SSC CPO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,871 SI Vacancies
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| SSC CPO 2026 applications are open until 30 September 2026. |
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 1,871 Sub-Inspector Vacancies – Apply Online
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces and CISF Fire.
A total of 1,871 tentative vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 10 September to 30 September 2026 through the official SSC website.
This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in joining the Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF or SSB. Candidates should carefully verify the educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards and medical requirements before applying.
SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
| Examination | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 |
| Posts | Sub-Inspector Executive, Sub-Inspector GD and Sub-Inspector Fire |
| Total Vacancies | 1,871 |
| Notification Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Starting Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree; separate qualification for CISF SI Fire |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Salary | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Examination Date | To be notified later |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CPO Vacancy Details 2026
The 1,871 vacancies are distributed among Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire as follows:
| Post/Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector Executive in Delhi Police – Male | 205 |
| Sub-Inspector Executive in Delhi Police – Female | 112 |
| Sub-Inspector GD in CRPF | 254 |
| Sub-Inspector GD in BSF | 457 |
| Sub-Inspector GD in ITBP | 187 |
| Sub-Inspector GD in CISF | 250 |
| Sub-Inspector GD in SSB | 172 |
| Sub-Inspector Fire in CISF – Male | 234 |
| Total | 1,871 |
The vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the concerned departments. SSC does not allocate these vacancies state-wise, district-wise or region-wise.
Candidates selected for CAPF and CISF posts may be required to serve anywhere in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | 10 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Application correction window | 8–10 October 2026 |
| Last time for correction submission | 10 October 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Computer-Based Examination | To be notified later |
Candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid server congestion, payment failure or login problems.
Educational Qualification
Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification on or before 30 September 2026.
Candidates awaiting their degree results may apply only if their qualifying result is officially declared by the closing date.
CISF Sub-Inspector Fire
Applicants for CISF SI Fire must possess either:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; or
- Matriculation or equivalent qualification with a three-year diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobile, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering, or another prescribed equivalent qualification.
Candidates possessing relevant B.Tech or M.Tech qualifications should carefully read Paragraph 7.2 of the official notification regarding the underlying diploma requirement.
Driving Licence Requirement
Male candidates seeking the post of Sub-Inspector Executive in Delhi Police must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence for both motorcycle and car on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test.
A male candidate without the required driving licence may still be considered for CAPF Sub-Inspector posts, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions.
SSC CPO Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
Delhi Police SI and CAPF SI
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 25 years
- Eligible date of birth: Between 2 August 2001 and 1 August 2006
CISF SI Fire
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Eligible date of birth: Between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008
Upper-Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting eligible military service |
Separate age concessions are available for eligible widows, divorced women, judicially separated women and Delhi Police departmental candidates. Applicants should verify the detailed conditions in the notification.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100.
The following candidates are exempted from paying the fee:
- Women candidates
- Scheduled Caste candidates
- Scheduled Tribe candidates
- Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation
The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay debit card. The last date for payment is 1 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Application Correction Charges
SSC will open the correction window from 8 to 10 October 2026.
- First correction and resubmission: ₹200
- Second correction and resubmission: ₹500
Correction charges apply to all candidates, irrespective of category or gender. Candidates should use the preview option and verify every entry before final submission.
SSC CPO Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following compulsory stages:
- Paper I Computer-Based Examination
- Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test
- Paper II Computer-Based Examination
- Detailed Medical Examination or Review Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Final selection and force allocation
PST, PET and medical examinations are qualifying in nature. Final selection and allocation will be based mainly on performance in Paper II, applicable NCC bonus marks and the candidate’s order of post or force preferences.
SSC CPO Paper I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Paper I will have a total duration of one hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.
A penalty of 0.25 marks will be imposed for every incorrect answer.
SSC CPO Paper II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| English Comprehension | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 160 | 320 |
The first three sections will have a combined duration of one hour, with 20 minutes for each section. English Comprehension will have a separate duration of one hour.
There will be a penalty of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer in Paper II.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Other categories | 20% |
Obtaining the minimum marks does not guarantee shortlisting. SSC may fix separate cut-offs depending on vacancies and the number of candidates.
NCC Bonus Marks
Eligible NCC certificate holders will receive bonus marks in both Paper I and Paper II:
| NCC Certificate | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC C Certificate | 5% of maximum marks |
| NCC B Certificate | 3% of maximum marks |
| NCC A Certificate | 2% of maximum marks |
The certificate must be valid as on the closing date of applications.
