The SSC GD 2026 notification has been officially released, announcing 25,487 vacancies for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (GD) posts across CAPFs, SSF and Assam Rifles. This recruitment opens a major opportunity for 10th-pass male and female aspirants who wish to join forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD), SSF and NCB. The online application window is live from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2025, with fee payment allowed up to 1st January 2026. These are national-level posts with appointment on Central Government pay scales (Pay Level-3).
This article summarises the essential points from the notification — who can apply, how to apply step-by-step, vacancy split, selection stages, exam pattern, physical standards and useful preparation tips. Read on to get a crisp, actionable view so you can apply correctly and start preparing with the right priorities.
Computer Based Test (CBT) → PET → PST → Medical → Document Verification.
Pay scale
Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100).
Vacancy distribution (force-wise)
Paramilitary Force
Vacancies (Total)
CISF
14,595
CRPF
5,490
Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD)
1,706
SSB
1,764
ITBP
1,293
BSF
616
SSF
23
Total
25,487.
Who can apply? — Eligibility (short checklist)
Educational qualification: Passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognised board.
Age (as on 01/01/2026):18 to 23 years (relaxations as per government rules for OBC/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and special categories).
Gender: Posts available for both male and female candidates (force-wise distribution applies).
Physical & medical standards: Height, chest (for males), and visual standards as per notification — regionwise relaxations apply for certain hill/tribal areas.
How to apply online — Step-by-step
Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in and go to the “Apply”/“CBE” section.
Register as a new user (name, DOB, email, mobile). Save Registration ID & password.
Login with credentials → Select SSC GD Constable 2026 link → Fill personal & educational details.
Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per size/format in notification).
Choose exam centre preferences, preview the form carefully and submit.
Pay the application fee (General male ₹100; women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM exempt). Keep fee receipt/transaction details.
Selection journey — What to expect
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) — 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes; four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — timed runs (e.g., 5 km in 24 minutes for males outside Ladakh; 1.6 km in 8½ minutes for females outside Ladakh).
Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST) — height/chest norms with specified relaxations for certain states/tribes.
Stage 4: Medical exam & Document Verification — final fitness and document checks before appointment.
Exam pattern quick table
Section
Questions
Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
20
40
General Awareness
20
40
Elementary Mathematics
20
40
English/Hindi
20
40
Total
80
160 (60 minutes).
Preparation tips (short & actionable)
Start with NCERTs for basics (maths, general science, social studies) and a standard reasoning book.
Daily current affairs (past 6–8 months) and static GK (history, geography, polity).
Timed mock tests to improve speed/accuracy; practise previous-year papers.
Maintain fitness: follow a running program and strength routine to clear PET and PST.
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