The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Delhi Police Constable examination. This post covers the complete exam pattern, selection process, detailed syllabus, and important books & authors.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Delhi Police Constable |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Question Level | Matriculation (10th) Level |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi (Bilingual) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
SSC Delhi Police Constable Exam Pattern 2025
The Computer Based Examination consists of one objective-type paper with 100 questions for 100 marks. There is no sectional timing.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | (Cumulative) |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 | |
| Computer Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Important Points
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- The exam is bilingual (Hindi & English).
- No sectional cut-off; overall performance is considered.
- Question paper is of Matriculation level.
Approximate Qualifying Marks (as per previous patterns)
- UR: 35 marks
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 30 marks
- ESM: 25 marks
Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT)
Physical Standards
| Gender | Height (Minimum) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 170 cm | 81 cm (Unexpanded) – 85 cm (Expanded) |
| Female | 157 cm | — |
Relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Male Candidates
| Age Group | 1600m Race | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 6 minutes | 14 feet | 3’9” |
| 30–40 years | 7 minutes | 13 feet | 3’6” |
| Above 40 years | 8 minutes | 12 feet | 3’3” |
Female Candidates
| Age Group | 1600m Race | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 years | 8 minutes | 10 feet | 3 feet |
| 30–40 years | 9 minutes | 9 feet | 2’9” |
| Above 40 years | 10 minutes | 8 feet | 2’6” |
Candidates get 3 chances in Long Jump and High Jump.
Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus
1. General Knowledge / Current Affairs (50 Questions)
- Current Affairs (National & International – last 6–12 months)
- India and its Neighbouring Countries
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern & Freedom Struggle)
- Geography (India & World – Physical, Political)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy (Basic concepts)
- General Science and Scientific Research
- Sports
- Culture and Art
- Awards and Honours
- Books and Authors
- Environment and Ecology
- Static GK
2. Reasoning (25 Questions)
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Spatial Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Figural Classification
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Non-Verbal Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Classification / Odd One Out
3. Numerical Ability (15 Questions)
- Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between Numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest (Simple & Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
4. Computer Awareness (10 Questions)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Internet and WWW
- Web Browsers
- Search Engines
- Video Conferencing
- E-Banking
- Basic Networking
- Hardware and Software basics
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Preparation Tips
- Focus heavily on General Knowledge / Current Affairs as it carries 50 marks.
- Practice Reasoning and Numerical Ability regularly (matriculation level).
- Cover basic Computer knowledge (MS Office, Internet, etc.).
- Prepare for Physical Endurance Test alongside written exam preparation.
- Solve previous year papers and mock tests to manage time and negative marking.
- Stay updated with current affairs (especially national events and sports).
- Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on the standard SSC Delhi Police Constable exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must verify all details from the official advertisement before preparation.