The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Final Answer Key and Scorecard for the Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator / Tele-Printer Operator) in Delhi Police Examination 2025 on 16 June 2026 at ssc.gov.in. The Final Answer Key is published after incorporating all valid representations/objections raised by candidates against the Provisional Answer Key released on 05 February 2026.
Along with the Final Answer Key, SSC has also activated the Scorecard (section-wise & total marks) download in the candidate login portal. A total of 6,543 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage — Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PET/PMT). The CBT was conducted from 15 to 22 January 2026. The total vacancies stand at 443 posts (revised from the originally announced 552).
Candidates must download their Scorecard before 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM) — the link will be deactivated after this date.
- Authority: SSC / Delhi Police
- Post: HC AWO/TPO
- Vacancies: 443 (Revised)
- Final Answer Key: 16 June 2026
- Download Till: 30 June 2026 (6 PM)
- Shortlisted: 6,543
- Next Stage: PET/PMT
- Portal: ssc.gov.in
Quick Stats
- Final Answer Key: OUT
- Total Posts: 443
- Scorecard Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Shortlisted for PET/PMT: 6,543
- CBT Total Marks: 100
- Next Stage: PET/PMT
1. Complete Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Head Constable (AWO/TPO) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of Delhi Police |
| Post Full Name | Head Constable — Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO) / Tele-Printer Operator (TPO) |
| Post Category | Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 443 Posts (Revised from originally announced 552 posts) |
| Vacancy — Male | Adjusted from originally announced 370 — check revised SSC notice |
| Vacancy — Female | Adjusted from originally announced 182 — check revised SSC notice |
| Total Applications Received | 3,86,047 applications for 552 (original) vacancies |
| Notification Date | 24 September 2025 |
| Application Period | 24 September 2025 to 15 October 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- for Male (Gen/OBC/EWS); Female/SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD: Exempted |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass (Science & Mathematics) from recognised Board OR NTC in Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years (as on 01.07.2025); SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, Ex-SM as per rules |
| CBT Exam Date | 15–22 January 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 05 February 2026 |
| Objection Window | 05 February – 07 February 2026 (6:00 PM); Fee: ₹100 per question challenged |
| Final Answer Key & Scorecard | 16 June 2026 — released at ssc.gov.in |
| Scorecard Download Last Date | 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM) — link permanently deactivated after this |
| Candidates Shortlisted (PET/PMT) | 6,543 candidates |
| Next Stage | Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PET/PMT) — date to be announced |
| Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Pay Level 4 — ₹25,500–₹81,100 + DA + HRA + Delhi Police allowances |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
2. Important Dates — Complete Recruitment Timeline
| # | Event/Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification Released | 24 September 2025 |
| 2 | Online Application Opens | 24 September 2025 |
| 3 | Online Application Closes | 15 October 2025 |
| 4 | CBT (Computer Based Test) Conducted | 15–22 January 2026 |
| 5 | Provisional Answer Key Released | 05 February 2026 |
| 6 | Objection/Challenge Window (₹100 per question challenged) | 05 Feb – 07 Feb 2026 (6 PM) |
| 7 | Final Answer Key & Scorecard Released — 6,543 shortlisted | 16 June 2026 |
| 8 | Scorecard Download Deadline — link deactivated permanently after this | 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| 9 | Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PET/PMT) | To be announced by SSC |
| 10 | Typing Test (English Word Processing — 1000 key depressions in 15 min) | After PET/PMT |
| 11 | Computer Proficiency Test (MS Office, printing, file management) | After Typing Test |
| 12 | Document Verification & Medical Examination | To be announced |
| 13 | Final Merit List & Appointment | To be announced |
Critical Deadline: Download your Scorecard before 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM). After this, the link will be permanently deactivated and SSC will not entertain any individual requests for scorecard or marks under any circumstances.
3. Vacancy Breakup — 443 Posts (Revised)
The total vacancy was originally announced as 552 posts but has since been revised to 443 posts by SSC. The category-wise breakup below reflects the original announcement. Candidates should verify the revised category-wise breakup from the official SSC notice at ssc.gov.in.
Male — 370 Posts (Original)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open (Unreserved) | 285 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 49 |
| Departmental | 36 |
| Total Male | 370 |
Female — 182 Posts (Original)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open (Unreserved) | 163 |
| Departmental | 19 |
| Total Female | 182 |
Important: Total vacancies have been revised from 552 to 443. The exact revised category-wise breakup (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST) for both male and female is available in the official SSC revised vacancy notice at ssc.gov.in.
4. How to Download Final Answer Key & Scorecard — Step-by-Step
- Visit SSC Official Website — Open https://ssc.gov.in. This is the only official portal of the Staff Selection Commission. Do not use third-party websites or unofficial links.
