Delhi Police Constable 2026: Complete Exam Guide with Previous Year Papers

Last Updated: March 2026

📋 Exam Overview

The Delhi Police Constable examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of Delhi Police to recruit constables (Executive) for maintaining law and order in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This is one of the most prestigious police recruitment exams in India.

Conducting Body

Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of Delhi Police
Website: ssc.gov.in | delhipolice.gov.in
Exam Level: National Level
Frequency: As per vacancy (typically once a year)

Important Dates (Expected 2026 Schedule)

Event	Expected Date
Notification Release	May-June 2026
Online Application Start	May-June 2026
Last Date to Apply	June 2026
Admit Card Release	July-August 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)	August-September 2026
PET/PST	October-November 2026
Medical Examination	November-December 2026
Final Result	January 2027

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Minimum: Must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized Board/University
Essential: Must possess a valid driving license for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) or MCW (Motor Cycle with Gear)

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)

Category	Age Limit	Born Between
General (UR)	18-25 years	02-07-2001 to 01-07-2008
OBC	18-28 years	02-07-1998 to 01-07-2008
SC	18-30 years	02-07-1996 to 01-07-2008
ST	18-30 years	02-07-1996 to 01-07-2008

Physical Standards

Height

Category	Minimum Height
Male (General/OBC)	170 cm
Male (SC/ST)	165 cm
Female (All categories)	157 cm

Chest (Male candidates only, expanded)

Category	Minimum Chest
General/OBC	81 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
SC/ST	76 cm (min 5 cm expansion)

Weight (Female candidates)

Category	Minimum Weight
Female	Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards

💰 Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Structure (As per 7th Pay Commission)

Component	Amount (₹)
Pay Level	Level-3
Pay Scale	₹21,700 - ₹69,100
Basic Pay (Starting)	₹21,700
Grade Pay	₹2,000

Allowances & Benefits

Allowance	Details
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay (revised periodically)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	8% to 24% depending on city
Transport Allowance (TA)	₹1,800 - ₹3,600
Medical Allowance	As per Delhi Police rules
Risk & Hardship Allowance	₹8,000 - ₹12,000 per month
Uniform Allowance	₹4,500 annually

Gross Salary Breakdown

Starting Gross Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹42,000 per month
After 5 Years: ₹50,000 - ₹60,000 per month
Additional Benefits:
- Government accommodation (after training)
- Pension (NPS)
- Gratuity
- LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
- Child education allowance

Career Growth

Promotion Timeline	Rank
Entry	Constable
After 8-10 years	Head Constable
After 15-18 years	Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
After 20-25 years	Sub-Inspector (SI)

📊 Exam Pattern 2026

The Delhi Police Constable selection process consists of four stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	90 minutes
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25	25	90 minutes
Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)	25	25	90 minutes
Computer Fundamentals	25	25	90 minutes
Total	100	100	90 minutes

Key Points:

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English) except English Language section
Qualifying Marks: 35% for UR, 30% for OBC, 30% for SC/ST
Normalization: Applied across different shifts

Stage 2: Physical Endurance Test (PET)

Event	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Race	1600 meters in 7 minutes	800 meters in 5 minutes
Long Jump	12 feet (3 chances)	9 feet (3 chances)
High Jump	3 feet 6 inches (3 chances)	3 feet (3 chances)

Note: PET is qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded.

Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST)

Verification of height, chest (for males), and weight (for females)
Document verification
Medical fitness check

Stage 4: Medical Examination

Detailed medical examination as per Delhi Police standards
Eye sight: 6/12 in each eye without glasses (correctable to 6/6)

📚 Detailed Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions)

Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Visual Memory
Discrimination
Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Verbal and Figure Classification
Arithmetic Number Series
Non-Verbal Series
Coding and Decoding
Statement Conclusion
Syllogistic Reasoning

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (25 Questions)

Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Indian Geography
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Economy
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Current Affairs (National & International)
Sports
Books and Authors
Awards and Honors
Important Days
Art and Culture
Defense & Security

3. Numerical Ability (25 Questions)

Number Systems
Simplification
Decimals and Fractions
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Interest (Simple & Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Data Interpretation

4. Computer Fundamentals (25 Questions)

Computer Basics (Organization of a computer)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Input/Output devices
Computer Memory
Memory Organization
Back-up devices
Operating Systems (MS Windows)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet & Email
Basics of networking and cyber security

🧮 Quantitative Aptitude Questions (15 with Solutions)

Question 1: Simplification

Q: Simplify: (45 × 28) ÷ 12 + 85 - 47 = ?

