SSC GD 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
SSC GD Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
SSC GD age limit and relaxation
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 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.
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.
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 minimum height?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with lower limits for STs and specified regions and communities.