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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification for recruitment in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This recruitment is one of India’s largest defence-sector opportunities for 10th-pass candidates.
As per the official notice, online applications are open from 01 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 .
In this detailed article, you will find:
- SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
- Vacancy Details (Force-wise & Category-wise)
- Eligibility Criteria (Age, Education, Relaxations)
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- How to Apply Online
- Important Documents Required
Let’s begin.
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
According to the official notification, the following key dates are confirmed :
- Online Application Begins :01 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply :31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 01 January 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 08–10 January 2026 (11:00 PM)|
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Date (CBT) : February–April 2026 (tentative)
SSC GD 2026 Vacancy Details
SSC has announced a total of 25,487 vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle across CAPFs, SSF & Assam Rifles .
Force-wise Vacancy Summary
Force - Male - Female - Total
- BSF -524 - 92 -616
- CISF -13,135 - 1,460 -14,595
- CRPF - 5,366 - 124 - 5,490
- SSB - 1,764 - 0 - 1,764
- ITBP - 1,099 - 194 - 1,293
- Assam Rifles - 1,556 - 150 - 1,706
- SSF - 23 - 0 - 23
Vacancies are State/UT-wise and category-wise. 10% posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen.
SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2026
1. Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India
2. Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) on or before 01 January 2026
3. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
Candidates must be born between 02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ ST - 5 years
- OBC -3 years
- Ex-Servicemen -3 years (after deduction of service)
- Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims - Up to 10 years
Physical Standards for SSC GD 2026
Height Requirements
| Category | Male | Female |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------- | ------ |
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| NE States/Gorkhas etc. | Relaxations applicable | |
Chest (Male Only)
Unexpanded:80 cm
Expanded:85 cm
Relaxations available for ST/NE/Gorkha candidates.
Weight
Proportionate to height and age.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male
5 km race in 24 minutes
For Female
1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
For Ladakh candidates:
Male: 1.6 km in 7 minutes
Female: 800m in 5 minutes .
SSC GD Selection Process 2026
The complete recruitment process includes:
1. Computer Based Exam (CBE)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Physical Standards Test (PST)
4. Medical Examination (DME/RME)
5. Document Verification (DV)
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
The CBT will be 80 questions for 160 marks (2 marks per question) with 0.25 negative marking
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| --------- | -------------------------------- | --------- | ------- |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| **Total** | — | **80** | **160** |
Duration: 60 minutes
Languages: English, Hindi & 13 regional languages .
SSC GD 2026 Syllabus (Short Overview)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, spatial visualization, series, non-verbal reasoning, etc.
General Knowledge
History, geography, polity, economics, general science, current affairs.
Maths
Number systems, percentages, averages, ratio, mensuration, time & distance.
English/Hindi
Basic grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/Women/ESM: No fee
Payment Mode: Online only (UPI/Net Banking/Card) .
How to Apply Online for SSC GD 2026
1. Visit [https://ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in)
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
3. Fill the SSC GD 2026 Online Form
4. Capture live photo using camera (mandatory)
5. Upload signature (10–20 KB)
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit and download confirmation page
Documents Required
* Class 10 certificate
* Aadhaar (recommended)
* Domicile Certificate
* Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
* NCC Certificate (if applicable)
* ESM related documents
Conclusion;
The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment is a massive opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in defence forces. With 25,000+ vacancies, this is the perfect time for aspirants to begin their preparation and secure a position in India’s elite paramilitary forces.
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