SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD Constable Examination every year to recruit candidates for General Duty (GD) Constable posts in various paramilitary forces of India. This recruitment drive is an excellent opportunity for 10th pass male and female candidates who aspire to serve the nation by joining the central armed police forces.
For the year 2026, SSC has officially released the SSC GD Notification 2026, announcing a total of 25,487 vacancies. The online application process will remain open till 31st December 2025.
SSC GD 2026 Exam Overview
Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the SSC GD examination to fulfill their dream of working as a Constable in India’s paramilitary forces. The exam is conducted to recruit Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) for the following forces:
Forces Recruiting GD Constables
- 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)
Force Recruiting Rifleman (GD)
- Assam Rifles (AR)
SSC GD Notification 2026 Released
The SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification has been published on the official SSC website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check all important information such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancy details, exam pattern, and application guidelines through the notification PDF.
👉 Candidates are advised to download and read the official notification carefully before applying.
SSC GD Constable 2026 – Recruitment Summary
Candidates applying for SSC GD 2026 will be selected through the following stages:
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Highlights
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|
Post Name |
Constable (General Duty) |
|
Exam Name |
Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles & Sepoy in NCB Exam 2026 |
|
Forces |
BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, NCB |
|
Total Vacancies |
25,487 |
|
Exam Level |
National Level |
|
Application Dates |
1st to 31st December 2025 |
|
Salary |
Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) |
|
Job Location |
Across India |
|
Official Website |
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
The complete schedule has been released along with the official notification.
|
Event |
Date |
|
SSC GD Notification Release |
1st December 2025 |
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Online Application Start Date |
1st December 2025 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
31st December 2025 (11 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
1st January 2026 (11 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
8th to 10th January 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
4 days before exam |
|
Exam Dates |
February to April 2026 |
SSC GD Vacancy 2026 Details
The SSC GD Vacancy 2026 has been announced force-wise, category-wise, and gender-wise. Out of the total vacancies:
- 23,467 posts are for male candidates
- 2,020 posts are for female candidates
Force-wise Total Vacancies
|
Paramilitary Force |
Vacancies |
|
BSF |
616 |
|
CISF |
14,595 |
|
CRPF |
5,490 |
|
SSB |
1,764 |
|
ITBP |
1,293 |
|
Assam Rifles |
1,706 |
|
SSF |
23 |
|
Total |
25,487 |
SSC GD Vacancy 2026 – Gender-wise Distribution
Male Candidates: 23,467 Vacancies
(Distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories in all forces)
Female Candidates: 2,020 Vacancies
(Available in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, and Assam Rifles)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is SSC GD only for male candidates?
No. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for SSC GD Constable 2026.
Is SSC GD a permanent government job?
Yes. SSC GD Constable is a permanent central government job under CAPFs, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NCB.
What is the uniform of an SSC GD Constable?
A GD Constable generally wears a khaki or olive-green uniform, along with black shoes and a belt, depending on the force.
SSC GD Vacancy Trend (Previous Years)
Last year, SSC announced 53,690 vacancies for the GD Constable exam. Candidates can also review the vacancy trends of the past six years to understand the recruitment pattern and competition level.
Preparing for SSC GD 2026?
Join online live classes, follow a structured study plan, and stay updated with official notifications to increase your chances of success.


