The Staff Selection Commission has released the notice for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, covering Sub-Inspector (Executive) posts in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs, and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Online applications open on 10 September 2026 and close on 30 September 2026, with the fee payable till 1 October 2026.
Quick Overview
| Recruitment | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | SI (Exe.) Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Fire) in CISF |
| Total Vacancies | 1,871 (Delhi Police 317 + CAPFs 1,320 + SI Fire CISF 234) — tentative, as per official tables |
| Job Type | Group 'B'/'C', Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial for CAPF/CISF posts) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree (SI Delhi Police/CAPF); different qualification for SI Fire — see Educational Qualification section |
| Age Limit | 20–25 years (SI Delhi Police/CAPF); 18–30 years (SI Fire in CISF), as on 01.08.2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) for all posts |
| Application Mode | Online only, via ssc.gov.in or mySSC app |
| Application Start | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 1 October 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Exam Date/Status | To be notified later |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 10.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) | To be notified later |
| Admit Card | Not specified in the official notification (Admission Certificate download opens 2–3 days before each stage) |
| Result | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
| Category / Detail | Fee / Status |
|---|---|
| Fee Payable | ₹100 |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST Candidates | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (eligible for reservation) | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online only — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card |
Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination. Applications with incomplete fee status will be summarily rejected.
Correction Window & Charges
| Detail | Date / Charge |
|---|---|
| Correction Window | 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| First Correction | ₹200 |
| Second Correction | ₹500 |
Correction is allowed a maximum of two times, and charges apply to all candidates irrespective of gender or category. The latest corrected form is treated as final; the earlier one stands cancelled.
Vacancy Details
Vacancies are notified separately for Delhi Police, CAPFs, and SI (Fire) in CISF.
Total tentative vacancies: 1,871. Delhi Police SI: 317, CAPF SI (GD): 1,320, and CISF SI (Fire): 234. The ESM figures shown for CAPFs are reservation figures within the notified total and are not additional vacancies.
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Male
| Category | Vacancy Details |
|---|---|
| UR | Open 77 + ESM Others 5 + ESM Special 5 = 87 |
| OBC | Open 49 + ESM Others 3 + ESM Special 2 = 54 |
| SC | Open 27 + ESM Others 2 + ESM Special 1 = 30 |
| ST | Open 13 + ESM Others 1 = 14 |
| EWS | Open 18 + ESM Others 1 + ESM Special 1 = 20 |
| Total | 205 |
Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police – Female
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 47 |
| OBC | 30 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 8 |
| EWS | 11 |
| Total | 112 |
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
| Force | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| CRPF | 225 | 29 |
| BSF | 435 | 22 |
| ITBP | 159 | 28 |
| CISF | 200 | 50 |
| SSB | 154 | 18 |
| Total | 1,173 | 147 |
CAPF total: 1,320. Force-wise grand totals are CRPF 254, BSF 457, ITBP 187, CISF 250 and SSB 172. ESM reservation figures within these totals are CRPF 25, BSF 46, ITBP 19, CISF 25 and SSB 17.
Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF – Male
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 74 |
| OBC | 75 |
| SC | 52 |
| ST | 16 |
| EWS | 17 |
| Total | 234 |
| ESM Reservation | 18 (within total) |
Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease. SSC does not allocate candidates state-wise/region-wise for this exam; CAPF-selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India (All India Service Liability), except SI in Delhi Police.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| SI in Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Final-year appearing candidates may also 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 recognized university or equivalent; OR Matriculation plus a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Higher qualifications (B.Tech/M.Tech) in relevant fields are allowed as value addition, subject to the basic Diploma qualification. |
Driving Licence Requirement for Delhi Police SI
Male candidates applying for SI in Delhi Police must possess a valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) Driving Licence on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Male candidates without a valid LMV licence remain eligible only for SI posts in CAPFs, not Delhi Police.
Nationality / Citizenship
- A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan.
- Candidates from Nepal/Bhutan must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India; such candidates may sit the exam, but appointment follows only after the certificate is issued.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| All posts except SI (Fire) in CISF | 20–25 years; born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006 |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 18–30 years; born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008 |
Crucial date for age is 01.08.2026, as per DoP&T OM dated 14.07.1988.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age (as on closing date) |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women (not remarried) – SI Delhi Police | Up to 35 years |
| Widows/divorced/judicially separated women, SC/ST (not remarried) – SI Delhi Police | Up to 40 years |
Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (Constables, Head Constables, ASIs with minimum 3 years' service) also get relaxation — see the next section. Age relaxation/ESM reservation is not admissible to sons, daughters or dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
Delhi Police Departmental Candidate Age Relaxation
Departmental candidates among Constables, Head Constables and ASIs of Delhi Police, with minimum three years' regular service, may apply for open vacancies of SI (Exe.)-Male in Delhi Police, subject to the following age limits:
| Category | Max. Age |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS departmental candidates (min. 3 years' service) | Up to 30 years |
| OBC departmental candidates (min. 3 years' service) | Up to 33 years |
| SC/ST departmental candidates (min. 3 years' service) | Up to 35 years |
Salary
All three post types — SI (Exe.) Delhi Police, SI (GD) in CAPFs, and SI (Fire) in CISF — carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). SI in Delhi Police is classified Group 'C'; SI (GD) in CAPFs and SI (Fire) in CISF are classified Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
Selection Process
The examination consists of four mandatory stages: Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
- Candidates who clear Paper-I (as per category-wise cut-offs) are shortlisted for PST/PET.
