SSC Constable (GD) 2026 Recruitment — Complete Guide
Introduction
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially published the notification for Constable (General Duty) recruitment in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This recruitment is one of India’s largest government job drives for 10th pass candidates and offers a secure central government career with a uniformed service.
The SSC GD exam is conducted annually, attracting lakhs of candidates. Positions are available for male and female candidates. The process consists of:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Test (DME/RME)
- Document Verification
SSC GD 2026 — Forces Covered
The recruitment will be carried out for the following forces:
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD)
Each force has a different role and operational nature. For example:
- BSF: Border security and anti-smuggling operations
- CISF: Industrial and infrastructure security
- CRPF: Internal security and counter-insurgency
- ITBP: Himalayan border security and disaster rescue
- SSB: Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan border security
- SSF: VIP security and Secretariat protection
- Assam Rifles: North-East region counter-insurgency
Total Vacancies
The total tentative vacancies are: 25,487 posts (Male + Female)
Breakdown by force :
| Force | Male Total | Female Total | Grand 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 | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
Vacancies are tentative. SSC may update them later.
Pay Scale & Salary
SSC GD Constables receive:
- Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Additional perks include:
- Central Government Allowances
- Uniform allowance
- Medical facilities
- Canteen benefits
- Pension (as per NPS)
- Risk allowance (varies by unit)
Educational Qualification
You must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from any recognized Board.
Cutoff date: 01-01-2026
If the result is declared after this date, you are not eligible.
Age Limit
Age calculated as of 01-01-2026.
18 to 23 years
Relaxations:
- SC / ST → +5 years
- OBC → +3 years
- Ex-Servicemen → +3 years after service deduction
- Dependents of 1984 riot victims:
- UR/EWS → +5 years
- OBC → +8 years
- SC/ST → +10 years
Nationality
You must be an Indian Citizen.
Domicile Requirement
Vacancies in most CAPFs are State/UT-wise.
You must show Domicile/ Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) at medical/verification stage.
If certificate doesn’t match the Online Application, you will be cancelled.
Bonus for NCC Certificate Holders
Bonus marks in CBE:
| Certificate | Bonus |
|---|---|
| NCC C | +5% |
| NCC B | +3% |
| NCC A | +2% |
Only if you are declares it while applying online.
Selection Stages Overview
The recruitment selection stages include:
Computer Based Exam (CBE)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Medical Test (DME/RME)
Document Verification (DV)
All stages must be cleared to reach final merit.
Ex-servicemen do not appear for PET race.
Stage 1 — Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Total Questions: 80
Each question: 2 Marks
Total Marks: 160
Duration: 60 minutes
| Section | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence/Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Language options:
- English
- Hindi
- +13 Regional languages (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, etc.)
Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 2 — PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
Male Candidates:
- Race 5 km in 24 minutes
- For Ladakh: 1.6 km in 7 mins
Female Candidates:
- 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
- Ladakh: 800 meters in 5 mins
Stage 3 — PST (Physical Standard Test)
Height Requirements
| Gender | Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 170 cm |
| Female | 157 cm |
Special relaxations for ST, Gorkhas, North-Eastern candidates.
Chest (Male Only)
| Status | Unexpanded | Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 cm | 5 cm |
Relaxations apply for ST, NE regions, etc.
Stage 4 — Medical Examination (DME/RME)
Medical assessment follows CAPF medical guidelines including:
- Eye vision
- Hearing test
- Physical deformities
- General fitness
Medical board decision is final.
Document Verification
Documents verified include:
- Matriculation certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile/PRC
- NCC certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen documents
- Valid ID proof
All certificates must match your online application.
Application Fee
- ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS
- Women / SC / ST / Ex-servicemen → Exempted
Payment modes include:
- UPI
- Net Banking
- Debit/Credit Card
How to Apply (Online OTR)
Step-by-step:
- You can register at https://ssc.gov.in (New OTR)
- You can fill online form
- You can upload live photograph & signature
- You can pay online fee (if applicable)
- You can submit & download form copy
OTR made on old SSC website will not work.
Important Dates
All sourced from SSC notification:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 01-12-2025 |
| Online Application End | 31-12-2025 (23:00) |
| Fee Payment End | 01-01-2026 (23:00) |
| Application Correction | 08–10 Jan 2026 |
| Computer Based Exam | Feb–April 2026 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | CBE Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Others | 20% |
Bonus for NCC certificate holders added after normalization.
Final Selection
Final merit will be prepared:
- Normalized CBE marks
- NCC bonus
- Category
- State/UT
- Gender
- Force preferences submitted in online form
No waiting list will be maintained.
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 — Quick Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post | Constable (GD) / Rifleman (GD) |
| Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, SSF, Assam Rifles |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age | 18–23 years |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Selection Stages | CBE → PET/PST → DME/RME → DV |
| Online Apply | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Exam Date | Feb–April 2026 |
Official Notification & Apply Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC GD Vacancy Notification | https://ssc.gov.in |
| SSC New OTR Registration | https://ssc.gov.in |
| CRPF Admission Certificates / PET Updates | https://crpf.gov.in |
Always use only official websites. Do not trust third-party forms or agents.
Preparation Strategy
- Solve previous SSC GD papers
- Focus on Math & GK, high scoring sections
- Practice Reasoning puzzles
- Work on fitness early
- Keep documents ready
- Apply early — avoid last week rush
FAQs
1. Can 12th pass and graduates apply?
Yes. Minimum qualification is 10th. Higher education also eligible.
2. Are women eligible?
Yes. Reserved posts available state-wise.
3. Which states have more seats?
CISF and CRPF generally have maximum vacancies.
4. Can I change exam city?
Only once during slot-selection window.
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