SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the Staff Selection Commission will conduct an Open Competitive Examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR). The recruitment process will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination and Document Verification. The salient features of the Recruitment Examination are as follows:
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Department Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | GD Constable in CAPFs |
| No. Of Posts | 25487 |
| Pay Scale | (₹21,700/- to ₹ 69,100/-) for all the posts. |
| Online Apply Last Date | 31.12.2025 (23:00) |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Paramilitary Forces | No. Of Posts |
| 01 | Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| 02 | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14595 |
| 03 | Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5490 |
| 04 | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 |
| 05 | Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1293 |
| 06 | Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1706 |
| 07 | Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total Posts | 25487 |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Qualification- |
| 01 | GD Constable in CAPFs Pay Scale: Pay Level – 3 (₹21,700/- to ₹ 69,100/-) for all the posts. | 10th Exam Passed OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised Board/ Institution in India. |
Age Limit
The age of the candidate must be 18-23 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., candidates born not before 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008
| Sr. No. | Category | Age-Relaxation Permissible beyond the upper age limit |
| 01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
| 04 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (Unreserved/ EWS) | 5 years |
| 05 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (OBC) | 8 years |
| 06 | Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (SC/ ST) | 10 years |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026S Selection Process
| Selection Process | 1.Written examination (Computer Based) 2.Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 3.Physical Standard Test (PST) 4.Medical Test |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:
| Event | Male | Female | Remarks |
| – | 5 Kms in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region |
| Race | 1.6 Kms in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes | For candidates of Ladakh Region |
Scheme of Examination:
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | MaximumMarks | Duration/Time Allowed |
| Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | – |
| Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | – |
| Part-D | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | – |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Application Process
| Application Apply Mode | Online |
| Step by step Apply Online | 1. Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in. 2. Once on the homepage, navigate to the “Apply” section and click on the “Apply” link. 3. If you’re a new user, you need to register yourself. 4. Please provide the following details: your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number. 5. Upon successful registration, you’ll receive a Registration ID and password. Note them down for future use. 6. Use your Registration ID and password to log in. Find the link for the SSC GD 2026 Exam and click on “Apply”. 7. Fill in details like name, father’s name, mother’s name, category, gender, nationality, etc. 8. Enter your educational details such as the name of the school/college, board/university, marks obtained, etc. 9. Select your preferred exam centres from the list provided. 10. Upload a recent passport-sized colour photograph and signature (usually in JPEG format and within the specified size). 11. Pay the application fee using net banking, or debit/credit card. 12. Before submitting, carefully review all the details you’ve entered to ensure there are no mistakes. |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Application fee:-
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
SSC GD Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Dates for submission of Online Application Form | 01.12.2025 to 31.12.2025 |
| Last date and time for receipt of Online Application Form | 31.12.2025 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making Online Fee Payment | 01.01.2026 (23:00) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Online Application Form Correction’ including online payment of correction charges | 08.01.2026 to 10.01.2026 (23:00) |
| Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Examination | Feb- April, 2026 |
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