The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026 to fill 25,487 Constable (General Duty) vacancies across various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles (AR). Eligible candidates can apply online through the SSC official portal starting from 1st December 2025.
SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of Post | Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 Posts |
| Job Type | Defence Job |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level–3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | PAN India |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 December 2025 |
| Exam Format | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
SSC GD Vacancy 2026 – Category & Force-wise
| Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| BSF | 616 |
| CISF | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 |
| Total | 25,487 |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC Constable GD 2026
✔ Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of India and must provide Domicile/PRC of their respective State/UT.
✔ Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
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18 to 23 years
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Born between 02/01/2003 to 01/01/2008
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years |
✔ Educational Qualification
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Must have Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized board (on or before 01-01-2026).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / MOBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Women | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
SSC GD Exam Centres in Assam & North East
Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Tezpur, Jorhat, Itanagar, Imphal, Shillong, Agartala, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kohima & more.
How to Apply for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
Follow the steps below:
1️⃣ Visit the SSC Recruitment Portal
2️⃣ Click on “Online Application Form”
3️⃣ Register as a new user
4️⃣ Login and fill personal & academic details
5️⃣ Upload required documents
6️⃣ Pay the application fee (if applicable)
7️⃣ Submit and download your application form
SSC Constable GD 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in five stages:
a) Computer Based Examination (CBE)
b) Physical Standard Test (PST)
c) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
d) Medical Examination
e) Document Verification
SSC GD CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 4 Sections | 80 | 160 |
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Medium: 13 Indian languages including Assamese
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height Requirements
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| ST (NE States) | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Assam / J&K / HP | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Full chart included in notification |
Chest (Male Only)
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Unexpanded: 80 cm
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Expansion: Min 5 cm
| Region | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Other States | 5 km in 24 mins | 1.6 km in 8.5 mins |
| Ladakh | 1.6 km in 7 mins | 800 m in 5 mins |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Available on 31-12-2025 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – SSC GD Constable 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply online?
✔ 31st December 2025
Q2: How many vacancies are released for SSC GD 2026?
✔ 25,487 Vacancies
Q3: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
✔ 10th Pass / Matriculation
Q4: Is there any negative marking in exam?
✔ Yes, 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
