Joining the Delhi Police offers a stable government job with good pay, benefits, and career growth. Here’s a complete guide on how to join Delhi Police, including eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and how to apply.
🛡️ 1. Posts Available in Delhi Police
| Post | Eligibility | Recruitment Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Executive/Driver/Tradesman) | 10th or 12th Pass | SSC or Delhi Police |
| Head Constable (Ministerial/Assistant Wireless Operator) | 12th Pass | SSC |
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | Graduation | SSC (CPO Exam) |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) | Graduation + Computer Skills | SSC |
| Inspector/SHO | Promotion/Internal Exam | Delhi Police |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th Pass | Delhi Police |
📋 2. Eligibility Criteria
🔸 General Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Age Limit:
- Constable/HC: 18 to 25 years
- SI/ASI: 20 to 25 years
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen per govt norms
🔸 Educational Qualification
- Constable/Head Constable: 10th or 12th pass from a recognized board
- SI/ASI: Graduation in any stream
🔸 Physical Standards
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (M) | 81-85 cm | – |
| Race | 1.6 km in 6 min | 800 m in 4 min |
| Long Jump | 14 feet | 10 feet |
| High Jump | 3’9″ | 3′ |
📝 3. Selection Process
🔹 For Constable/Head Constable:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 marks
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Typing Test (for Ministerial posts)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
🔹 For SI (via SSC CPO):
- Paper I (CBT) – Reasoning, GK, Quant, English
- PET/PMT
- Paper II (English Language)
- Medical & DV
🖥️ 4. How to Apply
Step-by-Step:
- Go to SSC Official Website or Delhi Police Recruitment Portal
- Register with basic details
- Fill out the application form with documents:
- Aadhaar
- Education certificates
- Photograph & signature
- Pay the fee (₹100 for Gen/OBC; free for SC/ST/female)
- Submit and download a copy
📚 5. Exam Pattern (Constable – SSC)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| ⏱ Time: 90 minutes | ||
| 🔴 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
💼 6. Salary Details (Approx.)
| Post | Pay Level | Salary (in ₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Constable | Level 3 | 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Head Constable | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
| SI | Level 6 | 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
Plus DA, HRA, uniform allowance, medical benefits
📅 7. Upcoming Opportunities (2025)
Head Constable: Expected by September 2025
Constable Recruitment: Ongoing (6,221+ vacancies)
SSC CPO SI: Notification delayed, expected soon.
🗓️ Timeline Overview
| Role | Notification | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| SI (SSC CPO) | Postponed – New Date Pending | To Be Announced |
| Constable | Out now for 6,221 posts | CBT + PST/PET stages |
| Head Constable (Ministerial/Havildar) | Jul–Sep 2025 | Nov–Dec 2025 |
| Constable (Executive/Driver/Tradesman/ASI) | Jul–Sept 2025 | Nov–Dec 2025 |
| SHO (Cyber) | Internal Exam held Mar 2025 | Results soon |
