You’ll get a fast, clear snapshot so you can decide if this head constable exam fits your plan. The official notification went live on ssc.gov.in, and the CBT is set for a tight window: 15th–22nd January. That timeline helps you build a realistic prep schedule.
Read on and you’ll find eligibility, vacancy breakup, detailed CBT pattern, syllabus highlights, PE&MT and trade tests, admit card flow, result process, and cut-off planning—everything to map your effort to the outcome.
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| Accepted payment mode | net banking, UPI, or debit/credit cards |
Check this now: candidates must verify both education and age before applying to avoid rejection at verification.
You need either Class 12 (10+2) with Science and Mathematics or an NTC in Mechanic‑cum‑Operator Electronic Communication System. These are the two valid paths for the head constable role.
Age is calculated as on 01/07/2025. The standard range is 18–27 years.
Date-of-birth rule: not born before 02-01-1998 and not later than 01-01-2007. Keep your Class 10 DOB proof handy.
SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years.
Sports persons: up to 32 (UR/EWS/OBC) and 37 (SC/ST).
Widows/divorced/separated women: up to 35/38/40 (category dependent).
Departmental candidates: up to 40/43/45 based on category.
Ex‑servicemen: relaxations of 3/6/8 years for UR/OBC/SC‑ST respectively.
"Confirm these details now — small errors cost time and fees."
Keep all certificates consistent across your SSC profile. These eligibility details decide if your constable recruitment effort and fees are valid under delhi police rules.
A clear vacancy snapshot gives you a practical view of competition before you apply. Start here so you can set realistic targets and plan document checks.
The recruitment lists 552 total vacancies. The male allocation is 370 and female is 182. Knowing this split helps you judge depth of competition by gender.
Male posts include Open 285, Ex‑SM 49, and Departmental 36. Female posts list Open 163 and Departmental 19. These lines change how many seats are truly open to general competition.
Use vacancy numbers plus past cut off to set a safe-score target.
Always match category claims with documents to avoid issues in verification.
Know the exact CBT layout so you can divide time and target high‑value topics on test day.
The computer‑based test has 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 90 minutes. Each question carries one mark and you will not lose marks for incorrect answers.
This means you get roughly 54 seconds per question if you try to answer all. Plan time per section based on difficulty rather than equal splits.
The official position: no negative marking for this CBT. That reduces the penalty for educated guesses but does not replace smart time use.
Prioritize Mathematics and General Science — together they form half the paper.
Answer quick General Awareness and Reasoning items early to build confidence and bank marks.
Skip time‑consuming problems on first pass; mark and return if time allows.
Since each question = one mark, focus on accuracy and speed to raise your cutoff chances.
Suggested section order: Reasoning → GA → Math → Science → Computer, or adjust to your strengths.
Practical tip: practice full 90‑minute mocks to learn pacing. That beats theoretical plans on test day.
This syllabus breakdown shows the exact topics that regularly appear in the exam. Use it to build weekly targets and timed practice sessions.
Focus areas: India and neighbouring countries, polity and constitution, economy, geography, history, culture, environment, and current affairs. Cover recent national events and basics of governance.
Physics: thermodynamics, Newton’s laws, gravity and motion, pressure and units, sound, heat & temperature, basic electronics, magnetism, Ohm’s law, fibre optics and modes of communication.
Chemistry: everyday chemicals, catalysts and reactions, chemical vs physical change, common acids (H2SO4, HCl), atomic numbers, element symbols, and basics of electrochemistry.
Number systems, percentage, SI/CI, profit & loss, discount, ratio, averages, algebra, geometry, mensuration, time-distance-work, trigonometry, data interpretation, series, permutation & combination, and simplification.
Non‑verbal reasoning, analogies, series, coding‑decoding, input‑output, blood relations, directions, Venn diagrams, seating arrangements, syllogism, inequalities, and data sufficiency.
Basic computer knowledge plus MS Word and Excel tasks, email and communication, and internet fundamentals. Practice practical typing and formatting to help both objective questions and the qualifying skill test.
