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SSC GD
Constable (General Duty) Examination
SSC GD recruits Class 10 pass candidates as Constables in the Central Armed Police Forces and related forces.
Vacancies
Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice
Age limit
18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008)
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
1 December 2025
SSC GD notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 1 – 31 December 2025 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 1 January 2026 (11 pm) |
| Status | Current cycle is at the PET/PST stage (see SSC notices) |
| Vacancies | Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Constable (GD) in CAPFs
- Constable (GD) in SSF
- Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
Source: Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 1 December 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Posts in SSC GD: pay level and age limit
Open a post for its departments, qualification and exam stages.
| Post | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) in CISF | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Constable (GD) in CRPF | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Constable (GD) in SSB | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Constable (GD) in ITBP | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Constable (GD) in BSF | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
| Constable (GD) in SSF | Level 3 | Constable / Rifleman (GD) | 18–23 years |
SSC GD is the Staff Selection Commission's examination for Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB), Constable in the Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles. The 2026 cycle, notified on 1 December 2025, lists 25,487 tentative vacancies: 23,467 for men and 2,020 for women.
Every post is in Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). The minimum qualification is Matriculation (10th pass) and the age band is 18 to 23 years on 01-01-2026, with category relaxations on top.
Selection moves through a single computer-based exam of 80 questions, a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, and a detailed medical examination with document verification. Vacancies are filled State/UT-wise on the basis of your domicile, and the force you get depends on your CBE merit and the order of your seven force preferences.
Force-wise vacancies 2026
CISF carries by far the biggest share this year, with more than half of all posts. SSB and SSF have no posts for women in this cycle. The numbers are tentative and the Commission can change them; the State/UT-wise breakdown is published separately on the SSC website.
Apart from the overall split, posts in the CAPFs are distributed among States and UTs, and your domicile (or PRC) for the State/UT you choose in the form is what places you in that pool. A mismatch between the chosen State/UT and the certificate produced later leads to cancellation.
Tentative vacancies by force
| 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 |
Category-wise totals (all forces)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 3,433 | 269 |
| ST | 2,091 | 222 |
| OBC | 5,329 | 436 |
| EWS | 2,416 | 189 |
| UR | 10,198 | 904 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 |
Vacancies are tentative and subject to change by the Commission.
Pay level
All posts in this examination, whether Constable (GD) in a CAPF or SSF or Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, sit in Pay Level-3 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, which runs from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. The notice prints only the pay level, so allowances and take-home pay are not covered here.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
Age is counted on the crucial date of 01-01-2026. You must be between 18 and 23 years, which means a date of birth no earlier than 02-01-2003 and no later than 01-01-2008, both dates included.
The only educational requirement is Matriculation or 10th class pass from a recognised board or university, and the result must have been declared on or before 01-01-2026. A result that is still being processed on that date does not count.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service rendered |
| Dependants of 1984 riot victims (UR / EWS) | 5 years |
| Dependants of 1984 riot victims (OBC) | 8 years |
| Dependants of 1984 riot victims (SC / ST) | 10 years |
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test
The physical stage is conducted by CRPF, which also issues its admit cards. The race is the PET; height and chest measurement form the PST. There is no appeal against the PET race result, but a candidate found short on height or chest can appeal on the same day through the Presiding Officer. Women must hand in a self-declaration about pregnancy status when they report.
Weight is not a fixed figure: it must be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards. Chest is measured only for men; for women it is not measured, though chest development is checked.
PET: race
| Area | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Other than Ladakh region | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes |
| Ladakh region | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
PST: minimum height (cm)
| Group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 | 157 |
| All Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 |
| STs of North-Eastern States | 157 | 147.5 |
| STs of LWE-affected districts | 160 | 147.5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; residents of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 165 | 155 |
| Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling sub-divisions and listed mouzas) | 157 | 152.5 |
PST: chest for men (cm)
| Group | Unexpanded (minimum) | Minimum expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 | 5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; residents of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh | 78 | 5 |
| North-Eastern States and GTA | 77 | 5 |
Height/chest relaxation must be supported by the certificate in Annexure IX at the medical/DV stage.
Detailed medical examination
Candidates who clear the PET/PST are called for a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) together with document verification. The medical examination follows the Uniform Guidelines for medical examination issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (OM dated 31.05.2021); the notice refers to those guidelines instead of printing the individual standards, so read them on the MHA website before you appear.
Exam pattern, qualifying marks and final merit
There is one objective paper of 80 questions worth 2 marks each, so 160 marks in all, to be finished in 60 minutes. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Because the exam runs in many shifts, raw marks are normalised using the procedure the Commission published in its notice of 02.06.2025.
NCC certificate holders get bonus marks added to the normalised score, provided they tick the NCC option in the form and the certificate was issued on or before 01-01-2026. The bonus stays provisional until the certificate is checked at DV. Minimum qualifying marks are applied without the bonus.
The final merit list is built from normalised CBE marks plus any NCC bonus, for candidates who have also qualified the PET/PST and the medical examination and DV. If two candidates tie, the Commission looks in turn at marks in Part A, then Part B, then Part C, then the older date of birth, and finally alphabetical order of names.
CBE structure
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 60 minutes | 80 | 160 |
Minimum qualifying marks in CBE
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
NCC bonus marks
| Certificate | Bonus (% of maximum marks) |
|---|---|
| NCC 'C' | 5% |
| NCC 'B' | 3% |
| NCC 'A' | 2% |
Syllabus by part
The question paper is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
- Part A, General Intelligence and Reasoning: analytical aptitude and the ability to observe and distinguish patterns, mainly through non-verbal type questions.
