SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Is Now Released For 25487 Vacancies. Check Eligibility, Age Limit, Exam Date, Selection Process, Application Fee, And Apply Online Details For SSC GD 2026.

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SSC GD Notification 2026 Out for 25487 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD Notification 2026 for 25,487 Constable General Duty posts in various Central Armed Police Forces, Secretariat Security Force and Assam Rifles. The notification includes details of vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, selection process, important dates and online application process. Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website during the prescribed dates and appear for the national level Computer Based Examination.

SSC GD Notification 2026 Highlight

Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Constable General Duty
Total Vacancies	25,487
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online Computer Based Examination
Notification Release Date	1 December 2025
Online Application Window	1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025
Application Correction Window	8 January 2026 to 10 January 2026
Expected Exam Date	February to April 2026 (Tentative)
Pay Scale	Pay Level 3, basic pay ₹21,700 to ₹69,100
Job Location	All over India
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Forces Covered Under SSC GD 2026 Recruitment

SSC GD Constable recruitment is conducted for the following forces:

• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
• Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
• Rifleman General Duty in Assam Rifles

SSC GD 2026 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies notified for SSC GD Constable 2026 is 25,487 for male and female candidates combined. Vacancies are further distributed force wise, category wise and state wise in the official notification.

Category wise Summary of SSC GD Constable Vacancies 2026

Category	Male	Female
General	10,198	904
EWS	2,416	189
OBC	5,329	436
SC	3,433	269
ST	2,091	222

Detailed force wise and state wise vacancy list is available in the official SSC GD 2026 notification.

SSC GD Constable 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
SSC GD Notification 2026 Release	1 December 2025
Online Application Start	1 December 2025
Online Application Last Date	31 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	1 January 2026
Application Correction Window	8 January 2026 to 10 January 2026
SSC GD Exam Date 2026 (CBT)	February to April 2026 (Tentative)

SSC GD Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee
General Male	₹100
OBC and EWS Male	₹100
Female candidates	No fee
SC, ST and Ex servicemen	No fee

Correction charges: First correction ₹200, second correction ₹500.

SSC GD Eligibility 2026

Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India. Domicile certificate is required for state wise vacancies.

SSC GD Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation or Class 10 from a recognised board.
• Candidates who do not have the essential qualification by the specified date are not eligible.

SSC GD Age Limit 2026

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 23 years
• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

SSC GD Age Relaxation 2026

Category	Age Relaxation	Maximum Age
SC or ST	5 years	28 years
OBC	3 years	26 years
Ex servicemen	3 years after deduction of service	As per rules
Children or dependents of persons killed in 1984 riots or communal violence in Gujarat 2002 (Unreserved)	5 years	28 years
Same category OBC	8 years	31 years
Same category SC or ST	10 years	33 years

SSC GD 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for SSC GD Constable 2026 consists of four main stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Medical Examination and Document Verification

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40	60 minutes
General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40
Elementary Mathematics	20	40
English or Hindi	20	40
Total	80	160	—

The paper is objective type with multiple choice questions. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are twenty percent for reserved categories, twenty five percent for OBC and EWS, and thirty percent for unreserved candidates.

SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities and differences
• Spatial visualization and spatial orientation
• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making, visual memory and discrimination
• Relationship concepts and coding decoding
• Figure classification and non verbal series
• Arithmetic number series and basic reasoning

General Knowledge and General Awareness

• Current events of national and international importance
• India and neighbouring countries: history, culture, geography, polity and economy
• Indian Constitution and scientific research
• Sports, awards and important days
• General environmental awareness

Elementary Mathematics

• Number system and simplification
• Decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers
• Fundamental arithmetic operations
• Percentages, ratio and proportion, averages
• Simple and compound interest
• Profit and loss, discount
• Mensuration, area, perimeter and volume
• Time and distance, time and work

English or Hindi

• Basic grammar and vocabulary
• Comprehension passages
• Sentence structure and usage
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Simple writing and understanding skills

SSC GD Physical Test 2026 (PET and PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male candidates: 5 kilometre run in 24 minutes
• Female candidates: 1.6 kilometre run in 8 and a half minutes
• Ladakh region male: 1.6 kilometre run in 7 minutes
• Ladakh region female: 800 metre run in 5 minutes

Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Height male: 170 centimetre (with relaxations for eligible categories)
• Height female: 157 centimetre (with relaxations)
• Chest male: 80 centimetre unexpanded with minimum 5 centimetre expansion
• Weight: proportionate to height and age as per medical standards

SSC GD Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 3 with basic pay in the range of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 along with allowances as per government norms. For Sepoy in certain departments, starting basic pay may be lower as per rules, while for Constable General Duty posts in CAPFs the basic pay is in Pay Level 3.

How to Apply Online for SSC GD 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you are a new user.
3. Log in using registration number and password.
4. Click on the SSC GD Constable 2026 application link.
5. Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
6. Upload recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
8. Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.

SSC GD Admit Card 2026

The admit card for SSC GD Constable 2026 will be uploaded region wise on the SSC website before the examination. Candidates have to download it using their registration details and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo identity document to the exam centre.

SSC GD Cut Off 2026

The SSC GD 2026 cut off will be released after each stage of the selection process. Cut off marks are the minimum scores required to qualify for the next stage and are published separately for different categories and forces. Candidates can also analyse previous year cut off trends to plan their target score for the Computer Based Examination.

SSC GD Result 2026

SSC will declare the SSC GD result 2026 in online mode on its official website. Results for the CBT, PET or PST and final merit list will be released separately. Candidates can check their qualification status and marks by logging in with registration number and password.

SSC GD 2026 Preparation Tips

• Download the detailed syllabus and mark the important topics for each section.
• Solve previous year SSC GD papers to understand question pattern and difficulty level.
• Attempt topic wise and full length mock tests regularly and analyse performance.
• Focus on speed and accuracy, especially in elementary mathematics and reasoning.
• Start physical preparation early to comfortably clear PET and PST standards.

SSC GD Notification 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the SSC GD Notification 2026 released?

The SSC GD Constable 2026 notification was released on 1 December 2025.

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in SSC GD 2026?

A total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced for Constable General Duty posts.

Q3. What are the SSC GD 2026 application dates?

Candidates can apply online from 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Q4. What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q5. What is the educational qualification for SSC GD 2026?

Applicants must have passed Matriculation or Class 10 from a recognised board.

Q6. What is the exam pattern of SSC GD 2026?

The CBT consists of 80 questions for 160 marks from four sections, with a duration of 60 minutes and negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Q7. Is there any negative marking in SSC GD Constable exam?

Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the Computer Based Examination.

Q8. What is the salary of SSC GD Constable?

SSC GD Constable receives salary in Pay Level 3 with basic pay starting from ₹21,700 plus allowances as per central government rules.

Q9. How can I download the SSC GD Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download their admit card from the official SSC regional websites by using their registration number and password once it is released.

Q10. Which forces are included under SSC GD Constable recruitment?

The recruitment covers Constable General Duty posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Secretariat Security Force and Rifleman General Duty in Assam Rifles.

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