Delhi Police Head Constable Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern for AWO/ TPO

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notice for the Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO recruitment. Candidates who want to get selected will have to pass all the exams. The selection process involves a computer-based test, Physical Endurance & Measurement Test, Trade Test, and a Computer Proficiency Test. If you are planning to appear in this recruitment process, then you should have an idea of the Delhi Police Head Constable Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern. In this blog, we have provided a detailed breakdown of the syllabus, the exam pattern, and the physical and trade tests.

Delhi Police Head Constable Syllabus 2025: Overview

The Delhi Police Head Constable exam includes sections like General Awareness, Reasoning, Maths, English, Science, and Computer. The exam has 100 questions, 90-minute duration, and is held online. It includes both scoring and qualifying stages like typing, PE&MT, and computer tests. Below, we have provided an overview related to the Delhi Police Constable Syllabus 2025 in a table format.

Details	AWO/TPO
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	Head Constable (AWO/TPO)
Vacancies	552
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Exam Date	Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks
Selection Process	CBT + PE&MT + Trade Test + CPT
Official Website	www.ssc.gov.in

Delhi Police Constable Selection Process 2025 for AWO/ TPO

The selection process for Delhi Police Head Constable for AWO/ TPO consists of four stages. Candidates must successfully clear each stage to proceed to the next. Below, we have provided the selection process stages in sequence:

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE): Conducted by the SSC, this is the only stage with marks that contribute to the final merit list. It is an objective-type, multiple-choice paper carrying a total of 100 marks.
• Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT): This stage is conducted by the Delhi Police and is qualifying in nature, meaning it is a simple pass/fail test.
• Trade Test: Also a qualifying test conducted by the Delhi Police.
• Test of English Word Processing & Basic Computer Functions: A final qualifying test, also administered by the Delhi Police.

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

• Environment and its application to society
• Current events (national & international)
• Everyday observation and scientific aspects
• Questions on India and neighboring countries:
  • History
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • General Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Scientific Research
• No special subject study required

(B) Syllabus of General Science for CBE

Physics

• Thermodynamics
• Mechanics
• Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Gravity & Motion
• Pressure & Units of Measurement
• Sound, Heat, and Temperature
• Electronics & Magnetism
• Ohm’s Law
• Number Systems
• Fiber Optics
• Modes of Communication

Chemistry

• Chemistry in daily life
• Commonly used chemicals
• Catalysts and chemical reactions
• Physical & chemical changes
• Acids (e.g., Sulphuric Acid, HCl)
• Atomic numbers & element symbols
• Electrochemistry
• Commercial applications of chemicals

(C) Syllabus of Mathematics for CBE

• Number Systems
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentages
• Averages
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Profit, Loss & Discount
• Time, Distance & Work
• Algebra (Equations, Surds, Indices, Graphs)
• Geometry & Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Data Interpretation
• Sequences & Series
• Permutation & Combination
• Simplification

(D) Syllabus of Reasoning for CBE

• Non-verbal reasoning (figures)
• Analogy
• Alphanumeric & Number Series
• Critical Thinking
• Coding-Decoding
• Logical Reasoning
• Input-Output
• Blood Relations
• Syllogisms
• Tables
• Direction & Ranking Tests
• Venn Diagrams
• Seating Arrangement
• Coded Inequalities
• Data Sufficiency

(E) Syllabus of Computer Fundamentals for CBE

• Word Processing:
  • Basics, opening/closing documents
  • Creating text, formatting, and presentation
• MS Excel:
  • Spreadsheet elements, cell editing
  • Functions & formulas
• Communication:
  • Basics of emails, sending/receiving
  • Related functions
• Internet, WWW & Browsers:
  • Internet basics
  • Services like HTTP, FTP
  • Understanding websites, blogs, URLs
  • Browsers, search engines
  • Chat & video conferencing
  • Online banking (eBanking)

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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 and Bonus Marks

The final merit list is prepared based on the CBE score and any applicable bonus marks. These are provided for holders of National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) certificates.  

NCC Certificate Bonus Marks

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

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) Certificate Bonus Marks

Class Obtained	Additional Marks
Distinction	5% of the maximum marks (5 marks)
First Class	4% of the maximum marks (4 marks)
Second Class	3% of the maximum marks (3 marks)
Pass Class	2% of the maximum marks (2 marks)

These bonus marks are added to the normalized scores from the CBE and can provide a significant advantage in the final merit ranking.

Note: All details provided in this blog are verified and sourced directly from the official notification of the Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/ TPO recruitment. You can check the notification for more details.

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