- Part B, General Knowledge and General Awareness: awareness of the environment around you and current events, with questions on India and its neighbouring countries covering sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity and scientific research.
- Part C, Elementary Mathematics: number systems, decimals and fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, and time and work.
- Part D, English/Hindi: understanding of basic English or Hindi and basic comprehension.
How to apply
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Complete One-Time Registration
Register on ssc.gov.in. Registrations made on the old ssc.nic.in site are not valid. Aadhaar authentication is optional, but without it you must upload proofs of name, date of birth, address, photo and gender.
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Fill the form and preferences
Choose the State/UT matching your domicile certificate, fill all seven force preferences (mandatory, and they cannot be changed later) and pick three exam centres in priority order. Centre choice has no effect on which State/UT vacancies you are considered for.
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Live photo and signature
Your photograph is captured live during the form, in good light against a plain background, without cap, mask or glasses; an old photo is not accepted. Upload a JPEG signature of 10–20 KB, about 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm.
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Pay the fee
The fee is ₹100, paid online only through BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay debit card. Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt.
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Meet the deadlines
Applications were open from 01.12.2025 to 31.12.2025 (23:00), with online fee payment allowed until 01.01.2026 (23:00). The CBE was tentatively scheduled for February to April 2026.
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Correct mistakes if needed
The correction window ran from 08.01.2026 to 10.01.2026 (23:00). Corrections cost ₹200 the first time and ₹500 the second time.
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Admit cards and help
CBE admit cards come online on the SSC website about 3–7 days before the exam; PET/PST and DME/DV admit cards are issued by CRPF on its website. For form-filling trouble, call the toll-free helpline 180 030 930 63.
Documents for medical examination and DV
- Matriculation/Secondary certificate (proof of age, name and qualification).
- Domicile certificate or PRC for the State/UT chosen in the application.
- Valid NCC certificate, if you claimed bonus marks.
- Certificate for serving defence personnel (Annexure IV), if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen undertaking (Annexure V), if applicable.
- Caste/category certificate in the prescribed format (Annexures VI–VIII) if claiming reservation or age relaxation.
- Certificate for height/chest relaxation (Annexure IX), if claimed.
- Certificate from the District Collector/Magistrate for dependants of 1984 riot victims.
- Nativity/identity certificate for West Pakistani Refugees (Annexure XIII), if applicable.
Latest SSC GD recruitment
No active trusted recruitment is published for this exam right now.
Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and want to join the armed police forces.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) (as on 1 January 2026)
Educational qualification
- Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026
Upper age relaxation
Category-wise relaxation is listed in the official notice.
Application fee
₹100. Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
Source: Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 1 December 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Age on the official cutoff date
- Class 10 qualification
- Nationality
- Physical standards and physical tests
- Medical standards
- Category-based age relaxation, where it applies
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Computer-based examination
- 2Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 3Medical examination and document verification
Computer-based exam
60 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Source: Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 1 December 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection includes a computer-based test, physical tests and a medical examination. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Reasoning
- Elementary mathematics
- General knowledge
- English or Hindi
- Physical fitness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC GD?
18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008), counted as on 1 January 2026, as per the Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC GD?
Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026.
When can I apply for SSC GD?
Online application: 1 – 31 December 2025 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 1 December 2025. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC GD exam pattern?
Computer-based exam: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English / Hindi (60 minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
How many vacancies are there in SSC GD?
Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces), according to the Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice.
How many vacancies are there in SSC GD 2026?
The notice lists 25,487 tentative vacancies: 23,467 for men and 2,020 for women, across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF.
Which force has the most posts?
CISF, with 14,595 posts (13,135 male, 1,460 female), followed by CRPF with 5,490.
What is the age limit?
18 to 23 years on 01-01-2026, i.e. born between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008. SC/ST get 5 years and OBC 3 years of relaxation.
What qualification do I need?
Matriculation or 10th pass from a recognised board, with the result declared on or before 01-01-2026.
What is the pay level?
Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100, for all posts.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Each question carries 2 marks.
What are the minimum qualifying marks?
30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories, without NCC bonus.
How much bonus do NCC certificate holders get?
5% of maximum marks for 'C', 3% for 'B' and 2% for 'A', provided the certificate was issued on or before 01-01-2026 and is verified at DV.
What is the running requirement?
Men run 5 km in 24 minutes and women 1.6 km in 8½ minutes. In the Ladakh region it is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for men and 800 metres in 5 minutes for women.
What is the minimum height?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with lower limits for STs and specified regions and communities.
Does my exam centre decide my State quota?
No. You are considered for vacancies of the State/UT shown on your domicile certificate; centre choice plays no role.
Can I change my force preferences later?
No. All seven preferences must be filled and they cannot be changed after submission.
What is the application fee?
₹100, online only. Women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen do not pay.
What is SSC GD?
SSC GD recruits Class 10 pass candidates as Constables in the Central Armed Police Forces and related forces.
Who is SSC GD for?
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and want to join the armed police forces.
How is SSC GD selection described?
Selection includes a computer-based test, physical tests and a medical examination. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Niyookti is not part of SSC. The official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and its notices are the only final source. Always confirm details there before applying.