Delhi Police Vacancy 2026 — 8,760 Posts Open for Constable and Head Constable Across All Categories

There is something about the idea of serving Delhi that has always pulled people in. Not just the job security, not just the salary — though both matter — but the weight of the badge, the sense that you are out there doing something that counts. And right now, in 2026, that door is open wider than it has been in years.

The Staff Selection Commission has notified 8,760 posts under the Delhi Police recruitment drive this year, spread across Constable (Executive), Constable Driver, Head Constable Ministerial, and Head Constable AWO/TPO categories. A revised vacancy notice was published on February 25, 2026 — slightly trimmed from the earlier figure of 9,363 — but make no mistake, this is still one of the biggest government recruitment opportunities the capital has seen this cycle. If you are 12th pass, physically fit, and serious about a career that means something, read every word of this.

What the Numbers Actually Look Like

Of the 8,760 total seats, Constable (Executive) carries the lion’s share — 7,201 posts for male and female candidates both. Constable Driver has 660 posts, Head Constable Ministerial accounts for 456, and Head Constable AWO/TPO rounds it off at 443. Seats are distributed across General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories for both genders.

The revision from the earlier notification was a departmental decision — nothing about the eligibility rules or the selection process changed. If you had already started preparing, you did not lose a single day. You just need to know that the seats are slightly fewer, which means the competition will be slightly sharper.

Dates That You Cannot Afford to Miss

Let us talk timelines first, because this is where most aspirants lose the plot. They find out about a vacancy three weeks after the application window closes. Do not be that person.

For the ongoing 2025 recruitment cycle — which is still yielding results — the Computer-Based Test for Constable (Driver) was held in December 2025. The Constable (Executive) CBT ran from December 18, 2025 all the way to January 6, 2026. Head Constable Ministerial candidates appeared between January 7 and 12, and the AWO/TPO exam wrapped up by January 22, 2026. The Physical Endurance and Measurement Test for HCM posts is expected through March 2026, and the Constable (Executive) result is anticipated shortly.

For the fresh 2026 recruitment cycle, the official notification is expected around September 2026, with the Computer-Based Exam tentatively scheduled between December 2026 and January 2027. These are working estimates based on SSC’s historical pattern — but the moment the official calendar drops, you want to be ready on Day One.

Here is your quick reference:

Bookmark ssc.gov.in right now. Not tomorrow. Now.

Are You Eligible? Here Is the Honest Answer

The bar for entry is designed to be fair and wide. You do not need a degree. You do not need years of experience. What you do need is your Class 12 certificate from any recognised board, a body that is ready to be tested, and an age between 18 and 25 years as of July 1, 2026.

If you belong to the SC or ST category, you get a five-year age relaxation. OBC candidates get three. Ex-servicemen and PwD candidates have their own relaxation norms as per central government rules.

On the physical side, height requirements are different for male and female candidates and also vary by category — so check the official notification for exact centimetre cutoffs relevant to your profile. What does not vary is the expectation: you will be running, jumping, and proving your fitness on a track in front of evaluators. That part has no shortcut.

How to Apply — Walk Through It Once and Do It Right

The entire process lives online at ssc.gov.in. No forms to courier, no office to visit, no agent to trust. Here is exactly how it works.

Start by going to the official SSC portal and registering under the One-Time Registration system if you have not already. You will need your Aadhaar number, full name, date of birth, your parents’ names, the board from which you passed Class 12, your roll number, year of passing, and a working mobile number and email address. Fill this with absolute accuracy — a wrong date of birth or a misspelled name can cause problems at the document verification stage months later.

Once registered, log in and open the application for Delhi Police Constable recruitment. You will see the different post options — choose the one you are eligible for. Then comes the document upload step, which is where candidates most often stumble. You need a passport-size photograph taken within the last three months, sized between 20 KB and 50 KB in JPEG format, with your face and shoulders clearly visible against a plain background. Your signature needs to be scanned in JPEG format, sized between 10 KB and 20 KB. Keep both files prepared before you begin filling the form — do not try to click and scan mid-application.

After the documents, comes the fee. Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen applicants pay nothing. For General and OBC male candidates, the fee is ₹100, payable through UPI, Net Banking, Debit or Credit card, or even in cash at an SBI branch using a challan generated on the portal.

Once submitted, download and print your confirmation page immediately. That application number is your lifeline for every future step — admit card, result, physical test call letter — everything.

Documents to Keep Ready

Sort this folder before the notification even drops. You will need your Aadhaar card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, your scanned signature file, caste certificate if applicable, a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicle if you are applying for the Driver post or for the SI exam, and a disability or ex-servicemen certificate if relevant. Having these digitally ready in a single folder on your phone and laptop saves enormous stress on application day.

What the Selection Process Actually Tests

There are four stages, and each one eliminates candidates. Pass all four, and you are in.

The Computer-Based Test is 100 questions for 100 marks, completed in 90 minutes. General Knowledge and Current Affairs carry the most weight at 50 marks. Reasoning Ability is worth 25 marks, Numerical Ability is 15, and Computer Fundamentals rounds it out at 10. There is negative marking — every wrong answer costs you a quarter of a mark. Do not guess blindly.

Candidates who clear the CBT move to the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test. This is where raw preparation on a track matters more than revision notes. Running speed, endurance, long jump, and high jump are all assessed, alongside height and chest measurements. There is no makeup round for the physical test.

Document Verification follows for those who clear the physical stage, and the final step is a medical examination. Only after passing all four stages does your name appear on the merit list.

The Salary — Let the Numbers Speak

The pay scale for a Delhi Police Constable follows the 7th Central Pay Commission, with in-hand salary ranging from approximately ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month depending on your pay level and posted allowances. On top of the basic pay you receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance based on posting location, and access to government medical facilities for yourself and your family. There is a defined pension structure. There is job permanence. For a candidate who passed Class 12 and is ready to put in the work — this package is genuinely extraordinary.

What If You Are a Graduate and Want More?

The SSC CPO 2026 notification — your route to Sub-Inspector rank in Delhi Police — is expected in May 2026. The Paper 1 exam is tentatively lined up for October or November 2026, with over 4,000 vacancies expected across Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces including the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSF. Male candidates appearing for the SI post must carry a valid driving licence for both motorcycle and car at the time of the physical test — this is a hard requirement, not a recommendation.

One Last Thing Before You Close This Tab

The last Delhi Police recruitment cycle drew nearly 27 lakh applicants for just over 7,000 seats. That ratio — roughly 38 people per post — tells you everything about how badly people want this. The competition is real. But so is the opportunity.

Most of those 27 lakh candidates were not fully prepared. They applied hoping something would work out. You, on the other hand, now know the exact dates, the exact process, the exact syllabus, and exactly what you need to do next. That awareness is already an advantage.

Start preparing today. Get your documents in order. Build your physical fitness now so it is not a panic project in the final month. And keep one tab open on ssc.gov.in at all times.

Delhi is not going to police itself.

Official sources: ssc.gov.in | delhipolice.gov.in