SSC Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination 2025: Syllabus, Selection Process, PE&MT Details!
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Recruitment 2025 to fill 509 vacancies. The official notification was released on September 29, 2025, on the SSC website www.ssc.gov.in. The online application process commenced on September 29, 2025, and will continue until October 20, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website.
Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT), Typing Test, and a Computer (Formatting) Test.
Key Exam Details
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is conducted online and includes objective-type, multiple-choice questions. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The medium of examination is both English and Hindi.
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part B | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Part C | General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| Part D | English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Part E | Computer Related | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration of Exam: 90 Minutes
Subject-wise Topics
The Computer Based Test (CBT) syllabus includes five subjects:
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Intelligence
- English Language
- Computer Fundamentals
General Awareness
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Questions will be designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test 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. |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base, Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie-chart. |
General Intelligence
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence | It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning. The topics are Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding and de-coding, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern-folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any. |
English Language
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. |
Computer Fundamentals
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW and Web Browsers etc. | Elements of Word Processing (Word Processing Basics, Opening and closing Documents, Text Creation, Formatting the Text and its presentation features). MS Excel (Elements of Spread Sheet, Editing of Cells, Function and Formulas). Communication (Basics of E-mail, Sending/receiving of Emails and its related functions). Internet, WWW and Web Browsers (Internet, Services on Internet, URL, HTTP, FTP, Web sites, Blogs, Web Browsing Software, Search Engines, Chat, Video conferencing, e-Banking) etc. |
Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) Details
The PE&MT is a qualifying stage. Key details are summarized below:
Physical Endurance Test
| Age | Race (1600 Meters) | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upto 30 years | 07 minutes | 12½ feet (12’6”) | 3½ feet |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 08 minutes | 11½ feet (11’6”) | 3¼ feet (11’6”) |
| Above 40 years | 09 minutes | 10½ feet (10’6”) | 3 feet (10’6”) |
| Age | Race (800 Meters) | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upto 30 years | 05 minutes | 9 feet | 3 feet |
| Above 30 to 40 years | 06 minutes | 8 feet | 2½ feet (2’6”) |
| Above 40 years | 07 minutes | 7 feet | 2¼ feet (2’3”) |
- Candidates qualifying in the Race are eligible for Long Jump and then High Jump.
- Each jump is allowed three chances.
Physical Measurement
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest (Male Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 165 cms | 78-82 cms (with 4 cms expansion) |
| General | Female | 157 cms | N/A |
| Hill Areas Residents | Male | 160 cms | 73-77 cms (with 4 cms expansion) |
| Hill Areas Residents | Female | 152 cms | N/A |
| ST Candidates | Male | 160 cms | 73-77 cms (with 4 cms expansion) |
| ST Candidates | Female | 152 cms | N/A |
| Sons/Daughters of Delhi Police Personnel | Male | 160 cms | 73-77 cms (with 4 cms expansion) |
| Sons/Daughters of Delhi Police Personnel | Female | 152 cms | N/A |
- Relaxations are applicable for residents of hill areas, ST candidates, and sons/daughters of Delhi Police personnel with specific certificates.
- PwBD candidates are exempted from PE&MT but must undergo Document Verification.
Typing Test Details
The Typing Test is conducted on a computer and carries a maximum of 25 marks which are considered for final merit.
- Duration: 10 minutes.
- Qualifying Speed: 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi.
- Candidates are provided with a printed passage.
| English Typing Speed | Marks | Hindi Typing Speed | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 30 w.p.m. | Disqualify | Below 25 w.p.m. | Disqualify |
| 30 w.p.m. | 10 Marks | 25 w.p.m. | 10 Marks |
| 31 to 35 w.p.m. | 12 Marks | 26 to 30 w.p.m. | 12 Marks |
| 36 to 40 w.p.m. | 15 Marks | 31 to 35 w.p.m. | 15 Marks |
| 41 to 45 w.p.m. | 18 Marks | 36 to 40 w.p.m. | 18 Marks |
| 46 to 50 w.p.m. | 21 Marks | 41 to 45 w.p.m. | 21 Marks |
| Above 50 w.p.m. | 25 Marks | Above 45 w.p.m. | 25 Marks |
Computer (Formatting) Test Details
The Computer (Formatting) Test is of qualifying nature. Candidates will be tested on MS Word, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Excel. Time allocated for each test is 10 minutes
Preparation Strategy
Preparation Tips
- Go through the syllabus thoroughly and make a schedule accordingly.
- Look for the best and most revised editions of books.
- Revise regularly.
- Attempt mock tests.
- Solve previous year's question papers.
- Mantain your health.
- Practice Typing & Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PPT etc.
Important Resources
Short Q&A
Q: Who conducts the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Exam? A: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the recruitment.
Q: How many vacancies are available in the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Recruitment 2025? A: There are a total of 509 vacancies.
Q: What is the mode of examination for the Computer Based Test (CBT)? A: The CBT is conducted online.
Q: Is there negative marking in the CBT? A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Q: What are the stages of the selection process? A: The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT), Typing Test, and a Computer (Formatting) Test.