SSC CPO 2025 Notification - 142 vacancies

(To be uploaded on the website of the Commission i.e. https://ssc.gov.in on 26.09.2025)

भारत सरकार, Government of India,
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &
कािमक, लोक िशकायत तथा पशन मं ालय,
Pensions,
कािमक एवं िश ण िवभाग,
Department of Personnel and Training,
कमचारी चयन आयोग, Staff Selection Commission,
ॉक सं -12,के ीय कायालय प रसर, Block No. 12, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road,New Delhi – 110003.
लोधी रोड, नई िद ी-110003

(Website of the Staff Selection Commission(HQ): https://ssc.gov.in)

NOTICE
Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police
Forces Examination, 2025

Dates for submission of online applications 26.09.2025 to 16.10.2025
Last date and time for receipt of online 16.10.2025 (23:00 hrs)
applications
Last date and time for online fee payment 17.10.2025 (23:00 hrs)

Date of “Window for Application Form 24.10.2025 to 26.10.2025
Correction” and online payment of Correction (23:00 hrs)
Charges.
Schedule of Computer Based Examination Nov-Dec, 2025

Toll-Free Helpline Number to be called in case 1800 309 3063
of any difficulty in filling up the Online (Toll Free)
Application Form

“GOVERNMENT STRIVES TO HAVE A WORKFORCE WHICH REFLECTS GENDER
BALANCE AND WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

E/13/2025-C-2 SECTION : The Staff Selection Commission will hold an Open
Competitive Examination for recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central
Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Departmental candidates amongst Constables, Head
Constables and Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Delhi Police with minimum three years’
service and who shall not be more than 30 years (33 years for OBC and 35 years for
SC/ST) of age as on crucial date given at Para 5.1 may also apply for filling up of Open
and Departmental Vacancies of Sub- Inspector (Executive) in Delhi Police-Male. The
details of posts are as under:
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1.1 Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: The post carries pay scale of Level-6 (Rs.35,400-
Rs.1,12,400/-) and is classified as Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.
1.2 Sub-Inspector (Executive) - (Male/Female) in Delhi Police: The post carries
pay scale of Level-6 (Rs.35,400-Rs.1,12,400/-) and is classified as Group ‘C’ by
Delhi Police.

2. Tentative vacancies:

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male
Details UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
OPEN 50 27 15 08 14 114
Ex-Servicemen (others) 04 02 01 01 - 08
Ex-Servicemen (Spl. 03 02 01 - - 06
category)
10% Reservation for 06 04 02 01 01 14
Departmental Candidates
TOTAL VACANCIES 63 35 19 10 15 142

Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Female
Details UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

OPEN 32 17 09 05 07 70

TOTAL VACANCIES 32 17 09 05 07 70

Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs

Name Gender UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Grand Ex-
of the Total Servicemen
force @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

2.1. Candidates selected for appointment to posts of SI in CAPFs are liable to serve
anywhere in India.
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2.2. The Commission neither collects vacancies nor makes allocation of candidates
state-wise, region-wise, zone-wise, city-wise, etc. for this examination.

3. Reservation and suitability of Posts:

3.1. Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Other Backward
Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)/Ex- Servicemen (ESM), etc.
candidates for all the categories of posts/services, wherever applicable and
admissible, would be as determined and communicated by the CAPFs, Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) and Delhi Police as per extant Government Orders, Rules &
Regulations, Guidelines, etc.

3.2. The Commission makes the selection of candidates in accordance with the vacancies
reported by the Ministry of Home Affairs (CAPFs) and Delhi Police for various
posts. The Commission does not have any role in deciding the number of vacancies in
the CAPFs, MHA and Delhi Police. Implementation of reservation policy,
maintaining reservation roster and earmarking of vacancies for different categories
come under the domain of the CAPFs, MHA and Delhi Police.

3.3. For the post of Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police-Male, reservation is
available for Ex-Servicemen and special categories of Ex-Servicemen as detailed
below:
3.3.1. Out of quota meant for Ex-Servicemen, 50% of such quota will be reserved
for following categories of Ex-Servicemen:
3.3.1.1. Having served in the Special Force/NSG (Special Action Group),
or
3.3.1.2. Having received QI “Qualified Instructors” grading in the commando
course,
or
3.3.1.3. Officers from the Navy/Air Force who have worked in the specialized
commando type units.
3.3.2. In case sufficient number of Ex-servicemen candidates under categories at
paras 3.3.1.1, 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 are not available, the unfilled vacancies
will be filled from amongst other available Ex-Servicemen candidates.

4. Nationality/Citizenship:
4.1. A candidate must be either:
4.1.1. a citizen of India, or
4.1.2. a subject of Nepal, or
4.1.3. a subject of Bhutan.
4.2. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above shall be
a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the

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Government of India.
4.3. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will be admitted
to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the
necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of
India.

5. Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025):

5.1. The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01.08.2025 in accordance with the provisions of
DoP&T OM No. 14017 /70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14.07.1988. Age limit for the posts is 20-25
years; i.e. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.2000 and not later than
01.08.2005 to be eligible to apply.
5.2. Permissible relaxation in upper age limit for different categories, excluding the
departmental candidates of Delhi Police, is in accordance with the provisions of
DoP&T OM No. 15012/2/2010-Estt.(D) dated 27.03.2012:

Age-Relaxation
Code Category permissible beyond the
upper age limit
/age limit after relaxation
01 SC/ST 5 years
02 OBC 3 years
06 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of
the military service
rendered from the actual
age as on the closing date
for receipt of online
applications.
For the post of SI in Delhi Police (Category Codes-12 and 13)

12 Widows, divorced women and Up to 35 years of age
women judicially separated from
their husbands and who are not
re-married.

13 Widows, divorced women and Up to 40 years of age
women judicially separated from
their husbands and who are not re-
married. (SC/ST)

For Departmental candidates of Delhi Police against the vacancies of
Delhi Police only (Category Codes-17, 18 and 19)

17 Departmental candidates (UR/ Up to 30 years of age
EWS) who have rendered not less
than 3 years of regular and
continuous service as on closing
date for receipt of online
applications.

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18 Departmental candidates (OBC) Up to 33 years of age
who have rendered not less than 3
years of regular and continuous
service as on closing date for
receipt of online applications.

19 Departmental candidates (SC/ST) Up to 35 years of age
who have rendered not less than 3
years of regular and
continuous service as on closing
date for receipt of online
applications.

5.3. Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the
same recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be
accepted by the Commission for determining the age and no subsequent request
for change will be considered or granted.
5.4. Ex-Servicemen (ESM) who have already secured employment in civil side under
the Government in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on regular basis after availing of the
benefits of reservation given to Ex-Servicemen for their re- employment are not
eligible for reservation in ESM category and fee concession. However, he/she can
avail of the benefit of reservation as Ex- Serviceman for subsequent employment
if he/she immediately after joining civil employment, gives self-
declaration/undertaking to the concerned employer about the date-wise details
of applications for various vacancies which he/she had applied for before joining
the initial civil employment as mentioned in the OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt
(Res) dated 14th August 2014 issued by DoP&T.
5.5. The period of "Call up Service" of an Ex-Serviceman in the Armed Forces shall
also be treated as service rendered in the Armed Forces for purpose of age
relaxation as per rules.
5.6. For any serviceman of the three Armed Forces of the Union to be treated as Ex-
Serviceman for the purpose of securing the benefits of reservation, he/she must
have already acquired the status of Ex-Serviceman at the relevant time of
submitting his/her application for the Post/Service or be in a position to
establish his/her acquired entitlement by documentary evidence from the
competent authority that he/she would complete specified term of engagement
from the Armed Forces within the stipulated period of one year from the closing
date for receipt of application. Such candidates must also acquire the status of
an Ex-Serviceman within the stipulated period of one year from the closing date
of receipt of applications. However, if the selection process (last date of receipt of
applications to declaration of final result) takes more than one year, ESM
candidates will not be declared ineligible under Ex-servicemen category on the
ground that he has got himself released from the Armed Forces after one year
from the last date of receipt of applications.
5.7. A Matriculate Ex-Serviceman (which term includes an Ex-Serviceman, who has
obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of education or the corresponding
certificate in the Navy or the Air Force), who has put in not less than 15 years of
service as on closing date for receipt of online applications with Armed Forces of

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the Union shall be considered eligible only for appointment to the Group ‘C’ posts of
SI in Delhi Police against the posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Thus, those Non-
Graduate Ex-Servicemen who have not completed 15 years of service as on the last
date of receipt of applications or would not complete 15 years of service within one
year from the closing date of receipt of applications are not eligible for any post.

