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SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)
Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination
The Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for recruiting male Constable (Driver), a Group 'C' post, in Delhi Police.
Latest official notice: Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice, published 24 September 2025.
Vacancies
737 tentative
Age limit
21–30 years (born 2 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 2004)
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
24 September 2025
SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver) notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 24 September – 15 October 2025 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 16 October 2025 (11 pm) |
| Form correction window | 23 – 25 October 2025 (11 pm) |
| Computer-based exam, tentative | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Vacancies | 737 tentative (Open 654, Ex-Servicemen 83) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police — Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100), Group 'C'
Source: Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 24 September 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver) is the Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for male Constable (Driver) posts in Delhi Police, a Group 'C' post at Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100). Candidates from all parts of the country can apply.
The 2025 notice, uploaded on 24 September 2025, lists 737 tentative vacancies. SSC conducts the computer-based examination; Delhi Police then conducts the physical endurance and measurement test, a qualifying driving trade test and the medical examination. The provisional select list is drawn on computer-based exam marks.
This guide sets out what the notice prints: vacancies, age, the qualification and licence rule, the exam pattern, physical standards, the trade test and the medical standard.
Vacancies
The vacancies are provisional and liable to change. Ten percent are reserved for ex-servicemen under the Delhi Police Standing Order.
Tentative vacancies (para 3)
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 316 | 66 | 153 | 72 | 47 | 654 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 35 | 07 | 17 | 15 | 09 | 83 |
| Total | 351 | 73 | 170 | 87 | 56 | 737 |
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on 1 July 2025: you must be 21 to 30 years old, which means born not earlier than 2 July 1995 and not later than 1 July 2004.
You need a 10+2 pass from a recognised board and a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence on the closing date; a learner's licence is not accepted. The licence is verified through DigiLocker before the trade test, and legal action is taken over forged licences.
Upper age relaxation (para 4.2)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Sportspersons of distinction | 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) |
| Delhi Police departmental candidates, 3 years' service | Up to 40 years (43 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST) |
Computer-based exam pattern
The exam is one objective paper of 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, in English and Hindi, at Class 10 level. Half the paper is on road sense, vehicle maintenance and traffic rules. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
Candidates up to 20 times the vacancies in each category are called for the PE&MT. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC and 30% for ex-servicemen.
Computer-based exam
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Part-C: Numerical Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Part-D: Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules/Signals, vehicle & environmental pollution | 50 | 50 |
Physical endurance and measurement test
Those who clear the 1600 m race go on to the long jump and then the high jump, each to be cleared in any one of three chances. There is no appeal against disqualification in these events; an appeal against height or chest measurement can be made on the same day.
Height and chest are relaxable by 5 cm for residents of listed hill areas and states (with a certificate), ST candidates, and sons of Delhi Police personnel or Multi-Tasking Staff.
Physical endurance test (para 11.15)
| Age | Race 1600 m | Long jump | High jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 7 minutes | 12½ ft | 3½ ft |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 8 minutes | 11½ ft | 3¼ ft |
| Above 40 years | 9 minutes | 10½ ft | 3 ft |
Physical measurement (para 11.17)
| Measure | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm minimum |
| Chest | 81–85 cm (minimum 4 cm expansion) |
Driving trade test
The trade test carries 150 marks but is qualifying only. A candidate who misses the minimum in any part is eliminated at that stage.
Trade test (para 11.21.1)
| Test | Marks | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|
| Driving, LMV (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10) | 50 | 25 (50% in each part) |
| Driving, HMV (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10) | 50 | 25 (50% in each part) |
| Traffic signs, road sense, driving rules | 25 | 12.5 |
| Vehicle maintenance | 25 | 12.5 |
Medical standard
- Sound health, free from disease, defect or deformity.
- Better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/12, both without glasses; free from colour blindness. No relaxation.
- Medical examination by doctors at selected government hospitals in Delhi.
How to apply
- 1
Register and apply online
Apply at ssc.gov.in between 24 September and 15 October 2025 (11 pm).
- 2
Pay the fee
₹100 by BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay debit card by 16 October 2025 (11 pm). SC, ST and eligible ex-servicemen are exempt.
