SSC Head Constable: Important Dates
Here are all the important dates for the Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Exam, 2025.
| What to Do |
Date(s) |
| Start Date to Apply Online |
29th September 2025 |
| Last Date and Time to Apply Online |
20th October 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date and Time to Pay Fee Online |
21st October 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Dates to Correct Your Application Form |
27th Oct 2025 to 29th Oct 2025 |
| Date of Computer Based Exam |
December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Official Notification |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
SSC Head Constable: Vacancy Details
Here are the total number of jobs and how they are divided for different groups of men and women. Please know that these numbers are not final and can change.
Head Constable (Ministerial) - Male
| Category |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Open |
151 |
31 |
67 |
40 |
06 |
295 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) |
17 |
03 |
10 |
09 |
07 |
46 |
| Total |
168 |
34 |
77 |
49 |
13 |
341 |
Head Constable (Ministerial) - Female
| Category |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Open |
82 |
17 |
38 |
24 |
07 |
168 |
| Total |
82 |
17 |
38 |
24 |
07 |
168 |
SSC Head Constable: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this job, you must have certain qualifications for your education and age.
Educational Qualification
- What you must have studied: You must have passed the 10+2 (Senior Secondary) exam or a similar qualification from an approved Board. You must have this qualification before the last date to apply, which is 20th October 2025.
- Typing Skill Needed: You must be able to type at a certain speed in English or Hindi.
- English Typing: 30 words per minute (w.p.m.).
- Hindi Typing: 25 words per minute (w.p.m.).
SSC Head Constable: Age Limit
- You must be between 18 and 25 years old on 1st July 2025.
- This means you should be born after 2nd July 2000 but before 1st July 2007.
- Some people can be older than 25 if they belong to special groups. The details are in the table below.
| Category Code |
Who it is for |
How much older you can be |
| 01 |
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) |
5 years |
| 02 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
3 years |
| 03 |
People with Disabilities (PwBD) - General/EWS |
10 years |
| 04 |
PwBD - OBC |
13 years |
| 05 |
PwBD - SC/ST |
15 years |
| 06 / 08 |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Good Sportspersons (General) |
3 years / 5 years |
| 09 |
Good Sportspersons (SC/ST) |
10 years |
| 10 |
Delhi Police workers (General/EWS) with 3+ years of service |
Up to 40 years old |
| 11 |
Delhi Police workers (OBC) with 3+ years of service |
Up to 43 years old |
| 12 |
Delhi Police workers (SC/ST) with 3+ years of service |
Up to 45 years old |
| 13 |
Widows/divorced women (General/EWS) |
Up to 35 years old |
| 14 |
Widows/divorced women (OBC) |
Up to 38 years old |
| 15 |
Widows/divorced women (SC/ST) |
Up to 40 years old |
SSC Head Constable: Application Fee and Process
You can only apply online. You must send your form using the main SSC website.
- Application Fee: The fee to apply is ₹100 (One Hundred Rupees).
- Who does not have to pay: Women, and people from SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen groups do not have to pay the fee.
- How to Pay: You can pay the fee online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay).
- How to Apply:
- Go to the new official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
- If you are a new user, you must first do 'One-Time Registration' (OTR). You will need your mobile number, email ID, Aadhaar number, and school details.
- After OTR, log in. Find the 'Apply' link for the 'Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025'.
- Fill in the application form. A lot of your information will be filled in for you from your OTR.
- The website will take your photo live. Make sure there is good light and a simple background. Do not wear a cap or glasses.
- Upload a picture of your signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB).
- Check your form for any mistakes before you send it.
- Pay the fee online if you need to.
- After you submit the form, print it and keep it safe.
SSC Head Constable: Salary
People who get the job will get a Pay Level-4 salary, according to the government's 7th Pay Commission rules.
- Pay Level: Level-4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Along with the basic salary, you will also get other payments (allowances) like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA).
SSC Head Constable: Selection Process
The hiring process has many steps. You must pass each step to go to the next one. The steps are in this order:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE): An online test with multiple-choice questions for 100 marks.
- Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT): A test to check if you are physically fit. You only need to pass it.
- Typing Test on Computer: A 25-mark test to check your typing speed.
- Computer (Formatting) Test: A test to check your basic computer skills, which you must pass.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: The last step is to check your original papers and your health.
The final list of selected people will be made based on the marks you get in the Computer Based Examination and the Typing Test.