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Application Process

Want to apply for the CAPF exam conducted by SSC? Read on to understand the application procedure.

SSC CAPF Application Process

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is responsible for recruiting personnel for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Most recently, the posts of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs were announced, for which the SSC will conduct an open competitive examination. 

The exam will be conducted in two stages i.e. Paper I and Paper II. Candidates have to apply online and fill out the application form in accordance with the official guidelines. The details of the application process to be followed are given below:

The application process is divided into:

  1. One-time registration.
  2. Online Application form.

  • One time registration

  1. Candidates must keep the following things ready beforehand:
      1. Mobile number.
      2. Email address.
      3. Aadhar/Voter ID/PAN/ Driving Licence/ School or College ID/Employer ID ( Govt./PSU/Private).
      4. Details of matriculation examination such as board name, roll number, and year of passing the exam.
      5. A recently scanned colour passport-size photograph, not more than three months old, in the JPEG format (20 to 50 KB). Image dimensions should be about 3.5 cm in width x 4.5 cm in height. No caps or spectacles are allowed and ears need to be visible clearly. The photo must carry the date on which it was taken. Blurred pictures will not be allowed.
      6. Scanned signature in the JPEG format of 10 to 20 KB in size. Image dimensions should be around 4 cm in width to 2 cm in height. Illegible signatures will not be considered.
      7. Disability certificate number, if required.
  3. Visit the official website and click on the “register now” link given in the “Login” section of the official website.
  4. The One Time-Registration process calls for basic details, contact details, and upload the scanned photograph and signature.
  5. Candidates must adhere to the following instructions:
    1. Important details such as Aadhaar number, candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth need to be entered two times in the Registration Form. This is for verification purposes and to avoid any mistakes. In case there is any mismatch between the original and verified data column, it will be indicated in red text. 
    2. S. number 1 – details regarding Aadhar number/identity card and its number are required.
    3. S. numbers 2 to 6 – candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, name of the board, passing year, and roll number should be filled exactly as mentioned in the Matriculation (10th Class) Certificate.
    4. S. number 7- Gender.
    5. S. number 8 – The highest level of education.
    6. S. numbers 9 to 10 – An active mobile number as well as a working email address which will be verified via OTP. Any information to be communicated by the Commission will be subsequently sent to the mobile number and email ID provided. 
    7. Details related to the state or Union Territory of the permanent address are required.
    8. When the basic details from S. No-1 to 10 are saved, you will have to confirm your mobile number and email ID. On confirmation, your data will be saved and the Registration Number will be displayed on the screen. Your Registration Number and Password will also be provided to you on your mobile number and Email ID.
    9. Candidates need to complete the entire registration process within 14 days, or else the data will be removed.
    10. You have to login using your Registration Number as username and auto-generated password provided on your mobile number and email. You may change your password when prompted on the first login.
    11. After successfully changing the password, you need to login once more using your Registration Number and new password.
    12. Candidates will then come across the basic details that were filled by them. They can make changes if required or proceed further by clicking on the “Next” tab at the bottom to complete the one-time registration process.
    13. S. numbers 11 to 14 – Details regarding category,  nationality, visible identification mark, and disability certification number – if required – have to be provided. 
    14. S. numbers 15 to 18- Details of permanent and present address have to be entered.
    15. S. numbers 19 to 20 – Recent passport-size photographs and signatures have to be uploaded in accordance with the above-mentioned guidelines.
    16. Applicants need to save the information and carefully review the form before hitting the final submit option. 
    17. Once you click on “Final Submit”, you will receive different OTPs on your mobile number and email ID. Any one of the OTPs needs to be entered to complete the Registration Process.
    18. Candidates must read the declaration carefully and click on “I agree”. 
    19. After submitting the basic information, the Registration Process must be completed within 14 days, or else the data will be omitted from the system.
  6. The Basic details can be altered twice only. 
  • Online Application Form
  1. Applicants need to login using their Registration number and password.
  2. The Apply tab needs to be clicked in the Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2020 section, under the Latest Notifications tab. 
  3. Details for S. numbers 1 to 13 will be filled in automatically from your One-Time Registration Data.
  4. S. No. 14: Fill out the information about your OBC status if you live in Delhi’s National Capital Territory. If your caste is not listed on the Central List of OBCs but has been recognized as OBC by the Government of the NCT of Delhi, select “Yes.”
  5. S. No.15: If you are a Delhi Police departmental candidate in the rank of Constable, Head Constable, or Assistant Sub-Inspector, select “Yes.”
  6. S. No.16.1: If you will be an NCC Certificate Holder as of January 1, 2021, choose “Yes” and give the NCC Certificate details at S. No. 16.2.
  7. S No. 17: Indicate your preference for examination centres. The choice of three Centres should be put in the order of preference.
  8. Fill in the requisite details if you are an ex-serviceman.  Wards of servicemen are not considered the same as ex-servicemen.
  9. S. No.19: If you are eligible for the special Ex-Servicemen quota for the rank of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police, choose “Yes.”
  10. S. No. 20: Select the correct age-relaxation category if you are looking for age relaxation.
  11. S. No. 21: Specify your highest level of education.
  12. S. No. 22: Describe your educational qualifications in detail.
  13. S. No. 23: If you have already completed the qualifying Educational Qualification, select “Yes” and provide additional information.
  14. S. no. 24 needs to be filled according to the specified guidelines as per Para-16 of the Notice of Examination.
  15. S. no. 25 to 28 – Information regarding permanent and current address, photo, and a signature will be filled in automatically  from the one-Time Registration Data.
  16. Read the declaration carefully and click on “I agree” followed by filling up the captcha code.
  17. Recheck all the details and submit the application form. 
  18. Make the fee payment unless you are exempted from payment of a fee. Proceed to make the financial transaction using methods such as Net Banking, BHIM UPI, in cash at SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan, or via Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Debit, or Credit card. 
  19. When the application is successfully submitted, it is accepted “Provisionally”. Candidates should take a printout for future reference.