
SSC GD Recruitment 2025 has captured nationwide attention as the Staff Selection Commission officially announced 25,487 vacancies for Constable (GD) and Rifleman (GD) posts for the 2026 exam cycle. Aspirants must submit their applications before December 31, 2025.
With thousands of aspirants waiting eagerly, this recruitment drive offers a stable, respected, and permanent government job under the CRPF, SSB, SSF, BSF, etc.
The SSC GD 2026 Notification for the recruitment of qualified candidates for 25487 General Duty Constable (Male & Female) has been released at the SSC official website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check all important details like registration dates, exam dates, exam pattern, eligibility requirements, and more.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification on the SSC Official website. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the recruitment process for General Duty (GD) Constables for the fiscal year 2025. Below is a brief overview of the SSC GD Notification 2026, summarised in the following table.
| SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable |
| Vacancy | 25,487 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Window | 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2025 |
| SSC GD Exam Date | February - April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Salary | Pay Level – 3: ₹21,700/- to ₹ 69,100/- |
| Job Location | PAN India |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD Constable exam annually to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in several security forces.
The SSC GD Recruitment 2026 has been announced for suitable applicants for 25487 General Duty Constable (Male & Female) has been posted on 1st December 2025 at the SSC official website www.ssc.gov.in. The vacancies were announced category-wise and force-wise. Below is the exact SSC GD Vacancy allocation for all Paramilitary Forces as issued by the authorities
| Force | SC (M) | ST (M) | OBC (M) | EWS (M) | UR (M) | Total (M) | SC (F) | ST (F) | OBC (F) | EWS (F) | UR (F) | Total (F) | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 78 | 58 | 113 | 53 | 222 | 524 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 49 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 1918 | 1391 | 2958 | 1321 | 5547 | 13135 | 205 | 152 | 326 | 150 | 627 | 1460 | 14595 |
| CRPF | 870 | 32 | 1343 | 598 | 2523 | 5366 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 8 | 66 | 124 | 5490 |
| SSB | 257 | 167 | 412 | 176 | 752 | 1764 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1764 |
| ITBP | 146 | 139 | 219 | 109 | 486 | 1099 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 16 | 91 | 194 | 1293 |
| AR | 161 | 302 | 278 | 157 | 658 | 1556 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 71 | 150 | 1706 |
| SSF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 3433 | 269 | 3702 |
| ST | 2091 | 222 | 2313 |
| OBC | 5329 | 436 | 5765 |
| EWS | 2416 | 189 | 2605 |
| UR | 10198 | 904 | 11102 |
| Grand Total | 23467 | 2020 | 25487 |
The schedule for the SSC GD Constable 2026 has been released. Candidates can refer to the key dates in the table below.
| SSC GD Constable Important Dates 2026 | |
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application Process Starts | 1st December 2025 |
| Online Application Process Ends | 31st December 2025 |
| Modification Window | 8th January 2026 to 10th January 2026 |
| Exam Date | February - April 2026 (Tentative) |
The SSC GD Recruitment 2026 online registration procedure has started and will close on December 31, 2025, at www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates interested in 25487 General Duty Constable positions must start with the registration,and comprehensive details can be checked by visiting the link mentioned below.
The candidates are required to pay fees of Rs. 100/, whereas females/SC/ST/Ex-servicemen are exempted. The details are mentioned in the table below.
| SSC GD Constable Application Fees | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | No Fee |
Candidates should carefully review the SSC GD Constable eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits. Only candidates meeting these requirements are eligible to apply for the recruitment process.
Candidates applying for GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, and riflemen) must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognised board.
The age requirement for candidates applying is between 18 and 23 years.
| SSC GD Age Relaxation | ||
| Category | Age Relaxation | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years | 28 years |
| OBC | 3 years | 26 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | 26 years |
| Children and those reliant on those who perished in the riots of 1984 or the sectarian unrest in Gujarat in 2002 (Unreserved) | 5 years | 28 years |
| Children and those reliant on those who perished in the riots of 1984 or the sectarian unrest in Gujarat in 2002 (OBC) | 8 years | 31 years |
| Children and those reliant on those who perished in the riots of 1984 or the sectarian unrest in Gujarat in 2002 (SC/ST) | 10 years | 33 years |
SSC GD Selection Process 2026 consists of four stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a Physical Standard Test (PST), and finally, a Medical Test. Candidates who successfully pass these stages will be shortlisted for Constable posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau. The recruitment stages are as follows:
Stage 1 - Written Examination (Computer-Based)
Stage 2 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3 - Physical Standard Test (PST)
Stage 4 - Medical Test. After clearing the Medical Test, shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo document verification.
The SSC GD 2026 exam features a Computer-Based Examination consisting of an objective-type paper. This paper is worth 160 marks and includes 80 questions. The SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026 is organized into four sections/topics, as detailed below.
| SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | |
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Candidates are advised to answer carefully to avoid losing marks due to negative marking.
To prepare effectively, it is essential for candidates to be familiar with the complete syllabus. Planning a study strategy based on the updated syllabus is far more effective than trying to memorise content without proper direction. For your convenience, we have provided the detailed SSC GD Syllabus 2026 below.
| SSC GD Syllabus 2026 | |||
| English/Hindi | General Awareness | Elementary Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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Candidates who successfully pass the CBE Exam will undergo a series of tests, including the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standards Test, which evaluate height and chest measurements (for males only). Only those meeting these criteria will proceed to a medical examination.
The starting SSC GD salary for a General Duty Constable is Rs. 18000 for Pay Level -1 for the post of Sepoy in NCB. The basic pay for all other posts ranges from 21,700 to 69,100.
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