GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 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), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR). The recruitment process consists of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Important Dates
| Activity | Date/Duration |
| Online Application Submission | December 1 โ December 31, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | December 31, 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | January 1, 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Application Correction Window | January 8-10, 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| CBE Tentative Schedule | February โ April 2026 |
GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Total Vacancies: 25,487
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
Eligibility Criteria GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
- Crucial Date for Age Reckoning: January 1, 2026
- Age Required: 18-23 years as on 01-01-2026
- Candidates born between: January 2, 2003 to January 1, 2008
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of military service) |
| Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (UR/EWS) | 5 years |
| Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Educational Qualification GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University as on or before January 1, 2026.
Physical Standards
Height Requirements
| Category | Male (cms) | Female (cms) |
| General Candidates | 170 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150.0 |
| ST (North Eastern States) | 157.0 | 147.5 |
| ST (LWE affected districts) | 160.0 | 147.5 |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas | 165.0 | 155.0 |
| North-Eastern States | 162.5 | 152.5 |
Chest Measurement (Male Only)
- Un-expanded: 80 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
- Relaxations apply to ST candidates and regional categories
Weight
Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 3
- Monthly Salary Range: โน21,700 to โน69,100
Examination Scheme
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part B | General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Languages Available: English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female |
| Race (General) | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes |
| Race (Ladakh Region) | 800m in 5 minutes | 800m in 5 minutes |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height, weight, and chest measurements verification.
Eligibility Marks for CBE Qualification
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories (SC/ST/ESM) | 20% |
NCC Certificate Incentive/Bonus Marks
| Certificate Type | Bonus Marks |
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 5% of maximum marks |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 3% of maximum marks |
| NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 2% of maximum marks |
Selection Process GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification
- Computer Based Examination (CBE): 160 marks, 60 minutes
- Shortlisting: Approximately 8 times the number of vacancies for PET/PST
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Race as per specified time limits
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, weight, and chest measurement verification
- Medical Examination (DME): Detailed Medical Examination
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of eligibility certificates and documents
- Final Merit List: Based on normalized CBE scores (including NCC bonus marks)
How to Apply GD Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification
Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
Visit https://ssc.gov.in and complete OTR. Note: Old website OTR (https://ssc.nic.in) will not work.
Step 2: Fill Online Application Form
- Available on https://ssc.gov.in or via ‘mySSC’ mobile app
- Capture live photograph and upload scanned signature
- Fill personal, educational, and preference details
- Submit before December 31, 2025 (23:00 hrs)
Step 3: Payment of Fee
- Fee Amount: โน100 (Rupees One Hundred Only)
- Exempted Categories: Women candidates, SC, ST, ESM (reservation eligible)
- Payment Methods: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay Debit Card
- Payment Deadline: January 1, 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Application Fee Correction Window
Candidates can correct/modify their Online Application Form during January 8-10, 2026.
Correction Charges:
- First correction: โน200
- Second correction: โน500
- Maximum 2 corrections allowed
Required Documents for Upload
- Recent color photograph (JPEG, 20-50 KB, 200×230 pixels)
- Signature (JPEG, 10-20 KB, 6.0 cm ร 2.0 cm)
- Brief Resume (PDF)
- ID Proof (PDF)
- PAN Card
- Educational Certificates/Mark-sheets (PDF)
- NCC Certificate (if applicable, PDF)
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
Examination Centres
Candidates must select 3 examination centres in order of preference. Self-slot selection facility available during designated windows.
Regional Offices and Examination Centres
- Central Region (CR): Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- Eastern Region (ER): Andaman & Nicobar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal
- Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR): Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR): Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
- North Eastern Region (NER): Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
- Northern Region (NR): Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
- North Western Region (NWR): Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab
- Southern Region (SR): Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
- Western Region (WR): DNDH, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Important Instructions
- All applications are provisional until document verification
- Domicile Certificate required at DME/DV
- Candidates must fill application form carefullyโno changes after final submission
- Ex-servicemen must submit valid ESM certificate and undertaking
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates must submit caste certificates in prescribed format
- False information leads to debarment from future SSC examinations
- Candidates from Govt./PSU should submit NOC from employer
- Birth date in application must match matriculation certificate
- NCC bonus marks awarded provisionally; confirmed only on production of original certificate
Candidates indulging in unfair means, impersonation, or other misconduct will be debarred from SSC examinations for periods ranging from 2 to 7 years, depending on the offense.
For queries, candidates can use the “Contact Us” link on the SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- SSC Main Website: https://ssc.gov.in
- mySSC Mobile App: Available on Google Play Store
- CRPF Website: http://www.crpf.gov.in
- Apply Link:ย Click here
- Official Notification PDF:ย Click here
“Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.”
All information in this document is subject to the official SSC Notice. In case of any conflict between this summary and the official notice, the official notice shall prevail.
For more details, visit: https://ssc.gov.in
