SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25,487 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the highly anticipated official notification for the recruitment of 25,487 Constable (General Duty) vacancies. This massive recruitment drive covers elite central armed police forces including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, and Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD).
Eligible Indian citizens who have passed their 10th-grade (Matriculation) examination can submit their online applications via the official SSC portal before 31st December 2025. Check the complete force-wise vacancy breakdown, physical standards, syllabus, and exam schedule below.
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SSC Constable GD Vacancy Details 2026
| Information Segment | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, & Rifleman in Assam Rifles 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 Posts (Male: 23,467 | Female: 2,020) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level – 3 (₹21,700/- to ₹69,100/-) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
Force-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Organization / Force | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14,595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5,490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1,764 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,706 |
| Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1,293 |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total Grand Vacancies | 25,487 |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC Constable GD
1. Educational Qualification
The candidate must have passed the Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/University as on or before the cut-off date (i.e., 01-01-2026).
2. Age Limit
Candidate age must be between 18 to 23 years as of 1st January 2026. (Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2003 and later than 01-01-2008).
Age Relaxation:- SC / ST Category: 5 Years
- OBC Category: 3 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years
3. Nationality & Domicile
Vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles are allotted State/UT-wise. Candidates must submit a valid Domicile/Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) of their respective State/UT during the Document Verification process.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / MOBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / Women Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
*Fee can be paid via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or SBI Bank Challan.
SSC Constable GD Selection Process 2026
The SSC GD recruitment consists of the following rigorous stages:
- Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Document Verification
Computer Based Examination (CBE) Pattern
The CBE consists of 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 160 marks. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Regional languages including Assamese and Bengali are available.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 | |
Physical Standard Test (PST) & PET
Height Requirements:
- General Male: 170 cms | General Female: 157 cms
- ST Candidates (All India): Male: 162.5 cms | Female: 150.0 cms
- ST Candidates (NE States): Male: 157.0 cms | Female: 147.5 cms
- Candidates from Assam, HP, J&K: Male: 165.0 cms | Female: 155.0 cms
- NE States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura): Male: 162.5 cms | Female: 152.5 cms
Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Running):
| Region | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| All Regions (Except Ladakh) | 5 Kms in 24 minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8.5 minutes |
| Ladakh Region | 1.6 Kms in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
Important Dates of SSC Constable GD 2026
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 1st December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st December 2025 |
| Computer Based Exam (CBE) Dates | 27th April 2026 to 30th May 2026 |
| CBE Admit Card Release | To be updated |
Important Web Links
| 📝 Online Application Form | Apply Online Here |
| 📄 Official Advertisement (PDF) | Download PDF |
| 📅 Exam Schedule Notice | Check Schedule |
| 🌐 Official SSC Website | Visit SSC.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit the online application form for SSC Constable GD recruitment is 31st December 2025.
A massive total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced across various CAPFs, SSF, and Assam Rifles (Male: 23,467 & Female: 2,020).
The minimum required educational qualification is a Class 10th (Matriculation) pass from a recognized Board.
The SSC GD CBE is scheduled to be conducted between 27th April 2026 to 30th May 2026.