Physical Standards
The general physical standards are:
Male Candidates
- Minimum height: 170 cm
- Chest for Delhi Police and CAPF SI: 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded
- Chest for CISF SI Fire: 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded
Female Candidates
- Minimum height: 157 cm
- No minimum chest measurement
Relaxed height and chest standards are available for specified categories, including eligible Scheduled Tribe, hill-area and other notified candidates. The required certificate must be produced in the prescribed format.
Physical Endurance Test
For Male Candidates
- 100-metre race in 16 seconds
- 1.6-kilometre race in 6.5 minutes
- Long jump of 3.65 metres in three chances
- High jump of 1.2 metres in three chances
- Shot put of 16 lbs for 4.5 metres in three chances
For Female Candidates
- 100-metre race in 18 seconds
- 800-metre race in four minutes
- Long jump of 2.7 metres in three chances
- High jump of 0.9 metres in three chances
Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the PET but must satisfy the prescribed physical and medical standards.
Medical Standards
Candidates must be in good mental and physical health.
The minimum prescribed eyesight is:
- Near vision: N6 in the better eye and N9 in the worse eye
- Distant vision: 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye
The required visual standard must be met without correction such as spectacles or surgery to improve visual acuity. Candidates must also satisfy the notification’s conditions regarding colour vision, knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins and squint.
How to Apply for SSC CPO 2026
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Select Login or Register.
- Complete the One-Time Registration on the new SSC website.
- Log in and select the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026.
- Enter your personal, educational and category details.
- Capture a live photograph through the application module.
- Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Select three examination centres within the same SSC region.
- Pay the fee, if applicable.
- Preview the complete application before submitting it.
- Download and preserve the submitted application and payment receipt.
One-Time Registration completed on the old ssc.nic.in website will not work on the new SSC portal.
While capturing the live photograph, candidates should use a well-lit place with a plain background. Caps, masks, spectacles and photographs of an existing printed photograph are not permitted.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following documents and information ready:
- Aadhaar card or another acceptable identity document
- Class 10 certificate for name and date-of-birth verification
- Bachelor’s degree, diploma or relevant qualification documents
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS income and asset certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
- NCC certificate for bonus marks
- Valid LMV driving licence for Delhi Police SI Male
- Scanned signature in JPEG format
- Active mobile number and email address
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not enter a name or date of birth different from the Class 10 certificate.
- Do not wait until the last day to apply.
- Do not assume that all graduate candidates qualify for CISF SI Fire.
- Delhi Police SI Male applicants should verify the driving-licence requirement.
- Check whether the application fee has been successfully received by SSC.
- Select force preferences carefully because final allocation depends on merit and preferences.
- Read all physical and medical standards before paying the application fee.
- Preserve the submitted application and examination documents for future reference.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC CPO 2026 Detailed Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Apply Online/Complete OTR | SSC Official Website |
| SSC Examination Calendar | View Examination Calendar |
| SSC Syllabus Page | View Official Syllabus |
| Official mySSC Android Application | Download from Google Play |
| SSC Toll-Free Helpline | 1800 309 3063 |
Related Recruitment Updates
Candidates preparing for uniformed services can also read the Telangana SI Recruitment 2026 notification for 275 posts.
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- SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 2,536 Vacancies
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- India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 – 23,757 Posts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available under SSC CPO Recruitment 2026?
SSC has announced 1,871 tentative vacancies in Delhi Police, CAPFs and CISF Fire.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Can final-year degree students apply?
They may apply, but the qualifying result must be officially declared on or before 30 September 2026.
Is a driving licence compulsory?
A valid LMV licence for both motorcycle and car is compulsory for male candidates seeking Delhi Police SI. It is not required for ordinary CAPF SI posts.
Is CISF SI Fire open to women?
The 234 CISF SI Fire vacancies mentioned in this notification are for male candidates.
What is the SSC CPO application fee?
The application fee is ₹100. Women, eligible SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
When will the examination be conducted?
SSC has not yet announced the Computer-Based Examination date. Candidates should monitor the official website regularly.
Conclusion
The SSC CPO Recruitment 2026 provides a major opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a career as a Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs or CISF Fire.
However, candidates should not decide their eligibility based only on the total vacancy figure. The age limits, qualifications and physical requirements differ for certain posts, particularly CISF SI Fire and Delhi Police SI Male.
Applicants are advised to read the complete official notification, verify every entry and submit their forms well before 30 September 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational and informational purposes. This website is not associated with the Staff Selection Commission or any government recruitment agency. Vacancy numbers and schedules may change. Candidates must verify the latest notification, corrigenda and instructions on the official SSC website before applying.
