Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/TelePrinter Operator) Delhi Police Recruitment 2022

The Delhi Police announced a massive recruitment drive for the post of Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator/TelePrinter Operator) in 2022. This article provides a complete overview of the vacancy, eligibility, selection process, important dates, and how to apply online.

1. About the Post

Head Constables (HC) are senior noncommissioned officers who assist in maintaining law and order, crime prevention, and community policing. The specific posts of Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO) and TelePrinter Operator (TPO) involve handling police communication equipment, wireless sets, and teleprinter devices that transmit critical information across police stations.

2. Number of Vacancies

Delhi Police released a total of 1,800 vacancies for the combined category of Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator) and Head Constable (TelePrinter Operator). The exact split:

• Assistant Wireless Operator 900 posts
• TelePrinter Operator 900 posts

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Assistant Wireless Operator Minimum 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics.
• TelePrinter Operator Minimum 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Age relaxation as per Government rules for SC/ST, OBC, ExServicemen, etc.

Physical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the following physical standards:

• Male: Height 165 cm (170 cm for SC/ST)
• Female: Height 152 cm (157 cm for SC/ST)
• Chest (male) 7884 cm (unexpanded), 8492 cm (expanded)
• Vision 6/6 unaided (both eyes) or correctable to 6/6
• Physical fitness Ability to run 1.6 km in 9 minutes (male) / 12 minutes (female).

Other Requirements

• Indian citizenship.
• No criminal record; must be of good moral character.
• Must not have been convicted under any law for an offence involving moral turpitude.

4. Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted in three stages:

1. Written Examination Objective type questions covering General English, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Fundamentals.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Includes running, pushups (males), and abdominal endurance (females).
3. Interview & Document Verification Personal interview followed by verification of educational, age, and experience documents.

Written Exam Details

• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Total Marks: 100.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
• Cutoff: Separate for each category (General, OBC, SC, ST).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details

• Running: 1.6 km (male) / 1.6 km (female)
• Pushups: 10 repetitions (male only)
• Abdominal test: 20 repetitions (female only)

5. Important Dates (2022)

6. How to Apply Online

7. Syllabus Snapshot for Written Exam

General English (15marks)

• Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms & Antonyms.
• Reading Comprehension.
• Spelling, Vocabulary.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (15marks)

• Indian Constitution, Polity, History, Geography.
• Sports, Awards, Important Days.
• National and International current affairs (last 12 months).

Mathematics (20marks)

• Number Systems, Decimals, Fractions.
• Algebra Linear equations, Quadratic equations.
• Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration.
• Data Interpretation Tables, Charts, Graphs.

Physics (25marks)

• Mechanics Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, Power.
• Heat & Thermodynamics.
• Electromagnetism Current, Potential, Magnetism.
• Waves, Optics, Modern Physics basics.

Computer Fundamentals (25marks)

• Computer hardware & software basics.
• Operating Systems Windows, Linux fundamentals.
• Internet & Networking basics.
• MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Basic programming logic.

8. Tips for Preparation

• Start early allocate at least 23 months for systematic study.
• Use NCERT textbooks for Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry up to Class10 to strengthen concepts.
• Practice previous year papers and mock tests available on the official portal.
• Maintain a daily routine of 45 minutes of physical training for PET.
• Keep all original documents ready for verification; any mismatch can lead to disqualification.

9. Contact and Help Desk

For any queries related to the recruitment process, candidates can contact the Delhi Police Recruitment Cell:

• Email: recruitment@delh police.gov.in
• Phone: 01124601455 (Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm)