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SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Exam Result 2024

Staff Selection Commission

Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2024

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Staff Selection Commission has released the result notice Notice of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026.. Online applications are open from 10 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026. The exam is scheduled from 15 Sept 2025 to 27 Sept 2025.

Important Dates

Apply online starts10 Sept 2026
Last date to apply30 Sept 2026
Fee payment last date01 Oct 2026
Correction window08 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026
Exam date15 Sept 2025 – 27 Sept 2025
Admit card3 days before the examination
Answer key released05 Jul 2024 · 23 Oct 2024 · 12 Mar 2025 · 05 May 2025
Result released02 Sept 2024 · 03 Feb 2025 · 05 Mar 2025 · 22 Apr 2025 · 08 Aug 2025 · 01 Sept 2025 · 12 Sept 2025 · 20 Oct 2025 · 26 Nov 2025 · 24 Jul 2026

Application Fee

General / UR₹100
SC / STNil
FemaleNil
Objection fee (per question)₹50

Age Limit (as on 01 Aug 2026)

Minimum / Maximum20 years – 25 years
Age as on01 Aug 2026

Vacancy details

TotalSee official notice ↗

Eligibility

7. Essential Educational Qualification (as on closing date for receipt of online

applications):

7.1. Educational Qualification for Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Sub Inspector (GD) in CAPFs is Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. The candidates who have appeared in their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination can also apply; however they must possess Essential Qualification on or before the cut-off date; i.e., closing date of receipt of applications.

7.2. Educational Qualification for Sub Inspector (Fire) is Bachelor’s degree in science with physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of a recognized University or equivalent; OR Matriculation or equivalent and three years diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automoblies, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical, Telecommunication Engineering OR equivalent examination passed from a recognized University or Board or Institutions. The higher qualification i.e. B. Tech/M Tech in relevant fields can be allowed as the same will be value addition for the post subject to basic qualification (Diploma) being there.

7.3. As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification dated 10.06.2015 published in the Gazette of India all the degrees/diplomas/certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or StateLegislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government provided they have been approved by the Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission. Accordingly, unless such degrees are recognized for the relevant period when thecandidates acquired the qualification, they will not be accepted for the purpose of Educational Qualification. In case of the candidates possessing such degrees/diplomas/certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education, such candidates shall also produce approval given to the University by the Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission for the relevant period as and when such certificates are sought by the authority(ies).

7.4. As per the University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020, as amended from time to time, programmes in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Physiotherapy and other prohibited disciplines are not permitted to be offered through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode or Online mode, except where such programmes are permitted by the concerned statutory/regulatory body and notified by the University Grants Commission. Accordingly, qualifications obtained through the ODL/Online mode in such prohibited programmes shall not be accepted, except where they are recognized in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions, regulations or judicial orders. Further, pursuant to the Hon'ble Supreme Court's Order dated

11.03.2019 in M.A. No. 3092/2018 in W.P. (C) No. 382/2018 (Mukul Kumar Sharma & Others vs. AICTE & Others), the B.Tech. Degree/Diploma in Engineering awarded by IGNOU to students enrolled up to the academic year 2009-10 shall be treated as valid, wherever applicable.

7.5. Candidates who have not yet acquired but will acquire the educational qualification, and produce documentary evidence from the Board/University in support thereof, as on the closing date for receipt of online applications will also be eligible.

7.6. All candidates who are declared qualified in Computer Based Examinations, Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examinations, or at any other stage, will be required to produce all relevant Certificates in original such as Mark Sheets/Provisional Degree/Diploma Certificate as proof of having acquired the minimum Educational Qualification (EQ) on or before the closing date for receipt of online applications failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled. The candidates who are able to prove by documentary evidence that the result of the qualifying examination was declared on or before the cut-off date and he/she has been declared passed will also be considered to have the required Educational Qualification. It is reiterated that the result of requisite Educational Qualification (EQ) must have been declared by the Board/University by the specified date. Mere processing of the result by the Board/University by the crucial cut-off date does not fulfill the EQ requirement.

7.7. In case of the candidates possessing equivalent educational qualification, such candidates shall also produce relevant Equivalence Certificate from the concerned authorities as and when such certificates are sought by the authority(ies). However, final decision regarding acceptance of such certificates produced by the candidates shall be taken by the concerned User Departments/Organizations/Appointing Authorities.

