{"id":37,"date":"2024-04-17T07:54:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T07:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2024-07-20T09:10:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T09:10:12","slug":"eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria for delhi police head constable Exam 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Delhi_Police_Head_Constable_Exam_2024\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024\">Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#1_Nationality_and_Domicile\" title=\"1. Nationality and Domicile\">1. Nationality and Domicile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#2_Age_Limit\" title=\"2. Age Limit\">2. Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#3_Educational_Qualification\" title=\"3. Educational Qualification\">3. Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#4_Physical_Standards\" title=\"4. Physical Standards\">4. Physical Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#5_Physical_Efficiency_Test_PET\" title=\"5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)\">5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#6_Medical_Examination\" title=\"6. Medical Examination\">6. Medical Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#7_Character_and_Antecedents\" title=\"7. Character and Antecedents\">7. Character and Antecedents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#8_Other_Important_Points\" title=\"8. Other Important Points\">8. Other Important Points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/delhi-police-head-constable-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-delhi-police-head-constable-exam-2024\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Delhi_Police_Head_Constable_Exam_2024\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Delhi Police conducts recruitment examinations for the post of Head Constable, a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the national capital. Aspiring candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria to be eligible for the exam. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the eligibility requirements for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nationality_and_Domicile\"><\/span>1. Nationality and Domicile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Candidates must be citizens of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domicile:<\/strong> Candidates must be domiciled in Delhi. This means they must have resided in Delhi for a minimum period specified by the Delhi Police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Age_Limit\"><\/span>2. Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Age:<\/strong> 18 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> 25 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/td>\n<td>10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> The age limit is calculated as of the closing date for application submission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>3. Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Essential Qualification:<\/strong> Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Candidates with higher qualifications are also eligible to apply.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Physical_Standards\"><\/span>4. Physical Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: 168 cm<\/li>\n<li>Female: 157 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chest:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: 81 cm (minimum) with 5 cm expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: Proportional to height<\/li>\n<li>Female: Proportional to height<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Relaxation in physical standards is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Height Relaxation<\/th>\n<th>Chest Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>\n<td>5 cm<\/td>\n<td>2.5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<td>5 cm<\/td>\n<td>2.5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>2.5 cm<\/td>\n<td>1.25 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Candidates must clear the physical efficiency test (PET) to be eligible for the written examination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Physical_Efficiency_Test_PET\"><\/span>5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The PET is conducted to assess the physical fitness of candidates. It consists of the following events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Race:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: 1600 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Female: 800 meters in 3 minutes 30 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Jump:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: 3.65 meters<\/li>\n<li>Female: 2.75 meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Jump:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Male: 1.20 meters<\/li>\n<li>Female: 1.00 meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Relaxation in PET standards is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Race Relaxation<\/th>\n<th>Long Jump Relaxation<\/th>\n<th>High Jump Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>\n<td>15 seconds<\/td>\n<td>10 cm<\/td>\n<td>5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<td>15 seconds<\/td>\n<td>10 cm<\/td>\n<td>5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>7.5 seconds<\/td>\n<td>5 cm<\/td>\n<td>2.5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<td>As per government norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Candidates must clear all the events of the PET to be eligible for the written examination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Medical_Examination\"><\/span>6. Medical Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical Standards:<\/strong> Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Delhi Police.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Examination:<\/strong> Candidates who clear the written examination will be required to undergo a medical examination by a board of doctors appointed by the Delhi Police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Candidates with certain medical conditions may be disqualified.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Character_and_Antecedents\"><\/span>7. Character and Antecedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Character:<\/strong> Candidates must be of good character and have no criminal record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antecedents:<\/strong> The Delhi Police will conduct a background check on the candidates to verify their character and antecedents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Candidates with a criminal record or a history of involvement in anti-social activities will be disqualified.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Other_Important_Points\"><\/span>8. Other Important Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reservation:<\/strong> Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is provided as per government norms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong> Ex-servicemen are eligible for age relaxation and reservation as per government norms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports Quota:<\/strong> Candidates who have excelled in sports may be eligible for reservation under the sports quota.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Selection:<\/strong> The final selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the written examination, physical efficiency test (PET), medical examination, and character verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table 1: Eligibility Criteria Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nationality<\/td>\n<td>Citizen of India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domicile<\/td>\n<td>Domiciled in Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age Limit<\/td>\n<td>18-25 years (relaxation for reserved categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Educational Qualification<\/td>\n<td>10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Standards<\/td>\n<td>As per prescribed standards (relaxation for reserved categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/td>\n<td>As per prescribed standards (relaxation for reserved categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medical Examination<\/td>\n<td>Medically fit as per Delhi Police standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Character and Antecedents<\/td>\n<td>Good character and no criminal record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Table 2: Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Backward Classes (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persons with Disabilities (PwD)<\/td>\n<td>10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td>5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The eligibility criteria may be subject to change at the discretion of the Delhi Police. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the latest information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is the minimum age limit for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The minimum age limit is 18 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. What is the maximum age limit for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The maximum age limit is 25 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, age relaxation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. What is the educational qualification required for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. What are the physical standards required for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The physical standards include height, chest, and weight, which vary for male and female candidates. Relaxation is provided for reserved categories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The PET consists of a race, long jump, and high jump. Relaxation is provided for reserved categories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Is there a medical examination for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, candidates who clear the written examination will be required to undergo a medical examination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. What are the character and antecedents requirements for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must be of good character and have no criminal record. A background check will be conducted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Is there any reservation for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD as per government norms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. How is the final selection for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam done?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The final selection is based on performance in the written examination, PET, medical examination, and character verification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Where can I find the official notification for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The official notification will be published on the Delhi Police website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. When is the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024 expected to be held?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exact date of the exam will be announced in the official notification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. How can I apply for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications can be submitted online through the Delhi Police website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. What is the application fee for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application fee will be mentioned in the official notification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. What are the important documents required for the Delhi Police Head Constable Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The required documents will be mentioned in the official notification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These FAQs are for general information only. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for the latest and accurate information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eligibility Criteria for Delhi Police Head Constable Exam 2024 The Delhi Police conducts recruitment examinations for the post of Head Constable, a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the national capital. Aspiring candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria to be eligible for the exam. 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