- PST/PET is mandatory but purely qualifying/elimination in nature — it does not carry any marks and is not added to final merit.
- Only candidates who qualify PST/PET appear for Paper-II.
- Candidates who clear Paper-II are shortlisted for Medical Examination (DME/RME), which is also qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification is conducted by the CAPFs, generally alongside the DME/RME stage.
- Final selection and post/force allotment is based purely on marks in Paper-I + Paper-II (with NCC bonus, where applicable) and the candidate's exercised preference of posts/forces.
Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II (before NCC bonus): UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, all other categories – 20%.
Paper-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I – General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Part II – General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Part III – Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Part IV – English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, duration 1 hour with a sectional timer of 15 minutes per part.
Paper-II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I – General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part II – General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part III – Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| Part IV – English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
Parts I–III (60 questions, 1 hour, 20-minute sectional timer per part) and Part IV (100 questions, 1 hour) together total 160 questions and 320 marks. Difficulty level of Paper-II is higher than Paper-I. Questions in both papers are objective MCQ type, set in Hindi and English (except English Comprehension).
Negative Marking
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
NCC Bonus Marks
| NCC Certificate | Bonus (in each of Paper-I and Paper-II) |
|---|---|
| NCC 'C' Certificate | 5% of maximum marks |
| NCC 'B' Certificate | 3% of maximum marks |
| NCC 'A' Certificate | 2% of maximum marks |
Bonus marks apply only to candidates holding the NCC certificate as on the closing date of application, and are added to the normalized score.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
SI in Delhi Police
| Category | Physical Standard |
|---|---|
| Male (General) | Height 170 cm; Chest 80–85 cm |
| Male – Hill areas / Gorkhas / Dogras / Marathas / Kashmir Valley / Leh-Ladakh / NE States / Sikkim | Height 165 cm; Chest 80–85 cm |
| Male – Scheduled Tribes | Height 162.5 cm; Chest 77–82 cm |
| Female (General) | Height 157 cm; chest standard not applicable |
| Female – Hill areas / Gorkhas / Dogras / Marathas / Kashmir Valley / Leh-Ladakh / NE States / Sikkim | Height 155 cm |
| Female – Scheduled Tribes | Height 154 cm |
SI (GD) in CAPFs
| Category | Physical Standard |
|---|---|
| Male (General) | Height 170 cm; Chest 80–85 cm |
| Male – Hill areas / Dogras / Marathas / Kashmir Valley / Leh-Ladakh / NE States / Sikkim | Height 165 cm; Chest 80–85 cm |
| Male Gorkha | Height 157 cm; Chest 80–85 cm |
| Male – Scheduled Tribes (General) | Height 162.5 cm; Chest 77–82 cm |
| Male – Scheduled Tribes of NE States | Height 157 cm; Chest 77–82 cm |
| Female (General) | Height 157 cm |
| Female – Hill areas / Gorkhas / Dogras / Marathas / Kashmir Valley / Leh-Ladakh / NE States / Sikkim | Height 155 cm |
| Female – Scheduled Tribes | Height 154 cm |
SI (Fire) in CISF – Male
| Category | Physical Standard |
|---|---|
| General | Height 170 cm; Chest 81–86 cm |
| Hill areas / Gorkhas / Dogras / Marathas / Sikkimese / Leh-Ladakh / Kashmir Valley / NE States | Height 165 cm; Chest 81–86 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes (including Mizos & Nagas) | Height 162.5 cm; Chest 77–82 cm |
Weight must correspond to height for all posts. There is no minimum chest requirement for female candidates. Relaxed height/chest standards require a certificate in the prescribed format from the competent authority of the district of ordinary residence.
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Metre Race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Race (Long distance) | 1.6 Km in 6.5 minutes | 800 M in 4 minutes |
| Long Jump | 3.65 metre in 3 chances | 2.7 metre in 3 chances |
| High Jump | 1.2 metre in 3 chances | 0.9 metre in 3 chances |
| Shot Put (16 lbs) | 4.5 metre in 3 chances | Not applicable |
PST/PET carries no marks — it is qualifying/elimination in nature only. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must still clear PST and the medical standards. Pregnant candidates declaring so before PST/PET will be declared temporarily unfit, with their vacancy held reserved and re-examination six weeks after confinement.