5.8. Explanation: An Ex-Serviceman means a person:

5.8.1. Who has served in any rank whether as a combatant or non-combatant in
the Regular Army, Navy or Air Force of the Indian Union, and
(i) Who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service
whether at his own request or being relieved by the employer after earning
his or her pension,
or

(ii) Who has been relieved from such service on medical grounds attributable to
Military service or circumstances beyond his control and awarded medical
or other disability pension;
or

(iii) Who has been released from such service as a result of reduction in
establishment.
or

5.8.2. Who has been released from such service after completing the specific period
of engagement, otherwise than at his own request, or by way of dismissal, or
discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency and has been given a
gratuity, and includes personnel of the Territorial Army, namely, pension
holders for continuous embodied service or broken spells of qualifying
service;
or
5.8.3. Personnel of the Army Postal Service who are part of Regular Army and retired
from the Army Postal Service without reversion to their parent service with
pension, or are released from the Army Postal service on medical grounds
attributable to or aggravated by military service or circumstances beyond their
control and awarded medical or other disability pension.
or
5.8.4. Personnel, who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than six
months prior to the 14th April, 1987.
or
5.8.5. Gallantry award winners of the Armed forces including personnel of
Territorial Army.
or
5.8.6. Ex-recruits boarded out or relieved on medical ground and granted medical
disability pension.
5.9. Age relaxation / ESM reservation is not admissible to sons, daughters and
dependents of Ex-Servicemen. Therefore, such candidates should not indicate
their category as Ex-Servicemen.
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6. Process of Certification and format of certificates:

6.1. OBC certificates issued by Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
(GNCTD) to candidates for OBCs listed by GNCTD but not included in Central list
of OBCs will be accepted only for the post of SI in Delhi Police for reservation and age
relaxation purposes. Such candidates will be treated as OBC for the post of only SI in
Delhi Police and as UR/EWS for all other posts.
6.2. Candidates who wish to be considered against reserved vacancies or seek age-
relaxation must submit requisite certificate from the competent authority, in the
prescribed format, as and when such certificates are sought by the authority(ies).
Otherwise, their claim for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM etc. will not be entertained
and their candidature/applications will be considered under General (UR)/
relevant category. The formats of the certificates are annexed with the notice of
this Examination. Certificates in any other format are liable to be rejected.
6.3. A person seeking appointment on the basis of reservation to OBCs must ensure
that he/she possesses the caste/community certificate and does not fall in
creamy layer on the crucial date i.e., the closing date for receipt of online
applications. The applicants of OBC category, who are not covered under creamy
layer in terms of Standing Instructions of Government of India as amended from
time-to-time, seeking Age-relaxation, Reservation etc. shall invariably submit the
requisite certificate as per the format (Annexure-VI).
NOTE: The Commission will not insist on candidates producing OBC
certificate issued within crucial/cut-off date. The candidature of OBC
candidate will remain provisional, subject to verification of his/her claim
by the Appointing Authority.
6.4. A person seeking appointment on the basis of reservation to EWS must ensure
that he/she possesses the Income & Asset certificate valid for the financial year
2025-26 issued on the basis of income for the financial year 2024-25 in
accordance with the DoP&T OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res.) dated 31.01.2019.
The applicants seeking reservation of EWS category shall invariably submit the
requisite certificate as per Format (Annexure-VII) from the Competent
Authority, as and when called for by the Commission/User Department
concerned, otherwise their claims for reservation etc. shall not be considered.
6.5. Candidates may also note that their candidature will remain provisional until the
veracity of the concerned certificates/documents relating to the Educational
Qualifications, Caste/Category, etc. is verified and found satisfactory by the
Appointing Authority. Candidates are cautioned that they will be debarred from
the examinations conducted by the Commission in case they fraudulently
claim the status of SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/Departmental candidates of Delhi
Police, etc.
6.6. Crucial date for claim of SC/ST/OBC/EWS status or any other benefit, viz., fee
concession, reservation, age-relaxation, etc, where not specified otherwise, will
be the closing date for receipt of online applications. The "crucial date" means
that the candidate should belong to the relevant category as on that date; it does
not refer to the date of issue of the certificate.

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

7.1. Educational Qualification for all posts 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. 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).
7.3. Further, as per University Grants Commission (UGC) (Open and Distance
Learning) Regulations, 2017 published in official Gazette on 23.06.2017, under
Part-III (8) (v), the programmes in engineering, medicine, dental, nursing,
pharmacy, architecture and physiotherapy, etc. are not permitted to be offered
under Open and Distance Learning mode. However, B. Tech. Degree/Diploma in
Engineering awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to the
students who were enrolled up to academic year 2009-10 shall be treated as
valid, wherever applicable.
7.4. 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.
7.5. 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

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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.
7.6. 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.
7.7. 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.
7.8. 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.

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

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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 16.10.2025
(23:00hrs).
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. After successful submission of online
application form, candidates are advised to take a print out of the online
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application form for their own record.
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.

9 Application Fee:
9.1 Fee payable: Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
9.2 Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled
Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from
payment of fee.
9.3 Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net
Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card.

9.4 Fee can be paid by the candidates up to 17.10.2025 (23:00 Hours) through
online mode only. There will be no option to pay the fee through any other mode.

9.5 Candidates who are not exempted from fee payment must ensure that their fee
payment transaction is complete. If the fee is not received by SSC, status of the
Application Form is shown as ‘Incomplete’ and this information is printed on the
top of the printout of online Application Form. Further, status of fee payment can
be verified at the ‘Payment Status’ link provided in the candidate’s login screen.
Such applications which remain incomplete due to non-receipt of fee will be
SUMMARILY REJECTED and no request for consideration of such applications
and fee payment after the period specified in the Notice of Examination shall be
entertained.

9.6 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be
adjusted against any other examination or selection.

9.7 Any issue/ concern relating to payment transaction can be filed at the candidate’s
portal through feedback mechanism.

10 Window for Application Form Correction [24.10.2025 to 26.10.2025 (2300
hrs)]:

10.1 After the closing date for receipt of online applications, the Commission will
provide a period of 03 days to enable candidates to correct/modify online
application parameters, wherein candidates will be allowed to re- submit
applications after making requisite corrections/changes in the one-time
registration/online application data as per their requirement.
10.2 A candidate will be allowed to correct and re-submit his
modified/corrected application two times during the ‘Window for Application
Form Correction’ i.e., if he has made a mistake in his updated application also, he
will be allowed to re-submit one more modified/corrected application after
making requisite corrections/modifications. No more corrections in the
application form will be allowed under any circumstances.
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10.3 Only those candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the application
form, whose completed online applications along-with payment of requisite fee,
have been received by the Commission within the specified period.
10.4 The latest modified Online Application Form will be treated as the valid one, and
the previous Online Application Form(s) submitted by such candidates will be
cancelled.
10.5 The Commission will levy a uniform correction charge of ₹200/- (Rupees Two
Hundred Only) for making correction(s) and re-submitting the
modified/corrected Online Application Form for the first time and ₹500/-
(Rupees Five Hundred) for making correction and re-submitting the modified/
corrected application for the second time. The correction charges will be
applicable to all candidates irrespective of their gender/ category.
10.6 If the applicable correction/modification charges are not received by the SSC,
status of Application Form is shown as ‘Incomplete’ and this information is
printed on the top of the Application Form printout. Such Application shall not be
accepted and the previously submitted application will remain valid.
10.7 The correction charges can be paid only through online payment modes, namely
BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit
card.
10.8 The correction charges once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances
nor will it be adjusted against any other examination or selection.
10.9 Before submission of the corrected application, candidates must check that they
have filled correct details in each field of the form. After expiry of ‘Window for
Application Form Correction’, no change/ correction/ modification will be
allowed under any circumstances. Requests received in this regard in any form
like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and
will be summarily rejected.

11 Centers of Examination:

11.1 The details of the Nine (09) Regional Offices of the Staff Selection Commission,
along with Examination Centres (tentative) located under their jurisdiction, are
indicated hereunder:-
S Examination Centres & SSC Region and Address of the Regional Offices/
No Centre Code States/ UTs under Website
the jurisdiction of
the Region
1 Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur Central Region Regional Director (CR),
(3205), Patna (3206), Agra (CR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
(3001), Bareilly (3005), Bihar and Uttar 34-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil
Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi Pradesh lines, Kendriya Sadan,
(3008), Kanpur (3009), Prayagraj – 211001.
Lucknow (3010), Meerut
(3011), Prayagraj (3003), (http://www.ssc-cr.org)
Varanasi (3013), Gaya (3203).

