SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: 25,487 Vacancies | Apply Online Now!
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs & SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026. This is one of the biggest defence job opportunities for Class 10th pass candidates seeking a secure and respectable government career. Candidates will be selected in prestigious forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF and Assam Rifles.
This recruitment ensures gender balance, and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
🚨 Highlights of SSC GD Constable 2026
- Total Vacancies: 25,487
- Qualification Required: 10th Pass
- Age Limit: 18–23 Years
- Salary: Level-3 Pay Scale (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
- Selection Stages: CBE + PET + PST + Medical + DV
- Application Mode: Online only
- Posting: Anywhere in India
📊 Total Vacancies (Force-wise)
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Grand Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
Note: Vacancies are tentative and may vary.
📜 Advertisement No.
F. No. HQ-C-3007/10/2025-C-3
📝 Short Description: SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC conducts this all-India level competitive examination to recruit Constables (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces, Secretariat Security Force, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. The recruitment process consists of:
01️⃣ Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
02️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
03️⃣ Physical Standard Test (PST)
04️⃣ Medical Examination (DME/RME)
05️⃣ Document Verification (DV)
Candidates must submit their applications only through the official SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in).
📅 Important Dates & Application Fee: SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
| Activity | Date |
| Application Start Date | 01 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01 January 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Form Correction Window | 08–10 January 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Computer-Based Exam | Feb–April 2026 (Tentative) |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Payment can be made through UPI/Net Banking/Credit/Debit Cards.
🪖 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 23 Years
- The candidate must be born between 02-01-2003 to 01-01-2008 (inclusive)
✔ Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Children & Dependents of 1984 Riots Victims | 5–10 years (as applicable) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th from a recognized board
- Qualification must be completed on or before 01 January 2026
- Open/distance learning qualifications must be valid and recognized
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100
- Attractive allowances as per government norms:
- House Rent Allowance
- Dearness Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Risk & Hardship allowances (as applicable)
- Free medical facilities
- Pension benefits under NPS
⚔️ Posts and Physical Standards
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest (Male only) | 80 cm (85 cm expanded) | – |
| Weight | Proportionate to height & age | Same |
Certain categories (Hilly/North-East/Tribal) are eligible for relaxation as per the rules.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Male | Female |
| Race (General) | 5 km in 24 min | 1.6 km in 8.5 min |
| Race (Ladakh Region) | 1.6 km in 7 min | 800 m in 5 min |
Pregnant women candidates will be temporarily unfit and tested later after maternity recovery.
🖥️ Computer-Based Exam (CBE) Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
- Time Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Questions will be Matriculation level
- Exam available in English, Hindi & 13 regional languages
🧾 Syllabus Overview
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-decoding, Non-verbal reasoning
- GK & Awareness: Current affairs, India & world events, geography, history, polity
- Elementary Mathematics: Mensuration, Percentages, Ratio, Time & Work
- English/Hindi: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension
🔍 Documents Required: SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
- Class 10th Certificate/Marksheet
- Aadhaar or a valid Government Photo ID
- Domicile/PRC of the state applied from
- Category certificate (if claiming benefits)
- NCC Certificate (if claiming bonus marks)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs (recent)
🏆 Selection Process (Stage-wise): SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
| Stage | Details |
| Stage-1 | Computer-Based Examination (Shortlisting 8× vacancies) |
| Stage-2 | PET/PST for shortlisted candidates |
| Stage 3 | Detailed Medical Examination |
| Stage-4 | Document Verification |
| Stage-5 | Final Merit List & Force Allocation |
NCC certificate holders will get bonus marks:
- NCC “A” – 2%
- NCC “B” – 3%
- NCC “C” – 5%
Final selection will be done state-wise, force-wise, and category-wise based on merit and preferences chosen during the online form.
🖊️ How to Apply Online – Step by Step
1️⃣ Visit https://ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC App
2️⃣ Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
3️⃣ Login and select Constable (GD) Exam 2026
4️⃣ Fill out all details correctly
5️⃣ Upload photo & signature as per instructions
6️⃣ Pay fee online (if applicable)
7️⃣ Preview your form carefully
8️⃣ Submit and take a printout for reference
Candidates must apply before 31 December 2025 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
⚠ Important Instructions: SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026
- Applications are accepted only through online mode
- The photograph must be recent, without spectacles or a cap
- Details filled in the application form cannot be modified after the correction window
- Domicile claims must match your chosen state in the application
- Admit cards will be available online only
- Candidates must carry a valid Photo ID to the exam center
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC GD 2026?
10th/Matric pass from a recognized board.
Can female candidates apply for SSC GD?
Yes. SSC strongly encourages female applicants, and vacancies are available for women in selected forces.
What is the age limit for applying?
18 to 23 years as on 01 January 2026. Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | Click here to apply |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |