The Staff Selection Commission of India conducts the SSC GD exam annually to select candidates for the General Duty Constable positions in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. This is a good opportunity for 10th class or equivalent male & female candidates who wish to join paramilitary forces. For the year 2026, SSC GD Notification 2026 along with application forms, has been released on 1st December 2025, announcing 25487 Constable vacancies.
This article covers complete details for SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam, if interested in Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD)
in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026, go through the details carefully.
SSC GD Notification 2026 Out
The SSC GD 2026 Notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates for 25487 General Duty Constable (Male & Female) has been released on 1st December 2025 at the SSC official website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check all important details like registration dates, exam dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and more.
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SSC GD Recruitment 2026
Lakhs of candidates appeared for the SSC GD Exam every year to fulfil their dream of joining the various paramilitary forces as a Constable. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD Constable exam every year to recruit candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in the following forces:
Paramilitary Forces for Recruitment of Constables (General Duty)
- 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)
Forces for Recruitment of Rifleman (General Duty)- Assam Rifles
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Summary
The eligible candidates who will be applying have to go through a selection process that includes a Written examination (Computer Based), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification, and Medical Test.
| SSC GD Constable 2026 – Exam Summary | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) |
| Exam Name | Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2026 |
| Paramilitary Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB |
| Vacancy | 25487 |
| Exam Type | National Level Exam |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 31st December 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written examination (Computer Based) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Physical Standard Test (PST) Document Verification and Medical Test |
| Salary | Pay Level-3 (Rs 21,700-69,100) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
The Complete SSC GD 2026 schedule has been released along with the SSC GD Notification 2026 on 1st December 2025. The application portal will remain active for a month duration from 1st to 31st December 2025, so candidates must note the registration dates as soon as released.
| SSC GD 2026- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| SSC GD Notification 2026 | 1st December 2025 |
| SSC GD Apply Online Starts | 1st December 2025 |
| Last Date to fill Application Form | 31st December 2025 (11 pm) |
| Last Date for making payment | 1st January 2026 (11 pm) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 8th to 10th January 2026 |
| Admit Cards | 4 days before exam date |
| Exam Dates | February-April 2026 |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD Vacancy 2026 for General Duty Constable posts along with the notification on 1st December 2025. The vacancies has been released category-wise and force-wise, which are also shared below.
This year, Staff Selection Commission had announced 23467 vacancies for males in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF forces and 2020 vacancies for females in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and AR forces. Below is the detailed SSC GD Vacancy distribution for all Paramilitary Forces as released by the officials.
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 | |
| Paramilitary Forces | Total Vacancies |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1293 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1706 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total | 25487 |
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 (Male) | ||||||
| Paramilitary Forces | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 524 | 222 | 78 | 58 | 113 | 53 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 13135 | 5547 | 1918 | 1391 | 2958 | 1321 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5366 | 2523 | 870 | 32 | 1343 | 598 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 | 752 | 257 | 167 | 412 | 176 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1099 | 486 | 146 | 139 | 219 | 109 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1556 | 658 | 161 | 302 | 278 | 157 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 | 10 | 03 | 02 | 06 | 02 |
| Total | 23467 | 10198 | 3433 | 2091 | 5329 | 2416 |
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 (Female) | ||||||
| Paramilitary Forces | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 92 | 49 | 11 | 07 | 20 | 05 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 1460 | 627 | 205 | 152 | 326 | 150 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 124 | 66 | 15 | 08 | 27 | 08 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 194 | 194 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 16 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 150 | 150 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 10 |
| Total | 2020 | 904 | 269 | 222 | 436 | 189 |
- Is SSC GD only for boys?
No, the SSC GD notification has been released for both male and female candidates. - Is SSC GD a permanent job?
Yes, the candidates selected through the SSC GD exam will be appointed in the Indian military forces, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB and these forces come under the central government. The posts that come under the Central Government are permanent. - What is the uniform of SSC GD?
A GD Constable in Indian paramilitary forces wears a khaki or olive green khakhi dress with black shoes and a belt.
SSC GD Constable Eligibility Criteria
Only the candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for SSC GD 2026 for Constable posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. The education qualification, age limit, and other criteria are mentioned below-
SSC GD Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, and riflemen) must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board.
SSC GD Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Candidate is required to be between 18 to 23 years in order to be eligible for the SSC GD 2026 Exam. Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.
SSC GD Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| ST/SC | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN) | 5 years |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 years |
- What is the qualification of SSC GD?
A 10th-pass candidate from a recognized Board/ University is eligible for the SSC GD Constable Exam. - What is the SSC GD physical test?
SSC GD physical test is conducted to evaluate candidates’ physical capabilities. It consists of two stages: the Physical Endurance Test and the Physical Standard Test. After passing this round they will go through a medical test. - Is SSC GD a good job?
SSC GD is a good career option for 10th-pass candidates who want to be part of any defence force and the salary of an SSC GD constable is quite high.
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Form
The online registration process for SSC GD Recruitment 2026 will be conducted at www.ssc.gov.in from 1st to 31st December 2025. Candidates interested for 25487 General Duty Constable posts must start with the registration and complete details can be checked by clicking the link shared below.