- 3
Correct the form if needed
The correction window is 23–25 October 2025 (11 pm).
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Class 12 pass men who hold a valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence and want to join Delhi Police as drivers.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
21–30 years (born 2 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 2004) (as on 1 July 2025)
Educational qualification
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- Valid driving licence for Heavy Motor Vehicles on the closing date (a learner's licence is not accepted)
- Able to drive heavy vehicles with confidence and know vehicle maintenance
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Sportspersons of distinction | 5 years (10 years for SC/ST) |
| Delhi Police departmental candidates, 3 years' service | Up to 40 years (43 for OBC, 45 for SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹100. SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
Source: Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 24 September 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Indian citizenship
- Age on the official cutoff date, with category-wise relaxation
- Class 12 (10+2) qualification
- Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence
- Physical endurance, measurement and medical standards
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Computer-based examination by SSC
- 2Physical Endurance & Measurement Test and document verification by Delhi Police
- 3Trade (driving) test by Delhi Police (qualifying)
- 4Medical examination of the recommended candidates
Computer-based exam
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Part-C: Numerical Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Part-D: Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules/Signals, vehicle & environmental pollution | 50 | 50 |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. English and Hindi only. Class 10 level.
Trade test (qualifying)
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| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Driving, Light Motor Vehicle (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10) | — | 50 (qualify 25) |
| Driving, Heavy Motor Vehicle (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10) | — | 50 (qualify 25) |
| Traffic signs, road sense and basic driving rules | — | 25 (qualify 12.5) |
| Vehicle maintenance knowledge | — | 25 (qualify 12.5) |
150 marks in all; qualifying only and does not decide merit. 50% is needed in each driving sub-test.
Source: Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 24 September 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection runs through a computer-based exam by SSC, then a physical endurance and measurement test, a qualifying driving trade test and a medical examination by Delhi Police. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Road sense, traffic rules and vehicle maintenance
- General awareness
- General intelligence
- Numerical ability
- Light and heavy vehicle driving
- Physical fitness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
21–30 years (born 2 Jul 1995 – 1 Jul 2004), counted as on 1 July 2025, as per the Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent from a recognised board. Valid driving licence for Heavy Motor Vehicles on the closing date (a learner's licence is not accepted). Able to drive heavy vehicles with confidence and know vehicle maintenance.
When can I apply for SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
Online application: 24 September – 15 October 2025 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 24 September 2025. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver) exam pattern?
Computer-based exam: Part-A: General Awareness, Part-B: General Intelligence, Part-C: Numerical Ability, Part-D: Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules/Signals, vehicle & environmental pollution (90 minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. English and Hindi only. Class 10 level. Trade test (qualifying): Driving, Light Motor Vehicle (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10), Driving, Heavy Motor Vehicle (forward 20, reverse 20, parking 10), Traffic signs, road sense and basic driving rules, Vehicle maintenance knowledge (—). 150 marks in all; qualifying only and does not decide merit. 50% is needed in each driving sub-test.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
737 tentative (Open 654, Ex-Servicemen 83), according to the Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Delhi Police Driver 2025?
737 tentative vacancies, including 83 for ex-servicemen.
Can women apply for Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
No. The 2025 notice is for Constable (Driver)-Male only.
What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years on 1 July 2025 (born between 2 July 1995 and 1 July 2004), with relaxation for reserved categories.
Which driving licence is needed?
A valid Heavy Motor Vehicle licence on the closing date. A learner's licence is not accepted.
What is the pay?
Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100), Group 'C'.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Does the trade test count in merit?
No. It carries 150 marks but is qualifying only.
What is SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver)?
The Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for recruiting male Constable (Driver), a Group 'C' post, in Delhi Police.
Who is SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver) for?
Class 12 pass men who hold a valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence and want to join Delhi Police as drivers.
How is SSC Delhi Police Constable (Driver) selection described?
Selection runs through a computer-based exam by SSC, then a physical endurance and measurement test, a qualifying driving trade test and a medical examination by Delhi Police. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
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