Delhi Police Faces High Vacancy Rates in Key Ranks

Over 10% of Delhi Police positions are vacant, with the ACP rank showing over 36% vacancies. Minister Nityanand Rai provided details of ongoing recruitment to address the vacancies arising from retirements and promotions. Constable vacancies are the highest in absolute numbers with 4,591 positions unfilled.

According to official data presented in the Rajya Sabha, over 10% of sanctioned positions in the Delhi Police remain vacant. The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) ranks experience the highest proportion of vacancies at more than 36%.

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, outlined that as of November 30, 2025, there are 9,248 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 92,044 within the Delhi Police, equating to a 10% overall vacancy rate. The ACP cadre has 125 vacancies in 346 sanctioned posts, making up 36%. This is followed closely by the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police with a 28% vacancy rate.

Constable positions show the largest deficit in absolute terms, with 4,591 of 50,946 posts unfilled, translating to about a 9% shortfall. The minister emphasized that vacancies result from retirements and promotions, and efforts are ongoing to fill these gaps continuously through recruitment exams and other assessments.