SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)
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Current cycle: 2026 notice Checked in the official notice
Source: SSC Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, E/37/2026-C-2, published 10.09.2026 · last checked 12 Nov 2026 · dates in the tracker
Change history (1)
- — Added from the official notice.
What changed in this year’s notice
- New post added: Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, for men only. (p.2)
- SI (Fire) in CISF has its own age limit of 18-30 years; all other posts stay at 20-25. (p.4)
- SI (Fire) needs a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, or 10th plus a 3-year engineering diploma; other posts still need any degree. (p.8)
- Paper-I is now 100 questions, 100 marks in 1 hour (15 min per part), down from 200 questions, 200 marks in 2 hours. (p.16)
- Paper-II is no longer English only: it adds Reasoning, General Knowledge and Maths (20 questions, 40 marks each, 1 hour) plus English (100 questions, 200 marks, 1 hour). (p.16)
- Negative marking in Paper-II is now 0.50 per wrong answer (was 0.25); Paper-I stays 0.25. (p.16)
- Delhi Police departmental candidates (Constables, Head Constables, ASIs) can now apply only against open vacancies; departmental vacancies are no longer filled through this exam. (p.1)
Compared with Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025 (26.09.2025). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
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| Photo | SSC CPO 2026 does not take an uploaded photo. The photo is captured live with your camera inside the online application form (paras 8.4-8.5, p.10-11; specimens in Annexure-IIE). Use good light and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, keep your face inside the marked area, and do not wear a cap, mask or glasses. Photographing an existing photo leads to rejection. |
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| Signature | 300 × 100 px (or 200 × 100 px) · 10–20 KB · JPEG — resize your signature |
Source: SSC Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, E/37/2026-C-2, published 10.09.2026 (2026). Last checked 12 Nov 2026. Rules change between years; confirm with the notification for your cycle.
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What is the photo size for SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
SSC CPO 2026 does not take an uploaded photo. The photo is captured live with your camera inside the online application form (paras 8.4-8.5, p.10-11; specimens in Annexure-IIE). Use good light and a plain background, keep the camera at eye level, keep your face inside the marked area, and do not wear a cap, mask or glasses. Photographing an existing photo leads to rejection.
What is the signature size for SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
300 × 100 px (or 200 × 100 px) · 10–20 KB · JPEG — resize your signature
What is the age limit for SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
between 18 and 30 years, depending on the post, on 01-08-2026. Upper age relaxation (years): SC 5, ST 5, OBC 3. Check your own eligibility
Can final-year students apply for SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs)?
Yes, the notice allows candidates awaiting their final result, provided they pass by the date it sets.
What changed in the latest SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs) notice?
New post added: Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF, for men only. SI (Fire) in CISF has its own age limit of 18-30 years; all other posts stay at 20-25. SI (Fire) needs a B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, or 10th plus a 3-year engineering diploma; other posts still need any degree. More in the box at the top of this page.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the official notice: SSC Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, E/37/2026-C-2, published 10.09.2026 (2026). Always confirm with the notice for your cycle before submitting.