SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025 · Age limit & eligibility
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Age Limit 2025: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) age limit: 18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007) (age counted on 1 July 2025), as per the official notice published 29 September 2025.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) age limit and relaxation
Age limit
18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007) (as on 1 July 2025)
Educational qualification
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent from a recognised board, held at the time of applying
- Typing speed: 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
- The result must be declared by the closing date; mere processing of the result does not count
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 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, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
Source: Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 29 September 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on 1 July 2025: you must be 18 to 25 years old, which means born not before 2 July 2000 and not later than 1 July 2007. The date of birth must match your Matriculation/Secondary certificate.
You need a 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent from a recognised board at the time of filling in the form, plus a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. The result of your qualifying exam must have been declared by the closing date.
Sons and daughters of serving, retired or deceased Delhi Police personnel or Multi-Tasking Staff get a 5 cm relaxation in height (and 5 cm in chest for men), unless the parent was dismissed, removed, terminated or compulsorily retired as a penalty.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 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) |
Physical endurance and measurement test
The PE&MT is qualifying and is held by Delhi Police at three centres in Delhi. Those who clear the race go on to the long jump and then the high jump; each jump must be cleared in any one of three chances. There is no appeal against disqualification in the race or jumps. Physical measurement is taken only of those who clear the endurance tests; an appeal against measurement must be filed on the same day.
Height and chest relaxation of 5 cm applies to residents of listed hill areas and states (with a certificate), ST candidates (and SC candidates for women's height), and wards of Delhi Police personnel.
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
| Measure | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 78–82 cm (minimum 4 cm expansion) | Not applicable |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial)?
18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007), counted as on 1 July 2025, as per the Head Constable (Ministerial) 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 (Ministerial)?
10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass or equivalent from a recognised board, held at the time of applying. Typing speed: 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi. The result must be declared by the closing date; mere processing of the result does not count.
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years on 1 July 2025, which means born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2007, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What qualification is needed?
10+2 pass or equivalent, plus a typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi.
What height is required?
165 cm for men and 157 cm for women, relaxable by 5 cm for listed hill-area residents, ST candidates and wards of Delhi Police personnel.