Apply Online for 1,871 Sub-Inspector Posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs Before September 30

Aspirants aiming for a prestigious career in law enforcement have a major window of opportunity as the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for Sub-Inspectors in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A massive total of 1,871 positions are up for grabs in this nationwide recruitment drive. The online application portal opened on September 10, 2026, and eligible candidates have until September 30, 2026, to submit their applications online through the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. Additionally, the commission has scheduled an application correction window from October 8 to October 10 for applicants looking to make necessary modifications.

Vacancy Breakdown Across Delhi Police, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB

The 1,871 available positions are strategically distributed among various security forces and police units to meet organizational demands:

• Delhi Police Sub-Inspector (317 Posts): Features 205 vacancies reserved for male candidates and 112 posts allocated for female candidates, falling under the Group C category.

• CAPF Sub-Inspector (1,320 Posts): Encompasses specialized forces including 457 posts in the Border Security Force (BSF), 250 in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)—with 234 specifically reserved for male candidates—254 in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 187 in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and 172 in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). These roles are classified as Group B non-gazetted, non-ministerial positions.

Pay Scale, Eligibility Criteria, and Multi-Stage Selection Process

Selected candidates will enjoy lucrative remuneration under Level 6, with salaries ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month. To be eligible for the SSC CPO recruitment, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The standard age limit ranges from 20 to 25 years for general Sub-Inspector roles, while specific age parameters apply to specialized units like the CISF. The rigorous selection procedure is structured across multiple tiers, starting with a Computer-Based Test (Paper 1), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), Paper 2 language examination, detailed medical examinations, and final document verification.

Step-by-Step Application Guidelines via the Official Portal

Candidates must complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the updated SSC portal at ssc.gov.in (noting that legacy OTRs from older portals are invalid). Once logged in, applicants can fill out personal details, educational qualifications, and force preferences, complete required authentications, pay the prescribed application fee, and submit the final form before the September 30 deadline.