The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), in collaboration with Delhi Police, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Head Constable {Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO)/ Tele-Printer Operator (TPO)} in Delhi Police, 2025. This is a golden opportunity for young aspirants across India seeking a government job in the police communication and technical department.
Key Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 24th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15th October 2025 (till 23:00 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16th October 2025 (till 23:00 hrs)
- Correction Window: 23rd – 25th October 2025
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE): December 2025 / January 2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 552
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) – Male: 370
- UR: 158 | EWS: 37 | OBC: 94 | SC: 48 | ST: 33
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) – Female: 182
- UR: 78 | EWS: 18 | OBC: 47 | SC: 23 | ST: 16
(Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.)
Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Group ‘C’)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- 18 to 27 years (Born between 02-07-1998 and 01-07-2007).
- Age relaxation as per rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after military service deduction
- Departmental candidates (Delhi Police): up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Other relaxations for women, widows, and sportspersons as per notification.
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) with Science & Mathematics from a recognized board.
OR - National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System.
Professional Skills
- Proficiency in Computer Operation (Qualifying).
- English Word Processing Test – 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes.
- Basic Computer Functions – MS Office, file handling, formatting, printing, etc.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE) – 100 Marks
- General Awareness: 20 marks
- General Science: 25 marks
- Mathematics: 25 marks
- Reasoning: 20 marks
- Computer Fundamentals & Applications: 10 marks
(90 minutes duration; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.)
- Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) – Qualifying
- Male: 1600m run, long jump, high jump
- Female: 800m run, long jump, high jump
- Physical Standards:
- Male: Height – 170 cm, Chest – 81–85 cm (relaxations applicable)
- Female: Height – 157 cm (relaxations applicable)
- Trade Test (Reading & Dictation) – Qualifying
- Reading & dictation in Hindi and English, videographed.
- Test of Proficiency in Computer Operation – Qualifying
- Word processing, MS Office, Internet & communication basics.
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Application Fee
- ₹100/- (General & OBC Male).
- Exempted: SC/ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen.
- Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards).
How to Apply
- Applications accepted only online via SSC’s new portal: https://ssc.gov.in
- Candidates must first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
- Photograph will be captured in real-time during application.
- Last date for submission: 15th October 2025 (23:00 hrs).
Important Notes
- Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-day server issues.
- Admit Cards will be issued region-wise by SSC and notified on Delhi Police’s website.
- NCC certificate holders & candidates with RRU degrees/diplomas will receive bonus marks.
- Selection will be based strictly on merit and qualifying tests.
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 Official Notification | Click Here |
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 2025 Recruitment offers a secure government career in technical police operations with an attractive salary and career growth. Interested and eligible candidates should not miss this opportunity and must apply online before the deadline.
For full details, refer to the official notification on SSC Website and Delhi Police Website.
