Staff Selection Commission (SSC) SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Short Details of Notification Sarkari Exam |
Important Dates- Application Begin: 01/12/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 31/12/2025 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 31/12/2025
- Correction Date: 08/01/2026 to 10/01/2026
- CBE Exam Date: 27-30/05/2026
- Admit Card Available: To be announced
- Result Announced: To be announced
| Application Fee- General / OBC: ₹100/-
- EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / Female: No Fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 23 years (as on 01/01/2026). Age relaxation applicable as per rules.
- Selection Process: Computer Based Examination (CBE) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) → Medical Examination → Document Verification
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Vacancy Details - Total 25,487 Vacancies |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility/Details |
| Constable (GD) | 25487 | - Matriculation/10th pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Male/Female candidates for CAPF, SSF, Assam Rifles.
- Age 18-23 years as on 01/01/2026.
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Physical Eligibility Standards |
Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Category | General/OBC/SC | Category | General/OBC |
| Height | 170 cm | ST - 162.5 cm Hill / Garhwalis etc - 165 CM | Height | 157 cm | ST - 150 CM Hill / Garhwalis etc - 155 CM |
| Weight | Proportionate to height & age | Weight | Proportionate to height & age |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 80 cm | - | - |
| Chest (Expanded) | 85 cm | - | - |
Physical Efficiency Test Standards |
| Test Type | Standards |
| 5 KM Race | Male: 24 min | 1.6 km in 7 minutes in Ladakh region |
| 1.6 KM Race | Female: 8 min 30 sec | 800 m in 5 minute |
Salary & Pay Scale Details- Constable (GD): Level 3 – ₹21,700 - 69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹21,700/-
- Gross Monthly Salary: ₹40,000 – ₹48,000/- (Depending on city and force)
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹35,000 – ₹42,000/- per month (post-deductions like NPS).
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (9% to 27% based on city), Medical Facilities (CGHS), Travel Allowance (TA), Ration Money Allowance (approx. ₹4,500/month), Risk/Hardship Allowance (up to ₹17,300 in specific zones), and Pension (under NPS).
- Job Security: Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, AR, SSF) Employee Benefits with permanent tenure, high stability, and comprehensive family security.
- Career Growth: Steady career growth with a structured promotion path through years of service or Limited Departmental Competitive Exams (LDCE). ➔ Constable (GD) ➔ Senior Constable ➔ Head Constable ➔ Assistant Sub-Inspector ➔ Sub-Inspector ➔ Inspector
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Exam Pattern- Exam Type: Computer Based Test (Objective MCQ)
- Total Questions: 80 Questions for 160 Marks (20 from each subjects)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Elementary Mathematics
- English / Hindi
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Preparation Time: 3-6 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
SSC GD is a national-level exam through which candidates are recruited as Constables and Riflemen in different armed forces such as: - BSF (Border Security Force)
- CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
- CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
- ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
- SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
- Assam Rifles
- SSF (Secretariat Security Force)
- NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau)
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Exam Centers- All States/UT: Major cities across India (Allocated based on choice and availability)
- Center Allocation: As per candidate's state of residence and preferences
- Check admit card for exact center details.
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Rovin Singh
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