Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Exam Date 2025 Out, CBE From 15th January

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Delhi Police Head Constable 2025 exam date for the CBT for AWO/TPO posts. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from January 15 to 22, 2025. Candidates who have filled out the form will be eligible to appear in the exam. Soon, they will release the application status or city intimation, and admit card, which will provide you with your exam shift timings, address, and other important instructions. Meanwhile, you are strongly advised to align your preparation with these exam dates and continue with us for the latest updates.

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF

SSC has released the Delhi Police AWO/ TPO 2025 Notification to recruit 552 candidates in PDF format on its official website on September 24, 2025. The notification PDF contains all the important details related to this recruitment process. If you are interested and eligible to appear for this recruitment highly advised to download this PDF (link is given below) and go through it carefully. Also, you are advised to read this blog to understand this recruitment in a simple form.

Download Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO 2025 Notification: Overview

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO exam to recruit candidates for AWO/TPO (Assistant Wireless Operator / Tele-Printer Operator) posts. As per the latest updates, they have released a total of 552 posts for male and female candidates. Application process has started. Below, we have provided an overview related to the notification in a table format.

Topic	Details
Recruiting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	AWO/TPO (Assistant Wireless Operator / Tele-Printer Operator)
Total Vacancies	552 [Male: 370; Female: 182]
Application Start Date	September 24, 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	October 15, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
Mode of Application	Online Only (via SSC website or ‘my SSC’ app)
Eligibility – Nationality	Indian Citizen
Eligibility – Age Limit	18 to 27 years (as on 01.07.2025), with relaxations
Education Qualification	Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized Board with Science & Mathematics as subjects
Selection Process	1. Computer-Based Exam (CBE) 2. Physical Endurance and Measurement Test 3. Trade Test by Delhi Police 4. Computer Proficiency Test
Application Fee	₹100 for UR/OBC; Nil for SC/ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO 2025 Important Dates

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Notification provides a clear and precise timeline for all major events. Candidates are advised to submit their applications in advance to avoid technical issues due to heavy website traffic on the closing days.

Event	Date & Time
Submission of Online Application Form	September 24, 2025 – October 15, 2025
Last Date for Receipt of Online Application Forms	October 15, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	October 16, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
Online Application Correction & Correction Fee Payment Window	October 23, 2025 – October 25, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination	January 15 to 22, 2025

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025: Vacancy

A total of 552 vacancies have been announced. The distribution of these posts across different categories for both male and female candidates is detailed below. It is noteworthy that there is no provision for the reservation of vacancies for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Furthermore, 10% of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as per Government of India instructions, and a separate category is available for “Departmental” candidates, who are defined as confirmed Constables of the Delhi Police

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown: Male Candidates (Total: 370)

A total of 370 vacancies have been announced for male candidates for various categories. Below, we have provided the category-wise vacancy details.

S. No.	Category	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
1	Open	126	29	76	33	21	285
2	Ex-SM	16	04	09	11	09	49
3	Departmental	16	04	09	04	03	36
	Total	158	37	94	48	33	370

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown: Female Candidates (Total: 182)

A total of 182 vacancies have been announced for female candidates for various categories. Below, we have provided the category-wise vacancy details.

S. No.	Category	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
1	Open	70	16	42	21	14	163
2	Departmental	08	02	05	02	02	19
	Total	78	18	47	23	16	182

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The Delhi Police AWO/TPO Recruitment 2025 eligibility criteria include the required educational qualifications, age limits, and other conditions that candidates must meet to apply for the examination. Below, we have provided the eligibility criteria in detail.

1. Educational Qualifications

The educational requirements for this position are highly specific to the technical demands of the Head Constable (AWO/TPO) role. To be eligible, a candidate must have one of the two following qualifications:  

• Passed the 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized Board with Science & Mathematics as subjects.

OR

• Possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the trade of Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System.

2. Nationality and Age Limits

To be eligible to apply for this position, a candidate must be a citizen of India. The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 27 years as of July 1, 2025. This means that candidates must have been born no earlier than July 2, 1998, and no later than July 1, 2007.

