Staff Selection Commission’s SSC CPO 2026 recruitment is open for 1,871 Sub-Inspector vacancies in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. Applications opened on 10 September and are scheduled to close on 30 September 2026, with fee payment available until 1 October and a correction window from 8–10 October. citeturn2search1turn2search5
What Happened?
SSC issued the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 notification. The recruitment covers Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and CAPFs including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB. The notification identifies 1,871 tentative vacancies across the listed categories and forces.
Why It Matters
The recruitment is relevant to graduates seeking a central-government police or paramilitary career. It also creates a strong overlap between recruitment preparation and static General Knowledge: CAPF names, headquarters, mandates, constitutional framework, internal security and physical standards can all become exam-relevant.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification/application start | 10 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30 September 2026, 23:00 |
| Last date for fee payment | 1 October 2026, 23:00 |
| Correction window | 8–10 October 2026 |
| Paper-I CBT | To be notified |
Vacancy Structure
| Post/Category | Tentative vacancies |
|---|---|
| Delhi Police SI – Male | 205 |
| Delhi Police SI – Female | 112 |
| CAPF SI GD – Male | 1,173 |
| CAPF SI GD – Female | 147 |
| CISF SI Fire – Male | 234 |
| Total | 1,871 |
Force-wise CAPF figures reported from the notification include CRPF 254, BSF 457, ITBP 187, CISF 250 and SSB 172 for the SI GD allocation. Candidates should verify category-wise and force-wise reservation details in the official notice before applying.
Eligibility Snapshot
The general educational requirement is a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, subject to the specific post conditions in the notification. The reported age band is 20–25 years with the prescribed relaxations. Candidates should not treat a third-party summary as sufficient for eligibility: the official notification controls educational, age, physical and nationality requirements.
Selection Process
The recruitment is built around Paper-I, Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II and medical examination, with the exact qualifying and merit conditions governed by the official notice. This makes SSC CPO different from a purely academic SSC recruitment: physical preparation must run in parallel with written preparation.
CAPF Static GK Connection
The Central Armed Police Forces are distinct organisations with different operational responsibilities. Candidates should revise their full forms, headquarters, major roles and historical background. Commonly examined forces include BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the central ministry associated with CAPFs. The current Union Home Minister is Amit Shah; however, office-holders can change, so candidates should verify appointment facts when revising current affairs.
Exam-Relevant Strategy
Do not wait for the Paper-I date to begin physical preparation. Allocate a daily block for running, strength and mobility according to your existing fitness level and the official PET requirements. For the written paper, create four revision folders: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Use previous-year questions to identify recurring concepts rather than relying on random current-affairs lists.
Data Figure: Recruitment at a Glance
1,871 total vacancies → 317 Delhi Police SI posts → 1,320 CAPF SI GD posts → 234 CISF SI Fire posts. The largest component is CAPF SI GD, so candidates should understand the force allocation rather than memorising only the headline number.
Possible MCQ Areas
- What is the total SSC CPO 2026 vacancy?
- Which CAPFs are covered by the recruitment?
- What is the application closing date?
- What is the correction-window period?
- Which ministry is associated with CAPFs?
- What are the stages after Paper-I?
Official Source
Staff Selection Commission. The official notification and candidate portal should be used for the final vacancy, eligibility, fee and application details. The recruitment dates and vacancy figures above are cross-checked against current recruitment reporting. citeturn2search1turn2search5