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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Official Notification for the Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025, to be conducted in collaboration with the Delhi Police. A total of 737 tentative vacancies for the Constable (Driver) post have been announced. Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) and possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License are eligible to apply. The online application window is open from 24.09.2025 to 15.10.2025. The selection process is multi-stage, involving a Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) and a Trade Test[cite: 213, 215, 161]. Applicants must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria, including the driving license and physical standards, before the closing date.
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SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Notification Released: 24.09.2025
- Application Start: 24.09.2025
- Last Date : 15.10.2025 (23:00 hours)
- Last Date of Fee: 16.10.2025 (23:00 hours)
- Correction Date: 23.10.2025 to 25.10.2025 (23:00 hours)
- Exam Date (CBE): December, 2025/ January, 2026
- Admit Card: Will be uploaded on the SSC website prior to CBE
Age Limit
- Age Range: 21 to 30 years
- Crucial Date: Age will be reckoned as on 01-07-2025.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
- Departmental candidates of Delhi Police (UR/EWS): Up to 40 years
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- Fee Payable: ₹100/-
- ST/SC/ESM: NIL
- Correction Charges: - A uniform charge of ₹200/- for the first correction and ₹500/- for the second correction is applicable to all candidates
Qualification
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized Board
- Driving License: Must possess a valid Driving License for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV)
- Learner's license will not be accepted
- Skills: Should be able to drive heavy vehicles with confidence and possess knowledge of vehicle maintenance
- The Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) is mandatory but of a qualifying nature.
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Full Eligibility
The full eligibility for Constable (Driver)-Male requires candidates to be between 21-30 years old as of 01-07-2025. They must have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized Board. The most crucial requirement is possessing a Valid Driving License for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) as on the closing date of application, as a Learner's license will not be accepted. Candidates must also demonstrate confidence in driving heavy vehicles and possess knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
| Criteria | Required Standard / Detail |
|---|---|
| Post Suitability | Only Male candidates. Not suitable for PwBD. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India. |
| Age Limit | 21 - 30 years as on the crucial date of 01-07-2025. |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Senior Secondary) passed or equivalent. |
| Driving License | Valid Driving License for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV). Learner's license will not be accepted. |
| Driving Skills | Able to drive heavy vehicles with confidence. |
| Vehicle Knowledge | Possess knowledge of maintenance of vehicles. |
Physical Test Criteria
The Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) is a mandatory qualifying nature stage. For candidates up to 30 years, the Physical Endurance Test requires completing a 1600-meter race in 7 minutes. This is followed by a Long Jump (12 feet 6 inches) and a High Jump (3 feet 6 inches), where candidates get three chances for each jump. Physical Measurement requires a minimum Height of 170 cm and a minimum Chest of 81 cm with 4 cm expansion (81-85 cm). A 5 cm relaxation in height and chest is applicable for specified categories including ST candidates and residents of Hill Areas.
| Test Component | Standard for Candidates (Up to 30 Years) | Relaxation / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1600 meters in 7 minutes | Qualifying nature. No appeal against disqualification in race. |
| Long Jump | 12 feet 6 inches (12½ feet) | Must be cleared in any one of the three chances. |
| High Jump | 3 feet 6 inches (3½ feet) | Must be cleared in any one of the three chances. |
| Minimum Height | 170 cm | Relaxable by 5 cm for Hill Area residents, ST candidates and Wards of Delhi Police personnel/MTS. |
| Chest | 81 cm (Unexpanded) with minimum 4 cm expansion (81-85 cm) | Relaxable by 5 cm for Hill Area residents, ST candidates and Sons of Delhi Police personnel/MTS. |
| Appeal | Appeal against disqualification in Physical Standards (Height/Chest) is allowed on the same day. | No appeal for Race, Long Jump and High Jump. |
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Salary
The post of Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police falls under the Group 'C' category. The salary is determined according to Pay Level-3 of the Pay Matrix. This means the basic pay starts at ₹21,700 and goes up to ₹69,100. The gross salary package will include various allowances and benefits applicable to Central Government employees posted in Delhi.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹21,700 - ₹69,100 |
| Group Classification | Group 'C' |
The compensation package includes the basic pay along with other allowances as admissible to Central Government employees posted in Delhi:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Adjusted periodically to compensate for inflation.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on the class of the city of posting (Delhi).
