SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026

About SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026

The 2026 SSC SI notice has a two-paper computer based examination, followed by PST/PET and medical examination. Paper-I uses four 15-minute sections and Paper-II includes reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and a larger English comprehension section.

SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 eligibility

SSC Sub-Inspector applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and meet the nationality, age and physical standards in the current notice. Male candidates applying for Delhi Police Sub-Inspector must also satisfy the driving-licence condition stated in that notice.

SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning: analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, Venn diagrams, embedded figures and critical thinking. General Knowledge and General Awareness: current events, everyday science, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, polity, Indian Constitution and scientific research. Quantitative Aptitude: number system, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and data interpretation charts. English Comprehension: error recognition, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, idioms and comprehension.

SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 exam pattern

Stage Subject Questions Marks Duration Negative marking Paper-I General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25 15 minutes 0.25 per wrong answer Paper-I General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25 15 minutes 0.25 per wrong answer Paper-I Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 15 minutes 0.25 per wrong answer Paper-I English Comprehension 25 25 15 minutes 0.25 per wrong answer Paper-II General Intelligence and Reasoning 20 40 20 minutes 0.50 per wrong answer Paper-II General Knowledge and General Awareness 20 40 20 minutes 0.50 per wrong answer Paper-II Quantitative Aptitude 20 40 20 minutes 0.50 per wrong answer Paper-II English Comprehension 100 200 60 minutes 0.50 per wrong answer

SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 selection process

Selection stages are Paper-I, PST/PET, Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination. Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for other categories before NCC bonus marks.

How to prepare for SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026

SSC Sub-Inspector preparation strategy Build separate weekly plans for General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Use timed full-length tests to improve question selection, speed, and accuracy under the Paper I time limit. Review every incorrect answer by topic and maintain a revision list for formulas, vocabulary, current affairs, and recurring reasoning patterns. Prepare for the physical and later selection stages alongside the computer-based papers instead of postponing them until after Paper I. Confirm the current scheme, eligibility rules, dates, and physical standards in the latest SSC notification before applying.

Important dates

Notification

10 Sep 2026

Application starts

10 Sep 2026

Application ends

30 Sep 2026

Exam date

To be notified later

Result date

As notified

Marking scheme

Negative marking

Yes

Frequently asked questions about SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026

What qualification is required? A bachelor's degree is the core educational qualification, subject to the current notice and its cut-off date. What are the selection stages? The process includes computer-based papers, physical standard and endurance tests, medical examination and document verification. Where should current vacancies and dates be checked? Use the Sub-Inspector examination notice and updates on the SSC website.

Editorial review

Last reviewed 2026-10-18 by Exam Analyst Editorial Team, Exam Content Review.

Official sources checked 2026-10-18.

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