- Click on Login Button — Click “Login” on the top-right corner at ssc.gov.in/login. Enter your Registration Number and Password — the same credentials used during the original CBT admit card download. Use “Forgot Password” if needed.
- Navigate to Result/Answer Key Section — After successful login, go to the Result/Marks section in your dashboard. You will see links for both the Final Answer Key and the Scorecard (Delhi Police AWO/TPO 2026).
- Download Final Answer Key PDF — Click on the “Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO Final Answer Key 2026” link to open and download the PDF. The Final Answer Key contains correct answers to all questions after considering valid objections.
- Download Your Scorecard (Marks) — Click “Delhi Police AWO/TPO Score Card 2026.” Your scorecard shows section-wise marks and total CBT score. Download and save immediately — the link is permanently deactivated after 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM).
- Save & Print Your Scorecard — Take a clear printout and store both digital and printed copies safely. You may need the scorecard at later stages (PET/PMT, DV).
Note: The Final Answer Key and Scorecard are accessible only through candidate login at ssc.gov.in. There is no direct public PDF link.
5. Understanding the Answer Key — Response Sheet Colour Codes
| Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green | Your answer = Correct |
| Red | Your answer = Incorrect |
| Yellow | Correct option as per the key |
| White/Grey | Not attempted |
How to Calculate Your Score
- The CBT carries 100 questions × 1 mark each = 100 marks total.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Only correct answers earn marks — wrong answers and unattempted questions carry 0.
- Total Score = Total correct answers × 1
Formula: Total Score = No. of Correct Answers × 1 Mark
No negative marking. No marks deducted for wrong or unattempted answers. Maximum: 100 marks.
Example: If you answered 85 questions and got 72 correct → Total Score = 72 marks (wrong answers do not reduce your score).
6. CBT Exam Pattern — Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO 2025
| Subject/Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | Objective MCQ |
| General Awareness / GK | 25 | 25 | Objective MCQ |
| Numerical Aptitude (Mathematics) | 25 | 25 | Objective MCQ |
| General Science | 15 | 15 | Objective MCQ |
| Computer Fundamentals / MS Office | 10 | 10 | Objective MCQ |
| Total | 100 | 100 | No Negative Marking |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- No negative marking
- Mode: CBT (Online)
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
- VH candidates and those with Cerebral Palsy get 20 minutes extra as per SSC norms.
7. Complete Selection Process — All Stages
| Stage | Test/Activity | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 Qs/100 Marks/90 Min/No Neg. Marking | Merit-determining |
| Answer Key | Final Answer Key & Scorecard Released — 6,543 shortlisted | — |
| Stage 2 | Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PET/PMT) — Height, Chest (Male), Weight (Female) + running endurance | Qualifying |
| Stage 3 | Typing Test — English Word Processing Speed (1000 key depressions in 15 min, max 24 errors) | Qualifying |
| Stage 4 | Computer Proficiency Test — MS Office, file management, printing, saving, paragraph setting | Qualifying |
| Stage 5 | Document Verification (DV) | Mandatory |
| Stage 6 | Medical Examination | Mandatory |
| Final | Merit List & Appointment — based on CBT marks only; all other stages qualifying | Merit = CBT marks |
Important — Merit is Based on CBT Marks Only:
- All stages after CBT (PET/PMT, Typing Test, Computer Test, DV, Medical) are qualifying in nature only.
- Marks from these stages are NOT added to the final merit score.
- Final merit list is prepared strictly based on CBT marks of candidates who clear all qualifying stages.
- In case of a tie in CBT marks, SSC applies tie-breaking criteria as per standard norms (age, alphabetical order).
8. PET/PMT Physical Standards — Height, Chest & Weight
Male — Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) | Min. Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC / EWS | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm | 5 cm |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 165 cm | 78 cm | 83 cm | 5 cm |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per category above | — | — | 5 cm |
Female — Physical Standards
| Category | Height | Weight | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC / EWS | 157 cm | 48 kg | Not applicable |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 155 cm | 46 kg | Not applicable |
Note: Physical standards are checked by a committee. Measurements are final and binding. An appeal facility may be available at the PET/PMT centre — candidates must exercise it on the same day. Always verify the exact PMT standards from the official SSC notification at ssc.gov.in.
9. Typing Test & Computer Proficiency Test — Details
Typing Test — English Word Processing Speed
- Speed required: 1000 key depressions in 15 minutes (~200 words per minute).
- Candidates must type a 200-word printed English passage into MS Word format within 15 minutes.
- Disqualification threshold: 25 or more errors = disqualified; 24 or fewer errors = pass.