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2 Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Eastern Region Regional Director (ER),
Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (ER)/ Staff Selection Commission, 8th Floor,
(4207), Ranchi (4205), Andaman & 1st MSO Building, 234/4,
Balasore (4601), Behrampur Nicobar Islands, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road,
Ganjam (4602), Bhubaneshwar Jharkhand, Odisha, Kolkata,
(4604), Cuttack (4605), Sikkim and West West Bengal-700020
Kalyani (4419), Rourkela Bengal
(4610), Sambalpur (4609), (www.sscer.org)
Gangtok (4001), Asansol
(4417), Kolkata/Howrah
(4410), Siliguri (4415),
Burdwan (4422), Durgapur
(4426), Suri (4416), Dhenkanal
(4611).

3 Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru Karnataka, Kerala Regional Director (KKR),
(9001), Hubballi (9011), Region (KKR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Lakshadweep, 1st Floor, “E” Wing,
Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru Karnataka and Kendriya Sadan,
(9009), Shivamogga (9010), Kerala Koramangala, Bengaluru,
Udupi (9012), Ernakulam Karnataka-560034
(9213), Kollam (9210),
Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in)
(9206), Thiruvananthapuram
(9211), Thrissur (9212),
Kannur (9202), Kavaratti
(9401)

4 Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Madhya Pradesh Regional Director (MPR),
Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), (MPR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
Satna (6014) Sagar (6015), Chhattisgarh and 5th Floor, Investment Building, LIC
Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Madhya Pradesh Complex, Pandri, Raipur
Durg Bhilai (6205) Chattattisgarh-492004.

(www.sscmpr.org)

5 Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh North Eastern Regional Director (NER),
(5102), Guwahati (Dispur) Region (NER)/ Staff Selection Commission,
(5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar Arunachal Pradesh, Housefed Complex,
(5111), Tejpur (5112), Imphal Assam, Manipur, Last Gate, Beltola-Basistha Road, P. O.
(5501), Churachandpur Meghalaya, Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati,
(5502), Shillong (5401), Aizwal Mizoram, Nagaland Assam-781006
(5701), Dimapur (5301), and Tripura.
Kohima (5302), Agartala (www.sscner.org.in)
(5601).

6 Delhi NCR (2201), Ajmer Northern Region Regional Director (NR),
(2401), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (NR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
(2405), Jodhpur (2406), Sikar Delhi, Rajasthan Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi
(2411), Udaipur (2409), and Uttarakhand Road, New Delhi- 110003
Dehradun (2002), Haldwani
(2003), Roorkee (2006). (www.sscnr.nic.in)

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7 Chandigarh (1601), Hamirpur North Western Regional Director (NWR),
(1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (NWR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
(1004), Leh (1005), Samba Chandigarh, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya
(1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Haryana, Himachal Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh-160009
Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar Pradesh, Jammu (www.sscnwr.org)
(1402), Patiala (1403), and Kashmir,
Ludhiana (1405). Ladakh and Punjab

8 Guntur (8001), Kakinada Southern Region Regional Director (SR),
(8009), Kurnool (8003), (SR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI
(8004), Tirupati (8006), Puducherry, Tamil Campus,
Vijayawada (8008), Nadu and College Road, Chennai,
Vishakhapatnam (8007), Eluru Telangana. Tamil Nadu-600006
(8016), Puducherry (8401),
Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (www.sscsr.gov.in)
(8202), Madurai (8204), Salem
(8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206),
Vellore (8208),
Hyderabad/Secunderabad
(8601), Warangal (8603),
Ongole (8014), Siddipet
(8605), Thoothukudi (8207),
Karur (8210).

9 Panjí (7801), Ahmadabad/ Western Region Regional Director (WR),
Gandhinagar (7001), Anand (WR)/ Staff Selection Commission,
(7011), Rajkot (7006), Surat Dadra and Nagar 1st Floor, South Wing,
(7007), Vadodara (7002), Haveli and Daman Pratishtha Bhawan,
Amrawati (7201), Chhatrapati and Diu, Goa, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai,
Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Gujarat and Maharashtra-400020
Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur Maharashtra
(7203), Mumbai (7204), (www.sscwr.net)
Nagpur (7205), Nanded
(7206), Nashik (7207), Pune
(7208).

11.2 A candidate has the option to give the preference of three centres (anywhere in
the country) for appearing in the Computer-Based Examination, in order of
priority. No request for change of Centre will be considered later, under any
circumstances. Hence, the candidates should select the centres carefully and
indicate the same correctly in their Online Application Form.
11.3 The Commission will endeavour to accommodate all the candidates in the centre
opted for by them. However, the Commission reserves the right to add new
centres (s) of Examination in addition to the list of centres given at Para 11.1
above or to cancel any centre from the aforesaid list and ask the candidates
opting for that centre to appear from any other centre. The Commission also
reserves the right to divert candidates of a centre to some other centre to take the
Examination.

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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 Maximum Time Duration
Questions Marks

I General Intelligence 50 50
and Reasoning 2 Hours
II General Knowledge 50 50 (With sectional
and General Awareness timer of 30
III Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 Minutes for each
part)
IV English Comprehension 50 50

PAPER-II:

Subject Number of Maximum Time Duration
Questions Marks

English language & 200 200 2 Hours
Comprehension (Refer Para 12.8.2 of
the Notice)

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. There will be negative
marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I & 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 after the
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.
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12.5 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. Type of NCC Bonus Marks in each Paper(Paper-I and
No. Certificate Paper-II)
1 NCC ‘C’ 10 marks (5% of the maximum marks)
Certificate
2 NCC ‘B’ 6 marks (3% of the maximum marks)
Certificate
3 NCC ‘A’ 4 marks (2% of the maximum marks)
Certificate

12.6 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.

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

12.8 Indicative syllabus for Computer Based Examination:
12.8.1 Paper-I:
12.8.1.1 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.
12.8.1.2 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.
12.8.1.3 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
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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.
12.8.1.4 English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct
English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
12.8.2 Paper-II:
12.8.2.1 English Language and Comprehension: The paper will be divided in
four parts and there will be a sectional timer of 30 Minutes for each part.
Questions in these components will be designed to test the candidate’s
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.

12.9 Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Endurance Test (PET):
12.9.1 Physical Standard Test (for all Posts):

12.9.1.1 Height norms for SI in Delhi Police-

S. No. Category of candidates Height Chest (in cm)
(in cm)
Unexpanded Expanded
(i) Male candidates except those 170 80 85
listed at S No (ii) and (iii)
(ii) Male candidates belonging to 165 80 85
Hill areas of Garhwal,
Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh,
Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas,
Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh
regions, North-Eastern States
and Sikkim.
(iii) All male candidates belonging 162.5 77 82
to Scheduled Tribes
(iv) Female candidates except 157 - -
those listed at S No (v) and (vi)

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(v) Female candidates belonging 155 - -
to Hill areas of Garhwal,
Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh,
Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas,
Kashmir Valley, Leh & Ladakh
regions, North-Eastern States
and Sikkim
(vi) All female candidates 154 - -
belonging to Scheduled Tribes

12.9.1.2 Height norms for SI in CAPFs:

S. No. Category of candidates Height Chest (in cm)
(in cm)
Unexpanded Expanded
(i) Male candidates except those 170 80 85
listed at S No (ii), (iii), (iv) and
(v)
(ii) Male candidates belonging to 165 80 85
Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon,
Himachal Pradesh, Dogras,
Marathas, Kashmir Valley, Leh
& Ladakh regions, North-
Eastern States and Sikkim
(iii) Male Gorkha candidates 157 80 85
(iv) All male candidates belonging to 162.5 77 82
Scheduled Tribes except those
listed at S No (v)
(v) Male candidates belonging to 157 77 82
Scheduled Tribes of North-
Eastern States
(vi) Female candidates except 157 - -
those listed at S No (vii) and
(viii)
(vii) Female candidates belonging to 155 - -
Hill areas of Garhwal, Kumaon,
Himachal Pradesh, Gorkhas,
Dogras, Marathas, Kashmir
Valley, Leh & Ladakh regions,
North-Eastern States and
Sikkim
(viii) All female candidates belonging 154 - -
to Scheduled Tribes