- Transport Allowance (TA): Provided for travel between home and office.
- Ration Money Allowance: Provided to Delhi Police personnel.
- Other Allowances: Includes uniform allowance and other benefits.
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Selection Process
The selection for Constable (Driver)-Male is a multi-stage process managed jointly by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the Delhi Police. It begins with the Computer Based Examination (CBE), which is the sole determinant of the final merit list. Following the CBE, candidates must clear the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) and the Trade Test, both of which are qualifying in nature. Finally, selected candidates undergo Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
- Computer Based Examination (CBE): Conducted by SSC, carrying 100 marks. Shortlisting is based on marks obtained here.
- Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT): Conducted by Delhi Police (Qualifying nature).
- Trade Test (Driving and Maintenance): Conducted by Delhi Police (Qualifying nature). Mandatory HMV Driving License verification occurs before this test.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of all original documents and certificates.
- Medical Examination: Fitness test conducted in selected Government hospitals in Delhi.
- Final Merit List: Prepared by SSC based solely on marks obtained in the CBE, subject to qualification in all subsequent stages.
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Exam Pattern
The selection process begins with a Computer Based Examination (CBE), which is the sole factor for the final merit list. This exam is a single objective-type multiple-choice paper consisting of 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. A significant portion (50 marks) is dedicated to subjects like Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance and Traffic Rules. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, making accuracy important.
| Subject (Part) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Part-B: General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Part-C: Numerical Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Part-D: Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules, etc. | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration: 90 Minutes | ||
- Negative Marking: There is a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Exam Language: The CBE will be conducted in English and Hindi only.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks (Tentative): UR/EWS: 40, SC/ ST/ OBC: 35, ESM: 30.
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
The recruitment is for Constable (Driver)-Male with a tentative total of 737 vacancies. These vacancies are distributed across Open candidates (654 posts) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) (83 posts). The Delhi Police Standing Order ensures that 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The largest share of posts is in the Unreserved (UR) category (351 posts), followed by OBC, SC, ST and EWS.
| Category | Open | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 316 | 35 | 351 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 66 | 07 | 73 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 153 | 17 | 170 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 72 | 15 | 87 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 47 | 09 | 56 |
| Grand Total | 654 | 83 | 737 |
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: How To Apply
Candidates must submit their application for the Constable (Driver)-Male post in online mode only. The entire process begins with mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website, https://ssc.gov.in. Crucially, the application module requires a real-time photograph capture, meaning a pre-existing photograph should not be uploaded. Applicants are strongly advised to apply well before the closing date, 15.10.2025 (23:00 Hours), to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Mandatory OTR: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) if not already done.
- Login: Log in using the 'Registration Number' and password.
- Access Application: Click the ‘Apply’ link for the 'Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025'.
- Capture Live Photo: The module requires a real-time photograph capture. Ensure the photo is clear, without a cap or spectacles and has a plain background.
- Upload Signature: Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB).
- Review and Fee Payment: Preview the form and if not exempted, pay the ₹100/- application fee online.
- Print Confirmation: Take a printout of the application form for your records after successful submission.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| All India Govt Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
| All SSC Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
SSC Delhi Police Constable Driver 2025: FAQs
Q. What is the crucial date for calculating Age Limit and Essential Qualifications?
The crucial date for reckoning both the Age Limit and the Essential Qualifications (including the HMV Driving License) is 01-07-2025. For the Educational Qualification and possession of the HMV license, the cutoff date is the closing date of receipt of the Online Application Form, which is 15.10.2025.
Q. Is a Learner's Driving License acceptable for this post?
No, a Learner's license will not be accepted. Candidates must possess a valid driving license for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) as on the closing date of receipt of the online application form.
Q. Is there negative marking in the exam and how much?
Yes, there is a **negative marking** in the Computer Based Examination (CBE). There is a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Q. Is the Trade Test of a scoring nature?
No, the Trade Test (Driving and Vehicle Maintenance) is of a **qualifying nature** only. The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks obtained in the **Computer Based Examination (CBE)**.
Q. What is the fee for application correction?
The correction window is open from 23.10.2025 to 25.10.2025. The charges are ₹200/- for the first correction and ₹500/- for the second correction.