Date: 2026-01-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part II Section 3 Subsection i Recruitment rules for the post of AWO HC Tele Printer Operator in Delhi Police
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding amendments to the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980. These amendments, named the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, are effective from the date of their publication in the Central Gazette, January 30, 2026. The amendments specifically address the recruitment and appointment rules for Assistant Wireless Operators/Tele-Printer Operators (Head Constable) within the Communication Unit of the Delhi Police.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment of Rule 17-B(iv):** The existing rule 17-B(iv) concerning the post of Assistant Wireless Operator/ Tele-Printer Operator (Head Constable) in the Communication Unit of Delhi Police is deleted and replaced.
* **Number of Posts, Classification, and Pay Matrix:**
* The number of posts is 1807 (as of 2024), subject to variation based on workload.
* The post is classified as Group-C, Non-Gazetted, and Technical.
* The pay matrix level is 'Level-4' (₹25,500-81,100).
* **Method of Recruitment and Qualifications:**
* The recruitment method is 100% direct recruitment.
* 90% of vacancies will be filled through open competition.
* 10% of vacancies will be filled from Delhi Police confirmed Constables by giving them age relaxation as per GOI's instructions.
* The age limit for direct recruits is between 18 and 27 years, with relaxations as per government instructions.
* Educational qualifications include passing 10+2 (Senior Secondary) with Science & Mathematics, or possessing a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Mechanic-cum-operator Electronic Communication System, along with proficiency in computer operation.
* **Physical Standards:**
* Specific height and chest measurements are detailed for male and female candidates, with relaxations for candidates from certain hill areas.
* Candidates should have good eyesight, with or without glasses, and be free from color blindness.
* **Other Provisions:**
* The probation period is two years.
* Specific disqualifications related to marriage are outlined.
* The government retains the power to relax certain provisions.
* Existing provisions for reservations and age relaxations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and persons with disabilities remain unaffected.
* The syllabus for outside candidates and departmental candidates shall be the same.
**Impact Analysis**
**Delhi Police Department (Specifically the Communication Unit)**
* **Impact:** The department's recruitment process for Assistant Wireless Operators/Tele-Printer Operators (Head Constables) is modified, impacting the number of available positions, required qualifications, and selection criteria.
* **Action Required:** The department needs to update its recruitment procedures and application processes to reflect the changes in these rules. HR personnel should be made aware of these changes to assist in hiring.
**Prospective Candidates**
* **Impact:** Individuals seeking to apply for the post of Assistant Wireless Operator/Tele-Printer Operator (Head Constable) in the Delhi Police will be subject to the revised eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, and physical standards.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended rules carefully to determine eligibility and prepare for the selection process accordingly.
**Existing Delhi Police Constables**
* **Impact:** Existing confirmed Delhi Police Constables benefit from the provision that 10% of the vacancies shall be filled from within the force with age relaxation.
* **Action Required:** Those who meet the requirements should apply through the internal channel for promotional opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980: The original rules being amended by this notification.
Delhi Police Act, 1978: The Act that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to make these rules.
Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) (Amendment), Rules, 2025: The amending rules being promulgated.
Delhi Police: The police force to which these rules apply.
Delhi: The geographical area to which the Delhi Police has jurisdiction.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
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[फा. स.ं 14014/23/2025-यटू ीपी-I]
िुभंकर घोष, अपर सजचव ¼x`g&1½4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th January, 2026
G.S.R. 74(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 147 of the Delhi
Police Act, 1978 (Act No. 34 of 1978), the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is pleased
to make the following rules further to amend the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980, namely:
I. Short title and Commencement:
i. This Rule may be called the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) (Amendment), Rules, 2025.
ii. They shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the Central Gazette.
Amendment of Rule-17-B(iv):- In the Delhi Police (Appointment & Recruitment) Rules, 1980 the existing Rule
17-B(iv), relating to the post of Assistant Wireless Operator/ Tele-Printer Operator (Head Constable) of
Communication Unit in Delhi Police, shall be deleted and substituted by the following:-
2) Number of posts, classification and Level in the Pay Matrix- The number of posts, their classification and level
in the Pay Matrix attached thereto shall be specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule of the annexed to these
rules.
3) Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications etc. -The method of recruitment of the said post, age
limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
(4) Disqualification- No person;-
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) Who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for
appointment to the said post:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied, that such marriage is permissible under the personnel
law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing
exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
(5) Power to relax- Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary expedient so to do, it may, by order,
and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of this rule with respect of any class or category
of persons.
(6) Saving- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concession required to be
provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, person with
disability or any other special category of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time
to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of the post Number of posts Classification of Level in the pay Matrix
post
1 2 3 4
Assistant Wireless Operator/ 1807* (2024) Group-C, (Non- ‘Level-4’ (25,500-81,100) in the
Tele-Printer Operator (Head Gazetted), Pay Matrix
*Subject to
Constable) of Communication (Technical)
variation dependent
Unit in Delhi Police.
on work load
Whether Selection or Non-Selection post Age limit for direct recruits
5 6
Not applicable Between 18 to 27 years.
(Relaxation as per orders/instructions issued by
Government of India from time to time)
.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Educational and other qualifications required for the direct recruits
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Educational qualification:
(a) Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized Board with Science & Mathematics as subjects.
OR
National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the trade of Mechanic-cum-operator Electronic Communication System.
(b) Proficiency in Computer Operation
Qualifying in Nature.
• Test English word processing speed-1000 key depressions in 15 minutes.
• Test basic computer functions:-
Opening/Closing of PC, Printing MS office usage, saving & modification in typed text, paragraph
setting & numbering etc.
(c) The candidate should be of sound health, free from diseases, defect or deformity.
(d) Better eye 6/6 without glasses. Worse eye 6/36 corrected with glasses to 6/9 or 6/12 without glasses (both eyes).
The candidate should be free from colour blindness.
(e) Height:
Male candidates: 170 Cms. Relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas i.e. Gorkha and
Garhwalies.
Female candidates:- 157 Cms. Relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas i.e. Gorkha and
Garhwalies.
(f) Chest:
Male candidates: 81-85 Cms. Relaxable by 5 Cms. for candidates belonging to Hill areas i.e. Gorkha and
Garhwalies.
Female candidates:- Not applicable.
Whether age and educational qualification Period of probation, if any
prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotees
8 9
Not applicable 2 years
Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and
percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods
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100% by direct recruitment:
(i) 90% vacancies shall be filled from the open competition and;
(ii) 10% vacancies shall be filled from the Delhi Police confirmed Constables by giving them age relaxation as
per GOIs instructions.
Note:- Entrance test for outside candidates and departmental candidates shall be same.
In case of recruitment by promotion /deputation /absorption grades from which promotion
/deputation/absorption to be made
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Not applicable6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.
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(Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :-
1. One DCP (Chairman).
2. Two ACsP (Members).
(from the Districts/Units concerned)
Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.
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Not Applicable
[F. No. 14014/23/2025-UTP-I]
SHUBHANKAR GHOSH, Addl. Secy. (Home-1)
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