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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – 1,871 Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 Apply Now

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the recruitment notification for the 871 Sub-Inspector and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill Sub-Inspector (Executive) positions and Sub-Inspector (GD) positions across Paramilitary forces, including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and SSB.

Below are the complete details of this recruitment drive, including force-wise distribution, pay scales, eligibility criteria, physical efficiency standards, the selection scheme, and step-by-step application instructions.

Recruitment Overview

  • Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • Name of Examination: Sub-Inspector and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 (SSC CPO 2026)
  • Post Names: Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Police (Male/Female), Sub-Inspector (GD) – CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB)
  • Total Vacancies: 1,871 posts
  • Cadre / Classification: Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) for CAPFs; Group ‘C’ for Police
  • Pay Scale: Level-6 in 7th CPC (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month plus DA, HRA, Ration Money, and central allowances)
  • Application Mode: Online Only (via SSC Portal / mySSC App)
  • Application Fee: ₹100/- for General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Nil for Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: September 2026
  • Online Application Window Starts From: September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: October 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: October 2026 (up to 23:00 hrs)
  • Application Correction Window: Dates to be announced following closure
  • Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I): November / December 2026 (Tentative)

Forces & Participating Organizations

Police: Sub-Inspector (Executive) – Male & Female

Border Security Force (BSF): Sub-Inspector (GD)

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): Sub-Inspector (GD)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): Sub-Inspector (GD)

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): Sub-Inspector (GD)

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): Sub-Inspector (GD)

Educational Qualification Requirements

Academic Degree: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent recognized by the Central Government.

Special Requirement for Police (Male Candidates Only): Male candidates applying for Sub-Inspector in Police must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Candidates who do not have a valid LMV driving license are eligible only for CAPF posts.

Age Limit Criteria (As on 01.08.2026)

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 25 Years (Candidate must have been born between August 02, 2001, and August 01, 2006)
  • Permissible Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 30 years)
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years (up to 28 years)
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 Years after deduction of military service from actual age
  • Widows, Divorced Women & Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 years (up to 40 years for SC/ST)

Departmental Candidates Police: Relaxations applicable as per standing orders

Physical Standards & Endurance Tests (PST / PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)

  • Male (General/OBC/SC): Height: 170 cm | Chest: 80 cm (Unexpanded), 85 cm (Expanded)
  • Male (Hill Areas – Garhwal, Kumaon, Gorkhas, etc.): Height: 165 cm | Chest: 80 cm (Unexpanded), 85 cm (Expanded)
  • Male (All ST Candidates): Height: 162.5 cm | Chest: 77 cm (Unexpanded), 82 cm (Expanded)
  • Female (General/OBC/SC): Height: 157 cm | Chest: Not Applicable
  • Female (Hill Areas): Height: 155 cm | Chest: Not Applicable
  • Female (All ST Candidates): Height: 154 cm | Chest: Not Applicable
  • Physical Endurance Test (PET)
  • For Male Candidates:
  • 100-meter race in 16 seconds
  • 1.6 km race in 6.5 minutes
  • Long Jump: 3.65 meters (in 3 chances)
  • High Jump: 1.2 meters (in 3 chances)
  • Shot Put (16 Lbs): 4.5 meters (in 3 chances)
  • For Female Candidates:
  • 100-meter race in 18 seconds
  • 800-meter race in 4 minutes
  • Long Jump: 2.7 meters (in 3 chances)
  • High Jump: 0.9 meters (in 3 chances)

Selection Process

  • The recruitment comprises four successive stages:
  • Paper-I (Computer-Based Test):
  • 200 Questions | 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours
  • Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Qs / 50 Marks), General Knowledge & General Awareness (50 Qs / 50 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs / 50 Marks), English Comprehension (50 Qs / 50 Marks).
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
  • Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying in nature; mandatory to appear in Paper-II.
  • Paper-II (Computer-Based Test):
  • English Language & Comprehension: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Document Verification: Rigorous medical evaluation by medical boards of CAPFs and certificate verification.

The Staff Selection Commission – 1,871 Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026

How to Apply 

  • Visit the official Staff Selection Commission portal.
  • Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are not already registered on the new portal.
  • Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
  • Go to the Live Examinations tab on the dashboard and click on Apply under Sub-Inspector in Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.
  • Verify the auto-filled personal data and enter your educational credentials, preferred exam centers, and departmental details.
  • Capture a real-time live photograph using a webcam or through the mySSC application and upload a clear scanned signature (10–20 KB).
  • Pay the application fee of ₹100/- via Net Banking, UPI, or Debit/Credit Card (if applicable).

Preview all details, submit the form before the closing hour, and save/print the application receipt for future reference.

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