The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the examination notice for the Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025. The Computer Based Examination is scheduled for December 2025/January 2026. Admission Certificates for the Computer Based Examination will be uploaded on the SSC website, while admit cards for PE&MT will be issued by Delhi Police.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Delhi Police |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police |
| Total Vacancies | 509 tentative vacancies |
| Qualification | 10+2 pass or equivalent with English typing speed of 30 w.p.m. or Hindi typing speed of 25 w.p.m. |
| Category | Admit Card / Examination Notice |
| Status | Examination notice released; admission certificates will be uploaded before the respective examination stages |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-4: ₹25,500–₹81,100, Group C |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 29/09/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20/10/2025 up to 23:00 hours |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 21/10/2025 up to 23:00 hours |
| Application Correction Window | 27/10/2025 to 29/10/2025 up to 23:00 hours |
| Computer Based Examination | December 2025/January 2026 |
| Notice Date | 29/09/2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other non-exempted candidates | ₹100 |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| SC candidates | Exempted |
| ST candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD candidates eligible for reservation | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation | Exempted |
The fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. The correction charge is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction. Correction charges apply to all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 01/07/2025. Candidates must have been born between 02/07/2000 and 01/07/2007, inclusive.
Permitted upper-age relaxation includes SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PwBD Unreserved/EWS: 10 years; PwBD OBC: 13 years; PwBD SC/ST: 15 years; Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service; distinguished sportspersons: 5 years for other categories and 10 years for SC/ST candidates. Departmental Delhi Police candidates may be eligible up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST. Eligible widows, divorced women and judicially separated women may be eligible up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Ministerial) Male - Open | Open | 151 | 31 | 67 | 40 | 6 | 295 |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) Male - Ex-Servicemen | Ex-SM | 17 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 46 |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) Male | Total | 168 | 34 | 77 | 49 | 13 | 341 |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) Female | Open | 82 | 17 | 38 | 24 | 7 | 168 |
| Grand Total | 250 | 51 | 115 | 73 | 20 | 509 |
Seven PwBD vacancies are included within the male open-category vacancies and four PwBD vacancies are included within the female open-category vacancies. Only locomotor disability of 40% or above affecting either one leg or both legs is permitted for these posts. PwBD posts are civilian in nature and selected candidates will not wear the Delhi Police uniform. The vacancies are tentative and may change.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must be citizens of India and must possess the following qualifications by the closing date of the online application:
- 10+2, Senior Secondary or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
- English typing speed of at least 30 words per minute, or Hindi typing speed of at least 25 words per minute.
- A candidate claiming an equivalent qualification must produce the relevant Equivalence Certificate during Document Verification.
- A matriculate Ex-Serviceman who has completed at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces may also be considered eligible in accordance with the notice.
Admit Card Details
Admission Certificates will not be sent by post or email. Candidates must download them from the concerned official website. The Computer Based Examination admission certificate will be uploaded by SSC at approximately 2–3 days before the examination. Examination city and centre details are expected to be displayed approximately 10 days before the Computer Based Examination.
Candidates shortlisted for PE&MT will receive the relevant admission certificate from Delhi Police through its official website. PE&MT and Skill/Trade Tests will be conducted in Delhi only. Candidates should regularly check both the SSC and Delhi Police websites for stage-wise admit card updates.
Documents Required at the Computer Based Examination
Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar-Based Authentication must report at the examination centre two hours before the scheduled examination time and carry:
- Printed copy of the Admission Certificate.
- At least two recent passport-size colour photographs.
- Original valid photo identity proof containing the full date of birth as printed on the Admission Certificate.
Accepted identity documents include Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, University/College/School ID Card, Government/PSU/Employer ID Card, Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence, or another valid photo identity card issued by the Central or State Government.
If the photo identity card does not show the date of birth, candidates must carry an additional original document such as a Matriculation Certificate, Board marksheet, Birth Certificate or Category Certificate. A mismatch in the date of birth mentioned in the Admission Certificate and the identity document may lead to denial of entry.
Candidates who complete Aadhaar-Based Authentication are not required to produce recent colour photographs or an original photo identity document for admission to the Computer Based Examination, subject to the instructions applicable at the examination venue.
Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Examination will be an objective-type multiple-choice paper conducted in English and Hindi only.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude - Basic Arithmetic Skill | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| English Language - Basic Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW and Web Browsers | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The examination duration is 90 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No re-evaluation or re-checking is permitted. SSC will normalize Computer Based Examination marks for determining merit and cut-off marks.
The indicative minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC and 30% for PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates. SSC may lower the category-wise minimum marks if the required number of candidates do not qualify.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination conducted by SSC - 100 marks.
- Physical Endurance and Measurement Test conducted by Delhi Police - qualifying.
- Typing Test on Computer conducted by Delhi Police - 25 marks.
- Computer Formatting Test on MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel - qualifying.
- Document Verification, Detailed Medical Examination and police verification.
- Final merit based on Computer Based Examination marks, Typing Test marks and applicable incentive or bonus marks.
Candidates up to 20 times the number of vacancies in each category may be shortlisted for PE&MT. PwBD candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility are exempted from PE&MT but must appear for Document Verification and the subsequent applicable tests.
