SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF & SI (Fire) in CISF Examination 2026 Notification

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SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPF & SI (Fire) in CISF Examination 2026 Notification

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a detailed notification for the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for the year 2026. This is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to join various police forces across India. The application window is set to open on September 10, 2026, and will close on September 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, application process, and examination scheme outlined in the official notification to ensure a smooth application.

Particulars Details
Organization Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and SI (Fire) in CISF
Advertisement No. E/37/2026-C-2 SECTION
Total Vacancies To be announced (Details provided for each force are tentative)
Application Start Date 10.09.2026
Application End Date 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Application Mode Online
Official Website https://ssc.gov.in

Vacancy Details (Tentative)

The tentative vacancies for Sub-Inspectors across various forces are detailed below. “GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS GENDER BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”.

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male

Details UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
OPEN 77 49 27 13 18 184
Ex-Servicemen (others) 05 03 02 01 01 12
Ex-Servicemen (Spl. category) 05 02 01 – 01 09
TOTAL VACANCIES 87 54 30 14 20 205

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female

Details UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
OPEN 47 30 16 08 11 112
TOTAL VACANCIES 47 30 16 08 11 112

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

Force Gender UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Grand Total ESM @ 10%
CRPF Male 90 23 61 34 17 225 254 25
Female 12 3 8 4 2 29
BSF Male 178 43 117 65 32 435 457 46
Female 9 2 6 3 2 22
ITBP Male 89 21 30 18 1 159 187 19
Female 16 4 5 3 0 28
CISF Male 82 20 54 30 14 200 250 25
Female 21 5 13 7 4 50
SSB Male 103 11 18 16 6 154 172 17
Female 1 6 7 3 1 18
Total Male 542 118 280 163 70 1173 1320 132
Female 59 20 39 20 9 147

Sub Inspector (Fire) in CISF-Male

Category-wise UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL ESM (10%)
TOTAL VACANCIES 74 75 52 16 17 234 18

Educational Qualification (as on 30.09.2026)

  • For Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination can also apply, provided they possess the essential qualification by the closing date of application (30.09.2026).
  • For Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized University or equivalent; OR
    • Matriculation or equivalent and three years Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent examination passed from a recognized University or Board/Institution.
    • Higher qualifications like B. Tech/M. Tech in relevant fields are also acceptable as value addition, provided the basic diploma qualification is met.
  • Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode are recognized if awarded by UGC-approved universities and approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC, for the relevant period.
  • For the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (Male candidates only), a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) is mandatory on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT).

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

  • For all posts except SI (FIRE) in CISF: 20-25 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.2001 and not later than 01.08.2006.
  • For SI (FIRE) in CISF: 18-30 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008.

Age Relaxation:

Code Category Age-Relaxation Permissible
01 SC/ST 5 years
02 OBC 3 years
06 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
12 Widows, divorced women, judicially separated women (not remarried) for SI in Delhi Police Up to 35 years
13 Widows, divorced women, judicially separated women (not remarried) (SC/ST) for SI in Delhi Police Up to 40 years
17 Departmental candidates (UR/EWS) of Delhi Police (3+ years service) Up to 30 years
18 Departmental candidates (OBC) of Delhi Police (3+ years service) Up to 33 years
19 Departmental candidates (SC/ST) of Delhi Police (3+ years service) Up to 35 years

Application Fees

  • Fee Payable: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
  • Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from fee payment.
  • Fee can be paid only through online payment modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card.
  • Last date for online fee payment: 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs).

Selection Process

The selection process for Sub-Inspector posts includes multiple mandatory stages:

  1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET) (Qualifying in nature)
  3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
  4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) (Qualifying in nature)

Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed further. Final selection and post allocation will be based on Paper-II performance (including NCC bonus marks) and post preferences. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must meet physical and medical standards.

