The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), in collaboration with the Delhi Police, has released the official notification for the Delhi Police Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator) Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive is an excellent opportunity for young aspirants across India who want to join one of the most respected police organizations in the country. With a total of 552 vacancies (Male + Female) announced, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online from 24th September 2025 to 15th October 2025 through the SSC official website. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), followed by Skill/Trade Tests and Medical Examination. In this article, we have covered all the important details about the recruitment such as important dates, vacancies, eligibility, application fees, salary, and more in a detailed and easy-to-understand manner.
Important Dates
The Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) 2025 examination will be conducted as per the following schedule:
- Online Application Start Date: 24th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15th October 2025 (till 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 16th October 2025 (till 11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 23rd October 2025 to 25th October 2025 (till 11:00 PM)
- Schedule of Computer-Based Examination (CBE): December 2025/January 2026 (Tentative)
- Helpline Number (for assistance in filling forms): 180 030 930 63
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues such as server delays or network errors.
Vacancy Details
The Delhi Police has announced 552 vacancies for Head Constable (AWO/TPO) posts, distributed among male and female candidates. The category-wise break-up of vacancies is as follows:
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) – Male
- UR: 158
- EWS: 37
- OBC: 94
- SC: 48
- ST: 33
- Total: 370
Head Constable (AWO/TPO) – Female
- UR: 78
- EWS: 18
- OBC: 47
- SC: 23
- ST: 16
- Total: 182
Grand Total Vacancies: 552
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change depending on final approval by the Delhi Police. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Pay Scale (Salary)
Selected candidates for the post of Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police will be placed in the Pay Level-4 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
- Pay Level-4: Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 (Group ‘C’ post)
- Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Uniform Allowance
- Medical Facilities
- Pension and other government benefits
Thus, the Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) job offers not only a stable career but also attractive allowances and growth opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
(Candidates must have been born not before 02.07.1998 and not later than 01.07.2007.)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service
- Departmental Candidates (Delhi Police):
- UR/EWS: up to 40 years
- OBC: up to 43 years
- SC/ST: up to 45 years
- Widows/Divorced Women (Unmarried):
- UR/EWS: up to 35 years
- OBC: up to 38 years
- SC/ST: up to 40 years
3. Educational Qualification (as on closing date of application)
- Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) with Science & Mathematics subjects from a recognized board
OR - National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the trade of Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System.
Additionally, candidates must have:
- Proficiency in Computer Operations (Qualifying in Nature):
- English Word Processing: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes
- Basic Computer Functions: MS Office, saving/modifying text, printing, paragraph setting, etc.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 100/-
- Women candidates: Exempted
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
Mode of Payment: Online only (via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards).
Note: The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Process
The selection process for Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) involves multiple stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE) – conducted by SSC across India in English & Hindi.
- Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) – conducted only in Delhi.
- Skill/Trade Tests – Typing/Computer and Trade-related tests conducted by Delhi Police.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination – carried out by Delhi Police.
Candidates will be shortlisted at each stage based on merit and qualifying standards.
Examination Centres
SSC will conduct the Computer Based Examination at centres across India. Candidates can choose three exam centres in the order of preference while filling out the online form.
Some major centres include Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Patna, Bhopal, Ranchi, and others.
Physical Standards & Relaxations
Candidates must meet prescribed physical standards for height, chest, and endurance. Relaxations are available for wards of Delhi Police personnel/Multi-Tasking Staff, as well as reserved categories.
How to Apply?
Candidates can apply online through the SSC official website or via the mySSC mobile app from 24th September 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the SSC official website.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Log in using credentials and click on the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) application link.
- Fill out the form with personal, academic, and communication details.
- Capture real-time photograph and upload a scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Preview the application carefully before submission.
- Download and print the final submitted application form for reference.
Key Instructions for Photograph & Signature
- Photograph: Captured in real-time during application submission (plain background, no cap, mask, or glasses).
- Signature: JPEG format, 10–20 KB, dimensions 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
Applications with unclear or invalid photos/signatures may be rejected unless Aadhaar authentication is used.
Incentives & Bonus Marks
- NCC Certificate Holders:
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate – 5% bonus marks
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate – 3% bonus marks
- NCC ‘A’ Certificate – 2% bonus marks
- Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) Degree/Diploma Holders:
- Distinction – 5% bonus marks
- First Class – 4%
- Second Class – 3%
- Pass Class – 2%
These benefits will be given only after verification of original certificates at the time of PE&MT.
Why Choose This Job?
The Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) post is not just a government job but also a position of pride, responsibility, and service. Some reasons why aspirants should apply:
- Attractive salary with stable career growth.
- Opportunity to work in the national capital.
- Job security with pensions and allowances.
- Equal opportunities for men and women.
- Special incentives for NCC and RRU certificate holders.
