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Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Recruitment 2025: Apply for 552 Posts by 15/10/2025

Overview: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications for 552 Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator) posts in Delhi Police. Eligible candidates can apply online from 24/09/2025 to 15/10/2025 via the SSC website (ssc.gov.in). This is a great opportunity for government jobs in 2025, offering roles in Delhi Police with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500-81,100 (Level-4). Explore eligibility, physical test details, syllabus, and application process for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025 below.

Recruitment Name: Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Recruitment 2025

Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Posts

Short Notice: Released on 24/09/2025, SSC invites online applications for 552 Head Constable (AWO/TPO) vacancies in Delhi Police. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Exam, Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT), Trade Test, and Proficiency in Computer Operation. Check detailed eligibility, syllabus, and application process below.

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Important Dates for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

Notification Date:

24-09-2025

Online Application Period:

24-09-2025 to 15-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)

Last Date for Online Fee Payment:

16-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)

Application Correction Window:

23-10-2025 to 25-10-2025 (23:00 hrs)

Computer-Based Exam (Tentative):

December 2025 / January 2026

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS Candidates:

Rs. 100/-

SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen:

Exempted

Pay online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay cards. Fees are non-refundable.

Age Limit (As on 01/07/2025)

Age Range:

Minimum: 18 years (born not before 02-07-1998)
Maximum: 27 years (born not later than 01-07-2007)
Relaxation: SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years,
Ex-Servicemen: +3 years after military service deduction,
Departmental (UR): up to 40 years,
Departmental (OBC): up to 43 years,
Departmental (SC/ST): up to 45 years

Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Type	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Male (Open)	126	29	76	33	21	285
Male (Ex-SM)	16	4	9	11	9	49
Male (Departmental)	16	4	9	4	3	36
Male (Total)	158	37	94	48	33	370
Female (Open)	70	16	42	21	14	163
Female (Departmental)	8	2	5	2	2	19
Female (Total)	78	18	47	23	16	182

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Delhi Police Website

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Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 2025

Below are the simplified eligibility criteria for Head Constable (AWO/TPO) as of 15/10/2025.

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Citizen of India
Educational Qualification	10+2 (Senior Secondary) with Science & Mathematics from a recognized board OR National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System
Professional Attainments	Proficiency in Computer Operation (Qualifying) Test of English Word Processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes Test of Basic Computer Functions: MS Office, printing, saving, paragraph setting, etc.
Age Limit	18-27 years as on 01/07/2025 (Relaxations as per category)
Physical Standards (Male)	Height: 170 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for hill area residents, sons of Delhi Police personnel) Chest: 81-85 cm (min. 4 cm expansion, relaxable by 5 cm for hill area residents, sons of Delhi Police personnel)
Physical Standards (Female)	Height: 157 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for hill area residents, daughters of Delhi Police personnel)

Note: All qualifications must be from recognized boards/institutions. Candidates must produce original certificates during Document Verification at PE&MT.

Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Salary 2025

Salary Details	Value (In Rupees)
Pay Scale	Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100)
Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500
Dearness Allowance (DA, 63%)	Rs. 16,065
House Rent Allowance (HRA, 30% – X city; Y 20%, Z 10%)	Rs. 7,650
Transport Allowance (TPT)	Rs. 5,868
Other Allowances	As per Central Govt. rules
Approximate Total (Without Deductions)	Rs. 55,083
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Exam Pattern for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
General Awareness	20	20	Hindi & English	90 Minutes
General Science	25	25	Hindi & English
Mathematics	25	25	Hindi & English
Reasoning	20	20	Hindi & English
Computer Fundamentals	10	10	Hindi & English

Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. The question paper is at the 12th level standard.

