Delhi Police

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The Delhi Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order within the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. It is one of the largest metropolitan police forces in the world, facing the unique challenges of policing a densely populated and rapidly growing metropolis.

The Delhi Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order within the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. It is one of the largest metropolitan police forces in the world, facing the unique challenges of policing a densely populated and rapidly growing metropolis.

The Delhi Police is the Law enforcement agency for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It does not have jurisdiction over the adjoining areas of the National Capital Region.

Delhi Police was reorganized in 1946 when its strength was almost doubled. In the wake of partition, a large influx of refugee population rolled in and there was a surprise in crime in 1948. It was on February 16, 1948 that the first IGP of Delhi was appointed and the total strength of Delhi Police was increased by 1951 to about 8,000 with one Inspector General of Police and eight Superintendents of Police. A post of Deputy Inspector General of Police was created in 1956. With the rise in the population of Delhi,the strength of Delhi Police kept on increasing and in the year 1961, it was over 12,000. Presently, the sanctioned strength of Delhi Police is 83,762.

In the year 1966,the Government of India constituted the Delhi Police Commission headed by Justice G.D.Khosla to go into the Problems faced by Delhi Police and it was on the basis of the Khosla Commission Report that the Delhi Police was once again reorganized. Four Police districts, namely, North, Central, South and New Delhi were constituted. The Delhi Police Commission also recommended the introduction of Police Commissioner System which was eventually adopted from July 1,1978.

The population of Delhi and the attendant problems of policing kept on multiplying and following the recommendations of the Srivastava Committee, the strength of Delhi Police was increased to the present level of above 76,000. At present, there are 6 ranges, 11 districts and 184 police stations in Delhi.Today, Delhi Police is perhaps the largest metropolitan police in the world,larger than London, Paris,New York and Tokyo.

Call Delhi Police control room by dialing 100 from your phone anytime for help. You can also contact via email at delpol[dot]service[at]delhipolice[dot]gov[dot]in

To know more about Delhi police, please visit official website of Delhi Police.

Organizational Structure

The Delhi Police operates under a hierarchical structure, headed by the Commissioner of Police, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. The Commissioner is assisted by several Special Commissioners, Additional Commissioners, Joint Commissioners, and Deputy Commissioners of Police, each responsible for specific areas or departments. The city is divided into districts, each headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), who oversees law enforcement operations within their respective jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Delhi Police include:

Challenges and Reforms

The Delhi Police faces numerous challenges, including:

In recent years, the Delhi Police has undertaken several reform initiatives to address these challenges:

Specialized Wings and Units

The Delhi Police has several specialized wings and units, each focusing on specific areas of law enforcement:  

Frequently Asked Question

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) from a recognized board.
  • Age Limit: Generally, 18-25 years for general category (age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories).
  • Physical Standards: Candidates must meet height, chest, and weight requirements as per category and gender.

The selection process involves:

  1. Computer-Based Written Examination (CBT).
  2. Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT).
  3. Medical Examination.
  4. Document Verification.

The written exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of:

  • General Knowledge/Current Affairs (50 marks)
  • Reasoning (25 marks)
  • Numerical Ability (15 marks)
  • Computer Knowledge (10 marks)
    The total duration is 90 minutes.

Candidates can apply online through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which conducts the Delhi Police recruitment exam. Complete the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee to register.

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Delhi Police Course Registration Form​