SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Complete Notification Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is gearing up to release the mega recruitment notification for General Duty (GD) Constables in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. With an expected 40,000+ vacancies, this is one of the biggest 10th-pass government jobs in India.
🗓️ Important Tentative Dates
| Official Notification Release | September 2026 (Expected) |
| Online Application Start Date | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | January - February 2027 |
🎓 Eligibility, Age Limit & Salary
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) Examination from a recognized Board/University as of the crucial date.
Salary (Pay Level 3)
Basic Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-.
Note: Sepoy in NCB is usually Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900).
Age Limit (18 to 23 Years)
Candidates should be between 18 and 23 years of age. Category-wise age relaxations apply:
- SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation (Up to 28 Years)
- OBC: 3 Years Relaxation (Up to 26 Years)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deduction of military service
🏢 Force-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (Expected Setup)
The ~40,000 vacancies are divided across both Male and Female candidates in the following Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs):
| Force Name | Full Form | Typical Vacancy Share |
|---|---|---|
| BSF | Border Security Force | Highest (~30-40%) |
| CISF | Central Industrial Security Force | High (~20-25%) |
| CRPF | Central Reserve Police Force | High (~20-25%) |
| SSB | Sashastra Seema Bal | Moderate |
| ITBP | Indo Tibetan Border Police | Moderate |
| AR | Assam Rifles | Moderate |
| SSF | Secretariat Security Force | Lowest (Premium Force) |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / ESM / All Female Candidates | Exempted (Free) |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Document Verification (DV)
Computer Based Exam Pattern (New 80 Qs Format)
*There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer (1/4th penalty).
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 Mins |
| Part-B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| Part-D | English / Hindi (Choose one) | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | ||
🏃♂️ Physical Efficiency & Standard Test (PET/PST)
1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Race)
| Category | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General Candidates | 5 Kms in 24 Minutes | 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ Minutes |
| For Ladakh Region Only | 1.6 Kms in 7 Minutes | 800 metres in 5 Minutes |
2. Physical Standard Test (PST - Height & Chest)
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / SC / OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm + 5 cm Expansion |
| ST Candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm Expansion |
📚 Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns. Topics include Analogies, Similarities and differences, Spatial visualization, Spatial orientation, Visual memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, Arithmetic number series, Non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, etc.
General Knowledge and General Awareness:
Current Events, India and its neighboring countries, Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research. Questions do not require special study of any discipline.
Elementary Mathematics:
Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
English / Hindi:
Candidates' ability to understand basic English/Hindi, basic comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure will be tested.
💡 PREPARATION STRATEGY
- Time Management is Key: You only have 60 minutes for 80 questions. Prioritize Hindi/English and GK to save time for Mathematics.
- Daily Physical Practice: Do not wait for the CBT results. Start light running (5km for males) immediately to build stamina over 3-4 months.
- Master Mock Tests: Attempt at least one full-length mock test daily during the last 30 days to get used to the online interface and negative marking pressure.
- Focus on Math Fundamentals: Stick to 10th-level arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Percentages, Time & Work). Advanced math is rarely asked.