12.9.2 Weight: Corresponding to height (for all posts).
12.9.3 Physical Endurance Test (PET) (For all posts):
12.9.3.1 For male candidates:
12.9.3.1.1 100 metre race in 16 seconds
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12.9.3.1.2 1.6 Kms race in 6.5 minutes
12.9.3.1.3 Long Jump: 3.65 metre in 3 chances
12.9.3.1.4 High Jump : 1.2 metre in 3 chances
12.9.3.1.5 Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 metre in 3 chances
12.9.3.2 For female candidates:
12.9.3.2.1 100 metre race in 18 seconds
12.9.3.2.2 800 metre race in 4 minutes
12.9.3.2.3 Long Jump: 2.7 metre in 3 chances
12.9.3.2.4 High Jump: 0.9 metre in 3 chances.
12.9.4 There shall be no minimum requirement of chest measurement for
female candidates.
12.9.5 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).
12.9.6 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.
12.9.7 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.
12.9.8 PST/PET will not carry any marks but will be of qualifying/ elimination
nature.
12.9.9 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.
12.9.10 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
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12.10 Medical standard (For all posts):
12.10.1 Medical Examination: All the candidates who qualify in Paper-II will be
medically examined by the Medical Officer of the CAPFs or any other Medical Officer
or Assistant Surgeon belonging to Grade-I of any Central/ State Govt. Hospital or
Dispensary. Review Medical Examination(RME) of the candidates, who are found to
be unfit during Detailed Medical Examination(DME), will be conducted in
continuation of DME preferably on the next day of DME. Decision of Re-Medical
Board/Review Medical Board will be final and no appeal/representation against the
decision of the Re-Medical Board/Review Medical Board will be entertained.
12.10.2 Eye sight: The minimum near vision should be N6 (better eye) and N9
(worse eye). The minimum distant vision should be 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9
(worse eye) of both eyes without any correction like wearing glasses or surgery of
any kind to improve visual acuity. In right handed person, the right eye is better eye
and vice-versa.
12.10.3 The candidate must not have knock knee, flat foot, varicose vein or
squint in eyes and they should possess high colour vision.
12.10.4 They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any
physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

12.11 Finally selected candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspector would, as part of
training curriculum, have to pass seven obstacle events as mentioned below, failing
which they may not be retained in the Force:
12.11.1 Jumping over the Vertical Board.
12.11.2 Holding the rope on jumping from the Board.
12.11.3 Tarzan Swing.
12.11.4 Jumping on the Horizontal Board.
12.11.5 Parallel Rope.
12.11.6 Monkey Crawl
12.11.7 Vertical Rope.

12.12 Tattoo: Tattoos will be allowed as per following stipulations only:
12.12.1 Content: Tattoo depicting religious symbol or figures and the name, as
followed in Indian Army, are permitted.
12.12.2 Location: Tattoos marked on traditional sites of the body like inner
aspect of forearm but only left forearm, being non saluting limb or dorsum of the
hands shall be allowed.
12.12.3 Size: Size must be less than ¼ of the particular part (Elbow or Hand) of
the body.

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13 Admission to the Examination:

13.1 All candidates who register themselves in response to this advertisement 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 Certificates (AC) for appearing in the Computer
Based Examination (Paper-I). Subsequently, qualified candidates will be issued
Admission Certificates for the next stages of the Examination.
13.2 The Commission will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the
eligibility and other aspects at the time of written examination and, therefore,
candidature will be accepted only provisionally. The candidates must go through
the requirements of educational qualification, experience, age, etc. and satisfy
themselves that they are eligible for the post(s). The certificates/documents in
support of their Educational Qualifications, Caste/Category, etc. shall be sought at
the time of Document Verification by the CAPFs. Candidates may also note that
they would be required to submit their certificates/documents of
EQs/caste/category, etc. as and when such certificates are sought by the
authority(ies). After scrutiny of the certificates/documents of EQs etc., if any
claim made in the application is not found substantiated by
certificates/documents, the candidature of such candidate will be cancelled.
13.3 Admission Certificates for the Examination will be issued online by uploading on
the website of of the Commission. Admission Certificate will not be issued by post
for any stage of examination. Therefore candidates are advised to regularly visit
the website of SSC-HQ (https://ssc.gov.in ) and concerned Regional Offices of the
Commission, for updates and information about the Examination.
13.4 Information about the Examination indicating the time table and City/Centre of
examination for the candidates will be uploaded on the websites of the concerned
Regional Office of the Commission about 10 days before the date of examination.
If any candidate does not find his/her details on the website one week
before the date of examination, he/she must immediately contact the
concerned Regional Office of the Commission with proof of having
submitted his/her application. Failure to do so will deprive him/ her of any
claim for consideration.
13.5 Candidate must write Registration Number, Roll Number, registered Email-ID
and Mobile Number along with name, date of birth and name of the examination,
while addressing any communication to the Commission. Communication from
the candidate not furnishing these particulars shall not be entertained.
13.6 Facility to download Admission Certificates will be made available 2-3 days
before the examination on the website of concerned Regional Office. Candidate
must bring printout of the Admission Certificate to the Examination Hall.
13.7 Those candidates who have not undergone Aadhar Based Authentication, will
require to report at the examination center two (02) hours before the scheduled
start of examination. In addition to the Admission Certificate, it is mandatory to
carry at least two passport size recent colour photographs, Original valid Photo-
ID proof having the Date of Birth as printed on the Admission Certificate, failing
which they will not be allowed entry, such as :
13.7.1 Voter’s ID Card,
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13.7.2 Driving License,
13.7.3 PAN Card,
13.7.4 Passport,
13.7.5 ID Card issued by University/College/School,
13.7.6 Employer ID Card (Govt./PSU),
13.7.7 Ex-serviceman Discharge Book issued by Ministry of Defence,
13.7.8 Any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central/ State
Government.
13.8 If Photo Identity Card does not have the date of birth printed on it then the
candidate must carry an additional original document (e.g. Matriculation
Certificate, Marks Sheet issued only by CBSE/ICSE/State Boards; Birth Certificate,
Category Certificate) in proof of their date of birth. In case of mismatch in the
date of birth mentioned in the Admission Certificate and photo ID/Certificate
brought in support of date of birth, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in
the examination.
13.9 Any other document mentioned in the Admission Certificate will be carried by
the candidates while appearing in the Examination.

14 Post Preferences:

14.1 The Examination is being held for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs
(MHA). Before declaration of final result, preference for the post(s) and
organization(s) will be taken from the candidates either through an Online
Option Form on the website of the Commission or through a physical form by the
concerned Organization at the time of PET/PST/DME/RME/DV.
14.2 The candidates shall be required to indicate their preference of post(s)/force(s)
for which they would like to be considered in their order of preference. The
details of various posts/forces with their respective codes are as follows:
14.2.1 Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police (A)
14.2.2 Sub-Inspector in Border Security Force (B)
14.2.3 Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force (C)
14.2.4 Sub-Inspector in Central Reserve Police Force (D)
14.2.5 Sub-Inspector in Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (E)
14.2.6 Sub-Inspector in Sashastra Seema Bal (F)

14.3 The option/ preference once exercised by the candidates will be treated as FINAL
and IRREVERSIBLE. Subsequent request for change of Post/Force by candidates
shall not be entertained under any circumstances. If the candidate has not opted
for a Post/ Force, he/ she shall not be considered for selection to such post
irrespective of his/ her merit position. Therefore candidates must exercise due
diligence and be very careful while giving their post-preferences.

14.4 Candidates, who do not submit their post preference(s) within the stipulated
time, will not be considered for any post in the Final Result. Such candidates shall

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not be provided with any other opportunity to exercise preference for post and
organization and will be solely responsible for the same. Any grievance received
in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be
entertained by the Commission and will be summarily rejected.