Solution: = (1260) ÷ 12 + 85 - 47 = 105 + 85 - 47 = 190 - 47 = 143

Question 2: Percentage

Q: If 60% of A is equal to 40% of B, then A:B is equal to:

Solution: 60% of A = 40% of B 0.60A = 0.40B A/B = 0.40/0.60 = 4/6 = 2/3

A:B = 2:3

Shortcut: Cross multiply percentages: A:B = 40:60 = 2:3 Answer: 2:3

Question 3: Profit & Loss

Q: A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25%. What is his gain percent?

Solution: Let CP = ₹100 Marked Price = ₹140 SP after 25% discount = 140 × 75/100 = ₹105

Gain = 105 - 100 = ₹5 Gain% = 5/100 × 100 = 5%

Shortcut Formula: If marked x% above and discount y%, then gain% = x - y - (xy/100) = 40 - 25 - (40×25/100) = 40 - 25 - 10 = 5% Answer: 5%

Question 4: Average

Q: The average age of 30 students is 12 years. When the teacher's age is included, the average becomes 13 years. Find the teacher's age.

Solution: Sum of students' ages = 30 × 12 = 360 Sum including teacher = 31 × 13 = 403

Teacher's age = 403 - 360 = 43 years

Shortcut: Teacher's age = New average + (n × difference in average) = 13 + (30 × 1) = 43 years Answer: 43 years

Question 5: Ratio & Proportion

Q: The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 7:5. If there are 840 boys, find the total number of students.

Solution: Boys:Girls = 7:5 7 parts = 840 1 part = 840/7 = 120

Girls = 5 × 120 = 600 Total students = 840 + 600 = 1,440

Question 6: Simple Interest

Q: A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it triple itself?

Solution: Let Principal = P Amount after 8 years = 2P SI = P

Rate = (SI × 100)/(P × T) = (P × 100)/(P × 8) = 12.5% per annum

For amount to become 3P: SI needed = 2P Time = (SI × 100)/(P × R) = (2P × 100)/(P × 12.5) = 200/12.5 = 16 years

Shortcut: Double in 8 years → Triple in 16 years (add 8 more years) Answer: 16 years

Question 7: Compound Interest

Q: The compound interest on a sum at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹840. What is the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for double the time?

Solution: Let Principal = P CI = P[(1 + 10/100)² - 1] = P[1.21 - 1] = 0.21P = 840 P = 840/0.21 = ₹4,000

SI for 4 years = (4000 × 10 × 4)/100 = ₹1,600

Question 8: Time & Work

Q: 12 men can complete a work in 15 days. After working for 5 days, 6 more men join them. How many more days will it take to complete the work?

Solution: Total work = 12 × 15 = 180 man-days Work done in 5 days = 12 × 5 = 60 man-days Remaining work = 180 - 60 = 120 man-days

Now total men = 12 + 6 = 18 Days required = 120/18 = 6.67 days ≈ 7 days

Question 9: Time & Distance

Q: A car travels the first half of a journey at 60 km/hr and the second half at 40 km/hr. What is the average speed for the entire journey?

Solution: Average speed = 2xy/(x+y) [when distances are equal] = 2 × 60 × 40/(60 + 40) = 4800/100 = 48 km/hr

Question 10: Mensuration

Q: The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 20% and 30% respectively. What is the percentage increase in area?

Solution: Original area = L × B New area = 1.2L × 1.3B = 1.56LB

Increase = 1.56LB - LB = 0.56LB Percentage increase = 56%

Shortcut: 20 + 30 + (20×30)/100 = 50 + 6 = 56% Answer: 56%

Question 11: Partnership

Q: A and B start a business with investments of ₹36,000 and ₹45,000 respectively. After 6 months, C joins with ₹54,000. If the annual profit is ₹38,500, find C's share.

Solution: Ratio of investments: A: 36000 × 12 = 4,32,000 B: 45000 × 12 = 5,40,000 C: 54000 × 6 = 3,24,000

Ratio = 432:540:324 = 12:15:9 = 4:5:3

C's share = (3/12) × 38500 = ₹9,625

Question 12: Number Series

Q: Find the missing number: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?, 63

Solution: Pattern: 2²-1, 3²-1, 4²-1, 5²-1, 6²-1, 7²-1, 8²-1 = 4-1, 9-1, 16-1, 25-1, 36-1, 49-1, 64-1

Missing number = 48

Question 13: Data Interpretation

Q: The pie chart shows the distribution of students in a college. If Science stream has 450 students and represents 30% of total, how many students are in Arts if it represents 25%?

Solution: 30% = 450 students 1% = 450/30 = 15 students

Arts (25%) = 25 × 15 = 375 students

Question 14: Boats & Streams

Q: A boat can travel 30 km upstream in 5 hours. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/hr, find the speed of the boat in still water.

