SSC GD Notification 2026
SSC GD Notification 2026 Out: The SSC GD 2026 Notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates for 25487 General Duty Constable (Male & Female) has been released at the SSC official website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check all important details like registration dates, exam dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and more.
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About SSC GD Exam 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 Recruitment 2026 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 Recruitment 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 pdf. 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 New 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.
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| SSC GD New 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 2026 Syllabus
To prepare effectively for the SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam, a candidate must know the entire syllabus of the SSC GD 2026 Exam as planning a strategy with an updated syllabus is more fruitful rather than just cramming things in an undefined manner. For your ease, we have provided the detailed SSC GD Syllabus:
| SSC GD 2026 Syllabus | |||
| English/Hindi | General Awareness | Elementary Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning |
| Comprehension Writing Sentence Formation Error Detection Sentence Improvement Para Jumbles Idioms & Phrases One Word Substitution Synonyms-Antonyms | Scientific Inventions Sports Awards and Honors Important Dates Culture Geography Economy Indian/World History General Polity Current Affairs | Number System Percentages Averages Ratio and Proportions Interests Profit and Loss Discount Mensuration Time and Distance Time and Work Fundamental Arithmetic Operations | Spatial Visualization Spatial Orientation Observation Visual Memory Mathematical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogies Coding-Decoding Similarities and Differences Recent Studies and Theories |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary Structure
The initial salary of a General Duty Constable is Rs. 23,527 per month and the starting basic pay of a Constable is Rs. 21,700. The maximum basic pay for a GD Constable can reach up to Rs. 69,100 in Paramilitary Forces. The pay scale for Sepoy in NCB is Rs. 18000 to 56900 (Pay level 1) To know more about SSC GD including job profile, salary structure, basic pay, allowances, roles & responsibilities, and promotion, click on the below link.
| Posts/Paramilitary Forces | Salary |
| BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF | Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100) |
| Sepoy in NCB | Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900) |
The benefits and salary structure for SSC GD Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF, and Riflemen are tabulated below.
| SSC GD Constable Salary Structure | |
| Earnings | Amount |
| Basic SSC GD Salary | Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 2000 |
| Transport Allowance | Rs. 2,170 to Rs. 6,510 |
| House Rent Allowance | Rs. 10,850 |
| Dearness Allowance | Rs. 21,700 |
| Gov. Contribution to NPS | Rs. 1800 to Rs, 5400 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 41,077 to Rs. 45,417 |
| Deduction | Rs. 3,535 |
| In-hand Salary | Rs. 32,985 to Rs, 37,325 |