15 Document Verification:

15.1 Document Verification will be conducted by the CAPFs before declaration of final
result, preferably alongwith DME/RME stage.
15.2 Candidates have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one
original valid Photo ID Proof as listed in in Para 13.7 above when appearing for
the Document Verification.
15.3 Candidates will have to bring original as well as copies of various documents as
given below at the time of Document Verification:
i. Matriculation/Secondary Certificate.
ii. Educational Qualification Certificate.
iii. Order/letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed,
indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been
so treated, in respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a
candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent
qualification.
iv. Caste/ Category Certificate, if belongs to reserved categories.
v. Driving License for Motor Cycle and Car (issued before the date of
PST/PET) for the candidates who have given preference for Delhi Police
(applicable for male candidates only).
vi. For Ex-Servicemen (ESM):
a. Undertaking as per Annexure-IV.
b. Serving Defence Personnel Certificate as per Annexure-III, if
applicable.
c. Discharge Certificate, if discharged from the Armed Forces.
d. Candidates belonging to special categories of Ex-servicemen as
listed at Para-3.3.1 must produce Certificate/Documentary
evidence in its support.
vii. Relevant Certificate if seeking any age relaxation.
viii. Certificate as per Annexure-IX by the Departmental candidates of Delhi
Police.
ix. No Objection Certificate, in case already employed in Government.
x. A candidate who claims change in name after matriculation on
marriage or re-marriage or divorce, etc. the following documents shall be
submitted:
a. In case of marriage of women: Photocopy of Husband’s passport
showing name of spouse or an attested copy of marriage
certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages or an Affidavit
from husband and wife along with a joint photograph duly sworn
before the Oath Commissioner;
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b. In case of re-marriage of women: Divorce Deed/Death Certificate
as the case may be in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of
present husband’s passport showing name of spouse or an
attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of
Marriages or an Affidavit from the husband and wife along with
joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
c. In case of divorce of women: Certified copy of Divorce Decree and
Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath
Commissioner.
d. In other circumstances for change of name for both male and
female candidates: Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the
Oath Commissioner and paper cuttings of two leading daily
newspapers in original (One daily newspaper should be of the
area of applicant’s permanent and present address or nearby
area) and Gazette Notification.
xi. Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate for Document
Verification (DV).
xii. It is reiterated that after scrutiny of the certificates/documents of
EQs etc., if any claim made in the application is not substantiated by
certificates/documents at the time of document verification, or at
any stage, the candidature of candidate will be cancelled.

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.
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-I and Paper-II (including bonus marks in
case of NCC certificate), candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Medical
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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-I and Paper-II (including bonus marks in
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.
16.10 The direct recruitment of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police for the departmental
candidates amongst Constable, Head Constable and Assistant Sub- Inspector of
Delhi Police will be made as per Rule-7 and 27-A of Delhi Police (Appointment &
Recruitment), Rules 1980 (Amended in the year, 2013 and 2018) and Standing
Order No. 321/2013. Only those candidates will be treated as ‘Departmental
Candidates of Delhi Police’ who have indicated such status in their online
Application Form. After submission of online application form and expiry of the
period of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’, no request for change of
status in what has been indicated in the application form will be considered.
16.11 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 first be
considered against the open vacancies by granting age relaxation as per Rule
27A of Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 2018 and thereafter
against departmental vacancies in accordance with Rule-7 of Delhi Police
(Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 2013.
16.12 The departmental candidates of Delhi Police will appear in the common
Computer Based Examinations (Paper-I and Paper-II), PST/PET, and Medical
Examination of SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Exam, 2025 along with other
candidates. However final result against departmental vacancies will be
processed by Delhi Police based on the performance of candidates in Computer
Based Examinations after declaration of final result of the said examination by
the Commission.
16.13 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.
16.14 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, to make 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

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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.
16.15 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.
16.16 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, subject to 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.
16.17 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.
16.18 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.
16.19 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.
16.20 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.
16.21 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/ educational standards. 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.
16.22 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

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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.
16.23 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.

16.24 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.

17 Resolution of Tie cases:

17.1 In cases where more than one candidate secures equal aggregates marks in
Paper-I + Paper-II, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one
after another till the tie is resolved:
i. Total marks in Paper-II.
ii. Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher.
iii. Alphabetical order of the names of the candidates.

18 Action against candidates found guilty of misconduct:

18.1 The Commission undertakes comprehensive post-examination analysis to ensure
the integrity and fairness of the examination process. This includes detailed
scrutiny through log analysis, photo and biometric verification, and CCTV footage
review. Candidates found to be involved in any form of malpractice or unfair
means during any stage of the examination are liable to strict action, including
cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations, as per the
policy of the Commission.
18.2 If candidates are found to indulge at any stage in any of the malpractices listed
below during the conduct of examination, their candidature for this examination
will be cancelled and they will be debarred from the examinations of the
Commission for the period mentioned below:

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Sl. Details of Malpractice Debarment
No. Period
1. Taking away any Examination related material such as Rough 01 - 02
Sheets, Commission’s Copy of admission certificate etc. from the Years
Examination hall or passing it on to unauthorized persons during
the conduct of Examination.
2. Leaving the Examination venue before completion of the due 01 Year
procedure for exists.
3. Misbehaving, Intimidating or Threatening in any manner with 02 - 03
the Examination functionaries i.e. Supervisor, Invigilator, Years
Security Guard or Commission’s Representatives etc.
4. Obstruct the conduct of Examination/instigate other candidates 03 Years
not to take the Examination.
5. Deliberately making statements which are incorrect or 01 - 03
false/suppressing material information / submitting fabricated Years
documents.
6. Obtaining support/influence for his candidature by any irregular 03 Years
or improper means in connection with his candidature.
7. Possession of Mobile Phone, Bluetooth devices, Wireless devices, 03 - 05
Spy Cameras or any other electronic gadgets in the Examination Years
hall.
8. Appearing or attempting in the same Examination more than 02 - 05
once in contravention of the rules. Years
9. A candidate who is also working as an Examination functionary 03 Year
in the same Examination.
10. Deliberately damaging the Examination related infrastructure/ 01 – 03
equipment. years
11. Appearing or attempting in the Examination with forged Admit 03 – 05
Card, Identity proof, etc. years
12. Possession of any fire arms/ weapons or threatening/ 07 Years
intimidating Examination functionaries with weapons/ fire arms
or assault, use of force, causing bodily harm in any manner to the
Examination functionaries like Supervisor, Invigilator, Security
Guard or Commission’s Representatives etc.
13. Using unfair means in the Examination hall like copying from an 07 Years
unauthorized sources, written material on any paper or body
parts etc.
14. Impersonate / Procuring impersonation by any person. 07 Years
15. Taking snapshots, making videos of the question papers or the 07 Years
Examination material, Labs etc.
16. Sharing Examination terminal through remote desktop software/ 07 Years
Apps/ LAN/ VAN, etc.
17. Attempt to hack or manipulate Examination servers, data and 07 Years
Examination systems at any point before, during or after the
Examination.
18. Candidate applying with same photograph with different 01 – 05
personal details as Name, Mother/Father’s name, DoB, etc., in years
different Recruitments or vice a versa.

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18.3 The Commission may also report the matter to Police/ Investigating Agencies,
as deemed fit. Further, the Commission may also take appropriate action to get the
matter examined by the concerned authorities/ forensic experts, etc.

19 Commission’s decision final: The decision of the Commission in all matters relating
to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications, penalty for false information,
mode of selection, conduct of examination(s), allotment of examination centre,
selection and allotment of posts/ organizations to selected candidates will be final and
binding on the candidates and no enquiry/ correspondence will be entertained in this
regard.

20 In accordance with the directions issued by DoP&T vide its O.M. No.39020/1/2016-
Estt. (B) dated 21.06.2016 for increasing access of the unemployed candidates to job
opportunities it has been decided that after declaration of final result the Commission
will make the scores and rankings of unsuccessful candidates in the said open
Competitive Examination available on its website in descending order of ranking.
Accordingly, it has been decided that the following details of the candidates will be
made available on its website: (i) Name of candidate. (ii) Father/ Husband’s name (iii)
Date of Birth (iv) Category (Gen/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ ESM) (v) Gender of the candidate
(vi) Educational Qualifications (vii) Total Marks obtained in the qualifying examination
(viii) Ranking by which the merit is decided (ix) Complete address (x) E-mail address
However, the candidate will have the option, at the time of filling up of his/her
application form, to opt out of disclosing the above details publicly. Accordingly, the
scores and rankings in respect of only those candidates who have either opted for
disclosing the above details or have not exercised any option will be made available
on the website of the Commission.

21 Courts’ jurisdiction: Any dispute in regard to this recruitment will be subject to
courts/ tribunals having jurisdiction over the place of concerned Regional/ Sub-
Regional Office of the Commission where the candidate has appeared for the Computer
Based Examination.

22 Disqualifications: No person, (a) who has entered into, or contracted a marriage with
a person having a spouse living, or (b) who, having a spouse living has entered into, or
contracted a marriage with any person shall be eligible for appointment to the service;
provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is
permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to
the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the
operation of this rule.

23 Important Instructions to Candidates:

(a) Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the instructions given
in the notice of examination very carefully. The notice of examiantion is
printed both in English and Hindi. In case of any dispute, the English version
will prevail.

