SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026:Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the official notification for the Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026. A total of 25,487 posts will be filled across forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, and SSF.
The online application window is open from 1 December to 31 December 2025. Candidates who have passed Class 10 and meet the required physical standards are eligible to apply.
SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026 — Overview
Post Name
Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD)
Total Vacancies
25,487
Organisation
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Qualification Required
Matriculation / Class 10 Pass
Mode of Application
Online
Application Fee
₹100 (Fee exemptions applicable)
Application Dates
1–31 December 2025
Force-wise Vacancy Details
Force
Male
Female
Total
BSF
524
92
616
CISF
13,135
1,460
14,595
CRPF
5,366
124
5,490
SSB
1,764
0
1,764
ITBP
1,099
194
1,293
Assam Rifles
1,556
150
1,706
SSF
23
0
23
Total
23,467
2,020
25,487
Pay Scale
All selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) along with applicable allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Must have passed Matriculation/Class 10 from a recognised board.
Qualification must be attained on or before 1 January 2026.
Nationality
Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit
18 to 23 years as on 1 January 2026
Candidates must be born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
OBC
3 years
SC/ST
5 years
Ex-Servicemen
3 years
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General/OBC/EWS
₹100
Women, SC, ST, ESM
Exempted
Correction Window:
8 to 10 January 2026
1st Correction: ₹200
2nd Correction: ₹500
SSC GD Constable Selection Process 2026
The recruitment will be conducted in four stages:
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Document Verification (DV)
Scheme of Computer-Based Examination
Part
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
A
General Intelligence & Reasoning
20
40
B
General Knowledge & General Awareness
20
40
C
Elementary Mathematics
20
40
D
English/Hindi
20
40
Total
80 Questions
160 Marks
Exam Duration: 60 minutes Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer Medium: English, Hindi & 13 regional languages
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Standard
Male
Female
Height (General)
170 cm
157 cm
Height (ST)
162.5 cm
150 cm
Chest (General – Male)
80–85 cm
NA
Chest (ST – Male)
76–81 cm
NA
Note: Additional relaxations apply for candidates from specified regions/categories.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Gender
Distance
Time
Applicable To
Male
5 km
24 mins
Except Ladakh
Female
1.6 km
8½ mins
Except Ladakh
Male (Ladakh)
1.6 km
7 mins
Ladakh Region
Female (Ladakh)
800 metres
5 mins
Ladakh Region
How to Apply for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026
Note: The live photograph must be clear, taken against a plain background, and captured without mask, cap, or glasses.
Visit the official SSC Portal (ssc.gov.in).
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
Log in and fill out the online application form.
Upload the scanned signature. The portal will capture a live photograph via webcam.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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