- Mistakes counted: omission of letters, substitution, addition of wrong characters, incorrect capitalisation, extra spaces between words, gap within a word, failure to create a paragraph break, incorrect punctuation.
Computer Proficiency Test — Basic Computer Functions
- Opening and closing the PC properly.
- Printing documents from a computer.
- Usage of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel) — opening, editing, saving files.
- Saving and modifying typed content, paragraph setting, and numbering.
- Basic file management — creating folders, copy-paste, renaming files.
- Both tests are qualifying in nature — marks are not counted in final merit.
10. Official Links
- Download Final Answer Key & Scorecard — ssc.gov.in Login (Active till 30 June 2026)
- SSC Official Website — ssc.gov.in (Notifications, Results & Marks)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final Answer Key Released | 16 June 2026 |
| Download Till | 30 June 2026 (6 PM) |
| Shortlisted | 6,543 |
| Portal | ssc.gov.in |
| Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
11. Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the SSC Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO Final Answer Key 2026 released?
The SSC Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO Final Answer Key 2026 along with the Scorecard (section-wise and total marks) was released on 16 June 2026 at the official SSC portal ssc.gov.in. The Final Answer Key is published after SSC evaluates all representations/objections submitted by candidates during the challenge window (05–07 February 2026) against the Provisional Answer Key.
2. Till when can I download the Delhi Police AWO/TPO Scorecard 2026?
The Delhi Police AWO/TPO Scorecard 2026 is available for download only till 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM). After this date, the link will be permanently deactivated and SSC will not entertain any individual requests for scorecard, marks, or response sheets under any circumstances. Candidates are strongly advised to download and save their scorecard immediately — do not wait until the last day.
3. How many candidates are shortlisted for PET/PMT in Delhi Police AWO/TPO 2026?
A total of 6,543 candidates have been shortlisted for the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PET/PMT) based on CBT marks. This is significantly more than the 443 vacancies — SSC typically shortlists a larger pool for the physical stage to ensure sufficient candidates remain after all subsequent qualifying stages. Only candidates whose roll numbers appear in the official shortlist on ssc.gov.in are eligible for PET/PMT.
4. Is there any negative marking in the Delhi Police HC AWO/TPO CBT?
No. There is absolutely no negative marking in the Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO Computer Based Test. Each correct answer carries +1 mark, and wrong answers or unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Your total score = number of correct answers. This is different from some other SSC examinations like CGL/CHSL where 0.5 marks are deducted per wrong answer.
5. Why were the vacancies revised from 552 to 443?
SSC revised the total vacancies from 552 to 443 following an official communication/revision from Delhi Police. Vacancy revisions are common in police/central government recruitment and can happen due to administrative reasons, court orders, budget adjustments, or departmental requirements. The revised vacancy breakup (category-wise) is published in the official SSC notice at ssc.gov.in. Candidates whose names appear in the shortlist are unaffected at the PET/PMT stage — the final selection count will match the revised vacancy figure.
6. What is the difference between the Provisional and Final Answer Key?
The Provisional Answer Key is the first version released by SSC (05 February 2026) containing initial correct answers. Candidates can challenge any answer they believe is incorrect by paying ₹100 per question during the challenge window. SSC’s subject experts then review all valid objections. The Final Answer Key (released 16 June 2026) incorporates any changes made after evaluating valid objections — it may have different answers for some questions. The Final Answer Key is the authoritative document on which all scores are calculated. If your score on the Final Answer Key is higher than your Provisional estimate, SSC accepted a challenge in your favour.
7. What happens in the PET/PMT stage? How should I prepare?
The PET/PMT consists of two parts. PMT (Physical Measurement): height and chest measurements (for male) or height and weight check (for female) against prescribed standards. PET (Physical Endurance): a running/endurance test to assess physical fitness — SSC will announce the exact standards for this recruitment at ssc.gov.in.
Preparation tips: start running daily (1–2 km building up to 5 km); ensure you meet the height and chest/weight standards; if you are close to the borderline, consult a doctor. The PET/PMT is qualifying in nature — passing is mandatory to proceed but does not contribute to final merit.
8. What is the salary of Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO?
Delhi Police Head Constable (AWO/TPO) is a Group C, Pay Level 4 post under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — Basic Pay range: ₹25,500–₹81,100. In addition to basic pay, candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA) at current central rates (~55%+), House Rent Allowance (HRA) at Delhi rates (27% of basic pay for X-city), Transport Allowance, Delhi Police uniform and duty-specific allowances, NPS pension, and medical benefits. The gross in-hand salary for a newly joined Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO is approximately ₹40,000–₹50,000 per month, increasing over time with annual increments and DA revisions.
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