SSC GD Constable Notification & dates 2026
Official notification, important dates and exam calendar.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC GD Constable notification 2026
The SSC GD Constable notification 2026 was released by the Staff Selection Commission on 1 December 2025. It invites applications for 25,487 General Duty posts in the Central Armed Police Forces, SSF, Assam Rifles and NCB. The notification is the official document for eligibility, dates, fees, the exam scheme and the PET/PST standards.
The full name of the examination is Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026. It is conducted every year and is one of the largest recruitment drives for Class 10 pass candidates in India.
SSC GD 2026 at a glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Constable (GD), Rifleman (GD), Sepoy |
| Total vacancies | 25,487 |
| Exam level | National |
| Mode of application | Online at ssc.gov.in |
| Qualification | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass |
| Age limit | 18–23 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Selection stages | CBE → PET → PST → Medical examination → Document verification |
Important dates in the notification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 December 2025 |
| Online application opens | 1 December 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 31 December 2025 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 1 January 2026 |
| Application correction window | 8–10 January 2026 |
| Original exam date | 23 February 2026 (postponed) |
| Self slot selection | 11–15 April 2026 |
| Exam city slip | 19 April 2026 |
| Admit card | About four days before the exam |
| Revised CBE dates | 27 April – 30 May 2026 |
| Result | To be notified |
The exam was originally fixed for 23 February 2026. SSC later rescheduled it, and the CBE ran in four phases between 27 April and 30 May 2026. The phase-wise dates are on the SSC GD admit card page.
Forces covered by the notification
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Assam Rifles (as Rifleman GD)
- Narcotics Control Bureau (as Sepoy)
The force-wise and gender-wise split of the 25,487 posts is on the SSC GD vacancy page.
Eligibility in brief
- Age: 18 to 23 years. Reserved categories get relaxation under government rules.
- Education: Class 10 passed from a recognised board.
- Physical standards: men need a height of 170 cm and chest 80 cm (85 cm expanded); women need 157 cm (general category).
- Running test: men 5 km in 24 minutes; women 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes.
The category-wise and region-wise relaxations are explained on the SSC GD eligibility page.
Exam scheme announced
The CBE has four sections of 20 questions each: Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi. That makes 80 questions for 160 marks in one hour. There is no separate time limit for each section, so you can attempt the sections in any order.
How to download the SSC GD notification PDF
- Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Latest Notifications (or Notices) section.
- Click the link for the Constable (GD) Examination 2026 notification.
- Download the PDF and keep it for reference during the application and later stages.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SSC GD Constable notification 2026 released?
SSC published the notification on 1 December 2025, and the online application window opened the same day. It closed on 31 December 2025.
How many vacancies were notified for SSC GD 2026?
A total of 25,487 posts were notified. About 23,467 are for men and 2,020 for women, spread across CISF, CRPF, SSB, Assam Rifles, ITBP, BSF and SSF.
When was the SSC GD 2026 exam held?
The CBE was first planned for 23 February 2026 but was rescheduled. It was finally held from 27 April to 30 May 2026 in four phases.
What is the minimum qualification for SSC GD Constable?
You must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board. You also need to be 18–23 years old and meet the physical and medical standards.
What are the selection stages in SSC GD 2026?
Selection has four steps: a computer-based exam, the PET, the PST, and then a medical examination with document verification. Merit is decided by the CBE score.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.