Introduction: Your Quick Guide to the SSC GD Constable Recruitment
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for the 2026 Constable (General Duty) recruitment. This drive fills key roles, including Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This document provides all the essential, at-a-glance information for aspiring candidates.
1. Critical Dates: Mark Your Calendar
To stay on track, mark these crucial deadlines on your calendar:
| Event | Date(s) |
| Online Application Start | December 1, 2025 |
| Online Application Deadline | December 31, 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | January 1, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | January 8 to January 10, 2026 |
| Tentative Computer-Based Exam | February – April, 2026 |
With these dates in mind, let’s look at the specific positions available.
2. Vacancy Details: Understanding the Opportunity
This recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity, with 25,487 provisional vacancies announced. Please note that this figure may be revised based on the requirements of the participating forces.
These posts are divided between male and female candidates as follows:
- Male Candidates: 23,467 posts
- Female Candidates: 2,020 posts
The total vacancies are further broken down by category: 3,702 for SC, 2,313 for ST, 5,765 for OBC, 2,605 for EWS, and 11,102 for the Unreserved (UR) category.
Force-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Force | Total Posts |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14,595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5,490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1,764 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,706 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
Understanding the scope of this opportunity, the next step is to confirm if you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Eligibility Requirements: Do You Qualify?
Candidates must meet specific criteria related to age, education, and nationality to be eligible for the exam.
Age Limit
- The required age range is 18 to 23 years as of January 1, 2026.
- This means candidates must be born not earlier than January 2, 2003, and not later than January 1, 2008.
- Age relaxation is available for certain categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years relaxation. An ex-serviceman is defined as someone who has served in any rank in the Regular Army, Navy, or Air Force.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board on or before January 1, 2026.
- Bonus for NCC Cadets: Candidates holding an NCC certificate will receive an additional 5% incentive, giving them a competitive edge.
Nationality and Domicile
- Applicants must be citizens of India.
- As vacancies are allocated on a State/UT/area-wise basis, applicants are required to submit a domicile certificate or Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) for their state or Union Territory.
If you meet these eligibility standards, the next step is to complete your application. Here’s how:
4. Application Process and Fees
Application Fee The standard application fee is Rs 100. Payment can be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using debit/credit cards.
The following categories of candidates are exempted from paying the fee:
- Women candidates
- Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website:
ssc.gov.in. - Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process to create your account.
- Log in and fill out the GD Constable application form with the required details.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form, download it, and keep a printout for future reference.
After successfully submitting your application, you will need to prepare for the multi-stage selection process.
5. The Selection Process: Path to Recruitment
Selection is a comprehensive, multi-stage process, and candidates must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.
The sequence of the selection stages is as follows:
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification
Note: While the SSC conducts the computer-based exam, the subsequent physical and medical tests are managed by the CAPFs.
Exam Language: In a significant move for accessibility, the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted not only in English and Hindi but also in 13 regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, and Tamil. This allows you to take the exam in the language you are most comfortable with.
Qualifying through these stages leads to a rewarding career with a competitive salary.
6. Pay Scale: Compensation Details
All posts under this recruitment fall under Pay Level–3. The salary range is Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100.