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SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)
Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator / Tele-Printer Operator) in Delhi Police Examination
The Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for recruiting Head Constable (AWO/TPO), a Group 'C' communication post, in Delhi Police, for men and women.
Latest official notice: Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice, published 24 September 2025.
Vacancies
552 tentative
Age limit
18–27 years (born 2 Jul 1998 – 1 Jul 2007)
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
24 September 2025
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 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 | 552 tentative (Male 370, Female 182; includes ex-servicemen and departmental vacancies) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police — Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100), Group 'C'
- Separate vacancies for men and women; departmental vacancies are filled from confirmed Delhi Police Constables
Source: Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 24 September 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) is the Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator / Tele-Printer Operator) in Delhi Police, a Group 'C' post at Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100). Men and women can apply, and candidates from all parts of the country are eligible.
The 2025 notice, uploaded on 24 September 2025, lists 552 tentative vacancies. SSC conducts the computer-based examination; Delhi Police then conducts the physical endurance and measurement test, a reading-and-dictation trade test and a computer proficiency test, all qualifying. The final list is drawn on computer-based exam marks plus any bonus marks.
This guide sets out what the notice prints: vacancies, age, the science-and-mathematics qualification, the exam pattern, physical and medical standards, the trade and computer tests, and the tie-break order.
Vacancies: men and women
The vacancies are provisional and liable to change. Ten percent are reserved for ex-servicemen, and departmental vacancies are filled from confirmed Delhi Police Constables. The rules make no provision for reservation for persons with disabilities.
Tentative vacancies (para 3)
| Group | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male — Open | 126 | 29 | 76 | 33 | 21 | 285 |
| Male — Ex-Servicemen | 16 | 04 | 09 | 11 | 09 | 49 |
| Male — Departmental | 16 | 04 | 09 | 04 | 03 | 36 |
| Male — Total | 158 | 37 | 94 | 48 | 33 | 370 |
| Female — Open | 70 | 16 | 42 | 21 | 14 | 163 |
| Female — Departmental | 08 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 02 | 19 |
| Female — Total | 78 | 18 | 47 | 23 | 16 | 182 |
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on 1 July 2025: you must be 18 to 27 years old, which means born not before 2 July 1998 and not later than 1 July 2007.
You need a 10+2 pass from a recognised board with Science and Mathematics as subjects, or a National Trade Certificate in the trade of Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System, by the closing date.
Upper age relaxation (para 5.7)
| 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) |
| Widows / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarried | Up to 35 years (38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
Computer-based exam pattern
The exam is one objective paper of 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, in Hindi and English, at Class 12 level. 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; SSC may lower these if not enough candidates qualify.
Computer-based exam
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Part-C: Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Part-D: Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Part-E: Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet | 10 | 10 |
Physical endurance and measurement test
Those who clear the race go on to the long jump and then the high jump, each to be cleared in any one of three chances, with no appeal against disqualification in these events. Physical measurement is taken only of those who clear the endurance tests.
Height (and chest for men) is relaxable by 5 cm for residents of listed hill areas and states with a certificate, and for wards of Delhi Police personnel or Multi-Tasking Staff.
Physical endurance test — men (race 1600 m)
| Age | Race | 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 endurance test — women (race 800 m)
| Age | Race | Long jump | High jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 5 minutes | 9 ft | 3 ft |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 6 minutes | 8 ft | 2½ ft |
| Above 40 years | 7 minutes | 7 ft | 2¼ ft |
Physical measurement (para 19)
| Measure | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 81–85 cm (minimum 4 cm expansion) | Not applicable |
Medical standard
- Sound health, free from disease, defect or deformity.
- Better eye 6/6 without glasses; worse eye 6/36 corrected with glasses to 6/9, or 6/12 without glasses; free from colour blindness.
Trade test and computer proficiency test
The trade test checks your ability to transmit and receive messages through reading and dictation in both Hindi and English. More than 50% mistakes in Hindi or English dictation disqualifies you. The reading test is videographed.
Those who pass take a qualifying computer proficiency test: English word processing of a 200-word passage in 15 minutes (25 or more mistakes disqualifies), then formatting tests in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel of 5 minutes each. Each formatting test has 10 features at half a mark each; you need at least 3 of 5 marks in each.
