The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened registrations for the SSC Constable General Duty (GD) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive offers 25,487 vacancies across various central armed police forces. Interested candidates must apply online by December 31 .
The computer-based examination for these posts is scheduled to take place between February and April 2026 . Candidates can submit their applications on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
Application Process and Fees
Applicants must complete their registration on the official SSC website. The application deadline is December 31 . A fee of Rs 100 is required for general candidates. Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and ex-servicemen applicants are exempt from paying this fee.
Vacancy Details
A total of 25,487 positions are available through the SSC GD Constable 2026 examination. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) accounts for the highest number of vacancies with 14,595 posts . The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) follows with 5,490 vacancies .
Candidates will be recruited for Constable (General Duty) roles 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). Additionally, Rifleman (General Duty) positions are open in the Assam Rifles (AR).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements to be eligible for these posts. Applicants must have passed the matriculation or Class 10 examination from a recognized board.
The age limit for applicants is 18 to 23 years as of January 1, 2026 . Individuals born before January 2, 2003 , or after January 1, 2008 , are not eligible to apply for this examination.
Selection Stages
The selection process for SSC GD Constable 2026 involves multiple stages. These include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST) and a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Successful candidates will then undergo a medical examination and document verification.
Performance in the Computer-Based Test forms the initial basis for shortlisting candidates for further stages of the recruitment process. Each stage must be cleared to proceed.
Salary Structure
Recruited candidates will receive a pay scale corresponding to Pay Level-3 . The salary ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 per month. This pay scale applies to all Constable (GD) and Rifleman (GD) posts under this recruitment drive.
Prospective applicants are advised to review the detailed official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying. The registration window closes on December 31 , with exams scheduled for early 2026.