Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO Eligibility Criteria

The age criteria is 18 to 25 years.

There are a total of 5 sections including General Awareness, General Science, Mathematics, Reasoning and Computer Fundamentals.

You need to have passed 10+2 (12th standard) from a recognized board with Science and Mathematics as subjects. This is really important because the job involves technical work like operating wireless equipment and teleprinters, so you need a science background. If you don't have 10+2 with Science and Math, there's an alternative option - you can have a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System. Make sure your certificates are from recognized boards or institutions, as they will be verified during the document verification stage.

The selection process has four main stages that you need to clear one by one. First is the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) with 100 questions that you need to complete in 90 minutes. If you pass this, you'll go to the Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) where you'll have to do running, long jump, and high jump, plus meet height and chest requirements. The third stage is a Trade Test where you'll be tested on reading and dictating messages in both Hindi and English - you can't make more than 50% mistakes. Finally, there's a Computer Proficiency Test where you need to show your typing speed (1000 key depressions in 15 minutes) and basic skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You must pass all stages to get selected.

Your salary will be based on Pay Level-4 under the 7th Pay Commission, which ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month. As a new recruit, you'll start at the lower end and get increments over time. Your in-hand salary (what you actually receive after deductions) will be approximately ₹38,000 per month, which includes your basic pay plus various allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance. You'll also get other government benefits like medical facilities, pension, provident fund, and job security that comes with being a central government employee.

For male candidates, you need to be at least 170 cm tall (this can be relaxed to 165 cm for certain categories like hill area residents and ST candidates). Your chest should measure 81 cm normally and expand to at least 85 cm (4 cm expansion). In the physical tests, you'll need to complete a 1600-meter race within 7 minutes if you're under 30, and also clear long jump (12.5 feet) and high jump (3.5 feet). For female candidates, the minimum height is 157 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for certain categories), and you need to complete an 800-meter race within 5 minutes if under 30, plus long jump (9 feet) and high jump (3 feet). You get three chances each for long jump and high jump, but there's no appeal if you're disqualified in any event.

You can apply online from September 24, 2025, to October 15, 2025 (till 11 PM) through the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) or the 'my SSC' mobile app. You'll need your 10th and 12th certificates, a scanned signature (10-20 KB, JPEG format), and any category certificates if you're from SC/ST/OBC/EWS. The good news is that you don't need to upload a photo anymore - the system will capture your live photo during the application process. The application fee is ₹100 for General and OBC candidates, but it's completely free for SC/ST candidates, women, and ex-servicemen. Make sure to apply early and don't wait for the last date to avoid any technical issues.