The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the online exam slot selection for Delhi Police Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator) posts. Candidates who applied for these 552 government jobs can now choose their exam date and city. The online slot selection window is open from December 5, 2025 , to January 15, 2026 . All eligible applicants must visit the official website, delhipolice.gov.in , to select their slots for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Important Dates
Key dates for this recruitment drive are:
- Application Start: September 24, 2025
- Application Last Date: October 15, 2025
- Application Correction: October 31 to November 2, 2025
- Self Slot Selection: December 5, 2025 – January 15, 2026
- Admit Card: January 2026
- Exam Dates: January 15 – January 22, 2026
Application Fee
The application fee details were:
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/Female | ₹0/- |
Payment was done online.
Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
Age relaxations apply as per government rules.
Total Vacancies: 552 Posts
Here is the detailed breakdown of the 552 Head Constable (AWO/TPO) posts:
Male Posts: 370
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 126 | 29 | 76 | 33 | 21 | 285 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 16 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 49 |
| Departmental | 16 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| Total | 158 | 37 | 94 | 48 | 33 | 370 |
Female Posts: 182
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 70 | 16 | 42 | 21 | 14 | 163 |
| Departmental | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
| Total | 78 | 18 | 47 | 23 | 16 | 182 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates needed to have:
- Passed 12th class with Science and Mathematics . OR
- A National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System.
- Computer Skills: English Word Processing speed of 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes . Basic computer functions like using MS Office, printing, and saving files.
Salary Package
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- per month (Pay Level-04)
- Allowances: HRA, DA, TA, and other government benefits.
Physical Standards (Minimum)
| Requirement | Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 CMS | 165 CMS | 157 CMS | 152 CMS |
| Chest | 81-85 CMS | 77-82 CMS | N/A | N/A |
| Running | 1600 Meters in 7 Minutes | 1600 Meters in 7 Minutes | 800 Meters in 5 Minutes | 800 Meters in 5 Minutes |
| Long Jump | 12½ Feet | 12½ Feet | 9 Feet | 9 Feet |
| High Jump | 3½ Feet | 3½ Feet | 3 Feet | 3 Feet |
Exam Pattern
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) has 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks . Time duration is 90 minutes . There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- General Awareness: 20 Marks
- General Science: 25 Marks
- Mathematics: 25 Marks
- Reasoning: 20 Marks
- Computer Fundamentals: 10 Marks
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through these stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Endurance & Measurement Test
- Trade Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Select Your Exam Slot
To choose your exam slot, follow these steps:
- Go to the official website: delhipolice.gov.in .
- Find and click the link for “HC (AWO/TPO) Online Self Slot Booking 2025”.
- Log in using your details.
- Select your preferred exam date and city.
- Submit your choice and print the confirmation.
Make sure to select your slot before January 15, 2026 .