Part I — Exam Overview
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Chapter 1: Delhi Police Constable Exam Pattern
1.1 Written Examination Pattern
The Delhi Police Constable written examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Each correct answer earns 1 mark, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no sectional cut-off in the written exam, but candidates must clear the overall qualifying threshold to proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST).
1.2 Selection Process Overview
The overall selection process comprises: the written examination, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (race, and for male candidates additionally long jump/high jump depending on the recruitment notification) and Physical Standards Test (PST) (height, chest measurement where applicable), and finally document verification and medical examination.
1.3 Practice Set — Exam Overview (8 MCQs)
- How many total questions does the Delhi Police Constable written exam carry?
(a) 80 (b) 90 (c) 100 (d) 120 - What is the total duration of the written examination?
(a) 60 minutes (b) 75 minutes (c) 90 minutes (d) 120 minutes - Which section carries the highest weight in the written exam?
(a) Reasoning (b) General Knowledge & Current Affairs (c) Numerical Ability (d) Computer Knowledge - What is the negative marking scheme for the Delhi Police Constable exam?
(a) 0.25 marks per wrong answer (b) 0.33 marks per wrong answer (c) 0.5 marks per wrong answer (d) No negative marking - How many questions does the Reasoning section carry?
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 30 - How many questions does the Numerical Ability section carry?
(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25 - The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST) are conducted:
(a) Before the written exam (b) After candidates clear the written exam (c) Only for a random sample of candidates (d) Only for female candidates - How many questions does the Computer Knowledge section carry?
(a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 15 (d) 20
Answer Key
1.(c)
2.(c)
3.(b)
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5.(c)
6.(b)
7.(b) 8.(b)