Delhi Police Head Constable Preparation Guide

Delhi Police Head Constable Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial / AWO-TPO) recruits Head Constables for ministerial, wireless-operator, and tele-printer-operator roles within Delhi Police. It is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), on behalf of Delhi Police.

Exam Pattern

Delhi Police Head Constable has 2 stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

Objective paper on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English/Hindi.

2. Typing/Skill Test

Typing speed test in English/Hindi, relevant to the ministerial role applied for.

Detailed Syllabus

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness
• English/Hindi

Eligibility

12th pass from a recognized board.

Preparation Strategy

1. Learn the Exact Stage Sequence: Delhi Police Head Constable has 2 stages (Computer Based Test (CBT) → Typing/Skill Test) — know what each stage tests before you start preparing so you don't over-invest in the wrong one first.
2. Build the Syllabus Subject by Subject: Work through Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and the remaining topics one at a time rather than jumping between subjects — depth beats breadth in the early weeks.
3. Attempt Every Question: There is no negative marking for the objective stage, so an educated guess never costs you.
4. Practice Under Real Conditions: Take full-length mock tests on YourMockTest for the objective stage(s), simulating the real timer, before attempting the actual Delhi Police Head Constable.
5. Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.