Applications for Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces are open from 4 March 2024 to 28 March 2024, with the computer-based examination scheduled for 9, 10, and 13 May 2024. The application form requires a live photograph capture during submission—ensure your photo is clear, without cap or spectacles, and shows your full frontal face, as applications with poor-quality or side-facing photographs will be rejected.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 04-03-2024 |
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| Application End Date | 28-03-2024 |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29-03-2024 |
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| Application Correction Window | 30-03-2024 to 31-03-2024 |
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| Computer Based Examination | 09-05-2024, 10-05-2024, 13-05-2024 |
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Application Fee
| Fee Amount | Rs. 100 |
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| Exempted Candidates | Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation |
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| Payment Mode | BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay |
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Age Limit (As On 01-08-2024)
| General Category | 20–25 years (born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2004) |
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| OBC | Up to 28 years (3 years relaxation) |
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| SC/ST | Up to 30 years (5 years relaxation) |
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| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service |
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| Widows/Divorced Women (SI Delhi Police) | Up to 35 years (UR) or 40 years (SC/ST) |
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| Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police) | Up to 30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST) |
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
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| Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Male | 125 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Female | 61 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) CAPFs | 4001 | Bachelor's degree |
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Male |
| Category | Count |
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| UR | 56 |
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| OBC | 30 |
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| SC | 17 |
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| ST | 09 |
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| EWS | 13 |
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| Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Female |
| Category | Count |
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| UR | 28 |
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| OBC | 15 |
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| SC | 08 |
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| ST | 04 |
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| EWS | 06 |
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| Sub-Inspector (GD) CAPFs (Male) |
| Category | Count |
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| UR | 1493 |
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| OBC | 371 |
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| SC | 1010 |
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| ST | 547 |
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| EWS | 272 |
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| Sub-Inspector (GD) CAPFs (Female) |
| Category | Count |
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| UR | 121 |
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| OBC | 31 |
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| SC | 87 |
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| ST | 46 |
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| EWS | 23 |
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Essential Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
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| Candidates Appearing | Those who have appeared in Bachelor's degree examination may apply; must possess qualification on or before 01-08-2024 |
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| Distance Learning | Degrees from Open and Distance Learning mode recognized by Distance Education Bureau, UGC are accepted |
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| Engineering Programs | B.Tech from IGNOU (enrolled up to 2009-10) is valid; other engineering programs not permitted via distance learning |
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| Equivalence Certificate | Candidates claiming equivalent qualification must produce relevant equivalence certificate from concerned authorities |
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| Driving License (Delhi Police Male Only) | Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) required on date of PE&MT |
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How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.nic.in
- Complete One-Time Registration with Aadhaar/ID number, mobile, email, and matriculation details
- Login with Registration Number and password
- Click 'Apply' for Sub-Inspector examination under Latest Notifications
- Fill personal, educational, and ex-serviceman status details
- Capture live photograph (clear, frontal, without cap/spectacles) and upload signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB, 4.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height)
- Select examination centres (three preferences within same region)
- Review and verify all information before final submission
- Pay application fee online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or card) by 29-03-2024
- Download and print admission certificate from regional office website 3–7 days before examination
- No corrections allowed after 31-03-2024; applications with blurred signatures or poor-quality photographs will be rejected
Exam Pattern
| Paper-I | 4 parts: General Intelligence and Reasoning (50 Q), General Knowledge and General Awareness (50 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Q), English Comprehension (50 Q) |
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| Paper-II | English Language and Comprehension (200 Q) |
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| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer in both papers |
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| NCC Bonus | NCC 'C' Certificate: 10 marks; 'B' Certificate: 6 marks; 'A' Certificate: 4 marks (added to normalized scores) |
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| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, All other categories: 20% |
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Physical Standards and Medical Examination
| Physical Standard Test (PST) | Mandatory, qualifying in nature; no marks awarded |
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| Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Mandatory for all except Ex-Servicemen |
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| Male Candidates (General) | Height: 170 cm, Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded) to 85 cm (expanded) |
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| Male Candidates (Hill Areas/ST) | Height: 162.5–165 cm, Chest: 77–80 cm (unexpanded) to 82–85 cm (expanded) |
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| Female Candidates (General) | Height: 157 cm, no chest measurement required |
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| Female Candidates (Hill Areas/ST) | Height: 154–155 cm, no chest measurement required |
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| PET for Males | 100 m race (16 sec), 1.6 km race (6.5 min), Long Jump (3.65 m in 3 chances), High Jump (1.2 m in 3 chances), Shot Put 16 lbs (4.5 m in 3 chances) |
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| PET for Females | 100 m race (18 sec), 800 m race (4 min), Long Jump (2.7 m in 3 chances), High Jump (0.9 m in 3 chances) |
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| Medical Examination | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) mandatory; Review Medical Examination (RME) for those found unfit; decision final |