Solution: Upstream speed = 30/5 = 6 km/hr Speed of boat - Speed of stream = 6 Speed of boat - 2 = 6 Speed of boat = 8 km/hr

Question 15: Mixtures

Q: A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5:1. If 12 liters of the mixture is replaced with water, the ratio becomes 3:1. What was the original quantity of the mixture?

Solution: Let original mixture = 6x liters Milk = 5x, Water = x

12 liters removed: Milk removed = 12 × 5/6 = 10 liters Water removed = 2 liters

Remaining: Milk = 5x - 10, Water = x - 2 + 12 = x + 10

New ratio: (5x - 10)/(x + 10) = 3/1 5x - 10 = 3x + 30 2x = 40 x = 20

Original mixture = 6x = 120 liters

🧩 Reasoning Ability Questions (10 with Solutions)

Question 1: Series Completion

Q: DF, GJ, KM, NQ, RT, ?

Solution: D→G (+3), F→J (+4) G→K (+4), J→M (+3) K→N (+3), M→Q (+4) N→R (+4), Q→T (+3) R→W (+5? No, pattern alternates +3,+4)

Actually: D(4)F(6), G(7)J(10), K(11)M(13), N(14)Q(17), R(18)T(20) Difference: +3,+4 repeating Next: +3 → U(21), +4 → X(24)

Question 2: Coding-Decoding

Q: If DELHI is coded as CDKGH, how is MUMBAI coded?

Solution: D→C (-1), E→D (-1), L→K (-1), H→G (-1), I→H (-1) Each letter -1

MUMBAI → LTLAZH

Question 3: Analogy

Q: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

Solution: Doctor works in Hospital, Teacher works in School

Question 4: Blood Relations

Q: Pointing to a man in a photograph, a woman said, "His brother's father is the only son of my grandfather." How is the woman related to the man in the photograph?

Solution: Only son of woman's grandfather = Woman's father Man's brother's father = Man's father So woman's father = Man's father They are siblings.

Question 5: Direction Test

Q: A man starts walking from his house. He walks 5 km East, turns left and walks 3 km, turns left again and walks 5 km. How far and in which direction is he from his house?

Solution: East 5 km → Left (North) 3 km → Left (West) 5 km Final position: 3 km North of starting point

Question 6: Syllogism

Q: Statements: All mangoes are fruits. Some fruits are apples. Conclusions: I. All apples are mangoes. II. Some mangoes are apples.

Solution: Neither conclusion follows. The statements don't establish a direct relationship between mangoes and apples.

Question 7: Classification

Q: Choose the odd one out: (a) Eagle (b) Crow (c) Parrot (d) Snake

Solution: Eagle, Crow, and Parrot are birds. Snake is a reptile.

Question 8: Ranking

Q: In a row of boys, Raj is 8th from the left and Ravi is 12th from the right. If they interchange positions, Raj becomes 16th from the left. How many boys are there in the row?

Solution: When they interchange, Raj's new position (16th from left) = Ravi's original position (12th from right) Total boys = (16 + 12) - 1 = 27

Question 9: Cube & Dice

Q: Two positions of a dice are shown. Which number will be opposite to 3?

Solution approach: Common number method - find common number on both dice and rotate clockwise to determine opposite faces.

Question 10: Calendar

Q: What was the day of the week on 15th August 2026?

Solution: Use Zeller's congruence or reference date method. 1st Jan 2026 = Thursday Calculate days from Jan 1 to Aug 15 = 31+28+31+30+31+30+31+15 = 227 days 227 mod 7 = 3 Thursday + 3 = Sunday

🌍 General Awareness Questions (10 with Answers)

No.	Question	Answer
1	Who is the current Commissioner of Delhi Police (2026)?	Sanjay Arora
2	Which is the smallest state in India by area?	Goa
3	The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?	1942
4	Which gas is known as "Laughing Gas"?	Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)
5	Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?	Rabindranath Tagore
6	Which is the longest river in India?	Ganga
7	What is the capital of Uttarakhand?	Dehradun
8	Which vitamin is produced in the human body when exposed to sunlight?	Vitamin D
9	Who was the first woman IPS officer of India?	Kiran Bedi
10	Which state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?	Punjab

💻 Computer Fundamentals Questions (5 with Solutions)

Question 1: Computer Basics

Q: Which of the following is not an input device? (a) Keyboard (b) Mouse (c) Monitor (d) Scanner

Solution: Monitor is an output device. Others are input devices.

Question 2: MS Excel

Q: Which function is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers in a range? (a) COUNT (b) COUNTA (c) COUNTIF (d) SUM

Solution: COUNT function counts cells containing numbers only.

