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Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination

SSC CPO · also known as SSC SI, CPO

Usual cycleNotified around March–JuneOfficial website ↗

Overview

Recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB).

Posts: Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police, Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs.

Important dates

No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.

Usual yearly cycle

NotificationMarch–June
ApplicationsMarch–June
ExamJune–August (Paper I)
Result2–3 months later

Eligibility

Age

20–25 years. Counted on 1 August of the exam year.

CategoryUpper age limitAttempts
General25 yearsNo limit
EWS25 yearsNo limit
OBC28 years (+3)No limit
SC30 years (+5)No limit
ST30 years (+5)No limit
PwBD (General)35 years (+10)No limit

PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.

Qualification

A bachelor's degree. Delhi Police (men) also need a valid LMV driving licence. Physical standards apply.

Nationality

Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).

Exam pattern

1. Paper I

PaperQuestionsMarksTimeNegative marking
Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, English (50 each)2002002 hours0.25

2. PST / PET

Running, long jump, shot put (men). Qualifying.

3. Paper II and medical

English language & comprehension, as the latest notice states.

Syllabus

An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.

Paper I

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Knowledge & Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Comprehension

Selection process

Paper I → PST/PET → Paper II → medical (as per the latest notice).

Salary and vacancies

Pay: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 basic) (approx.).

Vacancies: About 1,800–4,500 posts a year.

Latest notices

This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.