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(b) The candidate must write his/her name and date of birth strictly as
recorded in the matriculation/ secondary certificate. If any variation in the
date of birth is observed at the time of entry in the examination venue,
he/she shall not be allowed to appear in the examination. Further, if any
variation in the name and date of birth is observed at the time of document
verification or any other time, his/ her candidature will be cancelled.
(c) Candidates in their own interest should submit online applications much
before the closing date and not 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.
(d) The Commission has implemented aadhar based biometric
authentication in current examination. Accordingly, all candidates will
authenticate themselves using aadhar at the time of One Time
Registration, while filling up online application form for the examination.
Candidates who does not want to authenticate themselves through
aadhar based biometric authentication are required to upload following
documents for completion of their One Time Registration:-

(i) Name proof document viz. aadhar card, voter id card, pan card,
driving license, government id card, government service identity card,
pension document.
(ii)Date of birth proof viz. birth certificate, school leaving certificate,
certificate of date of birth issued by a gazetted officer, aadhar card,
(iii) Address proof viz. aadhar card, voter id card, driving license, a
bank statement with an attested photograph of the applicant, rent
agreement, income tax assessment order
(iv)Photograph
(v) Gender proof viz. aadhar card, voter id card, birth certificate,
school leaving certificate.
(e) The Commission will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for the
eligibility and other aspects at the time of written examination and, therefore,
candidature will be accepted only provisionally. The candidates are advised to
go through the requirements of educational qualification, age, physical and
medical standards etc. and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the
post(s). The certificates/documents in support of their educational
qualifications, caste/category, etc. shall be sought at the time of document
verification by the indenting/user departments/organizations. Candidates
may also note that they would be required to submit their
certificates/documents of EQs/ caste/ category, etc. as and when sought by
the Commission or the indenting/user department/organization. After
scrutiny of the certificates/documents of EQs/ caste/ category, etc., if
any claim made in the application is not substantiated by
certificates/documents, the candidature of candidate will be cancelled and
the user department/Commission’s decision shall be final.
(f) Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM must ensure that they are entitled to such
reservation as per eligibility prescribed in the notice. They should also be in
possession of the certificates in the prescribed format in support of their
claim.

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(g) When application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted
'provisionally' and status of the application will be indicated as ‘application
received (contents not verified)’. Candidate should take printout of the
application form for their own records. Normally, printout of the online
application form is not required to be submitted to the Commission.
(h) Only one online application is allowed to be submitted by a candidate for the
examination during normal period for submission of online applications, which
does not include the period of ‘window for application form correction’.
Therefore, the candidates must exercise due diligence at the time of filling their
online application forms. In case, more than one application of a candidate with
different registration numbers is detected, all the applications will be rejected
by the Commission and his candidature for the examination will be cancelled. If
a candidate submits multiple applications and appears in the examination (at
any stage) more than once, his candidature will be cancelled and he will be
debarred from the examinations of the Commission as per rules.
(i) The candidates must write their name, date of birth, father’s name and
mother’s name strictly as given in the matriculation certificate otherwise
their candidature may be cancelled at the time of document verification
or as and when it comes to the notice of the Commission.
(j) Applications with inappropriate photographs or blurred/miniature
signatures, not as per instructions, will be rejected summarily.
(k) For applying, the candidates is not required to have a per-existing
photographt of himself/herself. The application module has been designed
to capture live photograph of the candidate filling up the application form.
The candidates should ensure that the photograph captured is clear,
without cap or spectacles, and with full frontal view. In case the photograph
captured is not as per acceptable specimen, the candidates are advised to
recapture the photograph. Applications with photographs not in accordance
with the acceptable specimen are liable to be rejected. The appearance of a
candidate in the examination should be as per the photograph in the
application form.
The specimens of acceptable/not acceptable photograph are given in
Annexure-IIE.

For capturing his/her photograph, the candidate has to stand/sit
before the camera when prompted by application module and follow
the following instructions:
1. Find a place with good light and plain background.
2. Ensure the camera is at eye level before taking the photo.
3. Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight
ahead.
4. Ensure that your face is fully inside the red rectangular 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 rectangle.
5. Candidates should not wear cap, mask or glasses/spectacles while
taking a live photo.

Candidates are required to upload the scanned signature in jpeg format (10

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to 20 kb). image dimension of the signature should be about 4.0 cm (width)
x 2.0 cm (height). Applications with blurred signature will be rejected
summarily.

However, the Online Application Form of candidates who have opted
for Aadhaar-Based Authentication will not be rejected on this ground.
(l) Request for change/ correction in any particulars in the application form,
(after the expiry of the period of the ‘window for application form
correction’ as provided by the Commission) once submitted, will not be
entertained under any circumstances.
(m) After the closing date for receipt of online applications, the Commission will
provide a window to enable candidates to correct/ modify online
application parameters, wherein candidates will be allowed to re-submit
applications after making requisite corrections/ changes in the onetime
registration/ online application data as per their requirement. This facility
can be availed by online payment of stipulated correction charges as per
details given at Para-10 of the notice of examination. Latest modified
application will be treated as the valid one and the previous application(s)
submitted by such candidates for the examination will be ignored.
(n) Before submission of the corrected/ final online application as the case may
be, candidates must check that they have filled correct details in each field
of the form. after submission of the corrected/ final online application form
or expiry of the period of ‘window for application form correction’, no
change/ correction/ modification will be allowed under any circumstances.
Requests received in this regard in any form like post, fax, email, by hand,
etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and will be summarily
rejected.
(o) Candidates are advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses and
mobile number in the online application as correspondence may be made by
the Commission through e- mail/sms. Request to change mobile no. & email
id shall not be entertained at a later stage. Though the efforts of sending
information to candidates are made by the Commission but
Commission is not bound to intimate candidates individually about
various process/ steps/ dates of recruitments through
sms/emails/posts etc. The website of the Commission is the primary
source of information for the candidates, and no candidate can claim any
relief on the ground that he/she has not been informed individually through
e-mail/SMS, etc., about any process. Therefore, candidates are advised to
regularly visit the website of the Commission/regional offices for updates on
recruitment process.
(p) Candidates may contact following regional help lines for clarifications, if
any, in respect of filling/ submitting applications and computer based
examination:
i. HELP DESK (SSC-HQ) 1800 309 3063 (TOLL FREE)
ii. SSC (CR), ALLAHABAD 0532-2406000, 9452424060
iii. SSC (ER), KOLKATA 09477461228, 033 22902230, 9477461229
iv. SSC (KKR), BENGALURU 080 25502520
v. SSC (MPR), RAIPUR 0771 2960440
vi. SSC (NER), GUWAHATI 9435052556, 9531456804
vii. SSC (NR), NEW DELHI 011-24363343
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viii. SSC (NWR), CHANDIGARH 0172 2744366
ix. SSC (SR), CHENNAI 09445195946, 044 28251139
x. SSC (WR), MUMBAI +91 7738422705 / 9869730700
(q) Those candidates who have not authenticated themselves with aadhar have
to report at the examination centre 2 hours before the scheduled time. In
addition to the admission certificate, it is mandatory to carry to the
examination hall at least two passport size recent colour photographs,
original valid photo-id proof having the full date of birth as printed on the
admission certificate, such as:
(i) Driving license,
(ii) Pan card
(iii) Passport
(iv) ID card issued by university/ college/ school,
(v) Employer ID card (Govt./ PSU),
(vi) Ex-serviceman discharge book issued by ministry of defence,
(vii) Any other photo bearing id card issued by the Central/ State Government.

If photo identity card does not have the date of birth printed on it then
the candidate must carry an additional original document (e.g.
matriculation certificate, marks sheet issued only by CBSE/ ICSE/ State
boards; birth certificate, category certificate) as proof of their date of
birth. In case of mismatch in the date of birth mentioned in the admission
certificate and photo id/ certificate brought in support of date of birth, the
candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
(r) In case of fake/fabricated application/registration by misusing any
dignitaries name/ photo, such candidate/cyber cafe will be held
responsible for the same and liable for suitable legal action under cyber/IT
act.
(s) 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.
(t) No admission certificates for aforesaid examination will be issued by post.
Candidates are required to download admission certificate for the
examination from the website of Commission.
(u) After successful submission of online application form, candidates must
take a print out of the online application form for their own record.

