SSC GD Constable 2026: complete exam guide
SSC GD Constable 2026: 25,487 vacancies in CAPFs, SSF, Assam Rifles and NCB for 10th pass. Check dates, eligibility, PET/PST, cut-off and salary.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC GD Constable at a glance
- Conducting body
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Posts
- Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF; Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles; Sepoy in NCB
- Vacancies (2026)
- 25,487 (23,467 men, 2,020 women)
- Qualification
- Class 10 (Matriculation) pass
- Age limit
- 18–23 years as on 1 January 2026 (relaxation as per rules)
- Application window
- 1 – 31 December 2025
- CBE dates
- 27 April – 30 May 2026
- Exam pattern
- 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes; −0.25 per wrong answer
- Selection process
- CBE → PET/PST → Medical exam → Document verification
- Pay scale
- Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100); NCB Sepoy Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
What is SSC GD Constable 2026?
SSC GD Constable 2026 is the Staff Selection Commission's yearly recruitment for Constable (General Duty) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). This cycle offers 25,487 vacancies, and anyone who has passed Class 10 and is between 18 and 23 years old can apply.
The notification came out on 1 December 2025 and online forms were accepted until 31 December 2025. The exam was first scheduled for 23 February 2026, then moved, and the Computer Based Examination (CBE) finally ran from 27 April to 30 May 2026. The provisional answer key and response sheets followed on 15 June 2026.
Key dates for SSC GD 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and start of online applications | 1 December 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 31 December 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 1 January 2026 |
| CBE (revised dates) | 27 April – 30 May 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | 15 June 2026 |
| Result, PET/PST | To be announced |
Who can apply
You need a Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board and an age of 18–23 years on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. The physical standards (height, chest) and the running test are just as important as the written exam. The full rules are on the SSC GD eligibility page.
Selection stages
- Computer Based Examination: 80 objective questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): a qualifying race.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): height, chest and weight checks.
- Medical examination (DME/RME) and document verification.
The final merit list is based only on the CBE score. Candidates must still clear every physical and medical stage. For the section-wise breakdown, see the SSC GD exam pattern.
Salary at a glance
Constables and Riflemen are placed in Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). NCB Sepoys are placed in Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900). On top of basic pay come DA, HRA, transport allowance and force-specific allowances. The posts and salary page has the details.
Use the tabs above for the vacancy table, syllabus, cut-off trends, answer key, result and preparation tips.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.