Brief, factual summary prepared strictly as per the SSC notification dated 26.09.2025. Candidates must read the full advertisement on ssc.gov.in before applying.
Important Dates
- Online application window: 26 September 2025 – 16 October 2025 (until 23:00 hrs)
- Last date for online fee payment: 17 October 2025 (until 23:00 hrs)
- Application correction window: 24 October 2025 – 26 October 2025 (until 23:00 hrs)
- Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): November–December 2025 (tentative)
- Toll-free helpline: 1800 309 3063
Posts, Pay Scale & Tentative Vacancies
Posts and Pay
- Sub-Inspector (Executive) — Delhi Police (Male / Female)
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). (Classified as Group “C” by Delhi Police.) - Sub-Inspector (GD) — CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB)
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). (Group “B” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.)
Tentative Vacancies (as per advertisement)
| Service / Category | Male | Female | Total (Male + Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Police — Sub-Inspector (Male) | — | 142 (total male vacancies) | |
| Delhi Police — Sub-Inspector (Female) | — | 70 | |
| CRPF | 1,006 | 23 | 1,029 |
| BSF | 212 | 11 | 223 |
| ITBP | 198 | 35 | 233 |
| CISF | 1,164 | 130 | 1,294 |
| SSB | 71 | 11 | 82 |
| Total CAPFs (Male + Female) | 2,861 (Male 2,651 + Female 210) | ||
Note: Vacancies shown above are the tentative numbers published in the SSC notice. The Commission does not itself decide vacancies — these are reported by MHA / Delhi Police and may be finalised later.
Eligibility & Essential Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan (with Govt. of India eligibility certificate where required).
Age (as on 01.08.2025)
- General: 20 to 25 years (born between 02.08.2000 and 01.08.2005).
- Relaxations: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per rules (service deduction). Special departmental relaxations for Delhi Police departmental candidates are listed in the notice.
Educational Qualification (Essential)
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent on or before the closing date (16.10.2025). Candidates who have appeared for their final degree exam may apply but must possess the degree by the closing date.
Driving Licence (Delhi Police — Male candidates)
Male candidates opting for Delhi Police SI must possess a valid LMV (motorcycle & car) driving licence on the date fixed for PE&MT. Male candidates without an LMV licence are eligible only for CAPFs.
Application Fee
- Fee: ₹100 (Rupees One Hundred only).
- Exemptions: Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted.
- Payment mode: Online only — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit card.
- Last date for fee payment: 17 October 2025 (23:00 hrs).
Selection Process & Exam Scheme
Stages
- Paper-I (CBT) — Objective MCQ (General Intelligence & Reasoning; General Knowledge & Awareness; Quantitative Aptitude; English Comprehension). Total: 200 marks. Duration: 2 hours with sectional timers.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Qualifying/Elimination nature (detailed standards in notice).
- Paper-II (CBT) — English Language & Comprehension. 200 marks. Duration: 2 hours (sectional timing as per notice).
- Medical Examination (DME/RME) — Qualifying.
- Document Verification (DV) — By the user department (CAPFs / Delhi Police).
Other points
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and Paper-II.
- NCC bonus marks (if claimed & certified): C = 10 marks, B = 6 marks, A = 4 marks (in each paper).
- Final selection & allocation of post/force: Based on performance in Paper-I & Paper-II (including NCC bonus) and candidate’s preference of post/force (once exercised, final and irreversible).
How to Apply
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in. (OTR from old site
ssc.nic.inis not valid for the new portal.) - Submit the Online Application only via SSC website or the official mobile app mySSC.
- Follow the photograph & signature upload instructions exactly (real-time photo capture option available; Aadhaar-based authentication recommended).
- Keep printed copy of the submitted application and payment status for your records.
Document Verification — Key Documents to Carry
At DV candidates must produce originals and copies of relevant documents, including (but not limited to):
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (for date of birth)
- Degree / Provisional Degree / Mark sheets
- Caste / Category certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format
- Driving Licence (if Delhi Police preference given and required)
- Ex-Servicemen certificates (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government)
See the full annexures in the official notice for exact certificate formats and additional documentary requirements.