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SSC GD vs Delhi Police Constable: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • SSC GD is conducted by SSC; Delhi Police Constable is conducted by SSC.
  • Qualification — SSC GD: Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026. Delhi Police Constable: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board.
  • Age limit — SSC GD: 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) (as on 1 January 2026). Delhi Police Constable: 18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007) (as on 1 July 2025).
  • Pay levels printed — SSC GD: Level 3. Delhi Police Constable: Level 3.
  • SSC GD has 1 stage in its printed pattern; Delhi Police Constable has 1.

SSC GD vs Delhi Police Constable: side by side

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FactSSC GDDelhi Police Constable
Conducting body
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 1 December 2025)
  • Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 22 September 2025)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 31 December 2025.
  • Applications closed on 31 October 2025.
Posts
  • Constable (GD) in CAPFs
  • Constable (GD) in SSF
  • Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
  • Constable (Executive) – Male (open, ex-servicemen 'Others' and ex-servicemen 'Commando')
  • Constable (Executive) – Female
  • Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), Group 'C'
Pay (as printed)
  • Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)

Pay Level 3 →

  • Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), Group 'C'

Pay Level 3 →

Age limit
  • 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) (as on 1 January 2026)
  • 18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007) (as on 1 July 2025)
Qualification
  • Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026
  • 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board
  • Relaxed to Class 11 pass for sons/daughters of serving, retired or deceased Delhi Police personnel/MTS, and for Delhi Police bandsmen, buglers, mounted constables, drivers and dispatch riders
  • Male candidates: valid driving licence for LMV (motorcycle or car) on the date of PE&MT; a learner licence is not accepted
  • The notice fixes the qualification date as the closing date, printed as 21 October 2025
Selection stages
  • Computer-based exam (60 minutes)
  • Computer-based exam (90 minutes)
Negative marking
  • Computer-based exam: Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
  • Computer-based exam: Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Vacancies
  • Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces)
  • 7,201 (revised by SSC notice dated 25 February 2026: 4,825 male and 2,376 female; the original notice said 7,565)
Application fee
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
  • ₹100
  • Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between SSC GD and Delhi Police Constable eligibility?

SSC GD: age 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) as on 1 January 2026; Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026. Delhi Police Constable: age 18–25 years (born 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2007) as on 1 July 2025; 10+2 (Senior Secondary) pass from a recognised board. Relaxed to Class 11 pass for sons/daughters of serving, retired or deceased Delhi Police personnel/MTS, and for Delhi Police bandsmen, buglers, mounted constables, drivers and dispatch riders. Male candidates: valid driving licence for LMV (motorcycle or car) on the date of PE&MT; a learner licence is not accepted. The notice fixes the qualification date as the closing date, printed as 21 October 2025. Both from the latest official notices.

What is the salary of SSC GD vs Delhi Police Constable?

As printed in the notices — SSC GD: Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). Delhi Police Constable: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), Group 'C'. Allowances are paid on top; in-hand pay is not estimated here.

How is the selection process of SSC GD different from Delhi Police Constable?

SSC GD: Computer-based examination; Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET); Medical examination and document verification. Delhi Police Constable: Computer-based examination (decides merit); Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT), qualifying, conducted by Delhi Police in Delhi; Document verification by Delhi Police at the PE&MT; Medical examination at government hospitals in Delhi.

How many vacancies are there in SSC GD and Delhi Police Constable?

SSC GD: Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces). Delhi Police Constable: 7,201 (revised by SSC notice dated 25 February 2026: 4,825 male and 2,376 female; the original notice said 7,565). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for SSC GD and Delhi Police Constable?

SSC GD: ₹100. Delhi Police Constable: ₹100. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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