SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 - Eligibility, Vacancy, Age Limit, Qualification & Selection Process

SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 is the recruitment for the post of Sub Inspector (Fire) (Male) in CISF. Candidates interested in the SSC CPO New Post can check the Eligibility, including the Vacancy, Age Limit, and Qualification. The selection process includes Paper-I, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). 

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SSC CPO SI Fire 2026: Important Dates

The SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 recruitment provides candidates with important dates related to the application process, fee payment, application correction and the Computer Based Examination. Candidates should check the SSC CPO SI Fire Eligibility 2026, Age Limit, Qualification 2026, and Selection Process before applying. The key dates and details are given below.

SSC CPO SI Fire Post Details 2026

The Sub-Inspector (Fire) (Male) in CISF post carries a Pay Scale of Level-6, ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. The post is classified as Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial.

SSC CPO SI Fire Vacancy 2026

The SSC CPO SI Fire Vacancy 2026 is for the post of Sub Inspector (Fire) in CISF-Male. The total number of vacancies is 234, including 74 UR, 75 OBC, 52 SC, 16 ST, and 17 EWS vacancies. The image also mentions 18 ESM vacancies (10%).

 The Commission mentioned that it neither collects vacancies nor makes allocation of candidates state-wise, region-wise, zone-wise, city-wise, etc. for this examination. 

SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Under the SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 Eligibility Criteria, candidates must fulfil the prescribed SSC CPO SI Fire Qualification 2026 requirements. The SSC CPO New Post, SSC CPO SI Fire Eligibility 2026 include the specified educational qualification and age limit for the Sub Inspector (Fire) post in CISF.

SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality/Citizenship

Candidates applying for the recruitment must fulfil the prescribed Nationality/Citizenship criteria. A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan. Candidates who are subjects of Nepal or Bhutan must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

A candidate for whom a certificate of eligibility is required may be admitted to the examination. However, the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued by the Government of India.

SSC CPO SI Fire Age Limit 2026

The SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 Age Limit For Male Candidates is 18 to 30 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008 to be eligible to apply.

The permissible relaxation in the 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.

SSC CPO SI Fire Educational Qualification 2026

The SSC CPO SI Fire 2026 Educational Qualification for the post of Sub Inspector (Fire) is as follows:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized University or equivalent.

OR

Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent and possess a three years diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automobiles, Chemical, Mining, Aeronautical or Telecommunication Engineering, or an equivalent examination, from a recognized University, Board or Institution.

The higher qualification, i.e. B.Tech/M.Tech in relevant fields, can be allowed as the same will be a value addition for the post, subject to the basic qualification (Diploma) being there.

SSC CPO SI Fire Selection Process 2026

The SSC CPO SI Fire Selection Process 2026 consists 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.

SSC CPO SI Fire Selection Process 2026: Stages

Stage 1 - SSC CPO SI Fire Paper-I: The first stage is Paper-I, which consists of four parts: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. 

Each part has 25 questions and 25 marks, with a total duration of 1 hour, including a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.

Stage 2 - Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET): Candidates have to appear for the Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET) as part of the mandatory selection stages.

Stage 3 - SSC CPO SI Fire Paper-II: Paper-II includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. 

The first three parts have 20 questions each for 40 marks, while English Comprehension has 100 questions for 200 marks.

Stage 4 - Detailed Medical Examination (DME): The final stage is the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). This is also a mandatory stage of the examination.

Negative Marking

The questions in both papers are of Objective Multiple Choice Type. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.