The Staff Selection Commission, also known as SSC, has given a notice for a big test. This test is to choose people for the job of Sub-Inspector. The jobs are in the Delhi Police and in the Central Armed Police Forces, which are called CAPFs. This test is for the year 2025. This is a very good chance for people who want an important and good job that helps keep our country and its people safe. There are many jobs that need to be filled. Getting this job means you can serve the country and feel proud of your work. The jobs available are Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in the CAPFs and Sub-Inspector (Executive) for both Men and Women in the Delhi Police.

The CAPFs are made up of important security groups. These groups are the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). If you are chosen for a job in the CAPFs, you could be asked to work anywhere in India. Your job would be to help keep our country’s borders safe and maintain peace within the country. The government especially wants more women to apply for these jobs so that men and women can work together.

SSC CPO SI : Important Dates

Event	Date and Time
Start Date for Applying Online	26/09/2025
Last Date for Applying Online	16/10/2025 (until 11:00 PM)
Last Date for Paying Fee Online	17/10/2025 (until 11:00 PM)
Dates to Correct Your Application Form	24/10/2025 to 26/10/2025 (until 11:00 PM)
Dates for the Computer Test	Nov-dec 2025

SSC CPO SI : Vacancy Details

Here are the details about how many jobs are open. The jobs are for the Delhi Police and different CAPFs. The tables below show the number of jobs for each group.

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Male

Category	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	TOTAL
Open	50	27	15	08	14	114
Ex-Servicemen (Others)	04	02	01	01	–	08
Ex-Servicemen (Spl. Category)	03	02	01	–	–	06
Departmental Candidates	06	04	02	01	01	14
TOTAL JOBS	63	35	19	10	15	142

Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police – Female

Category	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	TOTAL
Open	32	17	09	05	07	70
TOTAL JOBS	32	17	09	05	07	70

Sub-Inspector (General Duty) in CAPFs

Force	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total	Grand Total	ESM (10%)
CRPF	Male	407	101	272	151	75	1006	1029	103
	Female	10	2	6	3	2	23
BSF	Male	87	21	57	31	16	212	223	22
	Female	4	1	3	2	1	11
ITBP	Male	85	18	52	32	11	198	233	23
	Female	15	3	9	6	2	35
CISF	Male	473	116	314	175	86	1164	1294	130
	Female	53	13	35	19	10	130
SSB	Male	30	7	14	15	5	71	82	8
	Female	6	1	4	0	0	11
Total	Male	1082	263	709	404	193	2651	2861	286
	Female	88	20	57	30	15	210

SSC CPO SI : Eligibility – Educational Qualification, Age Limit

To apply for this test, you must have the right education and be of the right age. 

Educational Qualification (by 16.10.2025)

• For all the jobs, the main education you need is a Bachelor’s degree. A Bachelor’s degree is a degree you get from a college or university after you finish your studies. The university must be a good one that the government recognizes.
• If you are in the final year of your Bachelor’s degree and have taken the final exams, you can still apply for the test. However, you must have your degree certificate or proof that you have passed on or before the last date for applications, which is 16.10.2025.
• There is a special rule for men who want to apply for the Sub-Inspector job in Delhi Police. These men must have a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car). You must have this license on the day of your Physical Tests. If a man does not have this driving license, he can still apply for the Sub-Inspector jobs in the CAPFs, but not for the Delhi Police job.

Age Limit ( 01/08/2025 )

• Your age should be between 20 and 25 years.
• This means you must have been born on or after 02.08.2000.
• This also means you must have been born on or before 01.08.2005.
• Some people are allowed to be older than 25. This is called age relaxation. The table below shows the extra years allowed for different groups of people.

Category Code	Who it is for	Extra Years Allowed
01	SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes)	5 years
02	OBC (Other Backward Classes)	3 years
06	Ex-Servicemen (People who were in the Army/Navy/Air Force)	3 years
12	Widows, divorced women (Unreserved group)	Can be up to 35 years old
13	Widows, divorced women (SC/ST group)	Can be up to 40 years old
17	People already working in Delhi Police (UR/EWS)	Can be up to 30 years old
18	People already working in Delhi Police (OBC)	Can be up to 33 years old
19	People already working in Delhi Police (SC/ST)	Can be up to 35 years old

SSC CPO SI : Application Fee and Process

 

Application Fee

• The fee to apply for the test is ₹100 (One Hundred Rupees).
• Some people do not have to pay this fee. This includes all women, people from Scheduled Castes (SC), people from Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
• You must pay the fee online. You can use BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or a Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card. You cannot pay in any other way.

