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SSC GD Constable 2026 – 25,487 Vacancies in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF and Assam Rifles

Staff Selection Commission — Ministry of Home Affairs
📋 25,487 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 (Level 3) 👁️ 44 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 01 Dec 2025
Application End Date 31 Dec 2025
Exam Date 2026-04-27
Admit Card 11 Apr 2026

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 25,487
Category-wise Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission has announced 25,487 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.

Force-wise vacancy distribution (approx):

  • BSF (Border Security Force)
  • CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
  • CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
  • ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
  • SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
  • NIA (National Investigation Agency)
  • SSF (Secretariat Security Force)
  • Rifleman GD (Assam Rifles)

Force-wise and category-wise vacancy details are available in the official SSC GD Constable 2026 notification PDF at ssc.gov.in.
Pay Scale Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 (Level 3)
Location —
Department Staff Selection Commission
Ministry Ministry of Home Affairs

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (Class 10th) examination or equivalent from a recognised Board. No higher education is required. However, candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards (height, weight, chest for males) and be physically fit.
Age Limit 18 – 23 years
Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 3 years (max age 26) | SC/ST: 5 years (max age 28) | Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting service period from actual age | Children and dependents of victims of 1984 riots or 2002 Gujarat riots: 5 years for General/OBC, 8 years for SC/ST
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹100
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI

🏆 Selection Process

SSC GD Constable 2026 selection involves four stages. Physical fitness is tested before the final medical — only the fittest candidates make it through.

  1. Computer Based Examination (CBE): An online objective test of 80 questions and 160 marks in 60 minutes. Shortlists candidates for the Physical round based on merit and category-wise cutoffs.
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A running test. Male candidates: 5 km in 24 minutes. Female candidates: 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes. Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET. Candidates who fail PET are disqualified.
  3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Checks height, weight, and chest (for male candidates). Male: Height 170 cm, Chest 80/85 cm (unexpanded/expanded). Female: Height 157 cm. Relaxed standards apply for candidates from North-East states, hilly areas, and Garhwal/Kumaon regions. Weight should be proportionate to height.
  4. Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification (DV): A detailed medical examination checks overall fitness including eyesight, colour blindness, hearing, and physical defects. Original documents are verified at the same stage.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  2. Log in to your OTR account and click Apply next to the SSC GD Constable 2026 notification.
  3. Fill in educational details, category, preferred forces, exam centre preferences, and physical measurement details (height, weight).
  4. Upload your photograph using the live camera capture tool on the SSC portal and upload your signature in the prescribed format.
  5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card. Female, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
  6. Submit and save the confirmation page with your Application Number for the admit card and future communications.

📊 Exam Pattern

Computer Based Examination (160 Marks, 60 Minutes):

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 20 questions, 40 marks
  • General Knowledge & General Awareness: 20 questions, 40 marks
  • Elementary Mathematics: 20 questions, 40 marks
  • English / Hindi: 20 questions, 40 marks
  • Total: 80 questions, 160 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

  • Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes
  • Female: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes
  • Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

Physical Standard Test (PST):

  • Male Height: 170 cm (162.5 cm for NE states / hilly areas candidates)
  • Female Height: 157 cm (150 cm for NE states / hilly areas candidates)
  • Male Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded) — 5 cm expansion required

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Apply Now →
Official Website 🌐 https://ssc.gov.in/

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

SSC GD Constable 2026 has 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD). It is one of the largest central government recruitment drives of 2026.

Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognised Board. No degree or diploma is required. However, candidates must meet height, weight, and chest standards and must be physically fit for the paramilitary service.

SSC GD Constables are appointed at Pay Level 3 under the 7th CPC, with a basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month. With Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Risk/Hardship Allowance, the gross in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month depending on posting location.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requires male candidates to run 5 km in 24 minutes and female candidates to run 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes. The Physical Standard Test (PST) checks height (170 cm for males, 157 cm for females) and chest measurements. Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET.

The SSC GD Constable 2026 Computer Based Examination (CBT) started from April 27, 2026 and runs through multiple shifts until May 30, 2026. Admit cards for this exam were released on April 11, 2026.

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SSC GD Constable 2026 – 25,487 Vacancies in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF and Assam Rifles
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25,487
Last Date
31 Dec 2025
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100 (Level 3)
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Police
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