Selection Process

Computer-Based Examination (CBE): 100 marks, conducted by SSC.
Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT): Qualifying, conducted by Delhi Police at Delhi.
Trade Test: Qualifying, includes reading and dictation in Hindi/English.
Proficiency in Computer Operation: Qualifying, includes English Word Processing (1000 key depressions in 15 minutes) and Basic Computer Functions.
Document Verification & Medical Examination: Conducted by Delhi Police.
Final Merit List: Based on CBE marks for candidates qualifying all stages.

Syllabus for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

The syllabus is designed to test candidates’ knowledge and skills at the 12th level standard.

Subject	Key Topics
General Awareness	Current events, History, Culture, Geography, Indian Economy, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research.
General Science	Physics: Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Newton’s Laws, Gravity, Motion, Pressure, Units, Sound, Heat, Electronics, Magnetism, Ohm’s Law, Fiber Optics, Communication. Chemistry: Everyday chemistry, Common chemicals, Catalysts, Reactions, Chemical/Physical changes, Acids, Atomic Numbers, Elements, Electro Chemistry.
Mathematics	Number Systems, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Simple/Compound Interest, Profit/Loss, Time/Distance/Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Sequence & Series, Permutation & Combination, Simplification.
Reasoning	Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Alphanumeric Series, Number Series, Critical Thinking, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Directions, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement, Coded Inequalities, Data Sufficiency.
Computer Fundamentals	Word Processing (MS Word basics, text formatting), MS Excel (spreadsheets, cell editing, formulas), Communication (email basics), Internet (WWW, browsers, URL, HTTP, FTP, blogs, search engines, video conferencing, e-banking).

Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) Syllabus

The PE&MT is qualifying in nature and conducted by Delhi Police at Delhi. Candidates must prepare for the following physical tests:

Category	Age	Race	Long Jump	High Jump
Male	Up to 30 years	1600m in 7 minutes	12½ feet (3 chances)	3½ feet (3 chances)
	Above 30 to 40 years	1600m in 8 minutes	11½ feet (3 chances)	3¼ feet (3 chances)
	Above 40 years	1600m in 9 minutes	10½ feet (3 chances)	3 feet (3 chances)
Female	Up to 30 years	800m in 5 minutes	9 feet (3 chances)	3 feet (3 chances)
	Above 30 to 40 years	800m in 6 minutes	8 feet (3 chances)	2½ feet (3 chances)
	Above 40 years	800m in 7 minutes	7 feet (3 chances)	2¼ feet (3 chances)

Notes:

Candidates must qualify in the race to attempt Long Jump and High Jump.
Pregnant female candidates or those who recently gave birth/miscarried are temporarily unfit and will be re-examined 6 weeks after confinement (6 months post-delivery, 45 days post-miscarriage).
Height and chest measurements use digital equipment; relaxations apply for hill area residents and wards of Delhi Police personnel.

Trade Test & Computer Proficiency Syllabus

The Trade Test and Proficiency in Computer Operation are qualifying tests conducted by Delhi Police.

Test	Details
Trade Test (Reading & Dictation)	Tests ability to transmit/receive messages. Dictation in Hindi and English (candidates with >50% mistakes in either language are disqualified). Reading a passage in Hindi and English (videographed).
Proficiency in Computer Operation	English Word Processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes (max 25 mistakes allowed). Basic Computer Functions (5 minutes each): MS Word: Underline, font types, paragraph numbering, bold, font size, page numbering, table insertion, bullets, change case, paragraph settings. MS PowerPoint: Text box, chart, WordArt, slide background, slide numbering, picture insertion, bullets, text alignment. MS Excel: Merge cells, center text, align text, shapes, font style, font color, bold, underline, italics. Minimum 3/5 marks required in each formatting test.

Test

Details

Trade Test (Reading & Dictation)

Tests ability to transmit/receive messages.
Dictation in Hindi and English (candidates with >50% mistakes in either language are disqualified).
Reading a passage in Hindi and English (videographed).