Physical Endurance and Measurement Test
Male Candidates
| Age | 1,600 Metre Race | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 7 minutes | 12 feet 6 inches | 3 feet 6 inches |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 8 minutes | 11 feet 6 inches | 3 feet 3 inches |
| Above 40 years | 9 minutes | 10 feet 6 inches | 3 feet |
Male candidates generally require a height of 165 cm and chest measurement of 78–82 cm with at least 4 cm expansion. Relaxation of 5 cm may be available to eligible hill-area candidates, ST candidates and sons of serving, retired or deceased Delhi Police personnel or Delhi Police Multi-Tasking Staff.
Female Candidates
| Age | 800 Metre Race | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 5 minutes | 9 feet | 3 feet |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 6 minutes | 8 feet | 2 feet 6 inches |
| Above 40 years | 7 minutes | 7 feet | 2 feet 3 inches |
Female candidates generally require a height of 157 cm. Relaxation of 5 cm may be available to eligible hill-area candidates, SC/ST candidates and daughters of serving, retired or deceased Delhi Police personnel or Delhi Police Multi-Tasking Staff.
Long Jump and High Jump are to be cleared in any one of the three chances. There is no appeal against disqualification in the race, long jump or high jump. Appeals regarding physical measurement must be filed on the day of PE&MT itself.
Typing Test and Computer Formatting Test
The Typing Test is of 10 minutes and carries a maximum of 25 marks. The minimum qualifying speed is 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi. Candidates will be provided with a passage containing at least 400 words or 2,000 strokes in English, or 350 words or 1,750 strokes in Hindi.
| English Speed | Marks | Hindi Speed | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 30 w.p.m. | Disqualify | Below 25 w.p.m. | Disqualify |
| 30 w.p.m. | 10 | 25 w.p.m. | 10 |
| 31–35 w.p.m. | 12 | 26–30 w.p.m. | 12 |
| 36–40 w.p.m. | 15 | 31–35 w.p.m. | 15 |
| 41–45 w.p.m. | 18 | 36–40 w.p.m. | 18 |
| 46–50 w.p.m. | 21 | 41–45 w.p.m. | 21 |
| Above 50 w.p.m. | 25 | Above 45 w.p.m. | 25 |
The Computer Formatting Test is qualifying in nature. It covers MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, with 10 minutes allotted for each test. Candidates must secure at least 6 marks out of 10 in each formatting test.
Medical Standards
Candidates must be in sound health and free from defect, deformity or disease. Both eyes should have vision of 6/12, with or without glasses. No relaxation is allowed in this vision standard. Eligible PwBD candidates must have locomotor disability of 40% or above affecting either one leg or both legs and must meet the applicable physical requirements.
Documents for PE&MT and Document Verification
Candidates should carry original documents and self-attested copies, including the Matriculation Certificate, 10+2 qualification certificate, category certificate, PwBD certificate, EWS certificate, Hill Area Certificate, Ex-Servicemen documents, sports certificate, Delhi Police ward certificate, departmental candidate certificate, NCC certificate, RRU certificate, No Objection Certificate where applicable and documents supporting any age relaxation.
Failure to produce required documents may lead to rejection. Delhi Police may allow up to five working days for submission of missing documents in applicable cases.
Bonus and Additional Marks
| Certificate or Qualification | Benefit |
|---|---|
| NCC C Certificate | 5% of maximum examination marks |
| NCC B Certificate | 3% of maximum examination marks |
| NCC A Certificate | 2% of maximum examination marks |
| RRU Degree/Post Graduate Diploma with Distinction | 5% of maximum examination marks |
| RRU Degree/Post Graduate Diploma with First Class | 4% of maximum examination marks |
| RRU Degree/Post Graduate Diploma with Second Class | 3% of maximum examination marks |
| RRU Degree/Post Graduate Diploma with Pass Class | 2% of maximum examination marks |
The original certificates must be produced during Document Verification or PE&MT. NCC benefit is not available to Ex-Servicemen.
Examination Centres
Candidates may select three examination centres anywhere in India in order of preference. No request for change of centre will ordinarily be entertained later. The Computer Based Examination will be conducted through SSC regions covering centres across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, North Eastern states, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and other listed locations.
Important Instructions
- Only one online application is permitted for the examination.
- The name, parents' names and date of birth must be entered exactly as recorded in the Matriculation Certificate.
- The live photograph must be clear, front-facing and captured against a plain background without a cap, mask or spectacles.
- The scanned signature must be in JPEG/JPG format, approximately 10–20 KB, with dimensions of about 6.0 cm by 2.0 cm.
- Candidates must preserve a printout of the submitted application for their records.
- The examination dates are tentative and any changes will be published on the official websites.
- Candidates involved in impersonation, use of unfair means, possession of prohibited electronic devices or other malpractice may face cancellation of candidature and debarment from SSC examinations.
For assistance with online applications, the SSC toll-free helpline is 180 030 930 63. The Delhi Police Recruitment Cell help desk can be contacted at 011-27412715, 011-27241205 and 011-27241206 during working hours, except Sundays and national holidays.