SSC GD 2026: Notification, Vacancy, Syllabus, Cut Off, Result

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

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
4. Document Verification

SSC GD selection runs through the stages below, each of which must be cleared in sequence.

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
4. Document Verification

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.

Document Verification

Original certificates are checked against everything declared in the application — qualification, category, age and any relaxation claimed. Certificates must be in the prescribed formats and dated on or before the cut-off date in the notice.

Final merit

Merit is prepared from the marks that count for this examination, and candidates are allotted posts by merit-cum-preference against the reported vacancies.

SSC GD exam pattern

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 2026 — CBE held 27 April to 30 May 2026; tentative answer keys were released on 15 June 2026, and the CBE result shortlisting candidates for PET/PST was declared on 12 October 2026. The GD Constable 2027 notice, listed for September 2026 in the SSC calendar, had not been issued as of 7 October 2026.

SSC GD Eligibility

SSC GD eligibility requires Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. The age limit is 18 to 23 years as on 01.01.2026.

Educational qualification

Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.

Age limit

18 to 23 years as on 01.01.2026.

Age relaxation

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India, or fall within the other categories of nationality set out in the Notice of Examination.

SSC GD Application Form

SSC GD applications are submitted online at ssc.gov.in. Candidates must complete a one-time registration before applying to any SSC examination.

Important dates — GD Constable 2026

Application fee

Fee is paid online through BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and RuPay credit or debit cards. The fee is not refundable — unlike the RRB exams, SSC does not refund it on appearing.

How to apply

1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in if you have not already. The same OTR works for every SSC examination.
2. Log in and open the application link for this examination.
3. Fill in the details, choose your post preferences and examination centres.
4. Upload your photograph and signature to the prescribed specifications.
5. Pay the fee online and submit before the deadline.

Correction window

SSC opens a short correction window after the closing date, on payment of correction charges. It is the only opportunity to fix errors, and the charges rise for a second correction.

SSC GD Vacancy

SSC GD vacancies for GD Constable 2026: 25,487 tentative (23,467 male and 2,020 female) across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF, as per the notice of 1 December 2025.

Posts covered

Constable (General Duty) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.

Pay

Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.

How SSC announces vacancies

SSC publishes an indicative vacancy position with the Notice of Examination and then updates it on the Tentative Vacancy page as user departments report their requirements. The final count is confirmed before the result stage, so the number can move after the notice is issued.

Reservation

Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates as per government rules, and the post-wise, category-wise break-up is published in the Notice of Examination.

SSC GD Salary & Job Profile

SSC GD posts carry Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. In-hand salary is higher than basic pay and varies with the posting city.

Posts and pay

Constable (General Duty) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.

Allowances

Because HRA and Transport Allowance are city-linked, two people on identical basic pay can take home noticeably different amounts — a metro posting pays more in allowances than a smaller town.

Career growth

Promotion follows departmental seniority and Departmental Competitive Examinations. Job security, pension benefits and medical cover form a significant part of the total value of these posts.