The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed the 2026 Constable (GD) examination. This exam is for 25,487 positions in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Special Security Force (SSF), and as Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
The original exam date was set for February 23. The SSC has not yet announced a new date. Candidates will be notified soon.
Admit cards will be released online. They will be available on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, two to three days before the new exam date. Exam city details will be accessible eight to ten days before the examination begins.
Exam Structure
The SSC GD Constable exam involves a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates who pass the CBT will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST). Further selection stages include a medical test and document verification.
CBT Pattern Overview
The CBT is divided into four sections. Each section contains 20 questions. The maximum marks for each section are 40. The total number of questions is 80, with a maximum score of 160.
| SECTION NAME | TOTAL QUESTIONS | MAXIMUM MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| PART A: GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING | 20 | 40 |
| PART B: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL AWARENESS | 20 | 40 |
| PART C: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS | 20 | 40 |
| PART D: ENGLISH/ HINDI | 20 | 40 |
| TOTAL | 80 | 160 |
Following the CBT, the SSC will release provisional answer keys. The final results will be based on the final answer key after considering any objections.