(v) If a candidate scoring more than cut-off marks at any tier/stage of the
examination is not qualified for the subsequent stage/final selection due to
any reason, he/she must represent to the concerned regional/sub-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.
(w) If a candidate is finally selected and does not receive any correspondence
from the Commission or the concerned user department within a period of
three year after declaration of result, he/she must communicate
immediately thereafter with the concerned user department.
(x) Fee payable: RS 100/- (RS. one hundred only). Women candidates and
candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Ex-
servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.

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(y) Instances of people trying to impersonate candidates during the
examinations have been observed. Since the photograph is captured live
during the filling up of the application form, there should not be any change
in appearance of the candidate during the examination vis-à-vis the
photograph in the application form. Examination venue staff has been
authorized not to allow any suspicious candidates to take the
examination. The candidates are, therefore, advised in their own
interest to ensure that their appearance during the day of the
examination is as per the photograph in application form. In no case
should the candidate capture the photographs of his/her pre-existing
photograph. All such applications where the photographs of his/her
pre-existing photograph is captured will be rejected.
(z) Special attention is invited to the declaration at the end of the application
form. Before agreeing to/signing the declaration, the candidates must go
through the application details filled in and the contents of the declaration
itself and agree to/sign it only after satisfying themselves that the
information furnished is correct. Any concealment/misrepresentation/
misdeclaration shall lead to cancellation of candidature.
(aa) Before declaration of final result, preference for the post(s) and
organization(s) will be taken from the candidates either through an online
option form on the website of the Commission or through a physical form
by the concerned organization at the time of PET/PST/DME/RME/DV. A
candidate will not be considered for the post and organizations, if he has not
indicated his preference for it. Options once submitted shall be treated as
final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances.
Therefore, candidates must be careful in exercise of such options.
candidates, who do not submit their post preference(s) within the
stipulated time, will not be considered for any post in the final result. Such
candidates shall not be provided with any other opportunity to exercise
preference for the posts and organizations and will be solely responsible for
the same. Any grievance received in this regard in any form like post, fax,
email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and will be
summarily rejected.
(ab) Candidates are requested to check the website of the Commission, viz.,
https://ssc.gov.in as well as website of the concerned Regional Office
regularly for the latest updates in respect of information related to date of
examination, vacancy position, schedule of PET/PST/DME/RME, etc.
(ac) The Commission has launched a dedicated Feedback Portal through the
Candidate Login on the Commission’s website https://ssc.gov.in . The
candidates may use the facility of the same to raise any issue/ concern
relating to recruitment process viz. Online Application filling process,
Payment transaction, Computer Based Examination etc..
(a) The candidates who have opted for Aadhaar-Based Authentication are
advised not to lock Aadhaar biometrics as biometric verification is
mandatory at different stages of the Examination.

Under Secretary
Staff Selection Commission (Headquarters)
Dated : 26.09.2025
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ANNEXURE-I

(PROCEDURE FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATION FORM)

The process of filling in the Online Application Form for the Examination consists of the following two
parts: -
I. One-Time Registration
II. Filling in the Online Application Form for the Examination

Part-I (One-Time Registration)
1. Please read the instructions given in the Notice of Examination carefully before filling up the
online 'One-time Registration Form' and ‘Online Application Form’.

2. 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.

3. Aadhaar-Based Authentication has been implemented for current Examination. All candidates
have option to authenticate themselves using Aadhaar Number at the time of One Time
Registration (OTR), while filling up the Online Application Form for Examination. Candidates
who do not want to authenticate themselves through Aadhaar Based system are required to
upload the prescribed documents for completing their One Time Registration (OTR).

4. Before proceeding with One-Time Registration, keep the following information/ documents
ready:
a. Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)
b. Email ID (to be verified through OTP).
c. Aadhaar Number. If Aadhaar Number is not available, please give one of the following ID
Numbers. (You will be required to show the original document at a later stage):
i. Voter ID Card
ii. PAN
iii. Passport
iv. Driving License
v. School/ College ID
vi. Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)
d. Information about the Board, Roll Number and Year of Passing the Matriculation (10 th)
Examination.

5. For One-Time Registration, click on ‘Register Now’ link provided in ‘Login or Register’ Section
provided on new website of the Commission i.e., https://ssc.gov.in.

6. One-Time Registration process requires filling up of following information:
a. Personal Details
b. Password Creation
c. Additional Details.
d. Declaration.
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7. For filling up the ‘One-Time Registration Form’, please follow the following steps:

a. Few critical details (e.g. Aadhaar Number, Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of
Birth etc.) are required to be entered twice, in the relevant columns of the Registration
Form, for verification purpose and to avoid any mistakes. If there is mismatch between
original and verify data column, it will not be accepted and an indication will be given in
red text.
b. S. No.-1, provide information about the Aadhaar Number. If you don’t have Aadhaar
Number you are required to upload the following documents: -
i. For Proof of Name viz. Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Govt. Identity Card, Govt.
Service Identity Card, Pension document
ii. For Proof of Date of Birth viz. Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Date
of Birth issued by a Gazetted Officer,
iii. For Proof of Address viz. Voter Identity Card, Driving License, Bank Statement with attested
photograph of the applicant, Rent Agreement, Income Tax Assessment Order.
iv. Photograph.
v. For Proof of Gender viz. Voter ID Card, Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate.
c. S. No.-2: Fill your name exactly as given in Matriculation (10th Class) Certificate.
d. S. No.-3: In case, you have made any changes in your name after matriculation, indicate
the same at S No-3a and 3b.
e. S. No.-4: Indicate Your Gender (Male/ Female).
f. S. No. -5: Fill in your date of birth exactly as given in the Matriculation (10 th Class)
Certificate.
g. S. No.-6: Fill your father’s name exactly as given in Matriculation (10th Class) Certificate.
h. S. No.-7: Fill your mother’s name exactly as given in Matriculation (10th Class) Certificate.
i. S. No.-8 to 10: Matriculation (10th Class) Examination Details which include:
i. Name of Education Board
ii. Roll Number
iii. Year of passing
j. S. No.-11: Level of Educational Qualification (highest).
k. S. No.-12: Your Mobile Number. This must be a functional mobile number as it will be
verified through ‘One Time Password’ (OTP). It may be noted that any information which
the Staff Selection Commission / Delhi Police may like to communicate with you, will be
sent on this mobile number only. Your mobile number will also be used for retrieval of
password, if required.
l. S. No.-13: Your Email ID. This must be a working Email ID as it will be verified through
OTP. It may also be noted that any information which the Staff Selection Commission /
Delhi Police may like to communicate with you, will be sent on this Email ID only. Your
Email ID will also be used for retrieval of password/ Registration Number, if required.
m. Provide detail of State/ UT of your Permanent Address.
n. When the Basic Details provided at S. No.-1 to 13 are saved, you will be required to
confirm your mobile number and email ID. On confirmation, your data will be saved and
your Registration Number will be displayed on the screen. Your Registration Number and
Password will be provided to you on your mobile number and Email ID.
o. You have to complete the Registration Process within 14 days failing which your
Registration Details saved so far will be deleted.
p. Login using your Registration Number as username and auto generated password
provided to you on your mobile and email.

Password Creation
q. Change your password, when prompted on first login.
r. After successful password change, you need to login again using your Registration
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Number and changed password.
s. On successful login, information about the ‘Basic Details’ so far filled by you will be
displayed. You may edit it, if required or proceed further by clicking on ‘Next’ button at
the bottom to complete your one-time Registration.

Additional details
t. S. No.-1: Provide information about your Category.
u. S. No.-2: Provide information about your Nationality
v. S. No.-3: Provide Contact Details if other than Indian National.
w. S. No.-4: Provide information about visible Identification Mark. You may be required to
show the above Identification Mark at various stages of Examination.
x. S. No.-5: Provide information about disability, if any. If you are suffering from any specific
benchmark disability identified as suitable for Government jobs, then provide Disability
Certification Number.
y. S. No.- 6 to 7: Provide information about your Permanent and Present Address. Save the
data and proceed further to last Part of the Registration Process.
z. Save the information provided. Take draft prinstatetout and review the information
provided thoroughly, before ‘Final Submit’.
aa. Read the ‘Declaration’ carefully, if you agree with the declaration, click ‘I Agree’.
bb. Upon clicking ‘Final Submit’ different OTPs will be sent on your mobile number and Email
ID. You need to enter one of the two OTPs at the designated field to complete the
Registration Process.
cc. After submission of Basic information, if the registration process is not completed within
14 days, your data will be deleted from the system.

8. You cannot edit/ modify your One-time Registration (OTR) data, you must be very cautious while
filling up details in the One-time Registration. Wrong/ incorrect information may lead to the
cancellation of our candidature.

