SSC CPO Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the SSC CPO Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 1,871 Sub Inspector (SI) vacancies in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Eligible male and female graduates looking for a prestigious career in the defense and police sectors can apply online from 10th September 2026 to 30th September 2026
1871
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
30th September 2026 (until 11:00 PM)
All India
Job Description
Eligibility & Basic Details
Education
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years (18 Years exclusively for SI Fire in CISF).
Maximum Age: 25 Years (30 Years exclusively for SI Fire in CISF).
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years) as per rules.
Location
All India
Job Category
Government Jobs / Defense & Police Jobs
Total Posts
1871
Eligibility Criteria
Delhi Police SI & CAPF SI
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Crucial Cut-off Date: Candidates must possess their final degree on or before 30th September 2026. Driving License Requirement: Male candidates applying specifically for the Sub-Inspector post in Delhi Police must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) by the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Standard Tests (PE&MT). Male candidates without a valid LMV license remain fully eligible for CAPF SI posts only.
Important Dates
Application Fees
Payment Mode
Net Banking, UPI, VISA, DEBIT CARD, CREDIT CARD
Important Links
Selection Process
Paper I (Computer-Based Written Examination)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Paper II (Descriptive/Objective Language Exam)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Document Verification (DV)
Vacancy Details
How To Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the qualification required for the new CISF Sub-Inspector (Fire) post?
Answer: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc.) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as core subjects, OR a recognized 3-year Engineering Diploma in specified technical streams.
Question: Is a driving license mandatory for all posts in SSC CPO 2026?
Answer: No. A valid LMV (Motorcycle and Car) Driving License is mandatory only for male candidates applying for the Delhi Police Sub-Inspector post during the physical test. Candidates without a license are still fully eligible for all other CAPF Sub-Inspector positions.
Question: What is the age limit for the SSC CPO 2026 examination?
Answer: For Delhi Police and CAPF SI positions, candidates must be between 20 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026. For the newly introduced CISF SI (Fire) post, the age bracket is 18 to 30 years. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) as per government rules.
Question: Is there a negative marking system in the written exams?
Answer: Yes. A negative marking deduction of 0.25 marks is applicable for every incorrect answer marked in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
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