"Convert this checklist into weekly modules — consistent practice beats last‑minute cramming."
Turn high‑weight topics into daily drills and mock questions.
Use the table below to map subjects to typical CBT weight.
This section gives exact physical benchmarks so you can train with purpose for the PE&MT. Treat this as a qualifying stage: even top CBT scores won’t help if you fail these checks. Below are the run and jump requirements by age and the measurement norms you must meet.
Up to 30 years: 1600 m in 7 minutes; long jump 12½ ft; high jump 3½ ft.
30–40 years: 1600 m in 8 minutes; long jump 11½ ft; high jump 3¼ ft.
40+ years: 1600 m in 9 minutes; long jump 10½ ft; high jump 3 ft.
Up to 30 years: 800 m in 5 minutes; long jump 9 ft; high jump 3 ft.
30–40 years: 800 m in 6 minutes; long jump 8 ft; high jump 2½ ft.
40+ years: 800 m in 7 minutes; long jump 7 ft; high jump 2¼ ft.
Male height: 170 cm, relaxable by 5 cm in certain categories. Chest: 81–85 cm with minimum 4 cm expansion on respiration.
Female height: 157 cm, relaxable by 5 cm in allowable cases. There is no chest requirement for female candidates.
Practical tip: Practice timed runs, drills for jump technique, and measure chest expansion periodically. Many candidates fail on avoidable details like footwear, warm-up, or incorrect measurement posture.
Before you sit any practical checks, you should know exactly what the trade and computer tests will ask you to do. This section explains the formats, measurable targets, and simple practice routines so you enter the room calm and prepared.
The trade test is qualifying in nature and focuses on reading clarity and dictation accuracy. Examiners look for neat handwriting, correct spelling, and timely completion.
During dictation, you must capture spoken lines with minimal errors. Accuracy matters more than speed; make legible corrections when needed.
The English word processing benchmark is precise: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes. If you make 25 or more mistakes, you face disqualification.
Practice with a timer and focus on reducing error types like transposed letters, omitted words, and incorrect punctuation.
Expect short practical tasks that mirror daily office work. You should be able to:
Start and shut down a PC and log in safely.
Open, edit, save, and print documents in MS Office.
Format paragraphs, apply numbering, and modify text as instructed.
Set up a simple daily practice environment: a laptop or desktop with MS Word, a basic timer app, and short drills that combine typing with formatting tasks.
Tip: Treat these as job‑related checks. Focus on controlled accuracy, not frantic speed. That approach wins for candidates preparing for the tpo / awo tpo qualifying stages.
Get a clear picture of monthly in-hand pay, typical allowances, and the core responsibilities you’ll hold. This helps you weigh effort against long-term benefits before you focus on marks and selection stages.
The official pay band is ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Pay Level 4). Starting in-hand salary typically falls between ₹34,000–₹38,000, depending on posting and allowances.
Common components that boost gross and net pay include:
HRA: often around 24% of basic (example ₹6,120).
DA: an example rate of 12% of gross salary.
Travel Allowance: sample figure ₹3,600 monthly.
A quick table helps you compare at-a-glance.
Tip: your performance in the recruitment process translates into a secure role, clear pay progression, and hands-on work maintaining communication systems.
As a head constable or police head constable in this technical role, you’ll support communication hardware, ensure accuracy in reports, and use basic office systems daily. That combination of steady pay and technical duties makes the position a solid long-term career choice.
This section lays out every selection stage so you know what follows once the CBT ends. You’ll see who runs each test, which parts carry marks, and which are only qualifying.
CBT: a 100‑mark examination conducted by the staff selection commission. This is the scored stage that determines initial merit ranking.
PE&MT is run by the local force and is qualifying in nature. Fail this stage and you do not proceed, so train alongside your CBT prep.
The trade test checks practical communication skills via reading and dictation. It is qualifying and aims to ensure accuracy in written procedures and reports.
This qualifying test evaluates typing and basic office tasks. Expect the English word processing benchmark (1000 key depressions in 15 minutes) and checks on saving, formatting, and printing.
