signature).
- Pay the application fee and submit the form. Make sure to keep a printout of your application form safe for future reference.
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