The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the examination dates for various Delhi Police recruitments to be conducted in December 2025 and January 2026. Candidates who have been waiting for the final schedule can now relax, as the Commission has released a clear timetable for the Constable Driver, Constable Executive, Head Constable Ministerial, and Head Constable AWO/TPO examinations. According to the notice, all applicants are advised to keep checking the SSC website regularly for further updates or changes.
1. SSC Delhi Police Exam Schedule 2025
As per the official notification (F.No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC), the Delhi Police exams will begin in mid-December and continue till late January. The Constable (Driver) exam will be conducted first, on 16 and 17 December 2025. After that, the Constable (Executive) exam for both male and female candidates will take place between 18 December 2025 and 6 January 2026.
The next phase of exams will begin on 7 January 2026 with the Head Constable (Ministerial) posts, which will continue till 12 January. Finally, the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) examination has been scheduled from 15 to 22 January 2026. This structured timeline will help candidates plan their preparation and revision strategy more effectively.
2. Head Constable (AWO/TPO) Vacancy & Eligibility Details
This year, the Delhi Police has announced a total of 552 vacancies for the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) post, out of which 370 are for male candidates and 182 are for female candidates. The distribution covers all major categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC and ST, ensuring wide participation.
To be eligible for this post, candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination and should also possess English word processing skills, with the ability to achieve 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes. Basic computer knowledge is mandatory for all applicants.
The age limit has been set between 18 to 30 years, calculated as on 1 July 2025, and relaxation in age will be provided as per government rules.
In terms of physical standards, male candidates should have a minimum height of 170 cm and chest measurement of 76–80 cm, while female candidates must have a minimum height of 157 cm. The physical endurance test includes running, high jump and long jump for both male and female candidates, with different benchmarks for each.
3. Delhi Police AWO/TPO Exam Pattern 2025
The written examination for the AWO/TPO post will be conducted for a total of 100 marks, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions, and candidates will get 90 minutes to complete the test. The paper includes sections like General Awareness, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning and Computer Knowledge. Each part carries different weightage, and candidates must note that there will be negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
Since the pattern is balanced across awareness, analytical ability and technical knowledge, candidates are advised to focus on consistent revision and practice to secure a good score.