Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Submission of Online Application Form |
22-09-2025 to 21-10-2025 |
| Last date and time for online application |
21-10-2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Last date and time for online fee payment |
22-10-2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Window for Online Application Form Correction |
29-10-2025 to 31-10-2025 (23:00 hours) |
| Tentative Schedule of Computer-Based Examination |
December, 2025/ January, 2026 |
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, will conduct an Open Competitive Examination for the recruitment of Constable (Executive) Male and Female in the Delhi Police. This notice will be uploaded on the Commission's website (https://ssc.gov.in) on 22-09-2025.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-3 (₹ 21700- 69100/-) (Group 'C').
Vacancies
A total of 7565 tentative vacancies are available, subject to change. Category-wise distribution:
| Post |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Constable (Exe.)-Male |
1914 |
456 |
967 |
729 |
342 |
4408 |
| Constable (Exe.)-Male [Ex-Servicemen (Others)] |
107 |
26 |
54 |
62 |
36 |
285 |
| Constable (Exe.)-Male [Ex-Servicemen (Commando)] |
106 |
25 |
56 |
138 |
51 |
376 |
| Constable (Exe.)-Female |
1047 |
249 |
531 |
457 |
212 |
2496 |
| Grand Total |
3174 |
756 |
1608 |
1386 |
641 |
7565 |
- 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen in each category of Constable (Executive) male. Half of this quota is reserved for those having served in Special Forces/NSG, received a 'Qualified Instructors' grading in the Commando course, or worked in specialized Commando-type units in Navy/Air Force.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality/Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: 18-25 years as on 01-07-2025. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-07-2000 and later than 01-07-2007.
- Age Relaxations: Permissible for various categories including SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Sportspersons (5-10 years), Departmental Candidates of Delhi Police (up to 40-45 years), Sons/daughters of Delhi Police personnel/MTS (up to 29 years), Ex-Servicemen (3-8 years after military service deduction), and Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women (5 years).
- Essential Qualification (as on 21-10-2025):
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) passed from a recognized Board.
- Educational qualification is relaxable up to 11th passed for sons/daughters of serving, retired, or deceased Delhi Police Personnel/Multi-Tasking Staff of Delhi Police, and Bandsmen, buglers, mounted constables, drivers, dispatch riders, etc., of Delhi Police only.
- Male candidates must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle (Motorcycle or Car) driving license as on the date of the Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT). Learner License is not acceptable.
Application Fee
- Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
- Exemptions: Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempted from fee payment.
- Payment Mode: Online only through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.
- Last date for online fee payment: 22-10-2025 (23:00 Hours).
How to Apply
- Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in).
- The Online Application Form must be submitted only in online mode, either via the SSC website or the 'my SSC' mobile application.
- Aadhaar-Based Authentication is recommended. For those not opting for Aadhaar-based authentication, documents for OTR and Photo ID proof with Date of Birth are mandatory.
- Photograph Guidelines: Live capture of a clear photograph with a plain background, at eye level, direct frontal view, without a cap, mask, or glasses. Online Application Forms with blurred or inappropriate photographs will be rejected unless Aadhaar-Based Authentication is used.
- Signature Guidelines: Scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB), dimensions about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
- Candidates are advised to submit the Online Application Form much before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
Application Form Correction Window
- A correction window will be available from 29-10-2025 to 31-10-2025 (23:00 hours).
- Correction Charges: ₹200/- for the first time and ₹500/- for the second time.
Scheme of Examination
The recruitment process will consist of a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination.
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
- Objective-type multiple-choice paper with 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Medium: English and Hindi.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Syllabus:
- Part-A: General Knowledge/Current Affairs (50 Questions, 50 Marks)
- Part-B: Reasoning (25 Questions, 25 Marks)
- Part-C: Numerical Ability (15 Questions, 15 Marks)
- Part-D: Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW and Web Browsers etc. (10 Questions, 10 Marks)
- Matriculation Level question paper.
- Cut-off marks for shortlisting to PE&MT/DV (normalized):
- Unreserved: 35 marks
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 30 marks
- ESM: 25 marks
Incentives
- NCC Certificate Holders:
- 'C' Certificate: 5% of maximum marks of the Examination
- 'B' Certificate: 3% of maximum marks of the Examination
- 'A' Certificate: 2% of maximum marks of the Examination
- Rashtriya Raksha University Degree/PG Diploma Holders:
- Distinction: 5% of maximum marks of the Examination
- First Class: 4% of maximum marks of the Examination
- Second Class: 3% of maximum marks of the Examination
- Pass Class: 2% of maximum marks of the Examination
Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT)
PE&MT is qualifying in nature and will be conducted by Delhi Police.
| Age |
Race (1600 metres) |
Long Jump |
High Jump |
| Up to 30 years |
6 Minutes |
14 Feet |
3'9" |
| 30 to 40 years |
7 Minutes |
13 Feet |
3'6" |
| Above 40 years |
8 Minutes |
12 Feet |
3'3" |
| Age |
Race (1600 metres) |
Long Jump |
High Jump |
| Up to 30 years |
8 Minutes |
10 Feet |
3' |
| 30 to 40 years |
9 Minutes |
09 Feet |
2'9" |
| Above 40 years |
10 Minutes |
08 Feet |
2'6" |
- Physical Measurement (Female):
- Height: Minimum 157 cm. Relaxable by 2 cm for Hill area residents, ST candidates, and 5 cm for daughters of serving/retired/deceased Delhi Police personnel/MTS.
Medical Standard
Candidates must be in sound health, free from defects/deformity/disease, with vision 6/12 (without glasses in both eyes), and free from colour blindness.
- Tattoos Policy:
- Content: Tattoos depicting religious symbols/figures and names (as followed in the Indian Army) are permitted.
- Location: Tattoos on traditional sites of the body like the inner aspect of the forearm (left forearm only) or dorsum of the hands are allowed.
- Size: Must be less than ¼ of the particular part (Elbow or Hand).
Document Verification
Document Verification will be conducted by the Delhi Police at the time of PE&MT. Candidates must present original and photocopies of various documents including Matriculation/Secondary Certificate, Essential Educational Qualification Certificate, Driving License (for male candidates), Caste/Category Certificate, Hill Area Certificate, Ex-Servicemen certificates, Wards Certificate, Sports Certificate, NCC Certificate, RRU Certificate, and documents for change of name, if applicable.
Resolution of Tie Cases
In case of a tie in scores in the Computer-Based Examination, the tie will be resolved by applying the following criteria, in order:
- Marks in Part-A of Computer Based Examination.
- Marks in Part-B of Computer Based Examination.
- Date of Birth (older candidates placed higher).
- Alphabetical order of the names of candidates.
Enquiry Cell
For any queries, candidates may contact the Delhi Police Recruitment Cell Help Desk at Recruitment Cell, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp, Delhi-110009. Telephone Numbers: 011-27412715, 011-27241205, 011-27241206. Available between 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM every day except on Sunday and National holidays.