Delhi Police Constable Physical Test 2026: PE&MT Begins July 25 — Check Schedule, Standards & Documents

Overview

The Delhi Police has officially released the schedule for the Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) for recruitment to Constable (Executive), Constable (Driver), and Head Constable posts. The physical test is set to commence on 25 July 2026 across designated centres in the national capital. Candidates who cleared the written examination must report with the required documents and meet the prescribed physical standards to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Constable (Executive): Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognised board.
• Constable (Driver): Must have passed Class 10th along with a valid heavy/light motor vehicle driving licence and a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Head Constable: Candidates must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board or equivalent.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years (as of the cut-off date).
• Maximum Age: 25 years for General category.
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional relaxation for ex-servicemen and other reserved categories as per government norms.

Fees

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 (application fee).
• SC/ST/Female: No application fee (exempted).
• Payment Mode: Online via net banking, UPI, credit card, or debit card.

Selection Process

The selection procedure consists of multiple stages that candidates must qualify in sequence:

1. Written Examination — An objective-type test covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English/Hindi. Candidates who clear the cut-off advance to the next stage.
2. Physical Endurance & Measurement Test (PE&MT) — Begins 25 July 2026. This includes a race (1600 metres) to be completed in a specified time, and measurement of height and chest standards as per the category. Candidates failing to meet the standards are disqualified here.
3. Document Verification & Medical Examination — Shortlisted candidates will have their original certificates scrutinised, followed by a medical fitness test to ascertain visual acuity, physical health, and overall fitness.

How to Apply

While the application window has closed for this recruitment cycle, candidates shortlisted for the physical test should follow these steps for their PE&MT preparation:

1. Download the PE&MT Admit Card — Visit the official Delhi Police website and download the physical test admit card using your registration number and date of birth.
2. Print Multiple Copies — Take at least two printouts of the admit card and keep a soft copy as backup.
3. Prepare Original Documents — Carry all original certificates (educational, age proof, caste certificate if applicable, domicile, and identity proof like Aadhaar/PAN) in a transparent folder.
4. Carry Photographs — Keep 4-6 recent passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded in the application form.
5. Reach Early — Report to the centre at least 2 hours before the reporting time on your scheduled date to complete biometric and verification formalities.

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FAQs

Q1: What documents are mandatory for the Delhi Police PE&MT?

Candidates must carry the PE&MT admit card, educational certificates, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport), and recent passport-size photographs.

Q2: What are the physical standards for male candidates in PE&MT?

Male candidates must have a minimum height of 170 cm (relaxed for certain reserved categories) and a chest measurement of 81 cm (unexpanded) with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. They must also complete the 1600-metre race in the stipulated time.

Q3: When will the Delhi Police constable result be declared after PE&MT?

The final result is expected to be announced a few weeks after the completion of the physical test and document verification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Delhi Police website for updates.