- Can a 12th pass apply for SSC?
Yes, a 12th-pass candidate who is 18-27 years old can apply for the SSC GD exam. - Is SSC free for girls?
yes, there are no online application fees for female candidates SSC GD exam. - Which is the highest post in SSC GD?
A GD constable can be promoted to Senior Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector posts.
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Fee
SSC GD Constable 2026 application fee for male candidates is Rs 100, which is to be paid during the application process. However, women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.
| SSC GD Constable Online Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | No Fee |
How to Apply for the SSC GD 2026 Exam?
- Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Once on the homepage, navigate to the “Apply” section and click on the “Apply” link.
- If you’re a new user, you need to register yourself.
- Please provide the following details: your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
- Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a Registration ID and password. Note them down for future use.
- Use your Registration ID and password to log in. Find the link for the SSC GD 2026 Exam and click on “Apply”.
- Fill in details like name, father’s name, mother’s name, category, gender, nationality, etc.
- Enter your educational details such as the name of the school/college, board/university, marks obtained, etc.
- Select your preferred exam centres from the list provided.
- Upload a recent passport-sized colour photograph and signature (usually in JPEG format and within the specified size).
- Pay the application fee using net banking, or debit/credit card.
- Before submitting, carefully review all the details you’ve entered to ensure there are no mistakes.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Selection Process
The entire recruitment process of SSC GD 2026 will be completed in four stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and at the last the Medical Test. The candidates will be shortlisted for SSC GD Constable posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau. through the following stages-
Stage 1- Written examination (Computer Based)
Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3- Physical Standard Test (PST)
Stage 4- Medical Test
After the medical test, the candidates shortlisted will have to appear for document verification.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Pattern
In this section, the pattern for each stage has been discussed. The candidates who are going to appear in SSC GD Recruitment 2026 must be familiar with the exam pattern. Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for the SSC GD 2026 Exam.
For Computer-Based Examination
The computer-based examination will be of 160 marks consisting of 80 questions. There will be 4 sections in the online exam to be attempted in 60 minutes. 0.25 marks will be deducted when a question is answered wrong. There will be no penalty if the question is left unanswered. The exam pattern for CBE has been detailed below.
| SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| D | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | ||
- What is the negative marking for SSC GD 2026 Exam?
For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. - Is there any negative marking for unanswered questions?
No, there will be no mark deduction for blank/unanswered questions.
For the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The candidate must be efficient enough to finish the race within the time limit as mentioned in the below table. The limit has been set differently for candidates of the Ladakh region.
| Race for Male Candidates | |
| Type | Male |
| Candidates other than Ladakh Region | 5 Km in 24 minutes |
| For Ladakh Region | 1.6 Km in 7 minutes |
| Race for Female Candidates | |
| Type | Female |
| Candidates other than Ladakh Region | 1.6 Km in 8½ minutes |
| For Ladakh Region | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
For Physical Standard Test (PST)
The candidates will be examined for physical standards including Height and Chest (only males). Only the candidates who meet the requirements will be called for a medical examination. The physical standards required has been discussed below.
| Standards | Males | Females |
| HEIGHT (in cm) | ||
| General, SC & OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1)Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) ChhotaChenga (18) Nipania. | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
| CHEST (in cm) [Minimum Expansion- 5 cm] | ||
| General, SC & OBC | 80 cm | N/A |
| All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm | N/A |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 cm | N/A |
| Candidates hailing from North-Eastern Sates of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 77 cm | N/A |
However, there is some relaxation provided for candidates belonging to hilly areas, scheduled tribes, north-eastern states, Left Wing Extremism-affected districts, Gorkha Territorial Administration. Chest measurement for female candidates has not been included in the Physical Standard Test, however, the chest should be well developed.
Weight should be proportionate as per the height and medical standard for male and female
| Visual Standards | |||||
| Visual Acuity Unaided | Visual Acuity Unaided | Refraction | Color Vision | ||
| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses | CP-2 | ||
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | ||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | ||
Note: Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME) will be scheduled and concluded by CAPFs.
SSC GD 2026 Syllabus
To prepare effectively for the SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam, a candidate must know the entire syllabus of the SSC GD 2026 Exam as planning a strategy with an updated syllabus is more fruitful rather than just cramming things in an undefined manner. For your ease, we have provided the detailed SSC GD Syllabus:
| SSC GD 2026 Syllabus | |||
| English/Hindi | General Awareness | Elementary Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning |
| Comprehension Writing Sentence Formation Error Detection Sentence Improvement Para Jumbles Idioms & Phrases One Word Substitution Synonyms-Antonyms | Scientific Inventions Sports Awards and Honors Important Dates Culture Geography Economy Indian/World History General Polity Current Affairs | Number System Percentages Averages Ratio and Proportions Interests Profit and Loss Discount Mensuration Time and Distance Time and Work Fundamental Arithmetic Operations | Spatial Visualization Spatial Orientation Observation Visual Memory Mathematical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogies Coding-Decoding Similarities and Differences Recent Studies and Theories |
Important Questions for SSC GD Exam
Candidates preparing for the SSC GD 20225 Exam must be aware of the important topics that are generally asked every year in the exam. Last year, the SSC GD Exam was of an Easy level and it is expected that this year also the exam could be of the same level and the questions will be asked from the same topics which are discussed below..
