SSC GD Constable

SSC GD Constable is a central-government recruitment examination rather than an academic entrance test. Under the 2026 recruitment notice, it was used to select Constables (General Duty) for the CAPFs and SSF, and Riflemen (General Duty) for Assam Rifles.

The examination is administered by the Staff Selection Commission, while CAPFs conduct later physical, medical and document-verification stages. Final force allocation depends on CBE merit, the applicant’s force preferences and successful completion of the required physical and medical stages.

• Recruiting organisations in the 2026 notice: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF and Assam Rifles.
• CAPF vacancies are generally State/UT and area based; SSF vacancies are filled on an all-India basis.

The exact eligibility rules change by notification, so applicants should use the notice for their own cycle. In the 2026 notice, the essential educational qualification was a pass in Matriculation/Class 10 from a recognised Board or University by 1 January 2026.

For that cycle, the normal age range was 18–23 years as on 1 January 2026, and Indian citizenship was required. The notice provided upper-age relaxations for specified categories, including SC/ST, OBC and eligible ex-servicemen.

Candidates must also meet the notice’s physical and medical requirements. The 2026 standard height was 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, subject to specified relaxations for eligible categories and regions; PST also includes prescribed weight and, where applicable, chest measurements.

• Check the notification’s cut-off dates for Class 10 completion and age; dates are cycle-specific.
• Use the correct domicile State/UT and district details. The 2026 notice required the relevant domicile/PRC at medical examination/document verification for State/UT-based vacancies.
• Read the complete PET, PST and medical-standard annexures before applying; a CBE score alone does not establish eligibility.

In the 2026 scheme, the CBE was a 60-minute objective multiple-choice paper with 80 questions worth 160 marks: 20 questions each in General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Each incorrect answer carried a 0.25-mark deduction.

The CBE was offered in English, Hindi and 13 listed regional languages. Its questions were at Matriculation level. SSC shortlists candidates for PET/PST on CBE merit; candidates who qualify the physical stages proceed to medical examination and document verification according to the recruitment process.

For the 2026 PET, candidates outside the Ladakh Region had to complete 5 km in 24 minutes (men) or 1.6 km in 8½ minutes (women). Ladakh-region standards differed. These are notification-specific standards, not a guarantee for future cycles.

• CBE: 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes; 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer in the 2026 notice.
• CBE syllabus areas: reasoning, general knowledge/awareness, elementary mathematics and English/Hindi.
• Physical stages: biometric verification, PET race and PST measurements; then medical examination and document verification for shortlisted candidates.

SSC accepts applications online. The 2026 notice described a two-part process: completing One-Time Registration (OTR) and then submitting the examination-specific online application through the SSC system. Applicants were required to give examination-centre choices, select the CBE medium, provide domicile information and rank all listed force preferences.

For dated context, the 2026 application window ran from 1 December to 31 December 2025; online fee payment was allowed until 1 January 2026, and the correction window ran from 8 to 10 January 2026. The notice set the fee at ₹100, with exemptions for women candidates, SC/ST candidates and eligible ex-servicemen. These dates and charges are historical 2026-cycle details and may differ in a later notification.

Applicants should retain the submitted application record and regularly check SSC and CRPF channels for admission certificates and later-stage updates. Admission certificates are issued online, not by post.

• Create or update SSC OTR, then apply only through the live examination module when a new notice is open.
• Enter domicile and force preferences carefully: the 2026 notice said changes to force preference would not be accepted after application submission.
• Check the payment status and submit before the deadline; an application for which the applicable fee is not received is treated as incomplete.

Prepare to the official four-part CBE structure rather than treating the examination as only a physical recruitment test. A balanced plan should practise Matriculation-level arithmetic, non-verbal and analytical reasoning, basic English or Hindi comprehension, and broad general awareness including current events and India-focused topics identified in the notice.

Use timed objective-question practice because the 2026 CBE allowed 60 minutes for 80 questions and used negative marking. SSC also stated that a CBE mock test was available in its Candidate’s Corner; candidates should use official practice material and the latest notice for their cycle.

Start PET conditioning well before the physical stage. Build running volume gradually, practise the applicable distance and target time, and confirm the current cycle’s standards before training to a specific benchmark. Candidates should also verify physical standards and medical eligibility early, because qualifying the written stage does not override later PST/PET or medical requirements.

• Practise all four CBE subjects weekly and review errors, especially where guessing could trigger negative marking.
• Take full 60-minute mocks and practise selecting only answers you can support confidently.
• Train for the relevant PET race progressively; use the current notification to confirm region- and category-specific standards.

A successful candidate can be recommended for appointment as a Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB or SSF, or as a Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, subject to force allocation, medical fitness, document verification and other notified conditions.

For the 2026 cycle, SSC stated that allocation would be based on normalized CBE merit, applicable NCC bonus marks and the force preferences submitted in the application, after qualifying PST, PET and medical requirements. Recommended candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India, and appointment can occur in phases depending on training capacity.

The 2026 notice placed all listed posts at Pay Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100. This is a dated basic-pay context from that notice; actual take-home pay and allowances vary by posting, applicable rules and future pay revisions.

• Primary employment outcomes: GD roles in CAPFs/SSF or Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
• Final allocation is not determined by a candidate’s preferred force alone; it is merit-and-preference based and contingent on all qualifying stages.
• The 2026 notice said SSC would not maintain a waiting/reserve list after final results.