Notice: HQ-C-3007/10/2025-C-3
25487 Vacancies
CBE: Feb-April 2026
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 for recruitment in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF and Assam Rifles.
Latest Updates
SSC GD 2026 Snapshot
- The notification is for 25487 tentative vacancies of Constable GD / Rifleman GD.
- The recruitment process includes CBE, PET/PST, Medical Examination and Document Verification.
- Application was accepted online only through the SSC website / mySSC app.
- Admission certificates are not sent by post; candidates must download them from SSC, regional office or CRPF/Nodal CAPF websites.
- Recent web reports indicate admit-card/exam-date activity for April-May 2026 phases. Candidates should confirm their exact schedule from the official SSC login.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01-12-2025 |
| Online Application Start | 01-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 31-12-2025, 23:00 hrs |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01-01-2026, 23:00 hrs |
| Application Correction Window | 08-01-2026 to 10-01-2026, 23:00 hrs |
| Tentative CBE Schedule in Notification | February-April 2026 |
| Current Exam / Admit Card Status | Check official SSC / regional admit-card portal for phase-wise date and admission certificate. |
Note: SSC generally releases city/admission certificate information through its official and regional websites. Download and print your admit card before your scheduled exam date.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 | Online: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card |
| Women Candidates | Exempted | No fee |
| SC / ST | Exempted | No fee |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted | No fee |
Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any other examination/selection.
Vacancy Details
Constable GD / Rifleman GD posts.
Across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR and SSF.
Female vacancies available in selected forces.
Force Wise Vacancy
| Force | Male | Female | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13135 | 1460 | 14595 |
| CRPF | 5366 | 124 | 5490 |
| SSB | 1764 | 0 | 1764 |
| ITBP | 1099 | 194 | 1293 |
| Assam Rifles | 1556 | 150 | 1706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23467 | 2020 | 25487 |
Category Wise Total Vacancy
| Gender | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3433 | 2091 | 5329 | 2416 | 10198 | 23467 |
| Female | 269 | 222 | 436 | 189 | 904 | 2020 |
| Total | 3702 | 2313 | 5765 | 2605 | 11102 | 25487 |
Vacancies are tentative and may change as per SSC/MHA updates. State-wise and area-wise vacancy details should be checked from SSC Tentative Vacancy section.
Eligibility & Age Limit
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India. For CAPFs and Assam Rifles vacancies, domicile/PRC requirement is applicable as per State/UT vacancies.
Educational Qualification
Matriculation / 10th Class passed from a recognized Board/University on or before 01-01-2026.
Age Limit
18-23 years as on 01-01-2026. Candidate should be born not before 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008.
NCC Bonus
NCC A/B/C certificate holders may get bonus marks as per rules if opted in the online form and certificate is valid on the crucial date.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age as on reckoning date |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR/EWS) | 5 years |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Computer Based Examination Pattern
Objective type questions
2 marks per question
One hour
For each wrong answer
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 | |
CBE will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. Questions will be of Matriculation level.
PET / PST Details
Physical Efficiency Test (Race)
| Candidate | For Other Regions | For Ladakh Region |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 7 minutes |
| Female | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
Physical Standard Test
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80 cm unexpanded with minimum 5 cm expansion | Not measured; chest should be well developed |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards |
Relaxations in height/chest are available for certain categories/regions as per official notification. Candidates should verify relaxation certificate requirements before PET/PST.
Selection Process
- 1
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- 2
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 3
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- 4
Detailed Medical Examination / Review Medical Examination
- 5
Document Verification and final allocation as per rules
Important Selection Note
Final result and force allocation will be based on CBE performance, candidate force preference and qualification in PET/PST/Medical/DV stages as per the official notice.
Documents Required at DME / DV
Essential Certificates
Matriculation certificate for age/name/education proof and domicile/PRC certificate as applicable.
Category Documents
SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, ESM undertaking/certificate, riot-victim certificate or WPR Nativity/Identity certificate where applicable.
Bonus / Relaxation Documents
Valid NCC certificate and height/chest relaxation certificate in prescribed format where applicable.
Identity & Medical
Original documents and medical fitness will be verified by CAPF boards as per the recruitment process.
Syllabus Highlights
Reasoning
Analogies, similarities/differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning and related topics.
GK & Awareness
Current events, India and its neighboring countries, sports, history, culture, geography, economy, polity and general science.
Mathematics
Number systems, decimals/fractions, ratio, percentage, profit/loss, interest, averages, time-work, time-distance and basic arithmetic.
English / Hindi
Basic comprehension and language ability in English or Hindi as selected/attempted by the candidate.
Official Links
Apply / Notification / Admit Card
Use the official SSC portal for application, candidate login, admit card, answer key, result and official updates. Keep checking SSC regional websites and the Nodal CAPF website for stage-wise admission certificates.