The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination, 2026, popularly known as SSC CPO 2026. This is one of the biggest Sarkari Naukri opportunities of the year for graduates, with 1,871 tentative Sub-Inspector vacancies across Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB — including the newly introduced SI (Fire) post in CISF. The online application window opened on 10 September 2026 and the last date to apply online is 30 September 2026 (up to 11 PM). Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) under the 7th Pay Commission. If you hold a Bachelor's degree and dream of a uniformed Government Job in 2026, read the complete SSC CPO 2026 details — eligibility, age limit, fee, important dates, revised exam pattern and how to apply — and submit your form on the official website ssc.gov.in before the deadline.

Quick Overview

Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam / Notification	Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF Examination, 2026 (Advt. No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION)
Post Names	Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female), Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF (Male)
Total Vacancies	1,871 (tentative) — Delhi Police 317, BSF 457, CISF 250, CRPF 254, ITBP 187, SSB 172, CISF Fire 234
Qualification	Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Male candidates for Delhi Police SI must hold a valid LMV driving licence on the PET date.
Age Limit	20–25 years as on 01.08.2026 for most posts; 18–30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF. Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Application Fee	Rs. 100 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026 (11 PM)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Final-year candidates should check the notification for the cut-off date of eligibility.
• Driving Licence: Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence on the date fixed for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests.
• Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as on 01.08.2026 (born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006) for SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs; 18 to 30 years (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008) for SI (Fire) in CISF.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, plus applicable relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, departmental candidates and others as per Government of India rules.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India (or as defined in the official notice).
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed height, chest and PET standards — qualifying in nature.

Important Dates

Notification Released	10 September 2026
Online Application Starts	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	01 October 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Application Correction Window	08 – 10 October 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Paper-I / Paper-II Exam Dates	To be announced

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user. OTR generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) will not work.
2. Log in with your Registration ID/username and password, and open the application form for "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF Examination, 2026".
3. Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully, and select your examination preferences.
4. Upload your live photograph and signature as per SSC's specifications.
5. Pay the application fee (Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/Women/ESM) through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
6. Preview the complete form, verify every entry, and submit it before 30 September 2026, 11 PM.
7. Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference. If you spot an error, use the correction window (8–10 October 2026) — correction fee Rs. 200 (first time) / Rs. 500 (second time).

Important Links

Apply Online	ssc.gov.in — SSC application portal (OTR + online form)
Official Notification	A direct official PDF URL could not be verified in this run — download the notice (Advt. No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION) from the Notices section of ssc.gov.in and read it fully before applying.
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC CPO 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 (up to 11 PM). Fee payment is allowed till 1 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in SSC CPO 2026?
1,871 tentative Sub-Inspector vacancies across Delhi Police (317), BSF (457), CISF (250), CRPF (254), ITBP (187), SSB (172) and CISF Fire (234).

Q3. What is the qualification for SSC CPO SI 2026?
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Male Delhi Police SI candidates must also hold a valid LMV driving licence on the PET date.

Q4. What is the age limit for SSC CPO 2026?
20–25 years as on 01.08.2026 for most SI posts; 18–30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q5. What is the SSC CPO 2026 selection process?
Paper-I (qualifying, 100 marks) → PET/PST → Paper-II (revised pattern, merit based on Paper-II) → document verification → medical examination.

Q6. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST, women and eligible Ex-Servicemen.

Note: Always read the official notification (Advt. No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION) on ssc.gov.in before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates, admit cards and results.