Examination Scheme & Syllabus

Paper-I

Part Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration
I General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25 1 Hour (With sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part)
II General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25
III Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
IV English Comprehension 25 25

Paper-II

Part Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration
I General Intelligence and Reasoning 20 40 1 Hour (With sectional timer of 20 Minutes for each part)
II General Knowledge and General Awareness 20 40
III Quantitative Aptitude 20 40
IV English Comprehension 100 200 1 Hour
  • Questions in both papers will be Objective Multiple Choice Type.
  • Questions in Parts-I, II, and III of Paper-I and Paper-II will be set in Hindi and English.
  • Negative Marking: 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 ‘C’ Certificate: 5% of maximum marks in each paper.
    • NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 3% of maximum marks in each paper.
    • NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 2% of maximum marks in each paper.
  • Indicative Syllabus: Detailed syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension is provided in the notification.

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Height Norms for SI in Delhi Police:

S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Chest (in cm) Expanded
(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii) and (iii) 170 80 85
(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, etc.), North-Eastern States, Sikkim 165 80 85
(iii) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 162.5 77 82
(iv) Female candidates except those listed at S No (v) and (vi) 157 – –
(v) Female candidates belonging to Hill areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, etc.), North-Eastern States, Sikkim 155 – –
(vi) All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 154 – –

Height Norms for SI in CAPFs:

S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Chest (in cm) Expanded
(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) 170 80 85
(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, etc.), North-Eastern States, Sikkim 165 80 85
(iii) Male Gorkha candidates 157 80 85
(iv) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes except those listed at S No (v) 162.5 77 82
(v) Male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of North-Eastern States 157 77 82
(vi) Female candidates except those listed at S No (vii) and (viii) 157 – –
(vii) Female candidates belonging to Hill areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, etc.), North-Eastern States, Sikkim 155 – –
(viii) All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 154 – –

Height Norms for SI(Fire) in CISF:

S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Chest (in cm) Expanded
(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii) and (iii) 170 81 86
(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas (Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Marathas, Sikkimies, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir Valley & North Eastern States) 165 81 86
(iii) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes including Mizos and Nagas 162.5 77 82

Weight:

Corresponding to height (for all posts).

Physical Endurance Test (PET):

For Male candidates:
  • 100 metre race in 16 seconds
  • 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
  • Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances
  • High Jump: 1.2 metre in 3 chances
  • Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chances
For Female candidates:
  • 100 metre race in 18 seconds
  • 800 metre race in 4 minutes
  • Long Jump: 2.7 metre in 3 chances
  • High Jump: 0.9 metre in 3 chances

There shall be no minimum requirement of chest measurement for female candidates.

Medical Standard

  • Eye Sight: Minimum near vision N6 (better eye) & N9 (worse eye). Minimum distant vision 6/6 (better eye) & 6/9 (worse eye) without correction (no glasses or surgery).
  • Must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint in eyes.
  • Must possess high colour vision.
  • Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in). Old OTRs from ssc.nic.in will not be functional.
  2. After OTR, proceed to fill the Online Application Form for the examination.
  3. Live Photo Capture: The application module requires a real-time photograph. Ensure good lighting, plain background, eye-level camera, full frontal view of the face within the delineated area, and no cap, mask, or spectacles.
  4. Signature Upload: Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10-20 KB), with dimensions 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
  5. Candidates opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication will not have their applications rejected on grounds of photograph/signature quality.
  6. Review all details using the “Preview/Print” option before final submission.
  7. Submit the application and pay the requisite fee (if not exempted) by the specified deadlines.
  8. Candidates are advised to apply much before the closing date to avoid last-minute rush.

Window for Application Form Correction

A correction window will be available for candidates to modify their application parameters:

  • Dates: 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
  • Candidates can correct and re-submit their application two times.
  • Correction Charges: Rs. 200/- for the first time and Rs. 500/- for the second time, applicable to all candidates.

Important Dates

Event Date
Dates for submission of online applications 10.09.2026 to 30.09.2026
Last date and time for receipt of online applications 30.09.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last date and time for online fee payment 01.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Date of “Window for Application Form Correction” 08.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 (23:00 hrs)
Schedule of Computer Based Examination To be notified later

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Key Takeaways

The SSC Sub-Inspector Examination 2026 offers a promising career path for aspiring candidates in Delhi Police, CAPFs, and CISF. Candidates are urged to start their application process early, adhere to the live photo and signature guidelines, and thoroughly understand the examination scheme. Keep a close watch on the official SSC website for updates regarding the Computer Based Examination schedule.

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