Published on: 01 December 2025
Source: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for the posts of Constable (GD) in CAPFs & SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. A total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced for male and female candidates across India.
The SSC GD exam is one of India’s most popular defence recruitment exams conducted for various central armed police forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF & Assam Rifles.
? SSC GD Constable 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31 December 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01 January 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 08 January – 10 January 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| SSC GD 2026 CBT Exam | February – April 2026 (Tentative) |
Note: Candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute server issues.
? SSC GD Constable 2026 Vacancy Details (25,487 Posts)
The tentative vacancies released by SSC are as follows:
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Key Highlights
Force-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | — | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | — | 23 |
| Grand Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
SSC Recruitment Key Points:
- 10% vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- Vacancies in CAPFs (except SSF) are State/UT-wise.
- Special reserved vacancies for Border Guarding Districts and Naxal/Militancy affected districts.
? SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Post & Pay Scale
- Post: Constable (General Duty) / Rifleman (GD)
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3: ?21,700 – ?69,100 + allowances
- Job location: Anywhere in India
? SSC GD Constable 2026 Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India and must possess a valid domicile certificate of their State/UT.
2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
( Born between 02-01-2003 to 01-01-2008 )
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after service deduction |
| Victims of 1984 Riots – UR/EWS | 5 years |
| Victims of 1984 Riots – OBC | 8 years |
| Victims of 1984 Riots – SC/ST | 10 years |
3. Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) on or before 01-01-2026.
- Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
4. NCC Certificate Bonus Marks
| NCC Level | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| C Certificate | 5% |
| B Certificate | 3% |
| A Certificate | 2% |
? SSC GD Constable 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment consists of:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME)
- Document Verification (DV)
? Exam Language Options
SSC GD exam will be conducted in:
- English
- Hindi
- 13 Regional Languages, including:
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
? SSC GD Constable 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ?100 |
| SC/ST/Women/ESM | No Fee |
Payment Mode: UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards
?? SSC GD 2026 Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide
How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) (mandatory).
- Login & fill the SSC GD Application Form 2026.
- Capture a real-time photograph using the camera (mandatory unless Aadhaar authentication used).
- Upload scanned signature (6cm × 2cm).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Important Note
- The OTR from the old website ssc.nic.in will not work on the new platform.
- Candidates applying via Aadhaar Authentication are exempt from certain photo/signature rules.
?? Application Correction Window
Candidates can edit the submitted form twice between:
08 January – 10 January 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Correction Charges:
- ?200 for 1st correction
- ?500 for 2nd correction
? SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
Height
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/SC/OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
(Actual PST values will be as per CAPFs rules; verify once updated in official annexure.)
???? Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Gender | Test |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 km run in 24 minutes |
| Female | 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes |
? Documents Required at Verification
- Matriculation Certificate
- Domicile / PRC Certificate
- Photo ID Proof
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- NCC Certificate (if claimed)
Important Links
? Conclusion
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 offers a massive opportunity to join India’s elite central armed police forces with 25,487 vacancies. Eligible candidates should apply early through https://ssc.gov.in and carefully follow the new OTR and Aadhaar authentication guidelines.
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