7.8. For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (Male candidates only): Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT) to be eligible for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police. The male candidates who do not have a Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle and Car) are eligible for the post of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs only.

7.9. Candidate may intimate their Sports-related information in the designated Sports Column of the Online Application Form as per Annexure-X. It must be noted that no additional benefit/ marks will be provided to the candidate holding a sport certificate.

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Physical Standards

12.10 Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET):

12.10.1 Physical Standard Test (for all Posts):

12.10.1.1 Height norms for SI in Delhi Police-S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Expanded

(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii) and (iii) 170 80 85

(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North-Eastern States and Sikkim. 165 80 85

(iii) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes

162.5 77 82

(iv) Female candidates except those listed at S No (v) and (vi) 157 - -

(v) Female candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North-Eastern States and Sikkim 155 - -

(vi) All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 154 - -

12.10.1.2 Height norms for SI in CAPFs: S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Expanded

(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) 170 80 85

(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North-Eastern States and Sikkim 165 80 85

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(iii) Male Gorkha candidates 157 80 85

(iv) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes except those listed at S No (v)

162.5 77 82

(v) Male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes of North-Eastern States 157 77 82

(vi) Female candidates except those listed at S No (vii) and (viii) 157 - -

(vii) Female candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions, North-Eastern States and Sikkim 155 - -

(viii) All female candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 154 - -

12.10.2 Height norms for SI(Fire) in CISF: S. No. Category of candidates Height (in cm) Chest (in cm) Unexpanded Expanded

(i) Male candidates except those listed at S No (ii) and (iii) 170 81 86

(ii) Male candidates belonging to Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkimies, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir Valley & North Eastern States 165 81 86

(iii) All male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes including Mizos and Nagas

162.5 77 82

12.10.3 Weight: Corresponding to height (for all posts).

12.10.4 Physical Endurance Test (PET) (For all posts):

12.10.4.1 For male candidates:

12.10.4.1.1 100 metre race in 16 seconds

12.10.4.1.2 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes

12.10.4.1.3 Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances

12.10.4.1.4 High Jump : 1.2 metre in 3 chances

12.10.4.1.5 Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chances

12.10.4.2 For female candidates:

12.10.4.2.1 100 metre race in 18 seconds

12.10.4.2.2 800 metre race in 4 minutes

12.10.4.2.3 Long Jump: 2.7 metre in 3 chances

12.10.4.2.4 High Jump: 0.9 metre in 3 chances.

12.10.5 There shall be no minimum requirement of chest measurement for female candidates.

12.10.6 Relaxation in height and chest (as the case may be) as mentioned above will be permissible only on production of certificate in the Performa as prescribed in Annexure-VIII from the competent authorities of the District where they ordinarily reside(s).

12.10.7 The relaxation in physical standards (height/chest) once granted at the time of initial appointment in Delhi Police will hold good till the individual concerned remains in Delhi Police.

12.10.8 Those candidates who are declared not qualified in Physical Standards, i.e., height and chest may prefer an appeal, if they so desire, to the appellate authority present on the PST/PET ground. The decision of the appellate authority will be final and no further appeal or representation in this regard will be entertained.

12.10.9 PST/PET will not carry any marks but will be of qualifying/ elimination nature.

12.10.10 Ex-Servicemen applying for the posts are not required to undergo PET. However, all Ex-Servicemen are required to pass the written tests and fulfill the physical standards prescribed herein. They should also pass the medical standards prescribed for direct recruits.

12.10.11 On reporting of female candidates for PST(Physical Standard Test)/PET(Physical Endurance Test), a self-declaration indicating about her pregnancy status shall be submitted. In case she declares that she is not pregnant then she may be allowed to participate in the PST/PET. In case of false declaration, all the risk of undergoing PST/PET will be of her own. If the female candidate declares that she is pregnant before PST/PET, then a confirmatory pregnancy test to be done and in case she is found to be pregnant, irrespective of duration of pregnancy, she may be declared temporarily unfit and her appointment shall be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. The vacancy against which the woman candidate was selected would be kept reserved for her. She would be re-examined for PST/PET six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to production of medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If she is found fit in PST/PET & DME, she may be appointed to the post kept reserved for her and allowed the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the Government as amended from time to time. In case a female candidat is found negative for pregnancy, she may be allowed to participate in PST/PET.