Bonus marks, tie-break and final merit
The final list is drawn from those who clear the computer proficiency test, strictly on computer-based exam marks (100) and any bonus marks or weightage. A reserve panel of 15% is also prepared.
NCC certificate holders get bonus marks of 5% ('C'), 3% ('B') or 2% ('A') of the maximum marks, and holders of a Rashtriya Raksha University degree or PG diploma get additional weightage by class obtained.
Ties are broken first in favour of the older candidate, then by the alphabetical order of first names.
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). Women, 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 science-and-mathematics pass candidates, or holders of the relevant NTC, who want a wireless and communication role in Delhi Police.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18–27 years (born 2 Jul 1998 – 1 Jul 2007) (as on 1 July 2025)
Educational qualification
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board with Science and Mathematics, OR National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System
- Proficiency in computer operation (qualifying): English word processing at 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes, and basic computer functions
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) |
| Widows / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarried | Up to 35 years (38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹100. Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
Source: Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 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 with science and mathematics, or NTC in the specified trade
- Physical endurance and measurement standards
- Medical standards
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Computer-based examination by SSC (100 marks)
- 2Physical Endurance & Measurement Tests by Delhi Police (qualifying)
- 3Trade test — reading and dictation — by Delhi Police (qualifying)
- 4Test of proficiency in computer operation by Delhi Police (qualifying)
Computer-based exam
90 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Part-C: Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Part-D: Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Part-E: Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet | 10 | 10 |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Hindi and English only. Class 12 level.
Test of proficiency in computer operation (qualifying)
15 minutes (word processing); 5 minutes each for Word, PowerPoint and Excel
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English word processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes | 200-word passage | Qualifying |
| Basic computer functions: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel formatting | 10 features per test | 5 per test (qualify 3) |
25 or more mistakes in the word processing test disqualifies.
Source: Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 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 reading-and-dictation trade test and a computer proficiency test by Delhi Police. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General awareness
- General science
- Mathematics
- Reasoning
- Computer fundamentals, MS Word and MS Excel
- English word processing and physical fitness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)?
18–27 years (born 2 Jul 1998 – 1 Jul 2007), counted as on 1 July 2025, as per the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)?
10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board with Science and Mathematics, OR National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System. Proficiency in computer operation (qualifying): English word processing at 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes, and basic computer functions.
When can I apply for SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)?
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 Head Constable (AWO/TPO) exam pattern?
Computer-based exam: Part-A: General Awareness, Part-B: General Science, Part-C: Mathematics, Part-D: Reasoning, Part-E: Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet (90 minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Hindi and English only. Class 12 level. Test of proficiency in computer operation (qualifying): English word processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes, Basic computer functions: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel formatting (15 minutes (word processing); 5 minutes each for Word, PowerPoint and Excel). 25 or more mistakes in the word processing test disqualifies.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)?
552 tentative (Male 370, Female 182; includes ex-servicemen and departmental vacancies), according to the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice.
How many vacancies are there in SSC Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO 2025?
552 tentative vacancies: 370 for men and 182 for women, including ex-servicemen and departmental vacancies.
What is the age limit?
18 to 27 years on 1 July 2025 (born between 2 July 1998 and 1 July 2007), with relaxation for reserved categories.
What qualification is needed?
10+2 with Science and Mathematics, or an NTC in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System.
What is the pay?
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100), Group 'C'.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the computer-based exam.
What height is required?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, relaxable by 5 cm for listed hill-area residents and wards of Delhi Police personnel.
Do the trade and computer tests count in merit?
No. They are qualifying; the final merit is on computer-based exam marks plus any bonus marks.
What is SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO)?
The Staff Selection Commission's open competitive examination for recruiting Head Constable (AWO/TPO), a Group 'C' communication post, in Delhi Police, for men and women.
Who is SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) for?
Class 12 science-and-mathematics pass candidates, or holders of the relevant NTC, who want a wireless and communication role in Delhi Police.
How is SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) selection described?
Selection runs through a computer-based exam by SSC, then a physical endurance and measurement test, a reading-and-dictation trade test and a computer proficiency test by Delhi Police. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
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