Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Exam

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 01/12/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 31/12/2025 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 31/12/2025
  • Correction Date: 08/01/2026 to 10/01/2026
  • CBE Exam Date: 23/02/2026 Onwards
  • Admit Card Available: To be announced
  • Result Announced: To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC: ₹100/-
  • EWS: ₹100/-
  • SC / ST / Female: No Fee
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 23 years (as on 01/01/2026). Age relaxation applicable as per rules.
  • Selection Process: Computer Based Examination (CBE) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) → Medical Examination → Document Verification

Vacancy Details - Total 25,487 Vacancies

Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility/Details
Constable (GD) 25487
  • Matriculation/10th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Male/Female candidates for CAPF, SSF, Assam Rifles.
  • Age 18-23 years as on 01/01/2026.

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Category General/OBC/SC Category General/OBC
Height

170 cm | ST - 162.5 cm

Hill / Garhwalis etc - 165 CM

 Height

157 cm | ST - 150 CM

Hill / Garhwalis etc - 155 CM
Weight Proportionate to height & age Weight Proportionate to height & age
Chest (Unexpanded) 80 cm - -
Chest (Expanded) 85 cm - -

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type Standards
5 KM Race Male: 24 min | 1.6 km in 7 minutes in Ladakh region
1.6 KM Race Female: 8 min 30 sec | 800 m in 5 minute

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Constable (GD): Level 3 - ₹21,700 - 69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
  • Job Security: Central Armed Police Forces Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
  • Career Growth: Steady career growth where a constable can rise to Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and higher ranks through service and departmental promotions.

Exam Pattern

  • Exam Type: Computer Based Test (Objective MCQ)
  • Total Questions: 80 Questions for 160 Marks (20 from each subjects)
    • General Intelligence & Reasoning
    • General Knowledge & General Awareness
    • Elementary Mathematics
    • English / Hindi
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
  • Preparation Time: 3-6 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
  • SSC GD is a national-level exam through which candidates are recruited as Constables and Riflemen in different armed forces such as:
    • BSF (Border Security Force)
    • CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
    • CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
    • ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
    • SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
    • Assam Rifles
    • SSF (Secretariat Security Force)
    • NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau)

Exam Centers

  • All States/UT: Major cities across India (Allocated based on choice and availability)
  • Center Allocation: As per candidate's state of residence and preferences
  • Check admit card for exact center details.

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