SSC CPO SI CAPF Recruitment 2026 - Comprehensive Notification Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the competitive examination for recruitment of SubInspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the recruitment cycle of 2026. This prestigious nationwide recruitment drive aims to fill 1,871 executive and operational vacancies across various Central Armed Police Forces—including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), IndoTibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)—as well as Executive SubInspectors in the Delhi Police. Interested and eligible male and female candidates holding a recognized Bachelor's degree are invited to complete their OneTime Registration (OTR) and submit online application forms through the official portal (ssc.gov.in).

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration (7th CPC Pay Matrix)

Candidates selected through the SSC CPO 2026 examination will enjoy attractive pay scales, comprehensive social security, and excellent promotional prospects under the Central Government of India:

• SubInspector (Executive) in Delhi Police (Male/Female): Classified as a Group 'C' (NonGazetted) post. Placed in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with a Basic Pay scale ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. The estimated initial gross monthly salary in Delhi (Class X City) ranges between Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 75,000, inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA @ 30%), Transport Allowance (TA), and uniform maintenance allowances.
• SubInspector (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): Classified as a Group 'B' (NonGazetted, NonMinisterial) post. Placed in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400). Appointees receive Basic Pay plus DA, HRA or RentFree Accommodation, Field Allowance, Hardship/Risk Allowance (based on posting location), Ration Money Allowance (RMA), and free medical facilities under the CAPF healthcare scheme. Estimated starting gross monthly salary ranges between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 78,000.

Job Profile, Duties, and Service Career Path

SubInspectors in Delhi Police maintain public law and order, conduct criminal investigations, execute beat patrolling, manage police stations, handle antiterror operations, and secure key government installations in the capital. SubInspectors in CAPFs are deployed across international border posts, counterinsurgency operational zones, antiNaxal sectors, and highaltitude border security outposts. Officers have clear progression pathways to become Inspector, Assistant Commandant (AC), Deputy Commandant (DC), and higher leadership cadres through internal promotional examinations and senioritycumfitness assessments.

Reservation Policy & Employment Terms

Reservation benefits are strictly enforced as per Central Government policies for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBCNCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), ExServicemen (ESM), and Departmental Candidates of Delhi Police. All posts are regular and pensionable under the National Pension System (NPS), and candidates are subject to All India Service Liability (AISL).