

SSC CISF Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the CISF Constable (General Duty) Recruitment 2026 as part of the SSC GD Examination. This major recruitment drive includes 14,595 vacancies specifically for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), making it the force with the highest number of openings. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official SSC portal.
The summary table below provides a quick highlight of the recruitment:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
SSC GD Constable 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Post Name |
Constable (General Duty) |
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CISF Vacancies |
14,595 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Official Website |
ssc.gov.in |
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Notification Release Date |
01 December 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply |
31 December 2025 |
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Exam Date |
February – April 2026 |
Candidates must download and carefully review the complete official notification, which includes detailed instructions, force-wise vacancies, and eligibility criteria.
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SSC CISF Constable (GD) Recruitment Notification PDF Link |
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SSC CISF Constable (GD) Apply Online Link |
Below is the timeline of important events for the recruitment process:
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release |
01 December 2025 |
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Application Start Date |
01 December 2025 |
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Application End Date |
31 December 2025 (23:00) |
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Online Fee Payment Last Date |
01 January 2026 (23:00) |
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Correction Window |
08 – 10 January 2026 |
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Exam Date (CBE) |
February – April 2026 |
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Result Date |
To be notified |
The CISF accounts for a significant portion of the total vacancies. The total number of posts available in CISF is 14,595.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (CISF):
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Post Name (Gender) |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total Vacancies |
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Male |
5,547 |
1,321 |
2,958 |
1,918 |
1,391 |
13,135 |
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Female |
627 |
150 |
326 |
205 |
152 |
1,460 |
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Grand Total |
6,174 |
1,471 |
3,284 |
2,123 |
1,543 |
14,595 |
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India and possess a Domicile Certificate/PRC for the State/UT from which they are applying.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 23 years. Age relaxation is provided as per government rules:
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Category |
Age Limit (General) |
Age Relaxation (Over Upper Age Limit) |
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General/EWS |
18 – 23 Years |
Nil |
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OBC |
18 – 23 Years |
3 Years |
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SC/ST |
18 – 23 Years |
5 Years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
18 – 23 Years |
3 Years after deduction of military service |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized Board/University as on or before 01 January 2026.
The application process is conducted online on the official SSC website.
Steps to Apply Online:
Visit the official SSC website – ssc.gov.in.
Click on the link for "Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)... Examination, 2026".
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
Log in with your OTR credentials and fill the application form.
Crucially, select 'B' as your first preference for the CISF post.
Upload a recent photograph and signature in the specified format.
Pay the application fee online and submit the final form.
Download and print the final application for your records.
Application Fee:
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Category |
Fee |
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General/OBC/EWS (Male) |
₹ 100/- |
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SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen |
Exempted (₹ 0/-) |
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All Female Candidates |
Exempted (₹ 0/-) |
The selection for CISF Constable (GD) involves the following mandatory stages:
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Stage No. |
Selection Stage |
Description |
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1 |
Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
Online written test (CBT) covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. |
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2 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
Race: 5 Km in 24 minutes (Male) / 1.6 Km in 8.5 minutes (Female). |
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3 |
Physical Standard Test (PST) |
Measurement of physical standards (Height, Chest, Weight). |
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4 |
Medical Examination (DME/RME) |
Detailed Medical Examination and Review Medical Examination. |
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5 |
Document Verification (DV) |
Final verification of all original documents/certificates. |
The salary structure for CISF Constable (GD) is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Pay Level |
Level - 3 |
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Pay Scale |
₹ 21,700 - ₹ 69,100 |
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Basic Pay |
₹ 21,700/- (Initial) |
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Grade Pay |
₹ 2,000/- |
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Allowances |
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and various other allowances. |
Job Profile: Constables in CISF are primarily responsible for providing security to industrial units, airports, seaports, and other critical infrastructure across India.