Proficiency in Computer Operation

English Word Processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes (max 25 mistakes allowed).
Basic Computer Functions (5 minutes each):
MS Word: Underline, font types, paragraph numbering, bold, font size, page numbering, table insertion, bullets, change case, paragraph settings.
MS PowerPoint: Text box, chart, WordArt, slide background, slide numbering, picture insertion, bullets, text alignment.
MS Excel: Merge cells, center text, align text, shapes, font style, font color, bold, underline, italics.
Minimum 3/5 marks required in each formatting test.

How to Apply for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

Visit the SSC website ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with name, contact details, and email ID.
Fill the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload a real-time photograph (no cap/glasses, plain background) and signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB, 6.0x2.0 cm).
Pay the fee (Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen) via online mode.
Verify details, submit the form, and print the e-Receipt and application for reference.
Use Aadhaar-Based Authentication for easier photo/signature verification.

Note: Apply before 15/10/2025 (23:00 hrs). Only one application per candidate. Incomplete applications or unpaid fees lead to rejection.

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Guidelines for PwBD Candidates

There is no reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) for this post. However, candidates must meet the medical standards (sound health, vision requirements) to qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

🏢 What is Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025?

The Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Recruitment 2025 is a recruitment drive by SSC for 552 Head Constable posts in Delhi Police. Applications are open from 24/09/2025 to 15/10/2025 via ssc.gov.in.

🎓 What is the eligibility for Delhi Police Head Constable 2025?

Eligibility includes 10+2 with Science & Mathematics or NTC in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System, age 18-27 years as of 01/07/2025 (with relaxations), and meeting physical/medical standards. Check details at ssc.gov.in.

💰 What is the application fee for Delhi Police Head Constable 2025?

The application fee is:

General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

Payment is online via SSC portal. Fees are non-refundable.

📋 What is the selection process for Delhi Police Head Constable 2025?

The selection process includes:

Computer-Based Exam (100 marks)
Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT)
Trade Test (Reading & Dictation)
Proficiency in Computer Operation
Document Verification & Medical Examination

🖥️ How to apply for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025?

To apply:

Visit ssc.gov.in.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
Fill the application, upload photo/signature, and pay the fee.
Submit by 15/10/2025 and print the form.

📍 Where are the examination centers for Delhi Police Head Constable 2025?

CBE centers are across India, as decided by SSC. PE&MT centers are in Delhi (Delhi Police Academy, Wazirabad/Jharoda Kalan, New Police Lines). Check admit cards at ssc.gov.in.

📜 What documents are required for the application?

Required documents:

Valid email ID and mobile number
10+2 certificates, NTC (if applicable)
Photo, signature, caste certificate (if applicable)
NCC/RRU certificates for incentives

🔍 Can I change my examination center after submission?

No changes are allowed after submission. Choose carefully during the application process.

🚨 What happens if I submit multiple applications?

Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all applications.

📅 When will the tests be conducted?

The Computer-Based Exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2025/January 2026. Check ssc.gov.in for updates.

🌐 Where can I get updates for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025?

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Important Instructions for Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025

Read these instructions carefully before applying at ssc.gov.in.

🏢 Delhi Police/SSC may cancel candidature at any stage if eligibility is not met.
📋 Selection involves CBE, PE&MT, Trade Test, Computer Proficiency, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
🚫 False information or incomplete applications lead to rejection.
📅 Age limit (as on 01/07/2025): 18-27 years, with relaxations as per category.
💳 Pay Rs. 100/- (General/OBC/EWS) via SSC portal. SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
🖼️ Upload real-time photo (no cap/glasses) and signature as per guidelines.
📂 Provide original documents (educational, caste, NCC/RRU certificates) during verification.
📧 Use a valid email ID and mobile number for updates.
✏️ Application correction window: 23-10-2025 to 25-10-2025 (Rs. 200 for first correction, Rs. 500 for second).
📞 Contact toll-free helpline: 1800 309 3063 for application issues.
📵 Electronic devices are prohibited at exam/PE&MT centers.