The Staff Selection Commission of India conducts the SSC GD exam annually to select candidates for the General Duty Constable positions in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. This is a good opportunity for 10th class or equivalent male & female candidates who wish to join paramilitary forces. For the year 2026, SSC GD Notification 2026 along with application forms, has been released on 1st December 2025, announcing 25487 Constable vacancies.
SSC GD Recruitment 2026
Lakhs of candidates appeared for the SSC GD Exam every year to fulfil their dream of joining the various paramilitary forces as a Constable. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD Constable exam every year to recruit candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in the following forces:
Paramilitary Forces for Recruitment of Constables (General Duty)
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
Forces for Recruitment of Rifleman (General Duty)- Assam Rifles
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Summary
The eligible candidates who will be applying have to go through a selection process that includes a Written examination (Computer Based), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Document Verification, and Medical Test.
| SSC GD Constable 2026 – Exam Summary | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) |
| Exam Name | Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2026 |
| Paramilitary Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB |
| Vacancy | 25487 |
| Exam Type | National Level Exam |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 31st December 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written examination (Computer Based) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Physical Standard Test (PST) Document Verification and Medical Test |
| Salary | Pay Level-3 (Rs 21,700-69,100) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
The Complete SSC GD 2026 schedule has been released along with the SSC GD Notification 2026 on 1st December 2025. The application portal will remain active for a month duration from 1st to 31st December 2025, so candidates must note the registration dates as soon as released.
| SSC GD 2026- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| SSC GD Notification 2026 | 1st December 2025 |
| SSC GD Apply Online Starts | 1st December 2025 |
| Last Date to fill Application Form | 31st December 2025 (11 pm) |
| Last Date for making payment | 1st January 2026 (11 pm) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 8th to 10th January 2026 |
| Admit Cards | 4 days before exam date |
| Exam Dates | February-April 2026 |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD Vacancy 2026 for General Duty Constable posts along with the notification on 1st December 2025. The vacancies has been released category-wise and force-wise, which are also shared below.
This year, Staff Selection Commission had announced 23467 vacancies for males in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF forces and 2020 vacancies for females in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and AR forces. Below is the detailed SSC GD Vacancy distribution for all Paramilitary Forces as released by the officials.
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 | |
| Paramilitary Forces | Total Vacancies |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1293 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1706 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total | 25487 |
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 (Male) | ||||||
| Paramilitary Forces | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 524 | 222 | 78 | 58 | 113 | 53 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 13135 | 5547 | 1918 | 1391 | 2958 | 1321 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5366 | 2523 | 870 | 32 | 1343 | 598 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 | 752 | 257 | 167 | 412 | 176 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1099 | 486 | 146 | 139 | 219 | 109 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1556 | 658 | 161 | 302 | 278 | 157 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 | 10 | 03 | 02 | 06 | 02 |
| Total | 23467 | 10198 | 3433 | 2091 | 5329 | 2416 |
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 (Female) | ||||||
| Paramilitary Forces | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 92 | 49 | 11 | 07 | 20 | 05 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 1460 | 627 | 205 | 152 | 326 | 150 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 124 | 66 | 15 | 08 | 27 | 08 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 194 | 194 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 16 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 150 | 150 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 10 |
| Total | 2020 | 904 | 269 | 222 | 436 | 189 |
- 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.
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 recognized 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 will be conducted at www.ssc.gov.in from 1st to 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.
SSC GD Constable Apply Online 2026- Click to Apply
- Can a 12th pass apply for SSC?
Yes, a 12th-pass candidate who is 18-27 years old can apply for the SSC GD exam. - Is SSC free for girls?
yes, there are no online application fees for female candidates SSC GD exam. - Which is the highest post in SSC GD?
A GD constable can be promoted to Senior Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector posts.
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Fee
SSC GD Constable 2026 application fee for male candidates is Rs 100, which is to be paid during the application process. However, women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.
| SSC GD Constable Online Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | No Fee |
How to Apply for the SSC GD 2026 Exam?
- Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Once on the homepage, navigate to the “Apply” section and click on the “Apply” link.
- If you’re a new user, you need to register yourself.
- Please provide the following details: your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
- Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a Registration ID and password. Note them down for future use.
- Use your Registration ID and password to log in. Find the link for the SSC GD 2026 Exam and click on “Apply”.
- Fill in details like name, father’s name, mother’s name, category, gender, nationality, etc.
- Enter your educational details such as the name of the school/college, board/university, marks obtained, etc.
- Select your preferred exam centres from the list provided.
- Upload a recent passport-sized colour photograph and signature (usually in JPEG format and within the specified size).
- Pay the application fee using net banking, or debit/credit card.
- Before submitting, carefully review all the details you’ve entered to ensure there are no mistakes.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Selection Process
The entire recruitment process of SSC GD 2026 will be completed in four stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and at the last the Medical Test. The candidates will be shortlisted for SSC GD Constable posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau. through the following stages-
Stage 1- Written examination (Computer Based)
Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Stage 3- Physical Standard Test (PST)
Stage 4- Medical Test
After the medical test, the candidates shortlisted will have to appear for document verification.