The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), commonly known as SSC CPO 2026. This notice was officially published on the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) on 10 September 2026. Online applications are open till 30 September 2026.
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Facts in this article were cross-checked directly against ssc.gov.in (official SSC portal) on 22 September 2026 before publishing.
⚡ AI QUICK SUMMARY
- SSC CPO 2026 — 1,871 vacancies (SI Delhi Police 317, SI GD in CAPFs 1,320, SI Fire in CISF 234)
- Apply online till 30 September 2026
- Fee: ₹100 (Gen/OBC male) | Women, SC/ST & Ex-Servicemen exempted
- Selection: Paper-I CBT → PST/PET → Paper-II CBT → Medical Exam
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SSC SI (CPO) 2026 Overview
This is one of the most popular central police recruitment exams in India, filling Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, various CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB) and SI (Fire) posts in CISF. As always, candidates should rely only on the official SSC notification PDF on ssc.gov.in for exact vacancy distribution, since numbers are sometimes revised through corrigenda.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 10 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | 8–10 October 2026 |
| Paper-I (CBT) | To be notified |
Vacancy Details (As Notified)
| Post | Approx. Vacancies |
| SI in Delhi Police | 317 |
| SI (General Duty) in CAPFs | 1,320 |
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 234 |
| Total | ~1,871 |
Note: These figures are as reported at the time of notification. Candidates should verify the exact, category-wise vacancy break-up on the official SSC notification PDF before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 20–25 years (as on 1 August 2026) for most posts; 18–30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years) and Ex-Servicemen, as per government norms.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university for SI in Delhi Police/CAPFs. SI (Fire) in CISF requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics, or an equivalent engineering diploma.
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Application Fee
₹100 for General/OBC male candidates. Women candidates, SC/ST candidates and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the fee.
Selection Process
Paper-I (Computer Based Test) → Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) → Paper-II (Computer Based Test) → Detailed Medical Examination → Final Merit List.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Register/login using your SSC registration credentials
- Select the SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 application link
- Fill in personal, educational and other required details
- Upload photograph, signature and other required documents
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation for future reference
Official Website
For the official notification PDF, exact vacancy break-up and to apply online, visit ssc.gov.in.
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