3. Age Relaxations

The official notice provides for several relaxations to the upper age limit for candidates belonging to specific categories. The details of these relaxations are as follows :

Code No.	Category	Age Relaxation Permissible
01	SC/ST	5 years
02	OBC	3 years
06	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
08	Sportspersons (non-SC/ST)	5 years
09	Sportspersons (SC/ST)	10 years
10	Departmental Candidates (UR/EWS)	Up to 40 years of age
11	Departmental Candidates (OBC)	Up to 43 years of age
12	Departmental Candidates (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years of age
13	Widows/Divorced Women (UR/EWS)	Up to 35 years of age
14	Widows/Divorced Women (OBC)	Up to 38 years of age
15	Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years of age

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

The application must be submitted online through the SSC’s new website, https://ssc.gov.in, or the ‘my SSC’ mobile app. You must first complete a one-time registration (OTR) on the new portal. Below, we have provided the application fee and details, and payment methods for how you can pay your fees for your application form (if it is applicable to you).

Category	Application Fee	Exemption Status
General / OBC / EWS	₹100	Not Exempted
SC / ST	Nil	Exempted
Women (All Categories)	Nil	Exempted
Eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Nil	Exempted

Payment Methods:

• BHIM UPI
• Net Banking
• Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay)

Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO 2025 Application Form Link

If you have checked your eligibility criteria and you are interested in this recruitment, then click on the link given below and start your form-filling process. You are informed that without this process, you will not be able to appear for this recruitment. After clicking on this link, follow the steps given below so that you can fill out the form without any mistakes.

Click Here to Apply for Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO 2025 Recruitment

Note: During the form-filling process, you are strongly advised to fill in all the details and upload all required documents very carefully.

Steps to Fill out the Delhi Police AWO/ TPO 2025 Application Form

Here we have provided the step-by-step guidance to fill out the Delhi Police AWO/ TPO 2025 Application Form. If you have checked your eligibility and want to fill out the form, then follow these steps carefully. The process is divided into two parts:

• Part 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
• Part 2: Filling the Online Application Form

Part 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

Note: Part 1 process is for candidates who have not registered on the SSC website before. If you have already registered on their website, then you can skip this part.

1. Visit the new SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and click on the ‘Login or Register’ button (presented on the top-right corner of the homepage).
2. Then click on the “New User? Register Now” [if you are a new user] and click on continue.
3. Complete steps “Personal Details”, “Password Creation”, “Additional Details”, and “Declaration” [make sure to complete these details very carefully and correctly.
4. Enter your valid mobile number and email ID.
5. For verification, you will be provided an OTP on your mobile number.
6. Registration ID and Password will be provided after a successful registration [note down your credentials].

Now you have created your ID on SSC website. It’s time to fill out the application form. Follow the steps given below so that you can apply for Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025.

Part 2: Filling the Online Application Form

Now you have your registration number and password. Use them and log in to SSC website to complete your application process.

1. Click on the “Apply” button provided under “Quick Links”.
2. You will see something like “Head Constable {Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO)/Tele-Printer Operator (TPO)} in Delhi Police Examination, 2025,2025” and click on the “Apply” button.
3. Scroll down and click on the Apply button. Some instructions are there; read them carefully, and then click on the “Fill Form”.
4. The application form will be opened.
5. A five-step process that you will be requried to complete. Processes are:
   • 1. Candidate Information
     • Personal Details
     • Education Details
   • 2. Additional Information
     • Additional Information-I
     • Additional Information-II
   • 3. Upload Documents
   • 4. Preview Form
   • 5. Submit Form

Note: Make sure to fill out all details very carefully and upload your photograph and signature as per the given steps provided below:

Document	Requirements
Photograph	– Captured live in real-time using the application module – Well-lit place with a plain background – Face must be fully visible within the rectangular frame – No cap, mask, or glasses
Signature	– Scanned image in JPEG/JPG format – File size: 10 KB to 20 KB – Dimensions: 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height)

After successful submission, you should take a printout of the application form for your records.

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Here, we have provided the selection process for Delhi Police AWO/ TPO recruitment 2025. Candidates who want to get selected must go through these processes. All candidates must clear each stage to progress to the next. Below, we have mentioned all stages of the recruitment process:  

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE): Conducted by SSC, carrying a maximum of 100 marks.
• Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT): Conducted by Delhi Police, qualifying in nature.
• Trade Test: Conducted by Delhi Police, qualifying in nature.
• Test of English Word Processing & Basic Computer Functions: Conducted by Delhi Police, qualifying in nature.

