You can prepare for the Delhi Police Constable exam on your own with about 4 to 6 focused hours of study a day for 4 to 6 months. Follow three steps: learn the exam pattern from the official SSC notice, study General Knowledge every day because it carries half the marks, and add running practice from the first week.
This plan is written for students who study at our self-study library in Paschim Vihar or our Dwarka Sector 7 branch, but it works anywhere you can study without interruption. All exam facts below come from the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notice for the 2025 exam. When SSC publishes the next notice, check it first, because numbers can change.
What does the Delhi Police Constable exam look like?
The exam is run by SSC for Delhi Police. The 2025 notice (dated 22 September 2025) lists three stages: a Computer Based Examination (CBE), a Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), and a medical examination for shortlisted candidates.
The CBE is one paper of 100 objective questions in 90 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are cut for every wrong answer. The paper is in English and Hindi.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Knowledge / Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| B | Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| C | Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 |
| D | Computer Fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, Communication, Internet, WWW and Web Browsers | 10 | 10 |
| Total (90 minutes) | 100 | 100 |
Other points from the 2025 notice that shape your plan:
- Age: 18 to 25 years as on 1 July 2025, with relaxations for some categories.
- Education: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass.
- Driving licence (male candidates): a valid LMV licence (motorcycle or car) is needed on the date of the PE&MT. A learner licence is not accepted. If you do not have one yet, apply early.
- Qualifying marks in the CBE: 35 for Unreserved; 30 for SC, ST, OBC and EWS; 25 for ex-servicemen.
SSC notice for the Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2025, dated 22-09-2025 (official PDF on ssc.gov.in). Checked on 29 October 2026.
How many hours a day should you study?
For most students, 4 to 6 focused hours a day is enough for this exam, spread over 4 to 6 months. The syllabus is at the 10+2 level, so the work is less about new concepts and more about daily practice, speed and accuracy. If you are working or in college, 3 hours on weekdays and 6 to 8 hours on weekends can also work.
What matters more than the number of hours is that they are regular and uninterrupted. At home, a 2-hour session can easily turn into 40 minutes of real work, which is one reason students choose a library.
A daily routine that fits study and running
The physical test is not an afterthought. A routine that puts running in the morning and study in the day lets you build both without one eating into the other. Here is a sample day for a full-time aspirant:
| Time | What to do |
|---|---|
| 5:30 – 6:30 AM | Running practice outdoors (see the physical test section below) |
| 7:00 – 8:30 AM | Newspaper and current affairs notes |
| 8:30 – 10:30 AM | General Knowledge: history, polity, geography, Delhi-specific facts |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Reasoning practice |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Numerical Ability |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Computer basics: MS Word, MS Excel, internet terms |
| Evening | One sectional test or a full mock, then review your mistakes |
Both branches open at 5 AM and close at 11 PM, every day. If you only need the morning or the evening, our off-peak plan covers 6 to 11 AM or 6 to 11 PM. Plans and prices are on the fees page.
Subject plan: where the marks are
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (50 marks)
This is half the paper, so give it the largest share of your time every day. Read one newspaper daily and keep short notes by month. For static GK, the NCERT books for classes 6 to 10 (history, geography, polity, science) cover most of what is asked at this level. Revise your notes every weekend; GK is easy to learn and easy to forget.
Reasoning (25 marks)
Reasoning rewards practice. Do 30 to 40 questions a day across series, coding-decoding, analogies, directions, blood relations and non-verbal questions. Time yourself from the second month.
Numerical Ability (15 marks)
The level is 10th standard arithmetic: percentages, ratio, averages, profit and loss, time and work, simple and compound interest. Learn the basic methods first, then practise speed. Fifteen marks is small, so do not let maths take time away from GK.
Computer (10 marks)
The notice lists computer fundamentals, MS Excel, MS Word, communication, internet, WWW and web browsers. The fastest way to learn this is on a real computer: open Word and Excel, try the menus and shortcuts, and make notes. Every seat at our branches has its own power socket and the library has Wi-Fi, so you can bring a laptop for this part.
Mock tests and negative marking
Start with sectional tests in the first month. From the third month, take one full 100-question mock a week. In the last month, take a mock every second day.
After each mock, spend as long reviewing it as you spent taking it. Note every wrong answer and the reason: did not know, misread, or guessed. With 0.25 marks cut for each wrong answer, a blind guess usually costs you. A guess after you have ruled out two options is different. Your own mock results will show you where your guessing helps and where it hurts.
Preparing for the physical test alongside study
The PE&MT is a qualifying test, so a good written score does not help if you cannot finish the race in time. The 2025 notice sets these standards for candidates up to 30 years of age:
| Test (up to 30 years) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 metre race | 6 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Long jump | 14 feet | 10 feet |
| High jump | 3 feet 9 inches | 3 feet |
The notice gives easier standards for older age groups and also lists height and chest measurements (for example, a general height of 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxations for some groups). Check the full table in the notice for your category.
Start running in the first week, not after the written result. Build up slowly: walk and jog, then run longer, then time your 1600 metres once a week. If you have any health problem, speak to a doctor before you begin hard training.
A 4-month outline
| Month | Study focus | Physical |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCERT basics for GK, maths methods, reasoning types, computer terms | Walk–jog 4–5 days a week |
| 2 | Daily current affairs, timed reasoning and maths, sectional tests | Steady running; time 1600 m once a week |
| 3 | Weekly full mocks, weak topics, GK revision | Add long jump and high jump practice |
| 4 | Mocks every second day, revise notes, no new topics in the last 10 days | Maintain; avoid injury |
Why a quiet study space helps for this exam
Half the paper is General Knowledge, which needs steady daily reading, and the rest needs timed practice. Both are easier in a place where you sit down at the same time every day and are not pulled away. At Achievers' Library, both branches have silent, air-conditioned study halls, daily newspapers, Wi-Fi and power backup, and they open at 5 AM, so your study day can start right after your morning run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare for the Delhi Police Constable exam without coaching?
Yes. The syllabus is at the 10+2 level, and the official SSC notice lists every part of the paper. With NCERT books for GK, daily current affairs, regular reasoning and maths practice, and weekly mock tests, you can prepare on your own in 4 to 6 months.
How many hours a day should I study for Delhi Police Constable?
About 4 to 6 focused hours a day is enough for most students. Give the largest share to General Knowledge and Current Affairs, because it carries 50 of the 100 marks. If you work or attend college, 3 hours on weekdays and longer sessions at weekends can also work.
What is the exam pattern of the Delhi Police Constable CBE?
In the 2025 notice, the computer-based exam has 100 questions in 90 minutes: 50 on General Knowledge and Current Affairs, 25 on Reasoning, 15 on Numerical Ability and 10 on Computer. Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are cut for each wrong answer.
When should I start practising for the physical test?
Start in the first week of your preparation, not after the written result. Build up slowly from walking and jogging to timed 1600 metre runs. The 2025 notice sets 6 minutes for men and 8 minutes for women up to 30 years of age.
Which Achievers' Library branch can I study at?
You can join either branch: Paschim Vihar (near DDA Sports Complex, Green Line metro) or Dwarka Sector 7 (near Ramphal Chowk, Palam and Dwarka Sector 9 metro). Both are open from 5 AM to 11 PM, every day of the year.
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