During verification, you must present education, DOB, and category proofs. The final merit list is prepared after candidates qualify all stages; merit depends on CBT marks plus category rules as notified.
Quick roadmap: CBT (scored) → PE&MT (qualifying) → Trade test (qualifying) → Computer test (qualifying) → Document verification → Final merit.
Tip: Treat qualifying tests seriously — any failed test stops your selection process.
Start your online application by creating a secure registration ID on the SSC portal—this single step unlocks the rest of the process.
Go to https://ssc.gov.in/ and click the registration link. Create a Registration ID and strong password, then use them to log in.
Complete personal, education, and category fields carefully. Save the registration ID—you’ll need it for admit card and result checks with the staff selection commission.
Keep scanned copies ready: photo, signature, Class 10/12 mark sheets, and category certificates. Upload clear, correctly sized files to avoid rejection.
Watch for errors like mismatched names or DOB, wrong category selection, and incomplete qualification entries. Candidates often rush and face correction headaches later.
After fee payment and final submission, immediately download the PDF of your submitted form. Print one copy and store a digital copy in a safe folder.
Tip: Your registration ID/password and the saved application copy are essential for future stages—treat them as your primary exam documents.
Step flow: registration → login → form fill → upload documents → pay fee → submit → print.
Prepare personal and education details beforehand to avoid timeouts.
Follow these steps and you’ll complete the recruitment form with fewer errors. If you are a candidate who needs to edit, use the official correction window—changes may be limited.
Get a clear checklist so you won’t miss any post‑exam steps. You’ll download your admit card, track the provisional answer, raise objections if needed, and then read result PDFs that list roll numbers and shortlisted candidates. Follow official SSC channels for each update to avoid confusion.
Use your registration number and password on ssc.gov.in. After login, choose the recruitment link, select your exam date and center, then download the admit card. Check your name, photo, center address, and reporting time immediately.
SSC will publish a provisional answer after the CBT. If you spot an error, submit a challenge with supporting explanation and the prescribed fee per objection. Well‑documented objections raise the chance of correction. After review the commission will publish the final answer and adjust scores if required.
Results arrive as PDF lists with roll numbers and sometimes names. Shortlisting for PE&MT and qualifying tests follows CBT merit and category rules. Keep your registration credentials ready to check stage‑wise status and final merit lists.
Use the 2022 cut off figures to set a target. Aim above your category’s past cut off for a safe margin. Track official updates only and treat cut off trends as a planning tool, not a guarantee.
Pick your test city with care — the right centre can cut travel stress and boost your performance.
The staff selection commission divides centres by region. Your region choice controls which cities appear when you pick a slot and where official updates arrive.
When you choose a centre, prioritize minimal travel risk, good transport links, and a place where you can arrive at least one day early. That reduces anxiety and keeps your last‑minute revision calm.
Major centre examples: NR (Delhi), CR (Lucknow), WR (Mumbai), SR (Chennai).
Pick a city with reliable trains or flights and easy local transit to the test venue.
Book accommodation near the centre to save commute time on exam day.
Note: centre choice affects sleep, reporting time, and your ability to revise calmly. Check centre codes and instructions on the admit card.
Tip: Keep your ID proofs exactly the same as on the admit card to avoid entry problems at the examination centre.
Here's a concise final checklist to turn the notification into action. The notification was published on 24 Sep 2025. Apply by 15 Oct 2025 and pay the fee by 16 Oct 2025. Use the correction window (31 Oct–2 Nov 2025) if needed.
Slot selection runs 5 Dec 2025–15 Jan 2026 and the admit card should be available by 13 Jan 2026. The CBT is scheduled for 15–22 Jan 2026: 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, and no negative marking.
There are 552 vacancies for this police head constable intake. Confirm eligibility, finish your SSC application, follow the syllabus and exam pattern, and practice typing and fitness. Track the admit card, answer key, and result PDFs, and keep documents ready for verification.
Prepare every stage, not just the CBT. Do this and you will reduce surprises and raise your selection chances for the delhi police head recruitment 2026.
