SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for candidates aspiring to join the Central Armed Police Forces. The official notification was released on December 1, 2025, offering a massive opportunity with 25,487 vacancies across various forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, and SSB. If you have passed your Matriculation (10th Class) and are between 18 to 23 years of age, you are eligible to apply online. The application window is open until December 31, 2025. This article provides authentic details on the exam dates, physical requirements, syllabus, and the step-by-step process to fill out the form correctly.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Criteria
Details
Notification Release Date
01 December 2025
Application Start Date
01 December 2025
Last Date For Registration
31 December 2025 (up to 23:00 Hours)
Last Date For Fee Payment
01 January 2026 (up to 23:00 Hours)
Correction Window Date
08 January 2026 to 10 January 2026
Admit Card Release Date
3-7 Days before the exam date
Exam Date (CBE)
February – April 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
₹ 100/- (One Hundred Only)
Women (All Categories)
₹ 0/- (Exempted)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen
₹ 0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Age Limit as on
01 January 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
23 Years
Birth Date Range
Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02-01-2003 and later than 01-01-2008.
Age Relaxation (SC/ST)
5 Years
Age Relaxation (OBC)
3 Years
Age Relaxation (Ex-Servicemen)
3 Years after deduction of military service.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Total Posts
25,487
Post Name
Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
Exam Name
Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026
Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research.
Part-C: Elementary Mathematics
Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Time and Work.
Part-D: English/Hindi
Basic comprehension, ability to understand basic English/Hindi, grammar, and vocabulary.
Exam Pattern
Criteria
Details
Exam Mode
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Total Questions
80 Questions
Total Marks
160 Marks (2 marks per question)
Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Language
English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu).
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Computer Based Exam (CBE)
Online written test.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Race (Male): 5 Km in 24 mins. Race (Female): 1.6 Km in 8 ½ mins. (Different standards apply for Ladakh region candidates).
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height: Male 170 cm; Female 157 cm. Chest (Male Only): 80 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion. (Relaxations available for ST and hilly areas).
4. Medical Examination
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME).
5. Document Verification
Verification of original certificates and domicile.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Criteria
Details
Pay Level
Pay Level-3
Basic Pay Scale
₹ 21,700/- to ₹ 69,100/-
Allowances
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Ration Money are provided as per Central Govt rules.
If you are a new user, click on “Register Now” to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). If you have already registered on the new website, log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Step 3
Go to the “Apply” section and click on the link for “Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026”.
Step 4
Fill in the required details. Most personal details will be auto-filled from your OTR. Select your preference for Exam Centers and CAPF Organizations (Order of Priority A to H is mandatory).
Step 5
Upload Live Photograph: Use the application module to capture a clear, live photo without spectacles or a cap.
Step 6
Upload Signature: Upload a scanned signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB).
Step 7
Preview your application form carefully. Once satisfied, click “Final Submit”.
Step 8
Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) through online mode.
Step 9
Take a printout of the final submitted application form for your records.
