20–25 years (born between 02.08.2000 and 01.08.2005).
SC / ST
Relaxation +5 years.
OBC
Relaxation +3 years.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
+3 years after deduction of military service rendered (rules apply).
Departmental candidates (Delhi Police)
Up to 30 / 33 / 35 depending on UR/OBC/SC-ST (see para 5.2).
Event
Date & Time
Notification upload
26.09.2025 (on SSC website).
Online applications start
26.09.2025.
Last date to apply
16.10.2025 (23:00 hrs).
Last date for fee payment
17.10.2025 (23:00 hrs).
Window for correction
24.10.2025 – 26.10.2025 (23:00 hrs).
Schedule of CBT
Nov–Dec, 2025 (tentative).
Category
Fee (₹)
Exemptions
All candidates (standard)
₹100.
Exempt
Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen (eligible) — exempted from fee.
Payment mode
Online only — BHIM UPI, NetBanking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit card.
Fee deadline
17.10.2025 (23:00 hrs).
Introduction (short)
SSC is conducting an open competitive examination for recruitment to Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police (Exec.) and Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs. Posts are Group-B (CAPFs) / Group-C (Delhi Police) with pay scale Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). Candidates apply via SSC OTR/new SSC portal.
Date
Update
26.09.2025
Final Notice uploaded; online application link, dates and helpdesk published on SSC website.
Category
OPEN
Ex-Servicemen (others)
Ex-Servicemen (spl.)
Dept. Candidates (10% quota)
TOTAL
UR
50
4
3
6
63
OBC
27
2
2
4
35
SC
15
1
1
2
19
ST
8
1
0
1
10
EWS
14
–
–
1
15
TOTAL VACANCIES
114 (open)
8
6
14
142.
Category
OPEN
TOTAL
UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS (breakup as in PDF)
32/17/9/5/7
70 total.
Force
Male Total
Female Total
Grand Total
Ex-Servicemen @10%
CRPF
1006
23
1029
103
BSF
212
11
223
22
ITBP
198
35
233
23
CISF
1164
130
1294
130
SSB
71
11
82
8
Total (all CAPFs)
2651 (Male) / 210 (Female) = 2861, ExSM 286.
Parameter
Requirement / Note
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from recognised university (or equivalent) as on closing date. Candidates appearing in final year may apply but must produce proof by cut-off.
Nationality
Citizen of India or subject of Nepal/Bhutan (eligibility certificate required).
For Delhi Police (male SI)
Valid LMV driving licence (motorcycle & car) on date fixed for PE&MT — mandatory.
Age & relaxations
As per table above; crucial date 01.08.2025.
Documents to upload
Photograph (live capture allowed), signature, category/PwD/ESM certificates as applicable.
Paper-I (including NCC bonus) used to shortlist for PST/PET.
4. PST/PET (qualifying)
Physical Standard & Endurance tests — standards given in notice (gender/region wise). Qualifying only. Ex-servicemen exempt from PET.
5. Paper-II
English Language & Comprehension — 200 marks; only those qualifying PST/PET appear.
6. Medical Examination (DME/RME)
Mandatory qualifying.
7. Document Verification & Final Allocation
Based on merit (Paper-I + Paper-II + preferences) and document verification by CAPFs/Delhi Police.
Part
Subject
Qs
Marks
Duration
I
General Intelligence & Reasoning
50
50
2 hrs (sectional timer 30 min per part)
II
General Knowledge & Awareness
50
50
III
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
IV
English Comprehension
50
50
(negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer).
Subject
Qs
Marks
Duration
English Language & Comprehension
200
200
2 hours (sectional timer)
Physical Standards & PET (main highlights)
Height / Chest norms differ by category & force (examples for Delhi Police male: 170 cm & chest 80–85 cm; relaxations for hill areas / ST / Gorkhas etc.).
PET events (male): 100 m in 16 sec, 1.6 km in 6.5 min, long jump 3.65 m, high jump 1.2 m, shot put 4.5 m etc.; (female) 100 m in 18 sec, 800 m in 4 min, long jump 2.7 m, high jump 0.9 m.
Post
Pay scale as per notification
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
Sub-Inspector (Exec.) Delhi Police
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) (actual pay depends on place of posting, allowances).
Post
Pay scale as per notification
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
Sub-Inspector (Exec.) Delhi Police
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) (actual pay depends on place of posting, allowances).
Category
Minimum qualifying marks (Paper-I & Paper-II individually, without NCC bonus)
UR
30%
OBC / EWS
25%
All other categories (SC/ST etc.)
20%.
FAQ — 5 (short Q&A)
Q: आवेदन कब और कैसे करें? A: ऑनलाइन — SSC new portal (OTR required) से; window 26.09.2025–16.10.2025.
Q: आवेदन शुल्क कितना है और कौन-कौन छूट में हैं? A:₹100 सामान्य उम्मीदवार; महिलाएँ, SC, ST और योग्य Ex-Servicemen शुल्क से मुक्त हैं। SSc-CPO-Notification
Q: क्या final year graduation students आवेदन कर सकते हैं? A: हाँ — लेकिन उन्हें closing date तक required qualification का प्रमाण देना होगा; result declared होना चाहिए जैसा नोटिस में बताया गया है। SSc-CPO-Notification
Q: PET/PST पास करना क्यों जरूरी है? A: PST/PET qualifying है — जो पास नहीं होगा वह आगे (Paper-II/Medical) के लिए नहीं जाएगा; Ex-Servicemen PET से छूट हैं। SSc-CPO-Notification
Q: क्या fee refund होगा अगर फॉर्म reject हो? A: नहीं — शुल्क वापिस नहीं किया जाता और न ही किसी अन्य परीक्षा में adjust किया जाएगा। SSc-CPO-Notification