Medical Examination
- All candidates who qualify Paper-II undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) by an authorized Medical Officer.
- Minimum near vision: N6 (better eye), N9 (worse eye). Minimum distant vision: 6/6 (better eye), 6/9 (worse eye), without any correction.
- Candidates must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or squint, and must have normal colour vision.
- Candidates found unfit in DME undergo Review Medical Examination (RME), generally the next day; its decision is final.
- DME/RME is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Exam Centres / SSC Regions
The examination will be conducted across centres under SSC's nine Regional Offices covering all states/UTs. Exact centre allocation and city intimation will be published on the website of the concerned Regional Office roughly 10 days before the examination. Candidates should check their Regional Office site if details don't appear at least a week before the exam.
How to Apply
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) — the earlier ssc.nic.in OTR is not valid for the new website.
- Log in and fill the Online Application Form for this examination, either via the website or the 'mySSC' mobile app.
- Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR, if desired (it exempts you from stricter photo/signature/ID checks later).
- Capture a live photograph through the application module as prompted (no pre-existing photo upload needed).
- Upload a scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB).
- Review the form using the Preview/Print option before final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted).
- Submit the form and save the printout along with your Registration Number for future reference.
OTR & Application Instructions
- OTR generated on the new SSC website remains valid for all future exams applied for on that website.
- Only one online application per candidate is allowed for this exam (excluding the correction window).
- Post/Force preference is submitted separately, via an Online Option Form, after Paper-II results are published — this preference is final and irreversible.
Photograph / Signature Instructions
- Photograph is captured live within the application module — no pre-existing photo file is required.
- Candidates must not wear a cap, mask, or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photo; face must be fully inside the delineated area, with good lighting and a plain background.
- Scanned signature must be uploaded in JPEG format, 10–20 KB, approximately 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
- Applications with non-compliant photos/signatures are liable to be rejected — except for candidates using Aadhaar-Based Authentication.
Documents Required
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable
- Driving Licence for Motorcycle and Car (issued before the PST/PET date) — for male candidates preferring Delhi Police
- Ex-Servicemen documents: Undertaking, Serving Defence Personnel Certificate/Discharge Certificate, special-category evidence where applicable
- Relevant certificate for any age relaxation claimed
- Certificate for Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (as per Annexure-IX)
- No Objection Certificate, if already in Government employment
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid Photo-ID proof
Important Instructions
- Name, date of birth, father's name and mother's name must strictly match the Matriculation Certificate.
- No corrections are entertained after the correction window closes.
- Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is implemented for this exam; non-Aadhaar candidates must upload alternate name/DOB/address/gender proof documents during OTR.
- Candidates without Aadhaar-Based Authentication must report 2 hours before the exam with Admission Certificate, two photographs, and original photo ID.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the exam hall — carrying them can lead to 3–5 years' debarment.
- All CAPF posts (except SI in Delhi Police) carry All India Service Liability — selected candidates may be posted anywhere in the country.
- Selected candidates are on probation for two years, during which prescribed training/examinations must be completed.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Open SSC Website |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SSC SI Delhi Police & CAPF Recruitment 2026?
Based on the official tables, there are 205 vacancies for SI (Exe.) Delhi Police-Male, 112 for SI (Exe.) Delhi Police-Female, 1,320 for SI (GD) in CAPFs, and 234 for SI (Fire) in CISF, making 1,871 tentative vacancies in total.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application closes on 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs); fee can be paid till 1 October 2026 (23:00 hrs).
What qualification is required?
A Bachelor's degree for SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs. SI (Fire) in CISF requires a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Matriculation with a 3-year relevant engineering diploma.
What is the age limit?
20–25 years for SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs; 18–30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF, as on the crucial date 01.08.2026.
What is the application fee?
₹100, with women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted.
Is there negative marking?
Yes — 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Paper-II.
What is the selection process?
Paper-I, followed by PST/PET (qualifying only, no marks), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination. Final merit is based on combined Paper-I and Paper-II marks.
Is a driving licence required?
Yes, male candidates opting for SI in Delhi Police must hold a valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) driving licence by the PST/PET date. It is not required for CAPF or SI (Fire) posts.
What is the salary?
All posts carry Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400).
When will the examination be held?
The Computer Based Examination schedule is to be notified later on the SSC website.
Disclaimer
Easy Job Info is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission, Delhi Police, CAPFs, CISF, MHA or any Government department. Recruitment details are summarized from the official SSC Notice for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 for candidates' convenience. Applicants should verify all vacancies, eligibility, dates, fees, physical standards and other conditions from the official notification and SSC website before applying.