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| Eye Sight | Near vision N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye); Distant vision 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without correction |
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| Medical Conditions | No knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein, or squint; high colour vision required; good mental and bodily health mandatory |
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| Pregnancy Declaration | Female candidates must declare pregnancy status; if pregnant, temporarily unfit; re-examination 6 weeks after confinement |
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Documents Required at Examination
| Admission Certificate | Mandatory (printout from regional office website) |
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| Photo Identity Proof | One original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN, Passport, University/College ID, Employer ID, ESM Discharge Book, or government-issued ID) |
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| Photographs | Two passport-size recent colour photographs |
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| Date of Birth Proof | If photo ID lacks DOB, carry original Matriculation Certificate, CBSE/ICSE/State Board marks sheet, or Birth Certificate |
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| Matching DOB | DOB on Admission Certificate must match photo ID/certificate; mismatch will result in non-admission to examination |
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Documents Required at Document Verification
| Matriculation/Secondary Certificate | Original and photocopies |
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| Educational Qualification Certificate | Original and photocopies |
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| Equivalence Certificate | If claiming equivalent qualification |
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| Caste/Category Certificate | If belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) |
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| Income & Asset Certificate | For EWS candidates (valid for financial year 2024-25, based on 2023-24 income) |
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| Driving License | For Delhi Police male candidates (issued before PST/PET date) |
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| Ex-Servicemen Documents | Discharge Certificate, Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (if applicable), Undertaking as per prescribed format |
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| Age Relaxation Certificate | If seeking age relaxation |
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| Departmental Certificate | For Delhi Police departmental candidates (as per prescribed format) |
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| No Objection Certificate | If already employed in government |
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| Name Change Documents | Marriage certificate, divorce deed, affidavit, or gazette notification (as applicable) |
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Selection Process
| Computer Based Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) | Qualifying stage; candidates shortlisted based on performance |
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| Physical Standard Test (PST) | Qualifying stage; mandatory for all except Ex-Servicemen |
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| Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Qualifying stage; mandatory for all except Ex-Servicemen |
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| Medical Examination | Qualifying stage; detailed and review medical examination |
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| Document Verification | Conducted by CAPF during DME/RME |
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| Final Merit | Based on Paper-I and Paper-II scores (including NCC bonus marks) and post/force preferences |
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| Post Preference | Candidates must indicate preferences before final result declaration; options once submitted are final and irreversible |
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Important Instructions
| Accurate Information | Fill name, date of birth, father's name, and mother's name exactly as in Matriculation Certificate; mismatch will result in cancellation |
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| Live Photograph | Clear, frontal view without cap, mask, or spectacles; poor-quality, blurred, or side-facing photographs will be rejected |
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| Signature Upload | JPEG format, 10–20 KB, dimensions 4.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height); blurred signatures will be rejected |
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| Email and Mobile | Provide correct and active email and mobile number; all correspondence will be via these channels |
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| Multiple Applications | Only one application allowed during normal submission period; multiple applications will result in rejection and debarment |
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| Application Correction | Correction window available 30–31 March 2024 with charges (Rs. 200 for first correction, Rs. 500 for second); no corrections allowed after this period |
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| Provisional Admission | Candidature accepted provisionally; detailed scrutiny of eligibility conducted at document verification stage |
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| Certificate Verification | All certificates must be verified by appointing authority; false claims will result in candidature cancellation |
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| No Waiting List | No waiting list or reserve list after final result declaration |
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| One-Year Limit | Selected candidates must receive appointment correspondence within one year of result declaration; failure to do so requires immediate communication with appointing organization |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
Staff Selection Commission
What are the important dates?
Application Start Date: 04-03-2024. Application End Date: 28-03-2024. Last Date for Fee Payment: 29-03-2024. Application Correction Window: 30-03-2024 to 31-03-2024. Computer Based Examination: 09-05-2024, 10-05-2024, 13-05-2024.
What is the application fee?
Fee Amount: Rs. 100. Exempted Candidates: Women, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation. Payment Mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay.
What is the age limit?
General Category: 20–25 years (born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2004). OBC: Up to 28 years (3 years relaxation). SC/ST: Up to 30 years (5 years relaxation). Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service. Widows/Divorced Women (SI Delhi Police): Up to 35 years (UR) or 40 years (SC/ST). Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police): Up to 30 years (UR), 33 years (OBC), 35 years (SC/ST).
How many vacancies are there?
Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Male. Category: Count. UR: 56. OBC: 30. SC: 17. ST: 09. EWS: 13. Sub-Inspector (Executive) Delhi Police Female. Category: Count. UR: 28. OBC: 15. SC: 08. ST: 04. EWS: 06. Sub-Inspector (GD) CAPFs (Male). Category: Count. UR: 1493. OBC: 371. SC: 1010. ST: 547. EWS: 272. Sub-Inspector (GD) CAPFs (Female). Category: Count. UR: 121. OBC: 31. SC: 87. ST: 46. EWS: 23.
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II): Qualifying stage; candidates shortlisted based on performance. Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualifying stage; mandatory for all except Ex-Servicemen. Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying stage; mandatory for all except Ex-Servicemen. Medical Examination: Qualifying stage; detailed and review medical examination. Document Verification: Conducted by CAPF during DME/RME. Final Merit: Based on Paper-I and Paper-II scores (including NCC bonus marks) and post/force preferences. Post Preference: Candidates must indicate preferences before final result declaration; options once submitted are final and irreversible.
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