SSC GD Constable Notification 2026 – Exam Date,Admit Card & Exam Pattern Eligibility & Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC GD Constable Notification 2026 for recruitment of candidates to the posts of Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in defence forces.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website once the application link is activated.
SSC GD Constable Notification 2026
The official notification for SSC GD Constable 2026 was released on December 1, 2025, to fill 25,487 vacancies across various paramilitary forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF).
While the application window is now closed, the focus has shifted to the upcoming Computer-Based Test (CBT) and the release of admit cards.
📢 SSC GD Constable 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (GD) |
| Forces | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Job Location | All India |
The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment cycle is currently in its active examination phase. Following the release of the official SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, the key dates for this recruitment are as follows:
📅 SSC GD 2026: Important Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | December 1, 2025 |
| Application Window | December 1 – December 31, 2025 |
| Correction Window | January 8 – January 10, 2026 |
| Exam Slot Booking | Started January 23, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected from February 19, 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | February 23, 2026 onwards |
👉 Exact dates will be updated as per official notice.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (At a Glance)
Candidates must meet these requirements to be considered for the selection stages:
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board on or before the cutoff date.
- Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 23 Years
- Relaxation: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years), Ex-Servicemen (+3 years after deduction of service).
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
🏃 Selection Process & Physical Standards
The selection is done in four distinct stages. Shortlisting for the physical test is based on the normalized scores of the CBT.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male Only) |
| General / OBC / SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
| ST Candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm (+5 cm expansion) |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: 5 km race in 24 minutes.
- Female: 1.6 km race in 8.5 minutes.
📝 Selection Process
1️⃣ Computer Based Test (CBT)
2️⃣ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3️⃣ Physical Standard Test (PST)
4️⃣ Medical Examination
5️⃣ Document Verification
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The CBT consists of 80 questions for 160 marks. The duration is 60 minutes.
- Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Qs), General Knowledge (20 Qs), Elementary Mathematics (20 Qs), and English/Hindi (20 Qs).
- Marking: +2 for correct answers; -0.25 for incorrect answers.
- Syllabus Focus: Number Systems, Percentages, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Constitution, Culture, and Basic Grammar.
📝 Key Updates for 2026
- Slot Booking: A new process for self-slot booking for the exam has been introduced as of January 23, 2026. Candidates should log in to the official portal to check their specific shifts.
- Exam Status: Candidates are currently in the final “Last 30 Days” preparation phase, with the CBT scheduled to begin in late February.
- Next Cycle: According to the newly released SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27, the notification for the next SSC GD recruitment (2027 cycle) is expected to be released in late 2026.
📄 Admit Card & Exam Pattern
- Admit card will be released region-wise on SSC website
- Exam will be objective type (MCQs)
- Subjects include:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- Mathematics
- English / Hindi
🌐 Official Website
🔔 Important Note
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for latest updates regarding exam date, admit card and result.