Sub-Inspector Delhi Police

Delhi Police SI 2025 Important Dates

The following table outlines the important dates for the Delhi Police SI 2025 exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the Sub-Inspector examination, all candidates must satisfy specific prerequisites concerning nationality, age, and educational qualifications.

Nationality

• An applicant must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, as per the prevailing government regulations.

Educational Qualification

• A candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. Individuals who have appeared for their final degree examination are also permitted to apply, on the condition that they can furnish documentary proof of having passed the examination by the stipulated cut-off date.

Additional Requirements

• For male candidates applying for the post of Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police, it is mandatory to possess a valid Driving License for Light Motor Vehicles (Motorcycle and Car) on the date scheduled for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Tests (PE&MT). Candidates without this license will be considered for posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) only, subject to their eligibility.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The basic age requirement for Delhi Police SI post is 20 to 25 years. The age relaxation are as follows:

The Selection Process:

• The recruitment for the post of Sub-Inspector is administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through the combined, national-level "Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination," commonly known as the SSC CPO exam. The selection process is structured to be comprehensive, evaluating candidates across several parameters. It comprises the following mandatory stages:
• Paper-I: Computer Based Examination
• Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Paper-II: Computer Based Examination
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Stage 1: Paper-I - Computer Based Examination
This initial stage is a computer-based test designed to assess a candidate's aptitude and general knowledge. The examination consists of 200 objective, multiple-choice questions for a total of 200 marks, with a duration of 2 hours.

Examination Structure:

• A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer. The questions in Parts I, II, and III are presented in both Hindi and English. The scores from this paper, after a normalization process to account for variations in difficulty across different shifts, are used to shortlist candidates for the subsequent stage.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• Candidates who successfully qualify in Paper-I are required to undergo the PST and PET. This stage is of a qualifying nature; candidates must pass the prescribed tests, but no marks are awarded or carried forward to the final merit list.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

• The PST involves the measurement of height and chest (for male candidates) to ensure compliance with the required physical standards. Candidates who are declared not qualified in these standards may appeal to an appellate authority present on the grounds, whose decision will be final.

For Male Candidates:

For Female Candidates:

Physical Endurance Test (PET)

The PET evaluates a candidate's physical fitness and stamina. These events are to be completed successfully to qualify. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from this test.

For Male Candidates:

• 100-meter race: 16 seconds
• 1.6 km race: 6.5 minutes
• Long Jump: 3.65 meters (3 attempts)
• High Jump: 1.2 meters (3 attempts)
• Shot put (16 Lbs): 4.5 meters (3 attempts)

For Female Candidates:

• 100-meter race: 18 seconds
• 800-meter race: 4 minutes
• Long Jump: 2.7 meters (3 attempts)
• High Jump: 0.9 meters (3 attempts)

Stage 3: Paper-II - English Language & Comprehension

• Candidates who qualify the PST/PET stage are eligible to appear for Paper-II. This is a computer-based examination focused exclusively on assessing advanced proficiency in the English language.

Examination Structure:

• This paper evaluates a candidate's understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. The syllabus includes Error Recognition, Fill in the Blanks (using verbs, prepositions, articles), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of words, and Comprehension Passages. A penalty of 0.25 marks is applied for each incorrect response.

Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

• Candidates are shortlisted for the DME based on their cumulative performance in Paper-I and Paper-II. The examination is conducted by a certified Medical Officer of the CAPFs to ascertain that the candidate is medically fit for the demanding duties of a police officer. Candidates found unfit have the right to a Review Medical Examination (RME).

Key Medical Standards:

• Vision: Minimum distant vision must be 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without corrective aids like glasses or surgery. Near vision should be N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). High color vision is also required.
• General Health: Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defects likely to interfere with their duties, such as knock knees, flat feet, or varicose veins.
• Tattoos: Tattoos are permitted only under specific conditions. Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and names, as followed in the Indian Army, are allowed. They must be located on traditional sites like the inner aspect of the forearm (left forearm only, being the non-saluting limb) or the dorsum of the hands, and the size must be less than ¼ of that particular part of the body.

Final Merit and Post Allocation

• The final merit list is compiled based on the aggregate marks obtained by candidates in Paper-I and Paper-II. Based on their rank in the merit list and the preferences submitted, candidates are allocated to the Delhi Police or other CAPFs.

Resolution of Tie Cases: If two or more candidates score equal marks, the tie is resolved by applying the following methods in order:

• Marks in Paper-II.
• Date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher.
• Alphabetical order of names.

Training Curriculum
Selected candidates undergo an intensive and comprehensive training program at the designated police academy. The training covers a wide range of subjects, including Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), evidence act, forensics, cybercrime, weapons handling, unarmed combat, and physical conditioning. A critical component of this training involves passing seven obstacle events, including vertical rope climbing, Tarzan swing, and parallel rope. Successful completion of the training curriculum is mandatory for retention in the force.

Career Progression as a Delhi Police SI

Upon successful completion of probation (typically two years), a Sub-Inspector is confirmed in service. The career progression is structured and based on service record, performance, and departmental examinations.

• Promotion Ladder: Sub-Inspector ➔ Inspector ➔ Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) ➔ Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and so on.
• Responsibilities and Lifestyle: The job is demanding, with irregular hours and high-pressure situations. However, it offers immense authority, job security, and the unique satisfaction of serving the public directly. Officers are entitled to various allowances, government accommodation, and other benefits.