SSC GD
Staff Selection Commission
📋 SSC
🇮🇳 National level
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SSC GD (Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for constable (general duty) in bsf, cisf, crpf, itbp, ssb and ssf, and rifleman (general duty) in assam rifles. Selection is through Computer Based Examination (CBE), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by Detailed Medical Examination (DME), followed by Document Verification.
SSC GD 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | SSC GD — Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
| Latest cycle | GD Constable 2026 |
| Vacancies | Published separately by the MHA on the SSC Tentative Vacancy page |
| Posts | Constable (General Duty) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles |
| Qualification | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. |
| Age limit | 18 to 23 years as on the cut-off date in the notice |
| Pay | Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Application fee | ₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. |
| Selection stages | Computer Based Examination (CBE) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) → Detailed Medical Examination (DME) → Document Verification |
| Qualifying marks | UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20% |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD — the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination — is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit for constable (general duty) in bsf, cisf, crpf, itbp, ssb and ssf, and rifleman (general duty) in assam rifles.
SSC GD selection process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification
SSC GD exam pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBE | General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi | 80 | 160 | 60 minutes |
Qualifying marks
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%.
Negative marking
0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Available in 15 languages
The CBE is conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages — Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. This is unusual among national recruitment exams and materially widens access.
Force preference cannot be changed
Allocation to forces is by merit-cum-preference as entered in the online application. SSC states plainly that no request to change preference will be entertained after the application process completes, so the order you enter is final.
Why your score is not your raw marks
SSC conducts its Computer Based Examinations across multiple shifts with different question papers, so raw scores are normalised before shortlisting. This is why published cut offs carry five decimal places and can differ from any mark actually achievable on one paper.
What is next for SSC GD
GD Constable 2027 — advertisement September 2026, closing October 2026, CBE in January–March 2027 per the SSC calendar.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC GD vacancy for GD Constable 2026?
Published separately by the MHA on the SSC Tentative Vacancy page.
What is the age limit for SSC GD?
18 to 23 years as on the cut-off date in the notice. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for SSC GD?
Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.
What is the SSC GD application fee?
₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted. The fee is not refundable.
Is there negative marking in SSC GD?
0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
What are the qualifying marks for SSC GD?
UR 30%, OBC and EWS 25%, all other categories 20%. Clearing this floor does not shortlist you — you must also reach the cut off for your category.
What is the SSC GD selection process?
Selection is through Computer Based Examination (CBE), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), followed by Detailed Medical Examination (DME), followed by Document Verification.
What is the SSC GD salary?
Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
Where do I download the SSC GD admit card?
From the website of the SSC regional office handling your examination centre, not from the main SSC homepage. The exam city intimation appears earlier in the candidate login.
Why are SSC cut off marks shown with decimals?
Because SSC conducts the examination in multiple shifts with different papers and normalises the marks before shortlisting. Published cut offs are normalised scores, not raw marks.
Where does SSC publish SSC GD cut off marks?
Inside the result write-up PDF on ssc.gov.in. SSC does not issue separate cut off notices — the category-wise table sits in the opening pages of the write-up.
Do I need to register separately for SSC GD?
No. SSC uses a One Time Registration, and the same OTR profile is used to apply for every SSC examination.