The SSC has given a notification for recruiting soldiers in the General Duty category (GD) in various forces like BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, NCB, SSF, and Assam Rifles. The total number of vacancies is 25,487. The process of candidate submission began on December 1st, 2025, and the application forms are to be submitted before December 31st, 2025. The age limit for the applicants should be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 23 years as of January 1st, 2025. Moreover, candidates can check complete details and updates on SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 on Naukari Mitra. Direct links can be found below.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Scheduled Date |
| Release of SSC GD 2026 Notification | 1 December 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | 1 December 2025 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Form | 31 December 2025 (till 11 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1 January 2026 (till 11 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 8 to 10 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 4 days prior to exam |
| Tentative Calendar for the Online Examination | February to April 2026 |
SSC GD 2026 Online Application Fee
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Male | Rs. 100 |
| Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman | No Fee |
SSC GD Age Limit & Relaxation Table
| Details | Information |
| Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) | 18 to 23 years |
| Accepted DOB Range | Born between 02-01-2003 to 01-01-2008 |
Age Relaxation (Category-wise)
| Code No | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deducting military service from actual age) |
| 4 | Children & dependents of victims killed in 1984 riots (UR/EWS) | 5 years |
| 5 | Children & dependents of victims killed in 1984 riots (OBC) | 8 years |
| 6 | Children & dependents of victims killed in 1984 riots (SC/ST) | 10 years |
SSC GD New Vacancy 2026
SSC GD Vacancy Details (Male Candidates)
| Force | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total (Male) |
| BSF | 78 | 58 | 113 | 53 | 222 | 524 |
| CISF | 1918 | 1391 | 2958 | 1321 | 5547 | 13135 |
| CRPF | 870 | 32 | 1343 | 598 | 2523 | 5366 |
| SSB | 257 | 167 | 412 | 176 | 752 | 1764 |
| ITBP | 146 | 139 | 219 | 109 | 486 | 1099 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 161 | 302 | 278 | 157 | 658 | 1556 |
| SSF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| Total Male Vacancies | 3433 | 2091 | 5329 | 2416 | 10198 | 23467 |
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Female Candidates)
| Force | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total (Female) |
| BSF | 11 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 49 | 92 |
| CISF | 205 | 152 | 326 | 150 | 627 | 1460 |
| CRPF | 15 | 8 | 27 | 8 | 66 | 124 |
| SSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ITBP | 24 | 25 | 38 | 16 | 91 | 194 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 14 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 71 | 150 |
| SSF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Female Vacancies | 269 | 222 | 436 | 189 | 904 | 2020 |
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancy 2026
| Paramilitary Forces | Total Vacancies |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1293 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1706 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total | 25487 |
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
60 minutes |
0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Part B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | ||
| Part C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | ||
| Part D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
SSC GD Constable 2026: Physical Eligibility Details
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female | Remarks |
|
Race |
5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes | For candidates belonging to all regions except Ladakh |
| 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes | For candidates belonging to Ladakh Region |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
SSC GD Physical Standards Table (Height & Chest)
HEIGHT (in cm)
| Standards | Males | Females |
| General, SC & OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong) and following Mouzas: Lohagarh Tea Garden
Lohagarh Forest Rangmohan Barachenga, Panighata, Chota Adalpur, Paharu, Sukna Forest, Sukna Part-I, Pantapati Forest-I, Mahanadi Forest, Champasari Forest, Salbari Chhatpart-II, Sitong Forest, Sivoke Hill Forest, Sivoke Forest, Chhota Chenga, Nipania |
157 cm | 152.5 cm |
CHEST (in cm): Male candidates should have the following standards of chest measurement:
1. Un-expanded: 80 cms
2. Minimum expansion: 5 cms
| Relaxation in Chest to few categories of Candidate |
Un-expanded (cms) |
Minimum Expansion (cms) |
| All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm | 5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 cm | 5 |
| Candidates from NE States & Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 77 cm | 5 |
Note:-Chest measurement for female candidates will not be measured but it will be checked whether it is well developed.
Weight: According to medical standards, it should be proportional to height and age.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary Structure
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Pay Commission |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) |
|
Pay Level |
Level 3 |
|
Pay Scale |
₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
|
Initial Basic Pay |
₹21,700 |
|
Grade Pay (Pre-Revised) |
₹2,000 |
|
Approx. Annual Package |
₹3,00,000 – ₹7,20,000 |
SSC CISF Constable (GD) Estimated Monthly Salary Breakdown
|
Component |
Approx. Amount (₹) |
Notes |
|
Basic Pay |
21,700 |
Fixed (Level 3) |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
~10,850 |
Calculated at 50% |
|
House Rent Allowance |
1,953 to 5,859 |
City-based |
|
Transport Allowance |
1,800 to 3,600 |
Area-based |
|
Ration Money Allowance |
~4,000 |
Monthly benefit |
|
Risk/Hardship Allowance |
Variable |
Depends on posting |
|
Gross Monthly Salary |
₹40,000 – ₹46,000 |
Before deductions |
|
Deductions |
~₹4,700 |
NPS, CGHS, etc. |
|
Net In-Hand Salary |
₹35,000 – ₹41,000 |
Take-home |
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SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is SSC GD Recruitment expected in 2026?
Yes, the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 notification is likely to be released as planned.
2. What is the minimum and maximum age required for SSC GD 2026?
Candidates must be 18 to 23 years old to apply.
3. In which languages will the SSC GD 2026 exam be conducted?
The exam will be available in Hindi, English, and several regional languages.
4. क्या एसएससी जीडी 2026 की भर्ती होगी?
हाँ, SSC GD 2026 की वैकेंसी आने की संभावना है।
5. SSC GD 2026 के लिए उम्र कितनी होनी चाहिए?
उम्मीदवार की उम्र 18 से 23 वर्ष के दायरे में होनी आवश्यक है।
