The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) in coordination with the Delhi Police Department, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially notified the mega recruitment drive for 7,547 Constable (Executive) vacancies (Male & Female cadres) for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Serving in the national capital territory offers aspiring uniformed personnel an elite central policing career with Pay Level-3 remuneration, Delhi city HRA benefits, central medical schemes, and prestigious law enforcement responsibilities.
This comprehensive guide details the gender-wise and category-wise seat distribution, 10+2 educational eligibility, driving license rules, 100-mark Computer Based Examination blueprint, Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) benchmarks, and registration instructions.
Delhi Police Constable 2026: Executive Overview
| Recruitment Feature | Official Details & Criteria |
|---|---|
| Conducting Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) & Delhi Police |
| Cadre Title | Constable (Executive) – Male and Female |
| Total Openings | 7,547 Vacancies (Male: 5,056 | Female: 2,491) |
| Pay Matrix Scale | 7th CPC Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100 + Central DA, 27% HRA, Transport Allowance & Ration Money) |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Senior Secondary / Intermediate) from recognized Board of Education |
| Driving License Rule | Valid Driving License for LMV (Motorcycle or Car) mandatory for Male candidates at PE&MT |
| Selection Stages | Computer Based Examination (CBE) ➔ Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) ➔ Detailed Medical (DME) |
| Official Portal | ssc.gov.in / delhipolice.gov.in |
Gender-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Allocations
| Post Cadre | UR (General) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Exe.) – Male | 2,748 | 488 | 258 | 717 | 242 | 4,453 |
| Constable (Exe.) – Male (Ex-Servicemen) | 310 | 54 | 34 | 125 | 80 | 603 |
| Constable (Exe.) – Female | 1,502 | 268 | 142 | 429 | 150 | 2,491 |
| Grand Total | 4,560 | 810 | 434 | 1,271 | 472 | 7,547 |
Eligibility Conditions: Educational Criteria & Age Relaxations
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary / Intermediate) from a recognized Board of Education as on the closing date. Relaxable up to 11th pass only for sons/daughters of serving, retired, or deceased Delhi Police personnel / Multi-Tasking Staff of Delhi Police, and Bandsmen/Buglers.
- Driving License Mandate: Male candidates must possess a valid driving license for LMV (Motorcycle or Car) as on the date of PE&MT. Learner License is NOT acceptable. (Driving license is not required for female candidates).
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years. Statutory relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST (up to 30 years), 3 years for OBC (up to 28 years), 5 years for meritorious sportspersons, and up to 40 years for departmental candidates.
Computer Based Examination (CBE) Blueprint (100 Marks / 90 Mins)
The online examination consists of 100 objective questions with individual sectional weightage:
| Part / Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 Marks |
| Part B: Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 Marks |
| Part C: Numerical Ability (Mathematics) | 15 | 15 Marks |
| Part D: Computer Fundamentals (MS Excel, Word, Internet, WWW, Email) | 10 | 10 Marks |
| Total Exam | 100 Questions | 100 Marks (90 Minutes) |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks penalty for each wrong answer. Examination is bilingual in English and Hindi.
Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) Standards
Male Candidates (Up to 30 Years)
- Race (1600 Metres): Must complete in 6 Minutes.
- Long Jump: 14 Feet (3 chances).
- High Jump: 3 Feet 9 Inches (3 chances).
- Height: Minimum 170 cm (Relaxable by 5 cm for residents of Hill areas, ST candidates, and sons of Delhi Police personnel).
- Chest: 81 cm to 85 cm (with minimum 4 cm expansion).
Female Candidates (Up to 30 Years)
- Race (1600 Metres): Must complete in 8 Minutes.
- Long Jump: 10 Feet (3 chances).
- High Jump: 3 Feet (3 chances).
- Height: Minimum 157 cm (Relaxable by 2 cm for Hill areas / SC / ST, and 5 cm for daughters of Delhi Police staff).
How to Apply Online for Delhi Police Constable
- Navigate to the new SSC official portal at ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with real-time live webcam photo capture and identity verification.
- Log in to your dashboard and select Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination 2026.
- Specify examination centre preferences across your designated SSC region.
- Declare 10+2 educational qualification details and driving license holding status.
- Pay the fee of ₹100 (Exempted for Women candidates and SC, ST, ESM applicants) via UPI, net banking, or debit card.
- Download the submitted application form for verification during PE&MT physical rallies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Are candidates from outside Delhi eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates from all states and union territories across India are eligible to apply. Central OBC reservation rules apply as per the central list for Delhi Police.
Q2: Is a driving license required at the time of online application?
Male candidates must possess a valid LMV driving license (Learner license not accepted) on the date of their Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT). Female candidates do not require a driving license.
Q3: Does PE&MT performance carry marks in the final merit ranking?
No, PE&MT is strictly qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared 100% on the basis of normalized marks scored in the Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Q4: Do NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks?
Yes, bonus marks are added to the normalized CBE score: NCC ‘C’ Certificate (5% of max marks = 5 marks), NCC ‘B’ Certificate (3% = 3 marks), and NCC ‘A’ Certificate (2% = 2 marks).
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