Stage 1: Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

Computer-based exam (CBE) is the first stage of the exam. Candidates whose applications will be selected can appear in this test. The CBE is an objective-type, multiple-choice paper consisting of 100 questions, with each question carrying one mark. The total duration of the examination is 90 minutes. Below, we have provided the exam pattern for CBE in a table format.

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Part-A	General Awareness	20	20
Part-B	General Science	25	25
Part-C	Mathematics	25	25
Part-D	Reasoning	20	20
Part-E	Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW, Web Browsers, etc.	10	10
Total		100	100

Note:

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Medium of Examination: The exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi.
• Normalization of Marks: If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized using a standard procedure published by the Commission.

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Syllabus 2025 for CBE

The level of the questions for the CBE is equivalent to the 12^th standard. The syllabus is broad, covering a range of subjects to test a candidate’s general knowledge and logical aptitude.

(A) Syllabus of General Awareness for CBE

Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test his/her knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Indian Economy, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research. This question will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

(B) Syllabus of General Science for CBE

Physics: Understand the basic concepts of topics like thermodynamics, mechanics, Newton’s Law of Motion, gravity, motion, pressure, units of measurements, sound, heat & temperature, electronics, magnetism, Ohm’s Law, number systems, fiber optics, mode of communication etc.

Chemistry: Chemistry of everyday life, commonly used chemicals, important catalysts, reactions, commercial applications of chemicals, chemical and physical change, definition-based question, acids (Sulphuric acid, Hydrochloric), atomic number, elements and their symbols, electrochemistry, etc.

(C) Syllabus of Mathematics for CBE

Number systems, ratio and proportion, percentages, averages, simple and compound interest, profit, loss & discount, time, distance & work, algebra (equations, surds, indices, graphs), geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation, sequence & series, permutation & combination, simplification.

(D) Syllabus of Reasoning for CBE

Non-verbal reasoning (figures), analogy, alphanumeric series, number series, critical thinking, coding and de-coding, logical reasoning, input-output, blood relations, syllogisms, table, directions/ranking test, Venn diagrams, seating arrangement, coded inequalities, data sufficiency.

(E) Syllabus of Computer Fundamentals for CBE

This paper will include questions on the following:

• Elements of word processing, including word processing basics, opening and closing documents, text creation, formatting the text, and its presentation features.
• MS Excel, including elements of spreadsheets, editing of cells, functions, and formulas.
• Communication, including basics of e-mail, sending/receiving of emails, and their related functions.
• Internet, WWW, and web browsers, including internet services on the internet, URL, HTTP, FTP, websites, blogs, web browsing software, search engines, chat, video conferencing, eBanking, etc.

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

Candidates who pass the CBE (stage 1 of the selection process) will be eligible to appear for stage 2, which is the Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT). The PE&MT is a qualifying stage conducted by the Delhi Police and will be held in Delhi only. The number of shortlisted candidates is twenty times the number of vacancies in each category.

Physical Endurance Test Requirements for Male Candidates

The requirements for male candidates are categorized by age. Below, we have provided the requirements.

Age	Race – 1600 Meters	Long Jump	High Jump
Upto 30 Years	07 Minutes	12 ½ Feet	3 ½ Feet
Above 30 to 40 Years	08 Minutes	11 ½ Feet	3 ¼ Feet
Above 40 Years	09 Minutes	10 ½ Feet	3 Feet

Note: A candidate must first qualify in the race to be eligible for the long jump and high jump. Three chances are given to clear the long jump and high jump. There is no appeal against disqualification in any of these events.

Physical Endurance Test for Female Candidates

The requirements for female candidates are also categorized by age. Below, we have provided the age-wise requirements.

Age	Race – 800 Meters	Long Jump	High Jump
Upto 30 Years	05 Minutes	09 Feet	3 Feet
Above 30 to 40 Years	06 Minutes	08 Feet	2 ½ Feet
Above 40 Years	07 Minutes	07 Feet	2 ¼ Feet

Note: Same as we have mentioned for male candidates.

Physical Measurements Test (PMT)

Candidates who successfully clear the endurance tests will undergo a physical measurement test.

Gender	Height	Chest
Male	170 cms (Relaxable by 5 cms)	81 cms – 85 cms (Minimum 4 cms expansion)
Female	157 cms (Relaxable by 5 cms)	Not Applicable

Note: Relaxations of 5 cms for both height and chest are available for residents of hill areas and for the sons/daughters of Delhi Police personnel.

