SSC GD Constable [25487 Posts] Exam Date OUT, Check Official Exam Schedule Now
The Staff
Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the tentative examination
schedule for the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam
Rifles Examination, 2026. As per the latest notice, the Computer Based
Examination for SSC GD Constable is tentatively scheduled to commence from 23rd
February 2026
SSC
GD Constable Recruitment 2026
The Staff
Selection Commission (SSC), on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),
has invited online applications from eligible Indian nationals for the
recruitment of General Duty (GD) Constables in various Central Armed Police
Forces (CAPFs) including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles (AR), and
SSF. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 25,487 vacancies will
be filled.
SSC GD Constable 2026 –
Official Notice PDF
The official
notice regarding the tentative exam dates has been published on the SSC
website. Aspirants are advised to download and refer to the notice for accurate
information and future updates.
SSC GD Constable
Recruitment 2026 Overview
The SSC GD
Constable Examination 2026 aims to recruit 25,487 candidates for Constable and
Rifleman posts across various paramilitary forces. Selected candidates will be
paid a monthly salary in Pay Level-3.
|
Name of the
Organisation |
Staff Selection
Commission (SSC) |
|
Recruitment
Body |
Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA) |
|
Exam
Name |
Constable
(GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 |
|
Vacancies |
25,487 |
|
Registration
Dates |
01st
December to 31st December 2025 (23:00) |
|
Eligibility |
10th
Pass (Matriculation) |
|
Age
Limit |
18
to 23 years (as on 01/01/2026) |
|
Selection
Process |
CBE,
PST/PET, Medical Test, DV |
|
Salary
(Pay Level) |
Pay
Level-3 (₹ 21,700 – ₹ 69,100) |
|
Job
Location |
Across
India |
SSC GD Notification 2026
The detailed
SSC GD Notification 2026 PDF was released on the official website ssc.gov.in on December 1,
2025. The notification provides comprehensive details regarding the scheme of
examination, CBE pattern, detailed syllabus, Physical Standards (Height,
Chest), Physical Efficiency requirements (Running), document requirements, and
age relaxation rules.
SSC GD Constable Vacancy
2026
The Staff
Selection Commission has announced a total of 25,487 vacancies for
the post of Constable (GD) and Rifleman (GD). The vacancies are distributed
among various CAPFs as detailed below:
|
Force |
Male Vacancies |
Female Vacancies |
Total Vacancies |
|
Border
Security Force (BSF) |
524 |
92 |
616 |
|
Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
13,135 |
1,460 |
14,595 |
|
Central
Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
5,366 |
124 |
5,490 |
|
Sashastra
Seema Bal (SSB) |
1,764 |
0 |
1,764 |
|
Indo-Tibetan
Border Police (ITBP) |
1,099 |
194 |
1,293 |
|
Assam
Rifles (AR) |
1,556 |
150 |
1,706 |
|
Secretariat
Security Force (SSF) |
23 |
0 |
23 |
|
Total |
23,467 |
2,020 |
25,487 |
SSC GD Constable
Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates
applying for the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the prescribed
eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit as on
the crucial date of 01.01.2026.
Educational
Qualification
- Candidates
must have passed the Matriculation or 10th Class
Examination from a recognized Board/University as on the cut-off date
(01.01.2026).
Age Limit (As on
01/01/2026)
The
candidate’s age must be between a minimum of 18 years and a maximum
of 23 years. Candidates should have been born not earlier than 02.01.2003
and not later than 01.01.2008.
The age
relaxation in the upper age limit is provided as per Government rules:
|
Category |
Age Relaxation (In
the Upper Age Limit) |
|
SC/ST |
5
years |
|
OBC |
3
years |
|
Ex-Servicemen
(ESM) |
3
years after deduction of military service from actual age |
SSC GD Constable
Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection
criteria for the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in the
following stages:
|
Stage No. |
Selection Stage |
Description |
|
Stage
1 |
Computer
Based Examination (CBE) |
Objective-type
online exam. |
|
Stage
2 |
Physical
Efficiency Test (PET) |
Running
test (e.g., Male: 5 km in 24 min; Female: 1.6 km in 8.5 min). |
|
Stage
3 |
Physical
Standard Test (PST) |
Measurement
of Height and Chest. |
|
Stage
4 |
Detailed
Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME) |
Medical
fitness check. |
|
Stage
5 |
Document
Verification (DV) |
Checking
of original documents. |
SSC GD Constable Exam
Pattern 2026
The Computer
Based Examination (CBE) is the first stage. It is an objective-type paper
consisting of 80 questions for 160 marks. Each correct answer carries 2 marks,
and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
The examination will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
|
Section |
Number of Questions |
Max Marks |
|
General
Intelligence and Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
|
General
Knowledge and General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
|
Elementary
Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
|
English/Hindi |
20 |
40 |
|
Total |
80 |
160 |
Minimum Qualifying
Percentage
Candidates
must score a minimum qualifying percentage in the CBE to be considered for the
next stage (PET/PST):
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying
Marks (Out of 160) |
|
Unserved
Category (UR) |
30% |
|
Other
Backward Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
25% |
|
All
other categories (SC/ST/ESM) |
20% |
SSC GD Constable
Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The official
notification has been released with the complete schedule for the SSC GD
Constable Recruitment 2026. The online application window is open, and
candidates must ensure they complete their application and fee payment before
the respective deadlines.
|
Events |
Dates |
|
Apply
Online Begins |
01st
December 2025 |
|
Last
Date to Apply |
31st
December 2025 (23:00) |
|
Last
Date to pay the application fee |
01st
January 2026 (23:00) |
|
Correction
Window |
08th
to 10th January 2026 (23:00) |
|
Computer
Based Exam (CBE) Date |
Feb-April,
2026 (Tentative) |
SSC GD Constable Salary
Structure
The selected
candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-3 of the Pay Matrix.
This includes the basic pay along with all admissible Central Government
allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA),
Transport Allowance (TA), etc.
|
Post |
Pay Level |
Pay Scale |
|
Constable
(GD) / Rifleman (GD) |
Level
3 |
₹
21,700 – ₹ 69,100 |
SSC GD Constable
Application Form 2026
The online
application portal for the SSC GD Application Form 2026 has been activated on
the Staff Selection Commission’s official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who wish to
apply for the 25,487 Constable vacancies must complete their One-Time
Registration (OTR) and application form carefully before the closing date
of December 31, 2025 (23:00).
SSC GD Constable
Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The
application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
Male
candidates of the General, EWS and OBC categories |
₹
100/- |
|
Women
candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen |
Exempted
(₹ 0/-) |
Steps to Apply for SSC
GD Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates
must follow these steps to successfully submit their application:
Step I (One-Time Registration – OTR)
- Visit
the official SSC website.
- Click
on the ‘Login or Register’ button to complete the OTR process.
- Fill
in basic details, educational details, and contact information.
- A
Registration ID and Password will be generated.
Step-II (Complete Application Form)
- Log
in using the Registration ID and Password.
- Navigate
to the ‘Apply’ section under ‘Latest Notifications’ and click on the
‘Constable (GD) Examination, 2026’ link.
- Fill
in the detailed application form, select preferences for CAPFs, and choose
three Exam Centres.
- Upload
the scanned copy of your recent photograph and signature as
per the specifications given in the official notice.
- Pay
the application fee online (if applicable) through BHIM UPI, Net Banking,
or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Cards.
- Preview
the form and click ‘Final Submit’. Take a printout of the submitted
application form for future reference.
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