CAPF HC Ministerial
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination
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The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the recruiting body named on the Commission's own site. SSC describes the examination as the route by which it "conducts the Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police exam to recruit candidates for the position of Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police department"; the same examination title also covers Sub-Inspector posts in the Central Armed Police Forces. It therefore suits graduates who want a uniformed supervisory role in Delhi Police or in a central armed police force rather than a desk-based clerical post, and who accept that selection involves physical testing alongside written papers. The Commission's notice board shows the selection is staged: for the 2025 cycle it published a result of PET/PST "to shortlist candidates for appearing in Paper-II", so a computer based Paper-I, then the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, then Paper-II is the sequence candidates plan around. Preparation should be built around the four Paper-I domains candidates typically face - reasoning, general knowledge and awareness, quantitative aptitude and English comprehension - with daily physical training running in parallel from the start, because PET/PST is a qualifying hurdle that ends the candidature of written-paper high scorers. Paper-II follows only after clearing PET/PST. Candidates should treat the Commission's calendar and notices as the authority for dates, since a notice of 26 October 2026 announced revised dates for the 2026 examination without stating them on the page.
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Which body conducts this examination and who is it for?
The Staff Selection Commission conducts it. The Commission's site states that SSC "conducts the Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police exam to recruit candidates for the position of Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police department"; the examination title also names the Central Armed Police Forces. It is aimed at candidates seeking a uniformed sub-inspector appointment rather than a clerical post.
What are the stages of selection, in order?
The Commission's notices show a written computer based examination, then physical testing, then a second paper. Its 29 October 2026 notice for the 2025 examination announced the "Declaration of result of PET/PST to shortlist candidates for appearing in Paper-II", confirming that PET/PST is cleared before Paper-II is attempted.
When is the 2026 examination being held?
The Commission's calendar lists the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 against 31 May. However, a notice dated 26 October 2026 announced revised dates for this examination and the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026. The revised dates are not stated on the page, so check the notice itself before planning.
How many questions are there, and how long is each paper?
The Commission's home page does not state the number of questions, the duration, or the marks for either paper. Those details sit in the examination's own notice, which is not reproduced here. Do not rely on figures from coaching sites or older cycles; download the current notice from the Commission's site.
Is there negative marking or a sectional cut-off?
The source page does not mention negative marking, sectional cut-offs, or minimum qualifying marks in any paper. Treat any such claim as unverified until you read it in the current official notice for your cycle. The safe assumption when practising is to aim well above any plausible cut-off in all four domains rather than sacrificing one.
Can I retake the examination if I am not selected?
The Commission's page says nothing about a retake policy, the number of attempts allowed, or how long a result remains valid. Because age limits and eligibility conditions are set out in each cycle's notice, read that notice before assuming you can simply reappear in a later year. No attempt limit is confirmed by this source.
How difficult is it, and where do candidates usually fail?
The written stage is competitive, but the distinctive risk is physical: because PET/PST results decide who is shortlisted for Paper-II, strong written scorers who neglected running and measurement standards can be eliminated after Paper-I. Start physical training early and confirm the current standards from the official notice rather than second-hand summaries.
In what order should I prepare the four Paper-I domains?
Build quantitative aptitude and reasoning first, since they reward daily timed practice and improve slowly. Run English comprehension alongside them with daily reading and vocabulary work. Keep general knowledge and awareness as a steady background habit using a monthly current-affairs review, and reserve the final weeks for full-length timed mocks across all four domains.
How do I register, and where do I check updates?
Registration and all official communication run through the Commission's website, ssc.gov.in, which carries the One Time Registration facility, the examination calendar, and dated notices. Check the notice board regularly: the 26 October 2026 revision notice for this examination was published there, and revised dates appear only in such notices.
Does this page or its practice material come from the Commission?
No. This is independent study material and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or issued by the Staff Selection Commission or any police force. Use it for practice only, and verify every date, eligibility condition, physical standard, and paper pattern against the current official notice on ssc.gov.in before you act on it.