The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for the 2026 cycle of the SSC GD Constable recruitment, launching a nationwide drive to fill 25,487 General-Duty constable posts across various central armed forces.
📄 Key Details & Dates
- The official notification was released on 1 December 2025, and the application window opened the same day.
- Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website until 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM).
- The last date to pay the exam fee is 1 January 2026.
- If needed, applicants can make corrections to their form between 8–10 January 2026.
- The computer-based exam is tentatively scheduled between February and April 2026.
🎯 Vacancies & Forces Involved
The recruitment covers posts in several central armed and paramilitary forces:
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Assam Rifles (AR) — Rifleman (GD)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
In total, 23,467 posts are for male candidates and 2,020 for female candidates. The exact distribution across forces and categories is detailed in the official notification.
✅ Eligibility, Fee and Selection Process
- Applicants must be Indian citizens and belong to the respective state/UT as per domicile or residence certificate criteria.
- Age requirement: Candidates should be between 18 and 23 years of age as of 1 January 2026.
- Education: Minimum educational qualification is matriculation (10th pass).
- Application fee is ₹100. However, women, SC/ST, and eligible ex-servicemen are exempt from paying the fee.
- Selection will be through a multi-stage process consisting of:
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination & Document Verification
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
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