SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Complete Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Notification for Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination 2026. This recruitment drive is conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to fill vacancies in major central armed forces across India. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 01 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 01 January 2026
- Application Correction Window: 08 January to 10 January 2026
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE): February to April 2026 (Tentative)
Posts Covered Under This Recruitment
- Constable (GD) in BSF
- Constable (GD) in CISF
- Constable (GD) in CRPF
- Constable (GD) in SSB
- Constable (GD) in ITBP
- Constable (GD) in SSF
- Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-3
- Salary Range: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month
(As per 7th Pay Commission, including allowances as applicable)
Total Vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 25,487 (Tentative)
- Vacancies are distributed state-wise, force-wise, category-wise, and gender-wise
- 10% reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- Vacancies may change based on MHA requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Candidate must be a Citizen of India
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Matriculation / 10th Class from a recognized board
- Qualification must be completed on or before 01 January 2026
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
- Date of Birth between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
- Additional relaxations for special categories as notified
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of five stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination (DME / RME)
- Document Verification (DV)
Exam Pattern – Computer-Based Test
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 160
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Subjects Included
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 20 Questions
- General Knowledge & Awareness – 20 Questions
- Elementary Mathematics – 20 Questions
- English / Hindi – 20 Questions
The exam is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: 5 km in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
- Different standards apply to Ladakh region candidates
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Male Height: 170 cm
- Female Height: 157 cm
- Chest measurement is applicable only for male candidates
- Relaxations available for ST, North-Eastern states, hilly regions, and specified categories
Application Fee
- ₹100 for General / OBC / EWS candidates
- No fee for Women, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen
- Fee must be paid online only
How to Apply
- Apply online through the SSC official website or the mySSC mobile app
- Click the “SSC GD 2026” Application link, fill in the details and submit it.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory
- Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended
- Live photograph capture is required during the application
- Candidates must carefully select force preferences (all 7 forces are mandatory)
Official Website Link: Apply Now
Final Selection
- Final merit is based on CBE marks + NCC bonus (if applicable)
- PET/PST and Medical stages are qualifying in nature
- Force allocation depends on merit, preferences, and vacancies
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India
Important Notes
- Admit cards will be available online only
- No waiting list will be prepared
- SSC never asks for money beyond the official fee
- All updates will be published only on the SSC official website
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates seeking a stable government job with prestige, salary security, and national service
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