Step-by-Step Guide to SSC Sub Inspector Recruitment 2023

 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notification to fill 1876 Sub Inspector (SI) vacancies in the Delhi Police Department and Central Armed Forces including BSF, CRPF, SSB, and CISF.

 

Eligibility for the posts includes a degree qualification and applicants will need to pass several stages, including an online exam, a physical fitness test (PST), a physical efficiency test (PET), and a medical exam.

 

Successful candidates can expect a starting salary of approximately Rs. 60,000 per month. However, the possibility of working in one's home state is low.

 

Exam Details:

The online exam will consist of two papers:

 

Paper-1: This will have four sections (General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension), each with 50 questions. Total marks: 200. Duration: 2 hours.

 

Paper-2: This will test English Language and Comprehension, with 200 questions. Total marks: 200. Duration: 2 hours.

 

A negative marking system will be applied, with a deduction of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.

 

Physical Test Details:

In the PET, men should cover 100 meters in 16 seconds and women in 18 seconds. Men must complete a 1.6 km run in 6.5 minutes and women an 800-meter run in 4 minutes. Men must also accomplish a long jump of 3.65 meters and a high jump of 1.2 meters, both in three attempts. Women should clear 2.7 meters for the long jump and 0.9 meters for the high jump, also in three attempts. Men must also throw a 16 lbs shot put at least 4.5 meters in three attempts.

 

Vacancies:

A total of 1876 vacancies are available, with 1714 in CAPFs and 162 in Delhi Police.

 

Eligibility:

Applicants should possess any degree and must be below 25 years as of August 1, 2023. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

 

Physical Standards:

The required height is 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with certain relaxations for ST candidates.

 

Application Process:

Online applications are accepted until August 15, with exam fees applicable except for women and reserved categories. The computer-based exams will be conducted in October.

 

Preparation Tips:

Begin by thoroughly reading the syllabus and old question papers. Give special attention to topics with more questions. Write at least 10 sample tests before the exam and adjust your preparation based on the results. Remember, there are section-wise cutoffs, so aim to secure minimum marks in each section. For success in current affairs, take notes on important developments from January 2023 onwards.

 

Recommended Books for SSC Recruitment 2023 Sub Inspector Posts:

 "Objective English" by Tata McGrahills or Chand Publications, "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams" by RS Agarwal, and "General Knowledge" by Lucents.