Stage 3: Trade & Computer Proficiency Tests

Candidates who pass the PE&MT test will be eligible to appear in the third stage of the recruitment process, which is the Trade & Computer Proficiency Tests. These tests are compulsory and qualifying in nature. A candidate who does not pass these tests will be disqualified from the recruitment process.  

• Trade Test: This test is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to transmit and receive messages. It involves reading and dictation in both Hindi and English. Candidates with more than 50% mistakes in either language will be disqualified.
• English Word Processing Speed Test: This test requires a candidate to achieve 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes based on a given printed passage of 200 words. Making 25 or more mistakes will lead to disqualification.
• Basic Computer Functions Test: This test is conducted to evaluate practical skills in MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Excel of a candidate. They will be tested on specific formatting features such as font styles, text alignment, and table insertion. To qualify, a candidate must secure at least 3 marks out of a possible 5 in each of the three tests.

Incentives & Bonus Marks: A Merit Boost

The final merit list is prepared based on a candidate’s score in the Computer-Based Examination, along with any incentive or bonus marks they may be eligible for. The notice specifies additional marks for holders of National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) certificates. These bonus marks provide an advantage and can be a deciding factor for candidates with similar CBE scores.  

Incentives for NCC Certificate Holders

The bonus marks awarded for NCC certificates are as follows:

Certificate Category	Incentive/Bonus Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate	5% of the maximum marks of the examination (5 marks)
NCC ‘B’ Certificate	3% of the maximum marks of the examination (3 marks)
NCC ‘A’ Certificate	2% of the maximum marks of the examination (2 marks)

Document Verification (DV)

The document verification process is carried out by the Delhi Police at the time of the PE&MT. Candidates are required to produce all original documents and self-attested copies for verification. The official notice provides a comprehensive checklist of all important documents, including:  

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate.
• Essential Educational Qualification Certificate.
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
• Hill Area Certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Discharge Certificate or NOC.
• Relevant age relaxation certificates.
• Wards of Delhi Police personnel certificate, if applicable.
• RRU or NCC certificates, if applicable.
• Any other documents specified in the admission certificate.

Delhi Police AWO/ TPO Recruitment 2025 Salary

The Head Constable (AWO/TPO) position in Delhi Police is categorized as a Group ‘C’ post. The pay scale is defined by the Pay Level-4 of the Pay Matrix, which corresponds to a salary range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100. You can expect an in-hand salary of around ₹38,000/-.

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Level 4)
HRA (24%)	₹6,120
Dearness Allowance (12%)	12% of Gross Salary
Travel Allowance	₹3,600
In-hand Salary (Approx.)	₹34,000 – ₹38,000

Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO 2025: Exam Centre List

Here, we have provided the exam center list for Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO recruitment. This will help you to know where SSC will conduct the CBE exams.

SSC Region	States/UTs Under Jurisdiction	Examination Centres and Centre Code
Central Region (CR)	Bihar and Uttar Pradesh	Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013)
Eastern Region (ER)	Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal	Port Blair (4802), Dhanbad (4206), Hazaribagh (4204), Jamshedpur (4207), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Dhenkenal (4611), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Burdwan (4404), Durgapur (4426), Kalyani (4419), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415)
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)	Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala	Kavaratti (9401), Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211)
Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR)	Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
North Eastern Region (NER)	Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura	Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601)
Northern Region (NR)	Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand	Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411)
North Western Region (NWR)	Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab	Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Ambala (1801), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403)
Southern Region (SR)	Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana	Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603)
Western Region (WR)	Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra	Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Anand (7011), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208)

Important Disclaimers & Contact Information

The recruitment notice concludes with a series of important disclaimers and instructions that highlight the legal and operational rigor of the selection process.  

• Disqualification & Misconduct: The notice includes a detailed list of malpractices, such as taking away exam material, impersonation, using unfair means, or attempting to hack the examination systems. Penalties for such misconduct range from a debarment period of one to seven years.
• Provisional Candidature: Admission to the examination and all subsequent stages is purely provisional. If, at any point, a candidate is found not to fulfill the eligibility conditions, their candidature or even appointment will be cancelled.
• No Re-evaluation: The notice explicitly states that there will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of the examination. Correspondence regarding this will not be entertained.
• Candidate Responsibility: Candidates are advised to participate in the recruitment process with due physical and mental preparation, as they are fully responsible for any incident or accident that occurs during the physical tests.

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