Sub Inspector – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required; must meet agency-specific physical standards.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Sub Inspector role is available in premier agencies like the CBI, NIA, and Narcotics Control Bureau, offering a monthly salary of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. This Pay Level 6 position requires a Bachelor's Degree and meeting rigorous physical and medical standards. It is a prestigious Group B post that offers the chance to work on high-stakes criminal investigations and national security operations, providing immense professional satisfaction and growth.
- Age limits vary by agency: 20–30 years for CBI and 18–30 years for NIA and NCB.
- Male candidates for CBI must have a minimum height of 165 cm, while females require 150 cm.
- Selection includes Tier-I, Tier-II, and mandatory physical/medical examinations by the user department.
- The post is not identified as suitable for PwD candidates in CBI and NIA.
- Applications must be submitted online by June 22, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sub Inspector in CBI is in Pay Level 6, offering a salary of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
The age limit for the Sub Inspector post in the Central Bureau of Investigation is 20 to 30 years.
Yes, male candidates for NIA need a height of 170 cm and must meet specific vision requirements.