Delhi Police HCM Exam Date 2025 Out, Check Exam Schedule

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), in collaboration with the Delhi Police, has announced the Delhi Police HCM Exam Date 2025 on 28th November. This year, there are 509 vacancies for the Head Constable (Ministerial) post. The first stage of the selection process, the Computer-Based Test (CBT), and the schedule for this have been released. Here, you can find all the important information about the exam dates, admit card release, and other key details.

Delhi Police HCM Exam Date 2025 Out

The Delhi Police Head Constable Ministerial (HCM) Exam Date 2025 has been officially announced by the SSC. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the HCM post is scheduled to be held from 7th to 12th January 2026. Candidates will receive detailed information about the exam date, time, and venue through their admit cards, which will be available for download a few days before the exam on the official SSC website.

Delhi Police Head Constable Vacancy 2025

The Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Notification 2025 has been officially released, announcing Group C vacancies under the Delhi Police. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 509 posts, including 341 for male and 168 for female candidates. For the Delhi Police Head Constable (HCM) post, approximately 9,40,689 applications were received. Candidates can refer to the official notification PDF below for detailed information on eligibility, vacancy distribution, and the selection process.

Delhi Police Head Constable Ministerial Notification 2025 Official PDF

Delhi Police HCM Notification 2025

The Delhi Police Head Constable Recruitment 2025 Notification brings an important update for aspirants. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT), Skill/Trade Test, and Document Verification. Candidates who qualify through all stages will receive a salary in the pay scale of Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100. Check the key highlights of the notification below

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Vacancy Details

The Commission has announced 509 vacancies for Head Constable Ministerial Group C posts. These vacancies are allocated among male and female candidates across all categories. Refer to the tables below for the detailed category-wise distribution.

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025 exam, candidates must meet both educational and age criteria as outlined below:

Age Criteria (As on 1/7/2025)

Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age as on 1st July 2025. This means only those born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2007 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to reserved categories and other eligible groups as per rules.

Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories and other eligible groups as per the prevailing government norms and rule

Educational Qualifications for Delhi Police Head Constable (As on 21/10/2025)

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised board as on 21 October 2025

Professional Requirements:

• English Typing: Minimum speed of 30 words per minute
• Hindi Typing: Minimum speed of 25 words per minute

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Selection Process

The selection for Delhi Police recruitment will be carried out in multiple stages to ensure a fair and merit-based process. The stages are as follows:

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) had started the online application process for the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) Recruitment 2025, which is now closed. Candidates can make corrections during the application correction window from 5th to 7th November 2025. It is recommended to complete any edits well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Steps to Apply for Delhi Police HCM Vacancy 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application process for the Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025 Recruitment:

1. Visit the SSC official website: ssc.gov.in
2. Click on New Registration and create a Registration ID & password
3. Log in using your credentials
4. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details accurately
5. Upload scanned documents as required
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Submit the form and download/print a copy for records

Delhi Police Head Constable 2025 Application Fees

Candidates applying online for this recruitment must pay the application fee, which can be submitted exclusively through online payment methods. Fee details are provided below.

Gen/UR/OBC: Rs. 100

Other Categories: NIL

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates applying for this post are required to appear for a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) duration, which will be conducted at various exam centres.

• The CBE will consist of one objective-type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks in total.
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• The question paper will be conducted in Hindi and English and will include the following subjects:

Qualifying Marks

1. General/EWS candidates: Must secure 40% marks in the CBE
2. SC/ST/OBC candidates: Must secure 35% marks.
3. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Ex-Servicemen: Must secure 30% marks.

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Physical Test

After qualifying the Computer-Based Exam, candidates equal to 20 times the vacancies will be selected for Physical Endurance Test which includes Race, Long Jump, and High Jump for both male and female candidates. PwD candidates are exempted from Physical Test. Check the category-wise PE&MT criteria in the snippet below.

Delhi Police HCM 2025 Salary

The initial in-hand salary for a Delhi Police Head Constable ranges between Rs. 34,000 and Rs. 38,000, as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. According to the official notification, the basic pay falls within the scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 under Pay Level 4.