SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification
Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026
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SSC GD Constable 2026 recruits 25,487 Constables (GD) in the CAPFs and SSF and Riflemen (GD) in Assam Rifles, at Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100). Class 10 pass candidates aged 18 to 23 applied until 31 December 2025; the computer-based exam was scheduled for February–April 2026.
SSC GD Constable 2026 at a glance
- SSC GD Constable 2026 status
- Form closed
- SSC GD Constable 2026 last date
- 31 Dec 2025
- Total vacancies
- 25,487 (Constable (GD), CAPFs/SSF / Rifleman (GD), Assam Rifles)
- Age limit
- 18–23 years, as on 1 Jan 2026
- Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS (male): ₹100; Women / SC / ST / ESM: Exempted
- Qualification
- 10th pass
SSC GD Constable 2026 Important Dates
- Notification released
- Application started
- Application closed
- Computer-based exam27 April – 30/31 May 2026 (multiple shifts)
- Final answer key uploaded
SSC GD Constable 2026 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹100 |
|---|---|
| Women / SC / ST / ESM | Exempted |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jan 2026
| Age limit | 18–23 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: OBC | 3 years |
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Ex-servicemen | 3 years (after deducting service) |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Eligibility
- Class 10 (matriculation) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026.
- Age 18 to 23 years on 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008). SC/ST get 5 extra years and OBC 3.
- Height 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with lower heights for Scheduled Tribes, hill regions and North-Eastern states as listed in the notice.
- Vacancies (except SSF) are filled state-wise, and some are reserved for candidates from border-guarding and militancy/Naxal-affected districts.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Selection Process
- Computer-based exam: 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes; 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Physical Efficiency Test (race) and Physical Standard Test (height and other measurements), conducted by the CAPFs.
- Detailed medical examination and document verification.
- Final selection state-wise and category-wise, separately for men and women, on normalised marks plus NCC bonus; force allotted by merit and your preference.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-based exam | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 min for all four parts |
| Computer-based exam | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | – |
| Computer-based exam | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | – |
| Computer-based exam | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | – |
| Physical efficiency test | Race: men 5 km in 24 min, women 1.6 km in 8½ min | – | – | – |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD), CAPFs/SSF | 10th (Matriculation) pass | 23,781 |
| Rifleman (GD), Assam Rifles | 10th (Matriculation) pass | 1,706 |
| Total | 25,487 | |
How to Apply for SSC GD Constable 2026
- Create or use your One-Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app.
- Fill the Constable (GD) 2026 application and give your order of preference for the forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF).
- Pay ₹100 online by UPI, net banking or debit card, unless you are a woman, SC, ST or ex-serviceman (exempt).
- Applications closed on 31 December 2025 at 11 pm and fee payment on 1 January 2026 at 11 pm; corrections were allowed from 8 to 10 January 2026.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Important Links
Update timeline
- UpdateComputer-based exam concluded
SSC GD Constable 2026: Complete Details
SSC GD 2026 vacancies force-wise
The 25,487 vacancies are spread across seven forces. CISF has the most with 14,595, followed by CRPF with 5,490, Assam Rifles with 1,706, SSB with 1,764, ITBP with 1,293, BSF with 616 and SSF with 23. Women have 2,020 of these posts. Except for SSF, which recruits on an all-India basis, vacancies are allotted state-wise, with some kept for border-guarding and militancy- or Naxal-affected districts.
Age limit and qualification
You need a Class 10 pass on or before 1 January 2026 and must be 18 to 23 years old on that date, which means born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008. SC and ST candidates get 5 extra years, OBC candidates 3, and ex-servicemen 3 years after deducting their military service. No higher qualification is needed.
SSC GD 2026 exam pattern
The computer-based exam is a single objective paper of 80 questions, each worth 2 marks, to be finished in 60 minutes. It has 20 questions each on reasoning, general knowledge, elementary mathematics and English or Hindi, and is offered in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. Every wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. NCC certificate holders get bonus marks of up to 5% of the maximum.
Physical test and height
Men must run 5 km in 24 minutes and women 1.6 km in 8½ minutes; candidates from Ladakh run shorter distances. The standard height is 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxed heights for Scheduled Tribes, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and the North-Eastern states.
Selection, salary and fee
Final selection is made state-wise and category-wise, separately for men and women, on the normalised exam marks plus any NCC bonus, and forces are allotted by merit and your order of preference. All posts pay Level-3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. The fee was ₹100, waived for women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen, and applications closed on 31 December 2025.
SSC GD Constable 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in SSC GD 2026?
25,487 in total: 23,781 Constable (GD) posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF, and 1,706 Rifleman (GD) posts in Assam Rifles. CISF alone has 14,595. Of the total, 2,020 posts are for women.
What is the SSC GD 2026 age limit?
18 to 23 years on 1 January 2026, meaning born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008. SC/ST candidates get 5 extra years and OBC 3.
What is the SSC GD Constable salary?
All posts are at Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 a month, plus allowances.
What is the SSC GD 2026 exam pattern?
One objective paper of 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes: reasoning, general knowledge, elementary maths and English or Hindi, 20 questions each. 0.25 marks are deducted for a wrong answer.
What is the SSC GD running test?
Men must run 5 km in 24 minutes and women 1.6 km in 8½ minutes. For candidates from Ladakh it is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for men and 800 metres in 5 minutes for women.
What is the height for SSC GD Constable?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women. It is lower for some groups, for example 162.5 cm (men) and 150 cm (women) for Scheduled Tribes.
Do NCC certificate holders get bonus marks in SSC GD?
Yes: 5% of the exam's maximum marks for an NCC 'C' certificate, 3% for 'B' and 2% for 'A'.
In which languages is the SSC GD exam held?
In English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
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