SSC GD General Intelligence and Reasoning Questions- Questions are asked from Coding-Decoding, Missing Term, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Paper Folding, Odd One Out, Mathematics Operation, Analogy, Series, Sequence, Puzzle & Sitting Arrangement, Mirror Image, Hidden Figure, Complete Figure.
| Topics | No of Questions |
| Coding-Decoding | 03 |
| Missing Term | 02 |
| Venn Diagram | 01 |
| Syllogism | 02 |
| Paper Folding | 01 |
| Odd one out | 04 |
| Mathematics Operation | 01 |
| Analogy | 02 |
| Series | 04 |
| Sequence | 01 |
| Puzzle ( Linear Sitting Arrangement) | 02 |
| Mirror Image | 01 |
| Hidden Figure | 01 |
| Complete Figure | 02 |
SSC GD Elementary Mathematics Questions- Questions are asked from Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, 2D& 3D, Simplification, Average, Profit & Loss, HCF & LCM, Time and Work, Number System, Percentage, Time, Speed, and Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Data Interpretation (DI).
| Topics | No of Questions |
| SI/ CI | 02 |
| Profit/Loss | 02 |
| Mensuration | 02-03 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 02 |
| Number System | 02 |
| Time and Work | 02 |
| Simplification | 03-04 |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | 02 |
| Average | 02-03 |
| DI | 02 |
SSC GD General English/Hindi Questions
| Topics | No of Questions |
| Fill in The Blanks | 04 |
| Sentence Improvement | 03 |
| Error Detection | 03 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 02 |
| Synonym | 02 |
| Antonym | 02 |
| One word substitution | 02 |
| Spelling check | 02 |
SSC GD General Awareness Questions
| Topics | No of Questions Asked |
| History | 04-05 |
| Geography | 03-04 |
| Polity | 02-03 |
| Science | 04-05 |
| Current Affairs | 05-06 |
| Static GK | 06-07 |
| Total | 20 |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary Structure
The initial salary of a General Duty Constable is Rs. 23,527 per month and the starting basic pay of a Constable is Rs. 21,700. The maximum basic pay for a GD Constable can reach up to Rs. 69,100 in Paramilitary Forces. The pay scale for Sepoy in NCB is Rs. 18000 to 56900 (Pay level 1) To know more about SSC GD including job profile, salary structure, basic pay, allowances, roles & responsibilities, and promotion, click on the below link.
| Posts/Paramilitary Forces | Salary |
| BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF | Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100) |
| Sepoy in NCB | Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900) |
The benefits and salary structure for SSC GD Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF, and Riflemen are tabulated below.
| SSC GD Constable Salary Structure | |
| Earnings | Amount |
| Basic SSC GD Salary | Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 2000 |
| Transport Allowance | Rs. 2,170 to Rs. 6,510 |
| House Rent Allowance | Rs. 10,850 |
| Dearness Allowance | Rs. 21,700 |
| Gov. Contribution to NPS | Rs. 1800 to Rs, 5400 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 41,077 to Rs. 45,417 |
| Deduction | Rs. 3,535 |
| In-hand Salary | Rs. 32,985 to Rs, 37,325 |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Cut-Off
SSC GD Constable Cut-Off will be released after the result for the same has been declared. To get a fair idea of the SSC GD Cut-Off, let’s have a look at previous years’ cut-off for the SSC GD Exam:
| SSC GD Cut-Off 2025 (Male candidates qualified against All India vacancies of NCB & SSF) | ||||
| Force | Category | Cut Off | Part-A Marks | Part-B Marks |
| NCB | ST | 136.77575 | 40.00 | 24.25 |
| NCB | ESM | 102.74048 | 31.50 | 15.00 |
| NCB | OBC | 145.99092 | 37.75 | 28.75 |
| NCB | UR | 147.42882 | 40.00 | 22.75 |
| SSF | EWS | 142.13309 | 35.50 | 20.00 |
| SSF | SC | 137.51772 | 33.25 | 28.75 |
| SSF | ST | 133.12441 | 40.00 | 22.25 |
| SSF | ESM | 78.94782 | 15.50 | 20.75 |
| SSF | OBC | 143.64504 | 38.00 | 24.75 |
| SSF | UR | 144.93140 | 37.75 | 28.75 |
| SSC GD Cut Off 2025 (Female candidates qualified against the All-India vacancies of NCB) | ||||
| Force | Category | Marks of the Last Shortlisted Candidate | Part-A Marks | Part-B Marks |
| NCB | EWS | 139.68161 | 35.50 | 18.50 |
| NCB | ESM | 106.32328 | 35.75 | 13.00 |
| NCB | OBC | 140.12041 | 35.75 | 25.00 |