SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Salary, Vacancies, Exam Process

Overview for SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026

The SSC GD Constable recruitment is a national-level examination for selecting Constables (General Duty) in multiple paramilitary forces of India including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. The SSC conducts this recruitment under agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The selection process includes a Computer Based Exam (CBE), followed by Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Test and document verification

Important Dates

Date of Indicative Notification – 1st December 2025
Application Online Start Date : – 1st December 2025
Application Apply Online Last Date – 31st December 2025
Examination Date – Feb–Marchl 2026
Official Website: www.ssc.gov.in.

Vacancy Details

This year, the SSC has announced a total of 25,487 vacancies. These are split between male and female candidates across various forces. It is important to note that vacancies for the SSF are on an All-India basis, while others are allocated state/UT-wise.

Here is the breakdown of the total vacancies per force:

Grand Total Vacancies: 25,487

• Male Candidates: 23,467
• Female Candidates: 2,020

Application Fees

Salary

Candidates will get pay level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) under the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits.

Educational Qualification Details

• The Caniddates must have passed the Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board or University.

Age Limit

Constable Posts

• Minimum Age of the Candidate: 18 Years
• Maximum Age of the Candidate: 23 Years as on 01/01/2026

He should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): +3 years
• PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): +10 years; (OBC): +13 years; (SC/ST): +15 years
• Ex‑Servicemen: Up to +3 years after deducting military service
• Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) for 3 years’ service

Selection Process

The recruitment involves several filtering stages. You must qualify for one stage to proceed to the next.

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE): As detailed above.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
   • Male Candidates: Must run 5 Kms in 24 minutes (or 1.6 Kms in 7 minutes for Ladakh region candidates)
   • Female Candidates: Must run 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes (or 800 meters in 5 minutes for Ladakh region candidates)
3. Physical Standard Test (PST):
   • Height: Male: 170 cms | Female: 157 cms. (Relaxations apply for ST candidates and residents of specific hilly regions like North East, J&K, Himachal, etc.)
   • Chest (Male only): Un-expanded: 80 cms | Minimum expansion: 5 cms. (Relaxations available for ST and specific hill regions) .
   • Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
4. Medical Examination (DME/RME): Detailed medical checks for those who qualify PET/PST.
5. Document Verification: verification of original certificates

Important Documents

You will need to produce these original documents during verification (DME stage):

• Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (Proof of age, name, and qualification).
• Domicile Certificate/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed format.
• NCC Certificate (if you claimed bonus marks).
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License, etc.)

SSC Police GD Constable 2025 Exam Schedule

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