SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs) 2025: Apply online 26 Sep–16 Oct 2025. Fee ₹100. Exam (CBT+PST/PET+Medical) schedule Nov–Dec 2025.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination 2025. |
| Online apply window | 26.09.2025 – 16.10.2025 (till 23:00 hrs). |
| Fee payment last date | 17.10.2025 (23:00 hrs). |
| Correction window | 24.10.2025 – 26.10.2025 (2300 hrs) (correction charges apply). |
| Exam schedule | Computer Based Examination: Nov–Dec, 2025 (tentative). |
| Official site | https://ssc.gov.in (refer notification). |
| Helpline | 1800 309 3063 (Toll-Free). |
| Category | Age limit (as on 01.08.2025) | Remarks / Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (direct recruits) | 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. |
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Online Application (OTR on new SSC portal) | Complete OTR → Fill online application → Pay fee (if applicable). |
| 2. Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) | Objective MCQ — Parts I–IV (General Intelligence, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English). 2 hours. Sectional timer. |
| 3. Shortlisting (based on Paper-I) | 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