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Exam Pattern

12 Scheme of Examination:

12.1 The examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). All these stages of the examination are mandatory. Details of these Papers/ Tests are as follows: Paper-I: Part Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration I General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25 1 Hours (With sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part) II General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25 III Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 IV English Comprehension 25 25 PAPER-II: Part Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration I General Intelligence and Reasoning 20 40 1 Hour (With sectional timer of 20 Minutes for each part) II General Knowledge and General Awareness 20 40 III Quantitative Aptitude 20 40 IV English Comprehension 100 200 1 Hour

12.2 Questions in both papers will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. Questions will be set in Hindi and English in Parts-I, II and III of Paper-I and Paper-II. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

12.3 Marks scored by the candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the procedure published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02.06.2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

12.4 Tentative Answer Keys will be placed on the website of the Commission afterthe Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission through online modality only, on payment of Rs.50/- per question which is non-refundable. Representations on the matter received through any other modalities; i.e., letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representation regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized by the Experts before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final. The Final Answer Keys will be used for processing the result of Computer Based Examination and the same will be uploaded on the website of the Commission after the declaration of result of Computer Based Examination.

12.5 The Commission has published ‘Guidelines regarding Challenge / Objection Management System’ vide its Notice dated 10.04.2026 (https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/notice_ 10042026.pdf) on its website. The candidates are advised to go through the guidelines carefully as these will be applicable for this Examination.

12.6 National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders (as on closing date of receipt of applications) will be given bonus marks in Paper-I and Paper-II which will be added to the normalized scores of such candidates as per following scheme: S. No. Type of NCC Certificate Bonus Marks in each Paper(Paper-I and Paper-II) 1 NCC ‘C’ Certificate (5% of the maximum marks) 2 NCC ‘B’ Certificate (3% of the maximum marks) 3 NCC ‘A’ Certificate (2% of the maximum marks)

12.7 The dates of examinations indicated in the Notice are tentative. Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to the candidates only through the website of the Commission.

12.8 There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

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Syllabus

12.9 Indicative syllabus for Computer Based Examination:

12.9.1 Paper-I and Paper-II

12.9.1.1 General Intelligence and Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching Classification of centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, etc.

12.9.1.2 General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research, etc.

12.9.1.3 Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

12.9.1.4 English Comprehension: Candidates’ understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, filling in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles, etc.), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, comprehension, etc.

Note:- Difficulty level of Paper-II will be higher than that of Paper-I.

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Selection Process

16 Mode of Selection:

16.1 All candidates who register themselves in response to this notice of examination by the closing date and time for receipt of online applications and whose applications are found to be in order and are provisionally accepted by the Commission as per the terms and conditions of the Notice of Examination, will be assigned Roll numbers and issued Admission Certificate (AC) for appearing in the Computer Based Examination (Paper-I).

16.2 Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II (without adding bonus marks applicable to NCC certificate holders) are as follows:

16.2.1 UR: 30%

16.2.2 OBC/EWS: 25%

16.2.3 All other categories: 20%

16.3 On the basis of their performance in Paper-I (including bonus marks in case of NCC certificate), candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in PST/PET Examination. The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different cut- off marks in each part of Paper-I taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and category-wise number of candidates.

16.4 PST/PET are mandatory but qualifying in nature. Ex-Servicemen are not required to undergo PET. However, PST of ESM candidates will be conducted.

16.5 Only those candidates who qualify in PST/PET will be allowed to appear in Paper-II Examination.

16.6 On the basis of their performance in Paper-II (including bonus marks in case of NCC certificate), candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical Examination.

16.7 Medical Examination i.e. DME/RME stage is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Candidates qualified in DME/RME stage and Document Verification stage will be considered for final selection.

16.8 Final selection and allocation of Post/Force will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-II (including bonus marksin case of NCC certificate) and the preference of Posts/Forces exercised by them.

16.9 Once the candidate has been allotted his/her first available preference, as per his/her merit, he/she will not be considered for any other option. Candidates are, therefore, advised to exercise preference of Posts/Force very carefully.

