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Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police

हेड कांस्टेबल (एडब्ल्यूओ/टीपीओ), दिल्ली पुलिस

Pay Level 4 technical post via SSC — operating wireless sets and communication systems in Delhi Police control rooms.

Delhi Police · Ministry of Home Affairs · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹42,000–₹50,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
SSC Delhi Police Head Constable
Qualification
12th pass
Age limit
18–27 years
Transfers
Rare
Work hours
Rotating shifts round the clock
Probation
2 years, including basic and technical training

Estimated in-hand / month

₹44,500

Gross ₹48,780 · CTC ≈ ₹6.5 lakh/yr

Level 4

Where are you posted?

Joining

Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Operating wireless sets in control rooms, police stations and PCR vans
  • Receiving, logging and relaying messages accurately
  • Handling emergency call dispatch and communication during bandobast
  • Operating data and messaging terminals
  • Basic upkeep of communication equipment

A typical day

You work a shift at a wireless set or dispatch console in a district control room or the central police control room. Messages come in constantly: emergency calls to pass to PCR vans, situation reports from pickets, instructions from officers. Each has to be logged and relayed word for word. During a major law-and-order situation the net is non-stop for hours. It is seated, indoor work, but it runs around the clock.

Stress3/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work1/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police (joining)

    Pay Level 4

    ₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand

  2. Assistant Sub-Inspector (Communication)

    8–12 years · Level 5 · via dpc

    ₹48,000–₹56,000 in-hand

  3. Sub-Inspector (Communication)

    Further 8–10 years · Level 6 · via dpc

    ₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

SSC Delhi Police Head ConstableIrregular

Staff Selection Commission

  1. 1.Computer-based examination
  2. 2.Physical endurance and measurement test
  3. 3.Trade test (reading and dictation)
  4. 4.Computer operation test
  5. 5.Medical examination

Eligibility: Class 12 with Science and Mathematics, or a National Trade Certificate in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System. A qualifying test of English word processing (1,000 key depressions in 15 minutes) and basic computer functions is part of selection. Age 18–27. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years; sportspersons, departmental candidates, ex-servicemen and wards of Delhi Police personnel as per the notification.

Physical standards: Men: height 170 cm, chest 81–85 cm; 1,600 m in 7 minutes, long jump 12.5 feet, high jump 3.5 feet (age up to 30). Women: height 157 cm; 800 m in 5 minutes, long jump 9 feet, high jump 3 feet. Height and chest are relaxable by 5 cm for some categories.

The good

  • Level 4 entry with indoor technical work
  • Age limit of 27, higher than the constable posts
  • Posting only in Delhi

The hard parts

  • Night shifts throughout the career
  • Monotonous, high-attention work
  • Small technical cadre with limited promotion posts

Postings

Delhi Police communication units: control rooms, district wireless rooms and operational vehicles, all within Delhi.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical cover (CGHS in covered cities)Uniform and ration allowancesPolice housing where available

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police?+

Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police is a Pay Level 4 post with a starting basic pay of ₹25,500. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹42,000–₹50,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police?+

Class 12 with Science and Mathematics, or a National Trade Certificate in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System. A qualifying test of English word processing (1,000 key depressions in 15 minutes) and basic computer functions is part of selection. Age: 18–27 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years; sportspersons, departmental candidates, ex-servicemen and wards of Delhi Police personnel as per the notification.

Which exam do I need to clear for Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police?+

SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Staff Selection Commission).

Do arts or commerce students qualify?+

Not on Class 12 alone. You need Science and Mathematics in Class 12, or the specified National Trade Certificate.

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Books to prepare for SSC Delhi Police Head Constable

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    Rajesh Verma (Arihant)

    Shorter and more shortcut-oriented than R.S. Aggarwal. Useful when time per question matters.

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.