SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs) 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 18 to 30 years, depending on the post on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in any subject (more for some posts) |
| Final-year students | Can apply (p.8, para 7.1) |
| Last date to apply | 30-09-2026 |
Important dates
| Notification | 10-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10-09-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30-09-2026 |
| Exam | 23-11-2026 – 28-11-2026 |
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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.
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-08-2026)
| All posts except SI (Fire) in CISF | 20–25 years |
|---|---|
| SI (Fire) in CISF | 18–30 years |
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
Education
- SI in Delhi Police; SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent (p.8, para 7.1)
- SI (Fire) in CISF: B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, OR Matriculation plus 3-year diploma in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Automobile/Chemical/Mining/Aeronautical/Telecommunication Engineering (p.8, para 7.2)
Final-year students: can apply, if the qualification is complete by the date the notice sets (p.8, para 7.1)
Other conditions
- Nationality: citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan (with a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India) (p.4, paras 4.1-4.2)
- Male candidates for SI in Delhi Police need a valid LMV driving licence (motorcycle and car) by the PE&MT date; without it they are eligible for SI in CAPFs only (p.9, para 7.8)
- SI (Fire) in CISF is for male candidates only (p.2, para 1.3)
How selection works
Physical standards: height, chest and running rules are on the physical standards page.
Syllabus
- Paper-I (4 parts x 25 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, 15-min sectional timer) and Paper-II (Parts I-III: 20 questions/40 marks each in 1 hour; Part IV English Comprehension: 100 questions/200 marks in 1 hour); same indicative syllabus, Paper-II harder: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension (p.16-18, paras 12.1 and 12.9)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Live photograph captured in the application form (no pre-existing photo) (p.10-11, paras 8.4-8.5)
- Scanned signature, JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm (p.11, para 8.6)
- Only if not using Aadhaar authentication at OTR: proof of name, date of birth, address and gender, and a photo (p.31, Annexure (OTR documents))
Plus 11 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Practise
Source: SSC Notice: Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026, E/37/2026-C-2, published 10.09.2026 (10.09.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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