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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Answer Key for Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator AWO / Tele-Printer Operator TPO) in Delhi Police Examination 2025. Candidates can download the answer key from the SSC candidate login and check their responses as per the official process.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator AWO / Tele-Printer Operator TPO) in Delhi Police |
| Total Vacancies | 552 |
| Qualification | 10+2 (Science & Mathematics) OR National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 24/09/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15/10/2025 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 16/10/2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 23/10/2025 to 25/10/2025 |
| Computer Based Exam (CBE) | December 2025 / January 2026 (Tentative) |
Answer Key Details
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- SSC uploads the Tentative Answer Key on its website after the CBE.
- Candidates can submit online representations/objections within the time limit notified by SSC.
- Objection Fee: ₹50 per question (non-refundable)
- After scrutiny, SSC finalizes the answer key. The Final Answer Key is used for result processing.
- SSC also makes marks available on the website after declaration of the CBE result.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| B | General Science | 25 | 25 | |
| C | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| D | Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| E | Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW & Web Browsers | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
- Paper Level: 12th standard
- Language of CBE: English and Hindi
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE) by SSC (100 Marks)
- Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) by Delhi Police (Qualifying)
- Trade Test (Reading & Dictation) by Delhi Police (Qualifying)
- Proficiency in Computer Operation by Delhi Police (Qualifying)
- Document Verification by Delhi Police
- Medical Examination (DME/RME as applicable) and Police Verification
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Group: Group ‘C’
Vacancy Details
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Male
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 126 | 29 | 76 | 33 | 21 | 285 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 16 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
| Departmental | 16 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| Total | 158 | 37 | 94 | 48 | 33 | 370 |
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Female
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 70 | 16 | 42 | 21 | 14 | 163 |
| Departmental | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 78 | 18 | 47 | 23 | 16 | 182 |
- Total Vacancies (Male + Female): 552
- Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change as per Delhi Police.
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification (as on closing date of online application):
-
10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board with Science & Mathematics as subjects
OR
-
National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the trade of Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System
Professional Attainments (Qualifying):
- Proficiency in Computer Operation
- English Word Processing Speed: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes (English only)
- Basic Computer Functions Test: opening/closing PC, printing, MS Office usage, saving/modifying text, paragraph setting/numbering, etc.