SSC Delhi Police HC (AWO/TPO) Final Answer Key 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Delhi Police Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator) examination to recruit technical staff for the Delhi Police communications wing. This is an All India recruitment for candidates with ITI qualification in relevant trades. The final answer key represents the conclusion of the examination process where SSC publishes official correct answers after considering representations from candidates against the provisional answer key. This answer key forms the basis for final result preparation and merit list generation. Selected candidates will serve as Head Constables handling wireless communication and teleprinter operations for Delhi Police, supporting critical communication infrastructure across the capital's law enforcement network.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Essential: ITI certificate in Wireman/Electronics Mechanic/Radio & TV Mechanic/Electronic Instrumentation/Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance/COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) from a recognized institution
• Desirable: Knowledge of Hindi and English typing
• Certificate must be from NCVT/SCVT recognized ITI

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Character and antecedents must be thoroughly verified before appointment

Application Process

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.nic.in
2. Click on 'Login' and register as a new user if not already registered
3. Complete One-Time Registration with basic details, upload photo and signature
4. Login using registration credentials
5. Select 'Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO' from available applications
6. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details
7. Upload scanned documents (ITI certificate, category certificate if applicable)
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI)
9. Submit the application form and take printout for future reference

Application Fees

Payment can be made through online mode only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Stages

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE): Single-tier objective type examination testing General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, and English/Hindi language skills. Duration is 90 minutes with 100 questions.

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying in nature covering walking test. Male candidates must complete 1600 meters in 15 minutes; female candidates must complete 800 meters in 20 minutes.

1. Physical Standard Test (PST): Verification of minimum height, chest measurements (for male), and weight requirements as per Delhi Police norms. Candidates not meeting standards are rejected.

1. Document Verification: Original certificates for educational qualification, category certificate, ITI marksheet, age proof, and other relevant documents are verified by the recruiting authority.

1. Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical fitness test conducted by authorized medical board to ensure candidate meets physical and mental health standards required for police service.

1. Trade Test: Practical test of technical skills in wireless operation and teleprinter operation to assess hands-on competency in the relevant trade.

Computer Based Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Normalization: Since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalized using statistical methods to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Detailed Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and similarities
• Differences and classifications
• Spatial visualization and spatial orientation
• Visual memory and discrimination
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
• Number series and coding-decoding
• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making and judgment
• Non-verbal reasoning patterns

General Knowledge & Awareness

• Indian History and Freedom Movement
• Geography of India and World
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economic and Social Development
• General Science and Scientific Research
• Current Affairs - National and International
• Sports and Cultural Events
• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Important Days and Dates

Numerical Aptitude

• Number Systems and Simplification
• Decimals, Fractions and LCM/HCF
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage and Averages
• Profit and Loss
• Discount and Partnership
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts)

English/Hindi Language

• Vocabulary and Synonyms/Antonyms
• Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
• Sentence Structure and Correction
• Error Detection and Improvement
• Fill in the Blanks
• Comprehension Passages
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Spelling Corrections
• Active and Passive Voice

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional benefits include ration allowance, uniform allowance, risk allowance, and free accommodation or HRA. Annual increments as per 7th Pay Commission rules apply.

Delhi Police Head Constables have structured career progression opportunities through departmental examinations and time-bound promotions. After 5-7 years of service, Head Constables can be promoted to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the pay scale Level-5, followed by Sub-Inspector positions in Level-6. Further promotions to Inspector, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and higher ranks are possible through competitive departmental examinations and performance-based assessments, offering long-term career stability in law enforcement.

The SSC releases admit cards approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates must download their admit card from the regional SSC website or the main SSC portal using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains crucial information including examination centre address, reporting time, candidate's photograph and signature, and important instructions that must be followed on exam day.

SSC declares results in multiple stages - first the provisional answer key is released allowing candidates to submit representations with a fee of ₹100 per question challenged. After reviewing all objections, the final answer key is published which forms the basis for result calculation. Final results are typically declared 2-3 months after the examination, published on the SSC website with category-wise cut-off marks and the list of qualified candidates who will proceed to PET/PST stages.

Cut-off marks for Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO vary based on the difficulty level of the examination and number of candidates appearing. Typically, General category candidates need to score 60-70 marks out of 100, OBC candidates around 55-65 marks, SC candidates 45-55 marks, and ST candidates 40-50 marks to qualify for the next stage. These are indicative ranges and actual cut-offs are declared with results based on vacancies and normalization across shifts.

Examination Centres

North: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Shimla, Jammu

South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Visakhapatnam

East: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati

West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, Indore, Surat

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Itanagar

Candidates can choose their preferred examination city during application. However, SSC reserves the right to allocate different centres based on administrative convenience.