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16.10 At the time of selection of candidates for the post of Sub-Inspector(Exe.)-Male in Delhi Police, the departmental candidates of Delhi Police shall be considered against the open vacancies by granting age relaxation as per Rule 27A of Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 2018.

16.11 SC, ST, OBC, EWS and ESM candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such candidates will be accommodated against the unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall merit or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them.The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS and ESM candidates.

16.12 SC, ST, OBC, EWS and ESM candidates who qualify on the basis of relaxed standards, viz., age limit, experience or qualifications, permitted number of chances, extended zone of consideration, etc., irrespective of his/her merit position, is to be counted against reserved vacancies and not against unreserved vacancies. Such candidates may also be recommended at the relaxed standards to the extent of number of vacancies reserved for them, tomake up for the deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their ranking the order of merit. In so far as cases of Ex-Servicemen are concerned, deduction of the military service rendered from the age of Ex-Servicemen is permissible against the reserved or unreserved posts and such exemption will not be termed as relaxed standards in regard to age.

16.13 Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless Government is satisfied after such enquiry as may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the service/ post.

16.14 The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all stages of the examination will be purely provisional, subjectto their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification, at any time before or after the written examination, it is found that they do not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the examination will be cancelled.

16.15 Candidates, who are appointed on the basis of this examination, shall be on probation for a period of two years and during the period of probation, the candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Controlling Authority.

16.16 If a candidate scoring more than cut-off marks in any Tier/stage of the examination is not declared qualified for the subsequent stage/ final selection due to any reason, he/ she must represent to the concerned Regional Office of the Commission within two months of the declaration of the result or two weeks prior to the conduct of next stage of the examination, whichever is earlier.

16.17 If a candidate is finally selected and does not receive any correspondence from the Commission or the concerned Organization within a period of one year from the declaration of final result, he/ she must communicate immediately thereafter with the concerned Organization.

16.18 All the posts (except SI in Delhi Police) carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate, on selection, may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.

16.19 The final allotment of posts is made on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of Posts/ Departments given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfillment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical standards and Educational Qualificaiton. In other words, for example, if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is selected for that post; in that case, if he fails to meet the medical/ physical/ educational standards for that post, his candidature will be rejected and he will not be considered for any other preferences and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained by the Commission.

16.20 Staff Selection Commission recruits personnel as per the vacancies reported by the User Ministries/Departments/Organizations. The Commission has no role in determination of total vacancies (Vertical & Horizontal) arising in a User Department/Organization, backlog vacancies, segregation of vacancies under various reserved categories and vacancies reported to be filled up by direct recruitment. After declaration of final result of the examination, dossiers of selected candidates are forwarded to the User Departments/Organizations. The User Departments/Organizations shall accept the dossiers forwarded after declaration of final result. No User Department/Organization shall return the dossier(s) of selected candidates on the ground of non-availability of Horizontal vacancies or on the ground that a Horizontal vacancy exists but the dossier of that category has not been provided by the Commission.

16.21 Staff Selection Commission confirms the vacancies from User Departments/Organizations before declaration of the final result. Final result is declared and nominations/recommendations are made only against such confirmed vacancies. The User Departments/Organizations will, therefore, accept the nominations made and dossiers sent to them. In case a Department/Organization is wound up, reorganized, or transferred under the administrative control of another Department / Ministry / Organization, its successor/administrative Department / Ministry will accept the dossiers. In case, the entire hierarchy of organizations upto the Ministry level is wound up, the Ministry/Department to which its work has been transferred would accept the dossiers. In the event that work of the Organization/Department has not been transferred to any other Department/Ministry, the Department/Ministry whose work is closely related to the erstwhile work of the former will accept the dossiers. Decision of the Commission in this regard would be final.

16.22 It is reiterated that the result will be declared only once by the Commission and no further nomination of candidates would be made in the event of vacancies left unfilled due to non-availability of suitable candidates, non-joining of candidates, or any other reason. In such cases, the Ministry/Department/Organization may take further action regarding carrying forward of vacancies to the next vacancy year in accordance with the extant rules.

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How to Apply

8. How to apply:

8.1. All the candidates who wish to apply in response to this Notice are required to complete their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.gov.in). The OTR generated on the old website (https://ssc.nic.in ) will not be functional for the new website. Subsequent to OTR, the candidates can proceed to fill in the Online Application Form for the Examination. Once an OTR has been generated on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in), it will continue to remain valid for all the examinations to be applied for on the new website. The detailed instructions for OTR are given in Annexure-I to this Examination Notice.

