SSC GD Constable The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD Constable exam, which is a national-level examination to recruit candidates for the General Duty post of Constables (GD) in the BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, and Rifleman. Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 23 and have completed Class...(Read More)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD Constable exam, which is a national-level examination to recruit candidates for the General Duty post of Constables (GD) in the BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, and Rifleman. Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 23 and have completed Class 10 from a recognized board to be eligible for this SSC GD Constable recruitment. Candidates who apply for the SSC GD Constable will be subjected to a three-stage selection process (Computer Based Examination, PET/ PST or Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination) (RME)). The SSC GD Constable Exam will be held online as a computer-based examination (CBE). The written exam for the SSC GD constable will be divided into four sections: General intelligence and reasoning, general knowledge and general awareness, elementary mathematics, and English/Hindi. The total time of the examination is 60 minutes. The positive marking in the examination is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.50 marks. The online application form must be completed by applicants. An application fee is required for candidates applying for the position of SSC GD Constable Recruitment. To apply for the SSC GD Constable, candidates must first meet the eligibility criteria established by the exam conducting authority.
| Subject | Qns. | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English (Optional) | 20 | 40 |
| Hindi (Optional) | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
Essential Educational Qualifications:
The candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
**Candidates who have not acquired the essential educational qualification as on the stipulated date will not be eligible and need not apply. **
Age limit:
The age limit for the posts is 18-23 years.
Candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 2003, and not later than January 1, 2008.
Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age relaxation are as follows:
| Code No | Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
| 01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
| 04 | Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved) | 5 years |
| 05 | Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
| 06 | Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ ST) | 10 years |
Physical Standards Test (PST):
| Category | Male | Female | ||
| Height | Chest | Height | Chest | |
| Gen / OBC /SC | 170 CMS | 81-85 CMS | 157 CMS | NA |
| ST | 162.5 CMS | 76-81 CMS | 150 CMS | NA |
| Schedule Tribe candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Naxal/ Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 CMS | 77-82 CMS | 147.5 CMS | NA |
| The Minimum height for the candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir | 165 CMS | 78-83 CMS | 155 CMS | NA |
| The minimum height for the candidates hailing from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 CMS | 77-82 CMS | 152.5 CMS | NA |
| The minimum height for the candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Division of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Divisions of these Districts: (1) Lohargarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) Chota Adalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-1 (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) Salbari Chhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) Chhota Chenga (18) Nipania. | 157 CMS | 77-82 CMS | 152.5 CMS | NA |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Gender | Category | Race | Time |
| Male | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. | 5 km | 24 min |
| Male | For candidates of Ladakh Region. | 1.6 km | 7 minutes |
| Female | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. | 1.6 kms | 8 min 30 sec |
| Female | For candidates of Ladakh Region. | 800 meter | 5 min |
Medical Examination:
| Visual Acuity unaided (NEAR VISION) | Uncorrected Visual Acuity (DISTANT VISION) | Refraction | Color Vision | Remarks | ||
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | |||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses. | CP-III BY ISIHARA | For right handed person, the Right eye is better eye and vice versa. -Binocular vision is required. |
Syllabus Computer Based Examinations:
→ General Intelligence & Reasoning:
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non- verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.
→ General Knowledge and General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
→ Elementary Mathematics:
This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
→ English/ Hindi:
Candidates' ability to understand basic English/ Hindi and his basic comprehension would be tested.
Application Fee:
Fee payable: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.
Mode of Payment:
Fee can be paid by the candidates through online mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other mode. Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa,Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards.
The application process is entirely online through the official SSC website.
Visit the Official Website: Go to the Staff Selection Commission's new official website: ssc.gov.in.
One-Time Registration (OTR): If you haven't registered on the new portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process using your basic details, mobile number, and email ID. OTR from the previous website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid.
Log In and Apply: Log in using your registered credentials (Registration Number and Password). Click on the link for "Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026."
Fill the Application Form: Fill out the online application form with all required personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload Documents: Upload a live photograph (captured via webcam, laptop, or mobile camera) and your scanned signature in the prescribed format.
Select Exam Centers: Choose three preferred examination centres within the same region.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the ₹100/- application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Final Submission: Review all details carefully before the final submission, as changes are restricted after the last date.
Print Application: Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
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