SSC has officially released the SSC GD 2026 Notification for 25,487 Constable (GD) and Rifleman (GD) vacancies, and the online application form is open from 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025.
All details of eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, fees, selection process, online application steps are covered below.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification – 25,487 Vacancies (Apply Online Now)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification on 1 December 2025 for recruitment to:
- Constable (GD) in
- BSF
- CISF
- CRPF
- SSB
- ITBP
- SSF
- Rifleman (GD) in
- Assam Rifles
This recruitment drive aims to maintain gender-balanced security forces, and women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
SSC GD Constable 2026 – Important Dates (Official Schedule)
According to the official notice, here are the SSC GD 2026 important dates:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01 December 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 31 December 2025 (11 PM) |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 01 January 2026 (11 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 08 Jan to 10 Jan 2026 |
| SSC GD CBE Exam Date 2026 | February–April 2026 (Tentative) |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2026 – 25,487 Posts (Force-wise, Category-wise)
The total vacancies announced = 25,487.
Force-Wise Total Vacancies
| Force | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| CISF | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,490 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,706 |
| SSB | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,293 |
| BSF | 616 |
| SSF | 23 |
| Total | 25,487 |
Category-Wise Total (Male + Female)
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 3,433 | 269 | — |
| ST | 2,091 | 222 | — |
| OBC | 5,329 | 436 | — |
| EWS | 2,416 | 189 | — |
| UR | 10,198 | 904 | — |
| Grand Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
Note:
Vacancies may increase or decrease as per SSC updates.
SSC GD Constable Pay Scale 2026
The pay scale for SSC GD Constables is:
Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Other benefits include:
- Risk allowances
- Ration money
- Dress allowance
- Transport allowance
- Medical facilities
- Pension (NPS)
SSC GD Constable 2026 – Eligibility Criteria (Age, Qualification, Domicile)
1. Nationality
Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Domicile certificate is mandatory for State/UT-wise vacancies.
2. Educational Qualification
Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass / Matriculation (as on 01 Jan 2026)
3. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
18 – 23 years (born between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- ESM: 3 years (after deducting service)
- 1984 riot victims: 5–10 years
Incentives for NCC Certificate Holders (Bonus Marks)
As per notification:
NCC ‘C’ Certificate → +5% marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate → +3% marks
NCC ‘A’ Certificate → +2% marks
Not applicable for Ex-Servicemen.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Selection Process (Complete Stages)
SSC GD 2026 includes five main stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME)
- Document Verification
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Pattern (CBE)
| Part | Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 160
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
SSC GD Constable 2026 PET/PST Requirements
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Region | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Ladakh | 5 km in 24 min | 1.6 km in 8.5 min |
| Ladakh | 1.6 km in 7 min | 800 m in 5 min |
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height
| Gender | Standard |
|---|---|
| Male | 170 cm |
| Female | 157 cm |
Relaxations available for:
- ST
- NE states
- Hilly areas
- Gorkha candidates
SSC GD Constable 2026 Medical Test
DME includes:
- Vision test
- Hearing test
- Chest X-ray
- General physical health evaluation
SSC GD Constable 2026 Apply Online – Complete Step-by-Step Guide
1. One-Time Registration (Mandatory)
OTR must be created on the NEW SSC website:
https://ssc.gov.in
Old OTR (ssc.nic.in) is not valid.
Photo Capture Rules (Very Important)
- Real-time photograph using live camera
- No spectacles, cap, mask
- Plain background
- Face fully visible
- Do NOT upload photo of an old photograph → application rejected
SSC has given strict examples in Annexure-III.
Signature Rules
- JPEG
- Size: 10–20 KB
- Dimensions: 6 cm × 2 cm
(Page 10)
SSC GD Constable Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Women | No fee |
| SC/ST | No fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Online Application Correction Window
- Correction allowed twice only
- 1st Correction: ₹200
- 2nd Correction: ₹500
- No corrections after 10 January 2026
SSC GD Constable 2026 Final Merit List & Force Allocation
Final merit =
CBE Normalized Score + NCC Bonus Marks
Force preference order required for all seven forces.
How to Prepare for SSC GD Constable 2026 (Expert Strategy)
- Focus on GK + Reasoning (80 marks backbone)
- Practice speed mathematics
- Attempt previous papers
- Follow daily current affairs
- Start running practice for PET
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