SSC GD Constable 2026 notification was released on December 1, 2025, announcing 25,487 vacancies for forces like BSF, CISF, and CRPF. This is a prime opportunity for 10th-pass aspirants, with applications from December 1-31, 2025, and exams tentatively scheduled for February-April 2026.
Important Dates
This table lists key SSC GD 2026 dates essential for aspirant planning:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 1 December 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 1 January 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 8-10 January 2026 |
| CBT Exam (Tentative) | February-April 2026 |
| Admit Card | 4-7 days before exam (region-wise) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 18-23 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).
- Qualification: High School (10th pass) from a recognized board.
- Vacancies available for both male and female candidates across 25,487 Constable (GD) posts.
SSC GD Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Computer Based Test (CBT) features 80 questions (160 marks, 60 minutes) with no negative marking:
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| GK & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Followed by PET/PST (running, height tests), medical exam, and document verification.
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences
- Spatial Visualization & Orientation, Visual Memory
- Discrimination, Observation
- Relationship Concepts, Arithmetic Reasoning
- Figural Classification, Non-verbal Series
- Coding & Decoding
2. General Knowledge & Awareness
- India & Neighbouring Countries
- Sports, History, Culture
- Geography, Economic Science
- General Polity, Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research, Current Events
Elementary Mathematics
- Number Systems, Whole Numbers
- Decimals & Fractions, Relationship Between Numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations (Basic Math)
- Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
- Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Mensuration, Time & Distance, Time & Work
English / Hindi (Choose One)
- English: Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spelling, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentences.
- Hindi: Similar topics with Hindi vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
SSC GD 2026 Detailed Vacancies
Category wise vacancy ( male )
| Categories | Male Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved UR | 10,198 |
| OBC | 5,329 |
| SC | 3,433 |
| ST | 2,091 |
| EWS | 2,416 |
| Total | 23,467 |
Category-Wise Vacancies (Female)
Female vacancies total 2,020, with category-wise details released alongside male breakdowns; SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR reservations apply proportionally.
Force-Wise Vacancies
| Force | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| BSF | 16371 |
| CISF | 14595 |
| CRPF | 5490 |
| SSB | 1764 |
| ITBP | 1712 |
| AR | 1706 |
| SSF | 23 |
| NCB | included in total |
| Grand Total | 25487 |
- Is SSC GD only for boys?
- No, the SSC GD notification has been released for both male and female candidates.
- Is SSC GD a permanent job?
- Yes, the candidates selected through the SSC GD exam will be appointed in the Indian military forces, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB and these forces come under the central government. The posts that come under the Central Government are permanent.
- What is the uniform of SSC GD?
- A GD Constable in Indian paramilitary forces wears a khaki or olive green khakhi dress with black shoes and a belt.
Year-wise Vacancy Trend
Last year the total number of vacancies was 53690. You can also check the last 6 years of vacancies announced through the SSC GD Constable Exam.
- SSC GD Vacancy 2026- 25487
- SSC GD Vacancy 2025- 53690
- SSC GD Vacancy 2024: 46617
- SSC GD Vacancy 2022: 50187
- SSC GD Vacancy 2021: 25271
- SSC GD Vacancy 2020: 60210
- SSC GD Vacancy 2019: 54593
SSC GD Constable Eligibility Criteria
Only the candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for SSC GD 2026 for Constable posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. The education qualification, age limit, and other criteria are mentioned below-
SSC GD Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, and riflemen) must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board.
SSC GD Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Candidate is required to be between 18 to 23 years in order to be eligible for the SSC GD 2026 Exam. Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.
SSC GD Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| ST/SC | 5 Years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN) | 5 Years |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
- What is the qualification of SSC GD?
- A 10th-pass candidate from a recognised Board/ University is eligible for the SSC GD Constable Exam.
- What is the SSC GD physical test?
- SSC GD physical test is conducted to evaluate candidates’ physical capabilities. It consists of two stages: the Physical Endurance Test and the Physical Standard Test. After passing this round, they will go through a medical test.
- Is SSC GD a good job?
- SSC GD is a good career option for 10th-pass candidates who want to be part of any defence force and the salary of an SSC GD constable is quite high.
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Form
The online registration process for SSC GD Recruitment 2026 has begun on 1st December at www.ssc.gov.in and the last date to apply is 31st December 2025. Candidates interested for 25487 General Duty Constable posts must start with the registration and complete details can be checked by clicking the link shared below.