SSC GD 2026 Notification
| 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 Exam 2026 - IMP 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 2026 Detailed Vacancy
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 New 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 |
SSC GD Vacancy 2026 - 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 Application Fee & How to Apply
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 2024 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
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| 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 Syllabus 2026
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 |
SSC GD 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 |
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