Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025: A to Z Details
A – About the Recruitment
The Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Recruitment aims to hire candidates for clerical and administrative roles within the Delhi Police. It is a Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
B – Basic Overview
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
- Posts: Head Constable (Ministerial) – Male and Female.
- Vacancies: Expected 400-850 (based on 2022’s 835 vacancies; exact numbers TBD).
- Notification Date: October 7, 2025 (tentative, per SSC Calendar).
C – Categories
- General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Female candidates (with reservations as per government norms).
D – Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (for e-KYC).
- 10+2 Marksheet and Certificate.
- Typing Certificate (if available).
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Valid ID proof.
E – Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18-25 years as of January 1, 2025 (born between January 2, 2000, and January 1, 2007).
- Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years (up to 28 years).
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 30 years).
- PwD: 10 years (additional relaxation).
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years.
- Relaxation:
- Education: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board.
- Typing Skills:
- English: 30 words per minute (wpm).
- Hindi: 25 wpm (mandatory for selection).
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Physical Standards: No specific height/chest requirements for Ministerial posts (unlike Constable).
F – Features
- Computer-based exam with no negative marking (based on 2022 pattern).
- Multi-stage selection process (detailed under S).
G – Goals/Objectives
- Recruit skilled individuals for administrative duties.
- Enhance Delhi Police’s operational efficiency.
H – How to Apply
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Register using mobile number and email.
- Log in, fill out the application form.
- Upload documents (PDF/JPEG, <200 KB each).
- Pay fee (₹100; exempt for SC/ST/Female/PwD/Ex-Servicemen).
- Submit and download confirmation.
I – Important Dates (Tentative)
- Notification Release: October 7, 2025.
- Application Start: October 7, 2025.
- Last Date to Apply: November 5, 2025.
- Exam Date: December 2025 – January 2026.
J – Job Profile
- Clerical tasks (record-keeping, filing FIRs).
- Assisting senior officers in administrative duties.
- Managing police station documentation.
K – Key Highlights
- Pay Level 4 under 7th CPC.
- Typing and computer skills mandatory.
- No interview stage.
L – Last Date
- November 5, 2025 (tentative, based on a 30-day window from notification; confirm via ssc.gov.in).
M – Merit List/Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Exam (CBE) – 100 marks.
- Stage 2: Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) – Qualifying.
- Stage 3: Typing Test – Qualifying (30 wpm English/25 wpm Hindi).
- Stage 4: Computer (Formatting) Test – Qualifying (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
- Final merit based on CBE scores.
N – Notification
Expected on October 7, 2025, via ssc.gov.in, detailing vacancies, eligibility, and exam schedule.
O – Official Website
- SSC: ssc.gov.in
- Delhi Police: delhipolice.gov.in (for updates).
P – Physical Endurance Test (PE&MT)
- Male:
- 1600m Run: 7 min (18-30 yrs), 8 min (30-40 yrs).
- Long Jump: 12.5 ft (18-30 yrs), 10 ft (30-40 yrs).
- High Jump: 3.5 ft (18-30 yrs), 3 ft (30-40 yrs).
- Female:
- 800m Run: 5 min (18-30 yrs), 6 min (30-40 yrs).
- Long Jump: 9 ft (18-30 yrs), 8 ft (30-40 yrs).
- High Jump: 3 ft (all ages).
- Qualifying only; no marks awarded.
Q – Quick Facts
- Salary: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (basic pay).
- Vacancies in 2022: 835 (559 Male, 276 Female).
- Application Fee: ₹100 (exemptions apply).
R – Registration Process
Online via SSC portal; requires OTP verification and document upload.
S – Salary Details
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level 4, 7th CPC).
- In-Hand Salary: ₹35,000 – ₹38,000/month (after allowances/deductions).
- Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of basic pay (as of 2025).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 27% (Delhi rate).
- Travel Allowance (TA): ₹3,600 + DA thereon.
- Dress Allowance: ₹10,000/year.
- Deductions: NPS (10% of basic + DA), GIS, taxes.
T – Table of Salary Structure
Component | Amount (₹) |
---|---|
Basic Pay | 25,500 |
DA (50%) | 12,750 |
HRA (27%) | 6,885 |
TA | 3,600 + DA (~5,400) |
Gross Salary | ~50,535 |
Deductions (NPS, etc.) | ~12,000 – 15,000 |
In-Hand Salary | ~35,000 – 38,000 |
U – Updates
- Notification expected in October 2025.
- Check ssc.gov.in for admit cards (November 2025).
V – Vacancies
- Estimated 400-850 (based on past trends; exact figures TBD).
W – Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens aged 18-25 (with relaxations).
- 10+2 pass with typing proficiency.
X – X-Factor
- No negative marking in CBE (unlike other SSC exams).
- Typing skill emphasis sets it apart.
Y – Yearly Benefits
- Job security, pension (post-probation), healthcare, and promotion opportunities (e.g., to Inspector).
Z – Zero Tolerance
- Fraudulent applications lead to disqualification; adhere to SSC guidelines.
Notes
- Last Date Confirmation: The tentative last date (November 5, 2025) aligns with SSC’s 30-day application window. Verify on ssc.gov.in post-notification.
- Salary Variability: DA/HRA may adjust based on inflation rates by 2025; figures reflect current norms.
- Eligibility: Typing speed is mandatory; practice is key for Stage 3.