Exam Overview & Selection Process
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Delhi Police Constable exam on behalf of Delhi Police.
The 2025 notification has been released (on 22 September 2025) for 7,565 Constable (Executive) vacancies.
The exam is scheduled to be held in December 2025 or January 2026.
The selection is in phases:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT / Written Exam) — objective type, online mode.
2. Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE & MT) — qualifying tests (race, jumps, physical standards).
3. Medical Examination, Document Verification etc. (as per standard recruitment norms)
Exam Pattern / Scheme of Written Test (CBT)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes (1½ hours) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark per correct answer |
| Negative Marking | –0.25 mark for each wrong answer. |
| Language | Questions in English & Hindi |
| Sections / Subjects | 4 subjects: General Knowledge / Current Affairs, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, Computer Awareness |
Section-wise distribution
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning / Logical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Awareness / Fundamentals | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Qualifying / Cutoff norms
General category: Must obtain 35% in aggregate to qualify for physical test.
SC / ST / OBC / EWS: 30%
Ex-Servicemen: 25%
Thus, performance in the CBT is critical to move forward to the physical rounds.
Detailed Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics
Below are the topics you should cover for each subject in your preparation.
1. General Knowledge / Current Affairs
This section carries the highest weight (50 marks), so it’s important to be thorough.
Topics include:
National / International Current Events
History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Indian Geography, World Geography
Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance
Indian Economy, Budget, Planning
Science & Technology, Environment, Ecology
Awards & Honors, Sports
Indian Culture, Art & Heritage
Major Government Schemes & Policies
Organisations & Institutions (UN, WHO etc.)
2. Reasoning / Logical Ability
This section tests your analytical and logical skills through patterns, relationships etc.
Topics include:
Analogies, Similarities & Differences
Series (Number / Letter / Figure)
Coding & Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction & Distance / Sense of Direction
Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
Classification / Odd One Out
Statement & Conclusion / Syllogism
Verbal / Non-Verbal Reasoning
Spatial Visualization, Orientation
3. Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
Basic mathematics topics based on school level (matriculation standard)
Topics include:
Number System, Decimals, Fractions
LCM / HCF
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Averages, Mean, Median, Mode
Simple & Compound Interest
Profit & Loss, Discount
Time, Speed & Distance
Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
Mensuration (Area, Volume, Shapes)
Data Interpretation (tables, graphs)
Basic Arithmetic operations, simplification
4. Computer Awareness / Fundamentals
This section tests your basic computer literacy and operations.
Topics include:
Computer Hardware & Software basics
Operating Systems (Windows, etc.)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet, WWW, Web Browsers
Email, Communication Tools
Networking Basics, Protocols
Cyber Security basics, Viruses, Malware
Shortcuts, Database fundamentals
Abbreviations in Computer / IT
Physical Test / PE & MT (Qualifying Stage)
Candidates who clear the CBT will be called for the Physical Endurance & Measurement Tests (PE & MT). These are qualifying in nature — you must meet minimum standards to proceed further.
Physical Standards (Height / Chest etc.):
Male candidates: Height typically 170 cm; chest measurement (unexpanded / expanded) 81–85 cm.
Female candidates: Height typically 157 cm (varies for certain categories).
There is relaxation in standards for candidates from hilly regions, ST / SC, and children of Delhi Police personnel / MTS staff.
Endurance / Physical Performance:
Race (1600 meters) — must finish within specified time (varies by age / gender)
Long Jump, High Jump — certain minimum distances / heights to qualify
Candidates must pass all these physical tests to remain eligible.
How to Download the PDF Syllabus & Pattern
Many education portals offer the syllabus / pattern in PDF form for free download. For example, Testbook provides a “download as PDF” option.
JagranJosh also publishes a PDF version of the syllabus along with the notification.
You can also check official SSC or Delhi Police websites — the notification often includes a syllabus annexure.
Use search terms like “Delhi Police Constable 2025 syllabus PDF” to quickly find downloadable versions.
Make sure the PDF you download is from a reliable site (SSC / government / reputed exam portal) so you get the correct, updated version.
Tips to Use the Syllabus Effectively
Break it down into weekly plan — assign sections (GK, Reasoning, etc.) to days or weeks.
Focus more on GK / Current Affairs — highest marks weightage (50 out of 100).
Practice mock tests / previous year papers — helps you get used to pattern and time pressure.
Revise formulas & shortcuts for Arithmetic regularly.
Maintain current affairs notes — track monthly / weekly events, government schemes, awards etc.
Physical test preparation — don’t wait for the end. Train for race, jumps, stamina progressively.
Simulate full tests under exam time conditions to build speed and accuracy.
Conclusion
Understanding the exam pattern and full syllabus is the foundation of any successful preparation. For the Delhi Police Constable 2025 exam, the written stage is a 100-question, 90-minute online test covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and Computer Fundamentals, with negative marking. After that, the physical standards and endurance tests are mandatory qualifiers.
