SSC GD Constable 2026
Dates, vacancies, exam pattern, physical standards, salary and eligibility for SSC GD Constable 2026, taken from the official SSC notices, so you can plan around facts.
Overview
SSC GD Constable recruits 10th-pass candidates as Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces and SSF, and as Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
| Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF |
| Application window | 1 – 31 Dec 2025 |
| CBE | Held 27 Apr – 31 May 2026 |
| Result | Awaited (then PET/PST by the CAPFs) |
Latest updates
- 01 Dec: SSC GD Constable 2026 notification released with <strong>25,487</strong> tentative vacancies in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF.
- 02 Jan: SSC gave a tentative CBE start of 23 February 2026; the exam was later held from 27 April.
- 22 May: The CBE set for 28 May 2026 was moved to <strong>27 May 2026</strong> after the Bakrid holiday change.
- 15 Jun: Tentative answer keys and response sheets released; challenges were open till 20 June 2026 at ₹50 per question.
- Next: CBE result and the PET/PST shortlist are awaited — SSC will publish them on ssc.gov.in.
General awareness is part of this exam, so keep up with our daily current affairs.
Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC); PET/PST and medical by the CAPFs
- Exam level
- National
- Mode of exam
- Computer-Based Exam, then PET/PST, medical and document verification
- Vacancies
- 25,487 (Male 23,467 · Female 2,020), tentative
- Application fee
- ₹100 · Women, SC, ST and ESM exempt
- Age limit
- 18 – 23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008)
- Qualification
- Matriculation / 10th pass from a recognised Board, result declared by 1 Jan 2026
- Salary
- ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level 3)
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & applications open | |
| Last date to apply (Fee payment till 1 Jan 2026) | |
| Application form correction window | |
| Computer-Based Exam (CBE) (28 May shift moved to 27 May) | |
| Tentative answer keys & challenges (₹50 per question) | |
| CBE result & PET/PST shortlist (About 8× the vacancies are shortlisted) | Awaited |
| PET/PST, then medical exam & document verification by the CAPFs | To be notified |
Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Current events
- Everyday science
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific research
- India and its neighbouring countries
Elementary Mathematics
- Number systems
- Whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and loss
- Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and distance
- Time and work
English / Hindi
- Basic comprehension
- Understanding of basic English or Hindi
SSC GD Constable 2026 exam pattern
One computer-based paper of 80 matric-level questions. CBE marks (normalized, plus NCC bonus) decide merit; PET/PST and the medical are qualifying.
CBE
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A · General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part B · General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part C · Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part D · English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
- Duration <b>60 min</b>
- Negative marking <b>−0.25</b>
- Languages <b>English, Hindi + 13 regional</b>
PET (race)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 km | 24 min |
| Female | 1.6 km | 8½ min |
| Male · Ladakh region | 1.6 km | 7 min |
| Female · Ladakh region | 800 m | 5 min |
- Nature <b>Qualifying</b>
- Ex-servicemen <b>Exempt from PET</b>
SSC GD Constable 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Matriculation / 10th pass from a recognised Board, result declared by 1 Jan 2026 |
| Age limit | 18 – 23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) |
| Age reference date | 1 January 2026 |
| Relaxation | OBC +3 · SC/ST +5 · ESM +3 after service · 1984-riot victims' children 5/8/10 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, with a domicile certificate / PRC of the State/UT chosen |
| Height | Male 170 cm · Female 157 cm (relaxed for ST, NE states, hill areas and some regions) |
| Chest (male) | 80 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion (relaxed for some categories) |
| Application fee | ₹100 · Women, SC, ST and ESM exempt |
| NCC bonus | C: 5% · B: 3% · A: 2% of maximum marks |
SSC GD Constable 2026 vacancies
The notification lists 25,487 tentative vacancies: 23,467 for men and 2,020 for women. CISF has the most (14,595), then CRPF (5,490), SSB (1,764), Assam Rifles (1,706), ITBP (1,293), BSF (616) and SSF (23). SSF is filled on an all-India basis; the other forces state-wise.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '24 | 46,617 |
| '25 | 53,690 |
| '26 | 25,487 |
2026 is tentative (notification of 1 Dec 2025). 2024 and 2025 are the vacancy totals in SSC's final-result write-ups.
SSC GD Constable salary by pay level
All GD Constable posts are at the same pay level, as given in the notification.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF; Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
SSC GD 2025 final cut-off — SSF (all-India, male)
GD cut-offs differ by force, state, area and gender. SSF is the one force filled on an all-India basis, so its 2025 final cut-offs are shown (marks of the last selected candidate, out of 160 plus NCC bonus).
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 150.75 out of 160 |
| OBC | 149.79 out of 160 |
| EWS | 148.27 out of 160 |
| ST | 143.02 out of 160 |
| SC | 142.61 out of 160 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam held?
The Computer-Based Exam was held from <strong>27 April to 31 May 2026</strong>. Tentative answer keys came out on 15 June 2026; the CBE result and PET/PST shortlist are awaited.
How many vacancies are there in SSC GD 2026?
The notification lists <strong>25,487</strong> tentative vacancies — 23,467 for men and 2,020 for women — across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF.
What is the SSC GD Constable age limit?
18 to 23 years as on 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008). OBC get 3 years of relaxation and SC/ST 5 years.
Is there negative marking in SSC GD?
Yes. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The paper has 80 questions of 2 marks each (160 marks) in 60 minutes.
What are the GD Constable physical standards?
Height 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxations for some categories and regions. Men need an 80 cm chest with 5 cm expansion. The race is 5 km in 24 minutes for men and 1.6 km in 8½ minutes for women.
How many candidates are shortlisted for PET/PST?
About 8 times the number of vacancies, state-wise, area-wise and category-wise, based on CBE merit including NCC bonus marks.
In which languages is the GD exam held?
English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. JobSafal has GD mocks and practice in English and Hindi.
Important links
- SSC official websiteOfficial
- Official notice: Notice of CTGD 2026Official
- Official notice: notice ctgd 22052026Official
- Official notice: tentative answerkey 15062026Official
- Official notice: Notice 020126Official
- Official notice: Final Result CTGD2025 Write-up 15012026Official
- Official notice: Writeup 17062025 4Official
- Official notice: Tentative Vacancy 08122025Official
- Official notice: Revised Tentative Vacancies in CT (GD), 2025 as on 21.04.2025Official
- Official notice: Final Result Write up CTGD 2024 13122024Official
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