SSC GD Constable 2026 Recruitment
25,487 Constable (GD) Posts in CAPFs, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles | Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)
Recruitment Overview
👮♂️ Complete Recruitment Details
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment of 25,487 Constable (GD) posts in CAPFs & SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles for 2026.
Participating Forces: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF & AR
Pay Scale: Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) in 16 languages including English & Hindi
Selection Process: CBT → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical → Document Verification
State-wise vacancies: Detailed vacancy list available on ssc.gov.in
📅 Complete Exam Schedule
| Event | Date & Time | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 01/12/2025, 10:00 AM | ✅ Open Now |
| Last Date for Application | 31/12/2025, 23:00 PM | ⏰ 21 Days |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 01/01/2026, 23:00 PM | 💳 Online Only |
| Correction Window | 08/01/2026 to 10/01/2026 | ✏️ 2 Chances |
| Computer Based Exam (CBT) | Feb-April 2026 | 📅 Tentative |
🏛️ Force-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Force | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| AR (Assam Rifles) | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
⚠️ Important: Detailed state-wise, category-wise vacancies available on ssc.gov.in. 10% ESM reservation. Border districts & Naxal areas have special reservations.
✅ Complete Eligibility Criteria
📚 Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Matriculation/10th Pass
- Cut-off Date: 01/01/2026
- Recognized Board: Any Govt Board
- Documents Required: Marksheet + Certificate
📢 Result must be declared by 01/01/2026. Provisional certificates accepted at DV stage.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- General: 18-23 Years
- SC/ST: +5 Years (28 Yrs)
- OBC: +3 Years (26 Yrs)
- ESM: +3 Years (Military service deducted)
📢 DOB from Matric certificate final. No changes allowed.
🏅 Special Incentives
- NCC 'C' Certificate: 5% Bonus Marks
- NCC 'B' Certificate: 3% Bonus Marks
- NCC 'A' Certificate: 2% Bonus Marks
- Sports Quota: Mention in Application
⭐ Original certificates required at Document Verification stage.
📄 Nationality & Domicile
- Nationality: Indian Citizen Only
- Domicile Certificate: State-wise Mandatory
- Assam Candidates: No PRC Required
- WPR J&K: Special Certificate
⚠️ Wrong state selection = candidature cancelled.
🏆 5-Stage Selection Process
- CBT: 80 Questions, 160 Marks, 60 Minutes, 16 Languages, Negative marking
- PST: Height, Chest (Male), Weight measurement by CAPFs
- PET: Running (Male: 5km/24min, Female: 1.6km/8.5min)
- Medical: Detailed Medical Exam (DME) + Review (RME) if required
- DV: Original documents verification by CAPFs
- Final Merit: Based on CBT marks + Force preference
💰 Application Fee Structure
⏰ Fee Payment Window: Upto 01/01/2026 (23:00)
⚠️ No Offline Payment: Fee once paid is NON-REFUNDABLE
📱 Complete Application Process
🔥 STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE APPLICATION
- One Time Registration (OTR): Complete on ssc.gov.in (New portal required)
- Fill Online Form: Personal, Educational, Domicile & Force preference details
- Live Photo Capture: Real-time photo (No pre-existing photo, no cap/glasses)
- Signature Upload: 6x2cm JPEG (10-20KB)
- Fee Payment: Online only (if applicable)
- Preview & Submit: Final submission before 31/12/2025 23:00
- Correction Window: 08-10 Jan 2026 (2 attempts with charges)
⚠️ CRITICAL PHOTO & APPLICATION TIPS
- 📸 Live Photo: Face fully visible, eye-level, plain background, no cap/glasses/mask
- 📝 State Selection: Final & irreversible - match with Domicile certificate
- 🏃 Force Preference: Choose carefully - final merit based on this order
- ✅ Aadhaar Authentication: Recommended - bypasses photo/signature issues
- ⏰ Apply Early: Server congestion expected on last days
- 💾 Save Copy: Download filled application for records
🗺️ Exam Centres (Choose 3 Preferences)
Northern Regions
- ✓ Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand (NR)
- ✓ Chandigarh, J&K, Punjab, HP (NWR)
- ✓ UP, Bihar (CR)
Eastern & Southern Regions
- ✓ WB, Odisha, Jharkhand, ANI (ER)
- ✓ NE States (NER)
- ✓ AP, TN, Telangana, Puducherry (SR)
Western & Central Regions
- ✓ Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, DNH (WR)
- ✓ MP, Chhattisgarh (MPR)
- ✓ Karnataka, Kerala (KKR)
⭐ Self-slot booking facility available. Choose dates carefully - no changes allowed.
