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SSC SI Delhi Police & CAPFs 2026 — 1871 Posts, Apply by 30 Sep

📍 All IndiaStaff Selection Commission (SSC) — for Delhi Police, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, Govt. of India | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination 2026Defence Jobs
Updated 10 Sept 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
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SSC SI Delhi Police & CAPFs 2026 — 1871 Posts, Apply by 30 Sep
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Overview

SSC SI Delhi Police & CAPFs Recruitment 2026 (1,871 Posts), Apply Online from 10 to 30 September 2026, All India. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026, inviting online applications for tentatively 1,871 posts across Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB), Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female), and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF (Male). This SSC government job 2026 opportunity is open to graduates aged 20 to 25 years for most posts, and 18 to 30 years for SI (Fire). Eligible candidates who meet the post-specific qualification, age, and physical standards below can apply online at ssc.gov.in before the deadline. Selected Sub-Inspectors will be posted across India under All India Service Liability, except for SI (Executive) posts in Delhi Police. The SSC 2026 selection process runs through four mandatory stages: a Computer Based Paper-I, a qualifying Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test, a Computer Based Paper-II, and a Detailed Medical Examination, followed by Document Verification. The salary for all three post types is Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month. The SSC 2026 online application is available at ssc.gov.in and via the mySSC mobile app. Online registration opened on 10 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs), with fee payment closing 01 October 2026. Application fee is ₹100, with women, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official SSC notice PDF before applying, since vacancies are tentative and subject to revision by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi Police, and height/chest/physical standards vary substantially by post, category, and region.

Qualification

  • SI (Executive) Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent; final-year candidates may apply
  • SI (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Maths), OR Matriculation + 3-year diploma in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Automobile/Chemical/Mining/Aeronautical/Telecommunication Engineering

Age Limit

  • 20-25 years (all posts except SI Fire); 18-30 years (SI Fire in CISF), as on 01.08.2026
  • Relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, 3 years Ex-Servicemen
  • Widows/divorced women: up to 35 years (40 if SC/ST) for SI Delhi Police
  • Departmental Delhi Police candidates (3+ yrs service): up to 30/33/35 years by category

Eligibility

  • Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan (subject to eligibility certificate)
  • SI in Delhi Police / SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent; final-year candidates may apply but must have the qualification by the closing date
  • SI (Fire) in CISF: Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, OR Matriculation plus a 3-year diploma in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Automobile/Chemical/Mining/Aeronautical/Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent
  • Male candidates for SI in Delhi Police must hold a valid LMV Driving Licence (Motorcycle and Car) by the date fixed for PE&MT; without it, they are eligible only for SI posts in CAPFs
  • Age: 20-25 years (all posts except SI Fire), 18-30 years (SI Fire in CISF), as on the crucial date 01.08.2026
  • Age relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, 3 years Ex-Servicemen; widows/divorced/separated women up to 35 years (40 years if SC/ST) for SI Delhi Police; Departmental Delhi Police candidates with 3+ years' service up to 30/33/35 years by category
  • Height and chest requirements vary by post, category, and region, ranging from 154 cm to 170 cm; female candidates have no minimum chest requirement; weight must correspond to height

Important Dates

  1. Application Start

    10 Sept 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    30 Sept 2026

  3. Last Date for Fee Payment

    01 Oct 2026

Application Fee

  • ₹100/- (General/OBC/EWS); online only (BHIM UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card)
  • Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

Salary

Pay Level-6, 7th CPC: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (all three post types)

How to Apply

  1. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC website, ssc.gov.in — OTR from the old website (ssc.nic.in) will not work
  2. Log in using your Registration Number and Password, then click "Apply" against the SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026
  3. Fill the Online Application Form on the SSC website or via the mySSC mobile app
  4. Consider opting for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR, which exempts you from photo/signature rejection on format grounds and from producing colour photographs/photo-ID at the exam venue
  5. Capture a live photograph as prompted (no pre-existing photo upload), with good light, plain background, no cap/mask/glasses
  6. Upload your scanned signature in JPEG format (10-20 KB, approx. 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm)
  7. Use the Preview/Print option to check all details before final submission
  8. Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (if not exempted) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card
  9. Submit before 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) and complete fee payment before 01 October 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Selection Process

  • Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
  • Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) — qualifying, no marks
  • Paper-II (Computer Based Examination)
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
  • Document Verification

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
SI (Executive) Delhi Police - Male205
SI (Executive) Delhi Police - Female112
SI (GD) in CAPFs - Male1173
SI (GD) in CAPFs - Female147
SI (Fire) in CISF - Male234

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹100/- (General/OBC/EWS male candidates); payable online only (BHIM UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card)
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleExempted (Women, SC, ST, and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is SSC SI Delhi Police & CAPFs Recruitment 2026?+
A1. It is the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission, covering SI (GD) in CAPFs, SI (Executive) in Delhi Police, and SI (Fire) in CISF.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A2. A tentative total of 1,871 posts: 205 SI Delhi Police (Male), 112 SI Delhi Police (Female), 1,320 SI (GD) in CAPFs across five forces, and 234 SI (Fire) in CISF (Male).
Q3. What is the last date to apply for SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A3. The online application closes on 30 September 2026 at 23:00 hrs, with fee payment closing 01 October 2026.
Q4. What is the qualification required for SSC SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs?+
A4. A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required for SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs; SI (Fire) in CISF requires a Science degree or a specific engineering diploma.
Q5. What is the age limit for SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A5. 20 to 25 years for SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs, and 18 to 30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF, as on 01.08.2026.
Q6. What is the application fee for SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A6. The fee is ₹100, with women, SC, ST, and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates exempted.
Q7. What is the selection process for SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A7. Selection runs through Paper-I, a Physical Standard/Endurance Test, Paper-II, a Detailed Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
Q8. What is the salary for SSC SI posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs?+
A8. All three post types carry Pay Level-6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
Q9. Is a Driving Licence mandatory for SSC SI in Delhi Police?+
A9. Yes, male candidates need a valid LMV Driving Licence by the PE&MT date; without it, they can only apply for SI posts in CAPFs, not Delhi Police.
Q10. Can final-year graduation students apply for SSC SI Recruitment 2026?+
A10. Yes, candidates awaiting their final result may apply, but must possess the required qualification by the closing date of the application.

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