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SSC CPO Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces (4,187 Posts)

Official Commission / Board: Staff Selection Commission

🚫 Applications Closed on 28 Mar 2026
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Recruitment Lifecycle Progress

Stage 01

Official Notification

Gazetted & Published

Stage 02

Online Application

Till 2026-03-28

Stage 03

Admit Card

Paper 2 Schedule Out

Stage 04

Written Exam

Paper 2 Scheduled Dec 2026

Stage 05

Final Result & Cutoff

Post-Exam Verification

Applications Closed for This CycleClosed Date: 28 Mar 2026

Online Application Window for SSC CPO SI Delhi Police & CAPF Has Concluded

New registrations are no longer accepted for this recruitment cycle. This master gazette page remains permanently accessible as an authoritative reference for eligibility criteria, post-wise qualification mappings, detailed syllabus, and historical cut-offs. Registered candidates can check Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result stages using the lifecycle tabs above.

Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 August 2026Base: 20 to 25 YearsBetween 02-08-2001 and 01-08-2006 (both dates inclusive)
Application Window
Closed
Closed: 28 Mar 2026Opened: 4 Mar 2026
Registrations Ended |Official PDF
Total Vacancies
4,187 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive
Pay Scale & In-Hand
₹35,400 Basic₹54,000 - ₹62,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRA
Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette Verified
Applications Open4 Mar 2026
Last Date to Apply28 Mar 2026
Admit Card ReleasePaper 2 Schedule Out
Exam Date / WindowPaper 2 Scheduled Dec 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

1 Distinct Cadres
Designated Post NameDepartment / CadreEligible Qualification RequirementsVacanciesAge BracketPay Level
SSC CPO SI Delhi Police & CAPFStaff Selection CommissionBachelor's Degree in any discipline + Valid Driving License for Delhi Police (Male)4,18720 to 25 YearsPay Level 6

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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CategoryCodeStatutory FeeUpper Age RelaxationMaximum AgeStatutory Concession Note
General / UnreservedUR / GEN₹100No Age Relaxation25 YearsStandard fee applies
Economically Weaker SectionsEWS₹100No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)25 YearsValid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)OBC-NCL₹100+3 Years Upper Age Concession28 YearsCentral Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled TribesSC / STExempted (₹0)+5 Years Upper Age Concession30 Years100% Application Fee Exemption
Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesPwBD / DivyangExempted (₹0)+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)35 to 40 YearsDisability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)FemaleExempted (₹0)+3 Years in select state drives25 to 30 YearsFull Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC)

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1Paper-1 CBT (200 Marks)
Mandatory Screening
2Physical Standard Test (PST) & PET
Qualifying Stage
3Paper-2 English Comprehension (200 Marks)
Qualifying Stage
4Detailed Medical Examination
Final Merit Stage
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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

1

Paper-1 CBT (200 Marks)

Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet) / CBTDuration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
General Awareness & Current Affairs3030Composite
Reasoning & Mental Ability3030Composite
Quantitative Aptitude4040Composite
Total Scheme100 Qs100 Marks90 Minutes
2

Physical Standard Test (PST) & PET

Mode: Physical Field EvaluationDuration: Standard on-ground test
Criteria:Must qualify all physical norms (Running, Height, Chest measurements)
Subject / SectionQuestionsMaximum MarksTiming
Physical Standards Test (PST) Verification1QualifyingComposite
Physical Efficiency Test (PET Race / Endurance)1QualifyingComposite
3

Paper-2 English Comprehension (200 Marks)

Mode: Document Verification & Medical FitnessDuration: Designated Centers
Criteria:Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates and biometric identity

Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions

Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:

✓Direct entry for Sub Inspector in Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB
✓PET Male: 100m sprint in 16 sec, 1.6 km run in 6.5 min, Long jump 3.65m, High jump 1.2m

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