Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released notification for 25,487 Constable (General Duty) posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, and Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles. Application window was December 1â31, 2025. The CBT was originally scheduled from February 23, 2026 but has been postponed. The Exam Week Preference window is now active from April 11â15, 2026. Male and female candidates who passed Class 10th and are aged 18â23 years are eligible.
Latest Update (April 11, 2026): SSC GD 2026 CBT exam is postponed until further notice. Exam Week Preference window is now LIVE (April 11â15, 2026). Candidates must select their preferred exam week on ssc.gov.in. Revised exam dates will be announced soon.
â ī¸ SSC officially postponed the CBT on 17 February 2026 due to administrative reasons. Check ssc.gov.in regularly for revised exam dates.
SSC GD 2026 â Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Matriculation / 10th Class Pass from a recognized Board / University. Candidates appearing in 10th exam are not eligible.
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
23 Years (as on 1 January 2026)
Age Relaxation â OBC
3 years (max age: 26 years)
Age Relaxation â SC / ST
5 years (max age: 28 years)
Age Relaxation â PwD
10 years (as per government rules)
Age Relaxation â Ex-Servicemen
As per government rules
Date of Birth Range
Born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 (inclusive)
Gender
Male & Female both eligible (vacancies differ force-wise)
Nationality
Indian Citizen (Domicile/PRC required for state-wise vacancies)
đī¸ Physical Standards (PST)
đ¨ Male â Height
General / OBC / EWS / SC: 170 cm
ST / Hill Area candidates: 162.5 cm
Chest (unexpanded): 80 cm
Chest (expanded): 85 cm (5 cm expansion)
đŠ Female â Height
General / OBC / EWS / SC: 157 cm
ST candidates: 150 cm
Weight: Proportionate to height
No chest measurement for females
* Hill area relaxation applies to candidates from North-East States, Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam. Refer official notification for complete list.
SSC GD 2026 â Force-wise Vacancy Breakup
Force
Male Posts
Female Posts
Total
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
13,322
1,273
14,595
CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
4,888
602
5,490
Assam Rifles â Rifleman GD
1,543
163
1,706
BSF (Border Security Force)
Various
Various
Various
ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
Various
Various
Various
SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
Various
â
Various
SSF (Secretariat Security Force)
Various
â
Various
Grand Total
23,467
2,020
25,487
SSC GD 2026 â Category-wise Vacancy
Category
Posts
% of Total
UR (Unreserved)
11,102
~44%
OBC
5,765
~23%
SC
3,862
~15%
ST
2,101
~8%
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)
2,657
~10%
Total
25,487
100%
* Force-wise and state-wise complete vacancy breakup available in official notification PDF at ssc.gov.in. Numbers may be revised post-verification.
* Application window is now closed (was December 1â31, 2025). Fee information is for reference only.
đ CBT Exam Pattern
SSC GD 2026 Computer-Based Test Pattern
Subject / Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning
20
40
60 Minutes (Total)
General Knowledge & General Awareness
20
40
Elementary Mathematics
20
40
English / Hindi (Language)
20
40
Total
80
160
60 Minutes
â ī¸ Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Exam conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages. CBT is qualifying in nature; final merit based on CBT scores.
1
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes. Objective type. 0.25 negative marking. Qualifying in nature.
2
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes. No marks â mandatory to qualify.
3
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height, chest (male only) and weight measurement as per CAPF norms. No marks â mandatory to qualify.
4
Medical Examination
Detailed medical check â vision (6/6 without glasses), hearing, overall fitness for armed duties.
5
Document Verification (DV)
Original certificates, 10th marksheet, category certificates, domicile / PRC, ID proof.
6
Final Merit List
Prepared based on CBT normalized scores. Candidates clearing all stages placed in order of merit.
đ° Salary & Benefits After Selection:
Constable / Rifleman GD: Pay Level-3 â âš21,700 to âš69,100/month Sepoy (NCB only): Pay Level-1 â âš18,000 to âš56,900/month
Plus: DA + HRA + TA + Risk & Hardship Allowance (up to âš6,000/month in field areas) + Medical (CGHS) + NPS Pension + Uniform Kit + Ration Allowance + Free Accommodation in CAPF Campus
Written exam (CBT) consists of 80 objective-type questions (160 marks) from the following 4 subjects. Difficulty level is Class 10th standard.
â ī¸ Note: The SSC GD 2026 application window is now closed (was December 1â31, 2025). Steps below are for reference for future cycles and for current candidates to track their applications.
1
Visit Official SSC Website
Go to ssc.gov.in â click on "Apply" or "Latest Notifications".
đĄ â ī¸ Apply ONLY on the official SSC website. Avoid third-party portals. Bookmark ssc.gov.in.
2
One-Time Registration (OTR)
New candidates must complete One-Time Registration first â enter name, date of birth, mobile, email and get registration ID.
