SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification, Vacancies, Exam Date, Eligibility & Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD Constable Exam every year to recruit eligible candidates for General Duty Constable posts in various paramilitary forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB.
This is a great opportunity for 10th-pass male and female candidates who wish to serve the nation in uniform.
SSC GD Recruitment 2026
Lakhs of candidates appear for the SSC GD Exam annually. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the following forces:
Paramilitary Forces under SSC GD
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Border Security Force (BSF)
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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
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Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
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Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
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Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) – Sepoy
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Assam Rifles (AR) – Rifleman (General Duty)
SSC GD Constable Notification 2026
The SSC GD 2026 Notification will be released in November 2025 on the official SSC website www.ssc.gov.in.
The notification will include details about:
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Exam dates
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Registration schedule
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Eligibility
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Exam pattern
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Selection process
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Vacancies
SSC GD Constable 2026 – Exam Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (GD), Rifleman (GD), Sepoy (NCB) |
| Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, NCB |
| Vacancies | To be Announced |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Selection Stages | CBT → PET → PST → Medical → DV |
| Salary | Level-1 (NCB): ₹18,000–56,900; Level-3 (Others): ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | November 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Application Form Correction | To be announced |
| Exam Date | Notified later |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2026
SSC will release the force-wise and category-wise vacancies along with the notification.
Last Year (2025) Total Vacancies: 53,690
Breakdown included:
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Male: 35,612
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Female: 3,869
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Total: 53,690
(You may keep or remove the table if needed.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSC GD only for boys?
No, SSC GD vacancies are released for both male and female candidates.
Is SSC GD a permanent job?
Yes, SSC GD is a central government permanent job.
What is the uniform of SSC GD Constable?
Khaki or Olive-Green uniform with belt and black shoes.
Year-wise SSC GD Vacancy Trend
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2026 – TBA
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2025 – 53,690
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2024 – 46,617
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2022 – 50,187
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2021 – 25,271
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2020 – 60,210
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2019 – 54,593
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Form
The online application will be available on www.ssc.gov.in. The direct link will activate after the notification release.
Is SSC free for girls?
Yes, female candidates do not need to pay any application fee.
SSC GD 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General/OBC Male | ₹100 |
| Female / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
How to Apply for SSC GD 2026?
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Visit ssc.gov.in.
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Click Apply → "GD Constable 2026".
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Register by entering basic details.
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Log in with Registration ID and Password.
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Fill the application form carefully.
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Choose exam centres.
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Upload photo/signature.
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Pay fee (if applicable).
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Submit the form.
SSC GD 2026 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
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Candidate must have passed 10th class from a recognized board.
2. Age Limit
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18 to 23 years
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Age relaxation applies as per rules.
SSC GD Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after service deduction |
| 1984/2002 Riot Victims (Gen) | 5 years |
| OBC | 8 years |
| SC/ST | 10 years |
SSC GD 2026 Selection Process
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Computer-Based Exam (CBT)
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Medical Test
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Document Verification
SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern (CBT)
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Total Questions: 80
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Total Marks: 160
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates
| Region | Distance | Time |
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| Other Regions | 5 km | 24 min |
| Ladakh | 1.6 km | 7 min |
Female Candidates
| Region | Distance | Time |
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| Other Regions | 1.6 km | 8.5 min |
| Ladakh | 800 m | 5 min |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height Requirements
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/SC/OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| NE States (ST) | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Hilly Areas | 165 cm | 155 cm |
Chest (Male Only)
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General/SC/OBC: 80 cm (Min expansion 5 cm)
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ST: 76 cm
Medical Standards
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Distant Vision: 6/6, 6/9
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Near Vision: N6, N9
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Color Vision: CP-2
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No visual correction (glasses/lens) allowed.
SSC GD Syllabus 2026
1. English/Hindi
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Comprehension, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms
2. General Awareness
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History, Geography, Polity, Economy
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Sports, Awards, Important Dates
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Current Affairs
3. Elementary Mathematics
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Number System, Ratio, Percentage
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Profit & Loss, Mensuration
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Time & Distance, Data Interpretation
4. Reasoning
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Coding-Decoding, Analogy
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Venn Diagram, Syllogism
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Puzzle, Series, Odd One Out
SSC GD Normalisation
Marks are normalised because the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels.
SSC GD Preparation Tips
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Solve previous year papers
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Take mock tests
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Strengthen basics (NCERTs recommended)
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Revise current affairs daily