8.2. The Application Form must be submitted only in online mode, either at the website of SSC (HQ) (https://ssc.gov.in) or through the ‘mySSC’ mobile application (which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store). For detailed instructions, please refer to Annexure-I and Annexure-II of this Notice as well as the Notice dated 02.06.2025 relating to a mobile app as available on the website of the Commission. Sample proforma of One-time Registration and Online Application Form are attached as Annexure-IA and Annexure-IIA.

8.3. The candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication, in terms of the Aadhaar Policy as published on the website of the Commission, while completing their OTR process. The Online Application Form of the Candidates who opt for Aadhaar Authentication will not be rejected on the ground that the photograph and/or signature uploaded by the candidate are not as per the prescribed standards. Such candidates will not be required to produce recent colour photographs, original valid Photo-Identity proof for admission to the Examination Venue at the time of the Computer-Based Examination.

8.4. For applying, the candidate is not required to have a pre-existing photograph of himself/ herself for submitting the Online Application Form. The application module has been so designed to capture a real-time photograph of the candidate while filling up the Online Application Form. The candidate will be required to stand/sit before the camera when prompted by the application module and to scrupulously observe the following instructions while capturing the photograph:-

8.1.1 Find a place with good light and a plain background.

8.1.2 Ensure the camera is at eye level before taking the photo.

8.1.3 Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead.

8.1.4 Ensure that your face is fully inside the prescribed area delineated by the camera and that it is neither too close nor too far. It should cover the area fully, and no part of the face should be outside the area delineated by the camera.

8.1.5 Candidates should not wear a cap, mask or glasses/ spectacles while capturing the photo. The Specimens of acceptable/ not-acceptable photographs are given in Annexure-IIE.

8.5. The appearance of a candidate, while appearing for the Examination, should be as per the photograph in the Online Application Form. The candidate should ensure that the photograph captured is clear, without a cap or spectacles, and has a full frontal view. The Online Application Forms with photographs not in accordance with the instructions are liable to be rejected. In no case should the candidate capture the photograph of his/her pre-existing photograph. All such Online Application Forms where the photograph of his/her pre-existing photograph is captured will be rejected summarily. However, the Online Application Form of candidates submitted through the Aadhaar-Based Authentication process will not be rejected on the aforesaid grounds.

8.6. Candidates are required to upload the scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB). The image dimension of the signature should be about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height). Online Application Forms with inappropriate photographs or blurred/miniature signatures, not meeting the prescribed requirement, will be rejected summarily. However, the rejection on the aforesaid grounds will not be applicable to the candidates who have used the Aadhaar-Based Authentication process for applying.

8.7. Last date and time for submission of online applications is 30.09.2026 (23:00hrs).

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8.8. Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability or failure to login to the SSC website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.

8.9. The Commission will not be responsible for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of the Commission.

8.10. Before submission of the online application, candidates must check through Preview/ Print option that they have filled correct details in each field of the form. They should also check that photograph and signature are meeting all the above requirements. Candidates are advised to keep their application forms and other requisite documents (score/marks, answer response sheet etc) of examination for a period of at least 03 years for future reference in case of probable consideration of their candidature by other agencies in accordance with the directions issued by DOPT vide its O.M. No.39020/1/2016- Estt. (B) dated 21.06.2016.

8.11. The information furnished by the candidates in their applications will be verified by the User Department with reference to the original documents during the Document Verification. During verification of documents, if it is found that any information furnished by the candidate in the application is wrong, his/ her candidature will be rejected forthwith. The candidates should ensure that they have furnished correct information in the application form.

From the official notice, pages 10–11 ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 30 Sept 2026, as stated on page 1 of the official notice.

What is the application fee?

The fee for General / UR candidates is ₹100, as stated on page 11 of the official notice.

What is the age limit?

Candidates must be 20 to 25 years old, as stated on page 4 of the official notice.

When is the exam?

The exam starts on 15 Sept 2025, as stated on page 1 of the official notice.

Where can I read the official notice?

On the official website of Staff Selection Commission. We link only to the official PDF.

Official website: ssc.gov.in ↗