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Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Answer Key 2026 OUT 

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Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 29/09/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 20/10/2025 upto 23:00 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 21/10/2025
  • Correction Date : 27/10/2025 - 29/10/2025
  • CBT Exam Date : 07-12/01/2026
  • Admit Card Available : 05/01/2026
  • Provisional Answer Key : 05/02/2026
  • Objection Last Date : 07/02/2026 upto 18:00 PM
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
  • EWS : ₹100/-
  • SC / ST / PwD / Women / ExSM : Exempt
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years (as on 01/07/2025)
  • Selection Process: Computer Based Examination (100 Marks) >> Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (Qualifying) >> Typing Test (25 Marks) >> Computer Formatting Test (Qualifying) >> Document Verification >> Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total 509

Post NameTotalEligibility/Details
Head Constable (Ministerial) - Male 341
  • 12th Pass from Recognized Board
  • Typing: English 30 WPM / Hindi 25 WPM
  • Age: 18-25 Years
Head Constable (Ministerial) - Female 168
  • 12th Pass from Recognized Board
  • Typing: English 30 WPM / Hindi 25 WPM
  • Age: 18-25 Years

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

CategoryGeneral/OBC/EWSSC/STHill AreaCategoryGeneral/OBCSC/ST/Hill Area
Height165 cm160160Height157 cm152
Chest (Unexpanded)78 cm7373Chest (Unexpanded)NA
Chest (Expanded)82 cm7777Chest (Expanded)NA

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Age Group1600m Race 800m Race Long JumpHigh Jump
Up to 30 YearsMale: 7 min | Female: 800m in 5 minMale: 12.5 feet | Female: 9 feet (3 chances)Male: 3.5 feet | Female: 3 feet
30 to 40 YearsMale: 8 Minutes | Female: 800m in 6 minMale: 11.5 feet | Female: 8 feet (3 chances)Male: 3.25 feet | Female: 2.5 feet
Above 40 YearsMale: 9 Minutes | Female: 800m in 7 minMale: 10.5 feet | Female: 7 feet (3 chances)Male: 3 feet | Female: 2.25 feet

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Head Constable (Ministerial): Level 4 - ₹25,500 - 81,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical (CGHS), Travel Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
  • Job Security: Delhi Police Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
  • Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Promotion Hierarchy

Promotions in the Ministerial cadre are generally faster and more "desk-oriented" than the Executive branch. You can advance through seniority (regular intervals) or by clearing Limited Departmental Competitive Exams (LDCE) to jump ranks faster.

The Promotion Path:

  • Head Constable (Ministerial): Entry Level.
  • Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI): Usually after 5–8 years of service.
  • Sub-Inspector (SI): Next tier of administrative supervision.
  • Inspector: High-level office management.
  • Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP): Possible towards the end of a long, distinguished career.

Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Total Marks: 100
  • Total Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice)
  • Duration: 90 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) for each wrong answer.
  • Medium: Hindi and English (except English section).

Subject-wise Marks List:

  • General Awareness: 20 Questions | 20 Marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic): 20 Questions | 20 Marks
  • General Intelligence (Reasoning): 25 Questions | 25 Marks
  • English Language (Basic Knowledge): 25 Questions | 25 Marks
  • Computer Fundamentals (MS Office, Internet): 10 Questions | 10 Marks

Stage 2: Physical Endurance & Measurement (PE&MT)

  • Nature: Qualifying only (No marks added).
  • Events: Race, Long Jump, and High Jump (Age-specific standards).
  • Standards: Height (165cm Male / 157cm Female) and Chest (78-82cm Male).

Stage 3: Typing Test on Computer

  • Total Marks: 25 (Crucial for final merit).
  • Nature: Scoring (Higher speed = More marks).
  • Speed Required: English: 30 words per minute (wpm). Hindi: 25 words per minute (wpm).

Stage 4: Computer Formatting Test

  • Nature: Qualifying only.
  • Tasks: Practical test on MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint (Formatting, formulas, and slide creation).

Answer Key Objection Process

  • Download Process: Login at ssc.gov.in with Reg No & DOB
  • Objection Fee: ₹50/- per question (Online)
  • Next Steps: Final Answer Key & Result after objections

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