đĄ Tip: Keep your Registration Number and Password safe. You will need them throughout the recruitment process.
3
Fill Application Form
Login with registration credentials â Open SSC GD Constable 2026 form â Enter personal details, educational qualification, category, domicile, and force preference.
đĄ Name must match exactly as on your 10th certificate. Double-check date of birth entry.
4
Upload Photo & Signature
Upload recent passport-size photo (JPG, 20â50 KB, white background) and signature (JPG, 10â30 KB, black ink on white paper).
đĄ Photo: front-facing, no cap, white background. Blurry or old photos can lead to rejection at DV stage.
5
Select Exam Centre Preference
Choose up to 3 preferred examination centres / cities from the available list in your region.
đĄ Select centres closest to your home. You will be allotted one centre based on availability.
6
Pay Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male: âš100 via Net Banking / Debit Card / UPI. SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM: FREE.
đĄ Save payment receipt and transaction ID. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
7
Submit & Print Confirmation
Review all entries carefully â click Final Submit â download and print the application confirmation page.
đĄ Take 2â3 printouts. Keep it with you during exam, PET/PST, medical and document verification.
đ Documents Required at Time of Document Verification (DV)
Class 10th Pass Certificate & Marksheet (original + self-attested copies)
Date of Birth Proof (as per 10th certificate)
Category Certificate â SC/ST/OBC/EWS (issued by competent authority)
Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for your state / UT
A. Kul 25,487 posts hain â 23,467 male aur 2,020 female. BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF aur Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD) mein vacancies distribute hain. CISF sabse zyada posts ke saath 14,595 vacancies rakhta hai.
A. SSC GD 2026 CBT originally 23 February 2026 se shuru honi thi. 17 February 2026 ko SSC ne administrative reasons ke wajah se exam postpone kar diya. Self-slot booking facility bhi cancel ho gayi. Ab SSC slots automatically allot karega. Exam Week Preference window 11â15 April 2026 tak active hai. Revised exam dates ssc.gov.in par jaldi announce ki jayengi.
A. 10th Pass (Matriculation) from any recognized board. Age 18â23 years as on 1 January 2026 (born between 02 Jan 2003 and 01 Jan 2008). OBC ko 3 saal, SC/ST ko 5 saal, PwD ko 10 saal ki age relaxation milti hai.
A. Step 1: CBT (80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes) â Step 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) â Step 3: Physical Standard Test (PST) â Step 4: Medical Examination â Step 5: Document Verification â Final Merit List.
A. Constable/Rifleman GD: Pay Level-3 â âš21,700 to âš69,100/month. In-hand approximately âš30,000ââš37,000 including DA, HRA, TA aur risk allowances. Sepoy (NCB): Pay Level-1 â âš18,000 to âš56,900/month.
A. General/OBC/EWS (Male): âš100. SC/ST, Female (all categories), Ex-Servicemen aur PwD ke liye fee NIL (Free) hai. Application window December 31, 2025 ko band ho gayi hai.
A. PET: Male â 5 km run in 24 minutes; Female â 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes. PST: Male height minimum 170 cm (General) / 162.5 cm (ST), chest 80/85 cm (5 cm expansion mandatory). Female height minimum 157 cm (General) / 150 cm (ST). Weight proportionate to height.
A. BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal), SSF (Secretariat Security Force), Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD) aur NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau â Sepoy post).
A. 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20Q / 40 marks), General Knowledge & Awareness (20Q / 40 marks), Elementary Mathematics (20Q / 40 marks), aur English / Hindi (20Q / 40 marks). Total: 80 questions / 160 marks / 60 minutes. 0.25 marks negative marking.
A. Male (General/OBC/EWS/SC): 170 cm. Male (ST/Hill areas): 162.5 cm. Female (General): 157 cm. Female (ST): 150 cm. Male ke liye chest expansion minimum 5 cm mandatory hai.
A. Haan! SSC GD Constable permanent Central Government job hai Ministry of Home Affairs ke under. Full pension (NPS), CGHS medical, free accommodation, risk allowance aur complete job security milti hai. Promotion: Head Constable â ASI â SI â Inspector possible hai.
A. Exam Week Preference window 11â15 April 2026 tak active hai. ssc.gov.in par login karein â Candidate Dashboard â Exam Week Preference option â apni preferred exam week select karein â submit karein. SSC khud slots allot karega.
A. Promotion structure: Constable GD â Head Constable â ASI â SI â Inspector. Promotion experience, seniority aur departmental exam par based hoti hai. Har force ki apni promotion policy hoti hai.
A. Har galat jawab par 0.25 marks (1/4 mark) ki negative marking hai. Isliye agar aap unsure hain to us question ko skip karna better hai. Accurate answering pe focus karein.