9. You are again cautioned that name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, and
matriculation Examination details should be filled exactly as recorded in the matriculation
certificate. Your candidature may get cancelled in case of incorrect/ wrong information.

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ANNEXURE-IA

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ANNEXURE-II

Part-II (Online Application Form)

1. Before proceeding with filling of the Online Application Form, keep the following preparation/
details/ data ready:
a. The application module has been designed to capture a photograph of the candidate filling up the
application form. The candidates should ensure that the photograph captured is clear, without cap or
spectacles, and with a full frontal view. The specimens of acceptable/not acceptable photographs are
given in Annexure-IIE. In case the photograph captured is not as per acceptable specimen, the
candidates are advised to recapture the photograph. Applications with photographs not in accordance
with the acceptable specimen are liable to be rejected. The appearance of a candidate in the
Examination should be as per the photograph in the application form. Candidates are advised to follow
the following instructions while capturing live photographs: -
(i) Find a place with good light and a plain background.
(ii) Ensure the Camera is at eye level before taking the photo.
(iii) Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead.
(iv) 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.
(v) Candidates shouldn’t wear a cap, mask or glasses/ spectacles while capturing the
photo.
Candidates, who are unable to capture their photo through a camera, are advised to use the QR
code provided at S. No. 1 of Upload Documents for downloading the app for Android Mobile Phones
from the Google Play Store to capture their photos through mobile devices. The photo should be
without a cap, without spectacles and a frontal view of the face should be visible. Applications with
photographs not in accordance with the acceptable specimen are liable to be rejected. Specimens of
Photographs acceptable/ not acceptable are given in Annexure-IIE.
b. The scanned signature should be in JPEG/ JPG 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 blurred
signatures will be rejected summarily.
However, 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.
2. Log in to the online system through your ‘Registration Number’ and Password.
3. Click ‘Apply’ link in ‘Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police
Forces Examination 2025’ Section under ‘Latest Notifications’ tab.

PERSONAL DETAILS PAGE
4. Information in columns at S No-1 to 18 will be automatically filled from your One-
Time Registration Data which is non-editable.
EDUCATIONAL DETIALS PAGE
5. S. No. 19: Indicate your highest qualification.
6. S. No. 20: Give details of qualifying educational qualification.(Please refer Para 7 of the
Notice.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-I
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OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi and wish to be treated as OBC for SI in Delhi
Police and UR for other Posts (such candidate will be considered as OBC for SI in Delhi
Police and UR for other posts) (Please refer Para No. 6.1 of the Notice).
8. S. No.22: Do you belong to castes not included in Central List of OBCs but notified as
OBC by the Government of NCT of Delhi and wish to be treated as OBC for SI in Delhi
Police and EWS for other Posts (EWS certificate would also require to be produced when
asked for.) (such candidate will be considered as OBC for SI in Delhi Police and EWS for
other posts) (Please refer Para No. 6.1 of the Notice).
9. Sl No 23: If you are serving in Armed Forces or are an ex-serviceman, fill up the
required information. Wards of servicemen/Ex-Servicemen are not treated as Ex-
Servicemen and therefore they should select ‘No’(Please refer Para No. 5.4 to 5.9 of the
Notice).
10. Sl. No. 24: Select ‘Yes’, if you are eligible for special quota of Ex-Servicemen for
the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police. Please refer to Para No. 3.3 of the Notice of
Examination.
11. Sl No 25: Select ‘Yes’, if you are a departmental candidates amongst Constables,
Head Constables and Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Delhi Police with minimum three years’
service and who shall not be more than 30 years (33 years for OBC and 35 years for
SC/ST) (Please refer Para No. 1, 16.10 & 16.11 of the Notice).
12. S. No. 26 - Select 'Yes', if you have participated in any Sports event on the
International/ National/ State level. Provide the details of the Certificate at S. No. 26.1,
26.2, 26.3 & 26.4. No additional benefit/ marks will be provided to the candidate holding
a sport certificate.
13. Sl. No 27 If you are seeking age relaxation, select appropriate age- relaxation
category (Please refer Para No. 5.2 of the Notice).

EXAM REQUIREMENTS PAGE
14. Sl. No 29: Give your preference for Examination Centres. You may choose three
Examination Centres across the country. The choice for all three Centers must be given in
order of preference. (Refer to Para 11.1 of the Notice of Examination).
15. Sl. No 30: Select ‘Yes’, if you are an NCC Certificate Holder as on closing date of
receipt of application and provide the details of NCC Certificate (Please refer Para No.
12.5 of the Notice).

UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE

16. Upload your live Photograph without spectacles/cap as specified below:
a. Find a place with good light & plain background.
b. Ensure the camera is at your eye level before capturing the photo.
c. Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight.
d. Ensure that your face is fully inside the red rectangular 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 rectangle.
e. Candidate must not wear a cap, mask or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photo.
f. In no case should the candidate capture the photographs of his/her pre-existing photographs. All
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captured will be rejected. However, the Online Application Form of candidates submitted through
the Aadhaar-Based Authentication process will not be rejected on such grounds.
g. Do not wear earphones or any device while capturing Photos.

17. Upload your signature as specified below: -
a. Allowed image size: 10KB to 20KB in JPEG/ JPG Format.
b. Image Dimension: About 6.0 cm (width) X 2.0 cm (height).
c. Online Application Form with Blurred/ Miniature signatures will be rejected. However, the Online
Application Form of candidates submitted through the Aadhaar-Based Authentication process will
not be rejected on such grounds.
d. Signature should be horizontally aligned.
e. Instructions to candidates for uploading signatures are given in Annexure-IIB.
f. Samples of acceptable and rejected signatures are provided in Annexure-IIC.
18. Go through the declaration carefully and click on the “I agree” check box if you
accept the same. Fill up the Captcha code.
19. Preview and verify the information provided by you. If you want to modify any
entry, click on the ‘Edit/ Modify’ button and make the requisite corrections before
proceeding further. When you are satisfied that the information is correctly filled,
preview and verify the information and submit the Online Application Form. You will not
be able to make any correction(s) to the Online Application Form after the final
submission of the Online Application Form.
20. Proceed to make the fee payment if you are not exempted from payment of the
fee.
21. Fee can be paid through online mode only, such as BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by
using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards. Refer to Para. 9 of the Notice of
Examination for further information on the payment of the fee.
22. When the Online Application Form is successfully submitted, it will be accepted
'Provisionally' and the status of the Online Application Form will be indicated as
‘Application Received (Contents Not Verified)’. Candidate should take a printout of the
Online Application Form for their own records.

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ANNEXURE-IIA
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ANNEXURE-IIB

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ANNEXURE-IIC

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ANNEXURE-IID

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ANNEXURE-IIE

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ANNEXURE-III

Form of Certificate for serving Defence Personnel

I hereby certify that, according to the information available with me
(No)_________________
(Rank) (Name) is due to
complete the specified term of his engagement with the Armed Forces on the (Date)

(Signature of Commanding Officer)

Office Seal

Place:
Date:

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ANNEXURE-IV

UNDERTAKING TO BE GIVEN BY THE EX-SERVICEMEN

I …………………………………………………., bearing Roll No… ................................. ,
appearing for the Document Verification of the ……………………………………….
Examination, 20………., do hereby undertake that:

(a) I am entitled to the benefits admissible to Ex-Servicemen in terms of the Ex-
Servicemen Reemployment in Central Civil Services and Posts Rules, 1979, as amended
from time to time.

(b) I have not joined the Government job on civil side (including Public Sector
Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies/ Statutory Bodies, Nationalized Banks, etc.) in Group
‘C’ and ‘D’ posts on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to ex-
serviceman for reemployment; or

(c) I have availed the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for securing
Government job on civil side. I have joined as …………………………….on… in the office of
………………………………………………………… I hereby undertake that I have submitted
the self-declaration/ undertaking to my current employer about date wise detail of the
application for the above mentioned examination for which I had applied for before joining
the present civil employment; or

(d) I have availed the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for securing
Government job on civil side. I have joined as …………………………….on… in the office of
……………………………………. Therefore, I am eligible for age-relaxation only; I hereby
declare that the above statements are true, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found false or
incorrect at any stage, my candidature/ appointment is liable to be cancelled/ terminated.

Signature: .....................
Name: …………….
Roll Number: ....................
Date: …………….
Date of appointment in Armed Forces: …………….
Date of Discharge: …………….
Last Unit/ Corps: …………….
Mobile Number: …………….
Email ID: ……………..

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