Application Process

To apply for the test, you must follow these steps online.

1. One-Time Registration (OTR): Before you can apply, you must register yourself on the new SSC website. The website is https://ssc.gov.in. This is a one-time thing. After you register, you get a Registration Number and Password.
2. Fill the Application Form: After you register, log in to the website with your Registration Number and Password. Find the link for the ‘Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025’ and click on ‘Apply’. Fill in all the details in the form carefully.
3. Take a Live Photograph: The application form will ask you to take a live photo. You will need a webcam on your computer or you can use the ‘mySSC’ app on your phone. When you take the photo, make sure there is good light and a plain background behind you. You must look straight at the camera. Do not wear a cap, mask, or glasses. Your face should be clear.
4. Upload Your Signature: You will also need to upload a picture of your signature. Sign on a white paper, scan it, and make sure it is in JPEG format and between 10 to 20 KB in size. The signature should not be blurry.
5. Submit the Form: After filling in all the details and uploading your photo and signature, you should check everything one more time. If everything is correct, submit the form. After you submit, you cannot make any more changes.
6. Print Your Application: After you submit your application successfully, you should save and print a copy of the form for yourself.

SSC CPO SI : Salary

 

Post	Pay Scale	Type of Job
Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs	Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month)	Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted)
Sub-Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police	Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month)	Group ‘C’ (by Delhi Police)

SSC CPO SI : Selection Process

 

The process to get this job has many steps. You must pass every step to be chosen for the job. All the steps are necessary.

1. Paper-I: First, there will be a Computer Based Test called Paper-I.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET): If you pass Paper-I, you will be called for physical tests. The PST checks your height and chest. The PET checks your fitness through running and jumping. You only need to pass these tests; there are no marks for them.
3. Paper-II: If you pass the physical tests, you will have to take another Computer Based Test called Paper-II.
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME): After passing Paper-II, a doctor will do a full medical check-up to see if you are medically fit for the job. You only need to pass this test.
5. Document Verification: All your original documents, like your school certificates and degree, will be checked to make sure they are correct.

The final list of chosen people will be made based on the total marks they get in Paper-I and Paper-II.

 

SSC CPO SI : Exam Pattern

 

Paper-I: Computer Based Examination

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
I	General Intelligence and Reasoning	50	50	Total 2 Hours
II	General Knowledge and General Awareness	50	50	(There is a timer of 30 minutes for each part)
III	Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)	50	50
IV	English Comprehension	50	50

Paper-II: Computer Based Examination

 

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours

• Type of Questions: All questions in both tests will be multiple-choice. This means you will be given a question and a few answers, and you have to choose the right one.
• Language: Paper-I questions (except for the English part) will be in both Hindi and English.
• Wrong Answers: Be careful when you answer. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be cut from your total score. This is called negative marking.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

 

Who is being tested	Height (in cm)	Chest (in cm) – Not Expanded	Chest (in cm) – Expanded
Male (General)	170	80	85
Male (from Hill areas like Garhwal, Kumaon, HP)	165	80	85
Male (Scheduled Tribes)	162.5	77	82
Female (General)	157	Not Needed	Not Needed
Female (from Hill areas like Garhwal, Kumaon, HP)	155	Not Needed	Not Needed
Female (Scheduled Tribes)	154	Not Needed	Not Needed

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

 

This test checks your physical fitness. You have to pass this test.

For Male Candidates:

• Run 100 metres in 16 seconds.
• Run 1.6 kilometres in 6.5 minutes.
• Long Jump: Jump 3.65 metres. You get 3 chances.
• High Jump: Jump 1.2 metres. You get 3 chances.
• Shot put (throw a 7.26 kg ball): Throw it 4.5 metres. You get 3 chances.

For Female Candidates:

• Run 100 metres in 18 seconds.
• Run 800 metres in 4 minutes.
• Long Jump: Jump 2.7 metres. You get 3 chances.
• High Jump: Jump 0.9 metres. You get 3 chances.