Question 3: Internet

Q: What does HTTP stand for? (a) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (b) High Text Transfer Protocol (c) Hyper Text Transmission Protocol (d) Host Text Transfer Protocol

Solution: HTTP = Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

Question 4: Memory

Q: Which is the fastest memory in a computer? (a) RAM (b) Cache Memory (c) ROM (d) Hard Disk

Solution: Cache memory is the fastest memory, located closest to the CPU.

Question 5: Operating System

Q: Which key combination is used to permanently delete a file without sending it to Recycle Bin? (a) Ctrl + Delete (b) Shift + Delete (c) Alt + Delete (d) Ctrl + Shift + Delete

Solution: Shift + Delete permanently deletes files.

📈 Previous Year Cutoff Marks

Delhi Police Constable 2023 Cutoff (Category-wise)

Category	Cutoff Marks (out of 100)
UR (General)	72.5
OBC	68.5
SC	62.0
ST	58.5
EWS	70.0

Delhi Police Constable 2024 Cutoff (Expected Pattern for 2026)

Category	Cutoff Marks (Expected)
UR (General)	75-80
OBC	70-75
SC	65-70
ST	60-65
EWS	72-77

Factors affecting cutoff:

Number of vacancies
Difficulty level of exam
Number of candidates appeared
Reservation norms

📅 3-Month Preparation Strategy

Month 1: Foundation & Basics

Week 1-2: Quantitative Aptitude

Number Systems, HCF-LCM
Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI-CI
Simplification and Approximation
Practice 30-40 questions daily

Week 3-4: Reasoning Ability

Series, Analogy, Classification
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Syllogism basics

Month 2: Subject Mastery

Week 1-2: General Knowledge

Indian History (Modern focus)
Geography (Indian)
Polity (Constitution basics)
Current Affairs (last 8 months)

Week 3-4: Computer & English

Computer fundamentals
MS Office applications
Current affairs revision

Daily Target: 1 full mock test + 50 GK questions

Month 3: Intensive Practice

Week 1-2: Revision & Mocks

Subject-wise revision notes
Previous year papers (2020-2024)
Daily 2 mock tests

Week 3-4: Final Preparation

Weak area focus
Speed improvement techniques
Physical training for PET

Daily Schedule:

Morning (2 hrs): Quant + Reasoning
Afternoon (2 hrs): GK + Computer
Evening (1.5 hrs): Mock tests
Night (1 hr): Analysis + Revision

📚 Best Books and Resources

Quantitative Aptitude

Book	Author	Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal	S. Chand
Magical Book on Quicker Maths	M. Tyra	BSC Publishing
Delhi Police Constable Math	-	KD Publication

Reasoning Ability

Book	Author	Publisher
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal	S. Chand
Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey	BSC Publishing

General Knowledge

Book	Author	Publisher
Lucent's General Knowledge	-	Lucent
Manorama Year Book 2026	-	Malayala Manorama
Delhi Police GK	-	Arihant

Computer Awareness

Book	Author	Publisher
Objective Computer Awareness	Arihant Experts	Arihant
Computer Knowledge for SBI/IBPS	-	Disha Publication

Online Resources

Mock Tests: Testbook, Gradeup, Adda247
Current Affairs: GK Today, AffairsCloud
YouTube: Study IQ, WiFiStudy, RBE Revolution

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can female candidates apply for Delhi Police Constable?

A: Yes, female candidates can apply. They have separate physical standards and the race requirement is 800 meters in 5 minutes instead of 1600 meters for males.

Q2: Is there any relaxation in height for Delhi Police Constable?

A: Yes, there is relaxation for SC/ST candidates. Male SC/ST candidates need 165 cm height (instead of 170 cm) and chest requirement is also reduced to 76 cm.

Q3: How many times can I attempt Delhi Police Constable exam?

A: There is no restriction on the number of attempts. You can apply as long as you meet the age criteria specified in the notification.

Q4: What is the training period after selection?

A: Selected candidates undergo basic training for approximately 9-12 months at Delhi Police Training Centers. During training, they receive a stipend.

Q5: Is the driving license mandatory for Delhi Police Constable?

A: Yes, a valid driving license for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) or MCW (Motor Cycle with Gear) is mandatory at the time of joining. However, you can apply without it but must obtain it before document verification.

🎯 Final Tips for Success

Physical Fitness: Start preparing for PET from day one. Run daily to build stamina.
Current Affairs: Read newspapers daily and make notes of important events.
Mock Tests: Take at least 25-30 full-length mocks before the exam.
Time Management: Practice solving 100 questions in 90 minutes.
Accuracy: Avoid guesswork due to negative marking (0.25 marks).
Revision: Maintain short notes for quick revision.
Stay Healthy: Maintain proper diet and sleep schedule.

Best wishes for your Delhi Police Constable 2026 preparation!

Jai Hind!

Last Updated: March 2026