SSC Constable Recruitment 2026 – Complete Guide to 25,487 GD Vacancies

SSC Constable Recruitment 2026 is now officially announced, opening a major opportunity for candidates who wish to serve the nation in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Assam Rifles. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a large recruitment notification for 25,487 Constable (General Duty) posts across different organisations such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, ITBP, SSF, and Assam Rifles. This recruitment is one of the biggest government job openings for youth looking for a secure and respected uniformed service career.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online until 31st December 2025. This blog gives you a fully rewritten and detailed overview of the vacancies, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, physical requirements, and selection process.

Overview of SSC Constable Recruitment 2026

Name of Post: Constable (General Duty)
Exam Name: SSC Constable GD Examination 2026
Total Vacancies: 25,487

• Male: 23,467
• Female: 2,020

Organization-wise Vacancy Distribution

Pay Scale: Pay Level – 3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) along with additional allowances as per government rules.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Candidates must meet the following requirements before applying:

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India. Since CAPF and Assam Rifles vacancies are allotted State/UT-wise, a valid Domicile/PRC certificate must be provided during document verification.

Age Limit (as on 01–01–2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 23 years
• Candidates must be born between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th standard from a recognized board on or before 01-01-2026.

Domicile/PRC Requirement

As vacancies are state-based, candidates must provide a Permanent Resident Certificate of the state they choose in their application.
If PRC from a different state is submitted during verification, the candidature will be cancelled.

Application Fee

Payment methods: UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or SBI Challan.

Exam Centres in Assam & North East Region

Candidates can select from the following SSC exam centres:

Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Imphal, Shillong, Agartala, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kohima, Churachandpur.

How to Apply for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official SSC portal. Here are the steps:

1. Visit the SSC Recruitment Portal.
2. Scroll to Important Web-Links and click Online Application Form.
3. Click New User? Register Now to complete registration.
4. Login and fill out personal, academic, and communication details.
5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 1 December 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 31 December 2025
• Computer-Based Exam: February – April 2026

Important Web-Links of SSC Constable Recruitment

Selection Process for SSC Constable GD 2026

The recruitment process includes:

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
5. Document Verification

Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

The first stage is a computer-based test.

Exam Structure

• Total Questions: 80
• Total Marks: 160
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
• Languages: English, Hindi and 13 regional languages including Assamese, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Manipuri, Marathi, etc.

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Highlights

General Intelligence & Reasoning:
Pattern recognition, analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, coding-decoding, number series.

General Knowledge:
Current events, history, geography, Indian Constitution, culture, sports, economic affairs, scientific developments.

Elementary Mathematics:
Number systems, decimals, percentages, profit & loss, averages, mensuration, time & distance.

English/Hindi:
Basic comprehension and language understanding.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates who qualify CBE must appear for PST. Standards vary by category and region.

Height Requirements

Relaxations apply for ST, NE states, Gorkhas, and other categories.

Chest Measurement (Male Only)

• Unexpanded: 80 cm
• Expanded: Minimum 5 cm expansion

Relaxations apply as per category.

Weight

Weight should be proportional to height and age.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates must complete the race:

Medical Examination

Candidates who clear PST/PET must undergo a Detailed Medical Examination as per the CAPF medical guidelines. Only physically fit and medically sound candidates will move to the next stage.

FAQs – SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the starting date of SSC Constable GD online application?
The application process begins on 1st December 2025.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for SSC GD 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 31st December 2025.

Q3. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced.

Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.