SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026

SSC SI CAPF Recruitment 2026

The 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 Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police, CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB), and Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF. Online applications can be submitted from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

SSC SI CAPF 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Tentative Vacancies

Note: Vacancy figures are tentative. The Commission does not allocate vacancies state-wise, region-wise, or city-wise; selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India.

Age Limit

• For all posts except SI (Fire) in CISF: 20-25 years (born between 02.08.2001 and 01.08.2006).
• For SI (Fire) in CISF: 18-30 years (born between 02.08.1996 and 01.08.2008).
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen 3 years (after deduction of military service).
• Widows/divorced/judicially separated women (for SI in Delhi Police): relaxable up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST).
• Departmental candidates of Delhi Police with 3+ years’ regular service: relaxable up to 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST).

Educational Qualification

• SI in Delhi Police and SI (GD) in CAPFs: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates who have appeared in their final year exam may also apply, subject to possessing 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.

Application Fee

• Rs. 100 for all other candidates.
• Exempted: Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation.
• Payable only through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card, by 01 October 2026, 23:00 hrs.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Scheme of Examination

The examination consists of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – all stages are mandatory.

Paper-I

Duration: 1 hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

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Paper-II

Duration: 1 hour for Parts I-III (sectional timer 20 minutes each), 1 hour for Part IV. Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Difficulty level of Paper-II is higher than Paper-I. NCC certificate holders get bonus marks: 5% (Certificate ‘C’), 3% (‘B’), 2% (‘A’) of maximum marks in each paper.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

There is no minimum chest measurement requirement for female candidates. Weight should correspond to height, for all posts.

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• Male: 100m race in 16 seconds; 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes; Long Jump 3.65m (3 chances); High Jump 1.2m (3 chances); Shot Put (16 lbs) 4.5m (3 chances).
• Female: 100m race in 18 seconds; 800m race in 4 minutes; Long Jump 2.7m (3 chances); High Jump 0.9m (3 chances).

PST/PET is qualifying in nature and carries no marks. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must clear physical standards and medical standards.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
2. Register and complete the online application between 10 September 2026 and 30 September 2026 (23:00 hrs).
3. Pay the application fee (if applicable) by 01 October 2026, 23:00 hrs.
4. Use the Window for Application Form Correction (08-10 October 2026) if needed – correction charges are Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second.
5. Await notification of the Computer Based Examination schedule on the SSC website.

Selection Process

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) – screening stage.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET) – qualifying.
3. Paper-II (Computer Based Examination) – determines final merit.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Marks scored across multiple shifts are normalized. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.

Terms and Conditions

• A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan.
• Departmental candidates among Constables, Head Constables, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Delhi Police, with minimum 3 years’ service and not more than 30 years (33 for OBC, 35 for SC/ST) of age, may also apply for Open Vacancies of SI (Executive), Delhi Police-Male.
• Information furnished in the application will be verified against original documents during Document Verification; false information will lead to summary rejection of candidature.
• Candidates should retain their application forms and exam-related documents for at least 3 years for future reference.
• Various penalties (ranging from 1 to 7 years’ debarment) apply for unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour, or possession of prohibited devices during the examination – full details are in the official notice.

About the SSC SI CAPF Examination

The SSC SI CAPF exam is one of India’s most sought-after routes into a uniformed government career, offering Sub-Inspector postings across Delhi Police and the country’s Central Armed Police Forces – CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, and SSB – as well as a specialized Fire wing post in CISF. With close to 1,871 tentative vacancies spread across these forces this year, the exam continues to attract lakhs of applicants nationwide competing for a Group ‘B’/Group ‘C’ uniformed service career with nationwide posting.

Why the Four-Stage Selection Process Demands All-Round Preparation

Since candidates must clear Paper-I, the Physical Standard/Endurance Test, Paper-II, and a Detailed Medical Examination in sequence – with Paper-II alone determining final merit and carrying a notably higher difficulty level than Paper-I – aspirants need to prepare on three fronts simultaneously: academic readiness for two increasingly difficult written papers, physical fitness for the PST/PET benchmarks, and medical fitness for the DME, rather than treating any one stage as a formality.

Final Word

Eligible graduates aged 20-25 years (18-30 for SI Fire) interested in the SSC SI CAPF 2026 examination should complete their online application at ssc.gov.in between 10 September 2026 and 30 September 2026, pay the requisite fee by 01 October 2026, and use the correction window (08-10 October 2026) if needed.

Choosing Between Delhi Police, CAPFs, and the Fire Wing

Candidates eligible across multiple post options should weigh factors like posting location certainty, since Delhi Police SI posts guarantee service within the National Capital while CAPF SI (GD) posts can mean postings anywhere in India, alongside the distinct physical standards and, for SI (Fire) in CISF, a notably wider 18-30 age band and a technical/science qualification requirement not shared by the other posts, before deciding which category to prioritize in their preparation and application choices.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Apply Online
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is SSC SI CAPF 2026?

The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.

2. What is the online application window?

10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, 23:00 hrs.

3. How many tentative vacancies are there?

Approximately 1,871, across Delhi Police, CAPFs (CRPF/BSF/ITBP/CISF/SSB), and SI Fire in CISF.

4. What is the age limit?

20-25 years for most posts; 18-30 years for SI (Fire) in CISF, as on 01 August 2026.

5. What is the application fee?

Rs. 100, exempted for Women/SC/ST/ESM candidates.

6. What is the essential qualification?

Bachelor’s degree; a B.Sc. with Physics/Chemistry/Maths or a technical diploma for SI (Fire) in CISF.

7. What is the exam pattern?

Paper-I (screening), PST/PET (qualifying), Paper-II (merit-determining), and Detailed Medical Examination.

8. Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks in Paper-II.

9. What is the height requirement for general category male candidates?

170 cm, with 80/85 cm unexpanded/expanded chest measurement.

10. Is there a minimum chest measurement for women?

No, there is no chest measurement requirement for female candidates.

11. Are Ex-Servicemen required to undergo PET?

No, but they must clear physical and medical standards, and pass the written tests.

12. When is the correction window?

08 October 2026 to 10 October 2026, 23:00 hrs.

13. Can departmental Delhi Police candidates apply?

Yes, Constables/Head Constables/ASIs with 3+ years’ service may apply for SI (Exe.), Delhi Police-Male, Open Vacancies.

14. Do NCC certificate holders get any benefit?

Yes, bonus marks of 2-5% of maximum marks in each paper, depending on the NCC certificate grade.

15. Is there a helpline for queries?

Yes, toll-free number 1800 309 3063.