SSC GD Constable 2026 (Constable GD in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles)
Can I become an SSC GD constable with Class 10, my age and my height, and how do the CBE, the race, the measurements and my force preferences decide the result?
The SSC GD exam fills Constable (General Duty) posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and the Secretariat Security Force, and Rifleman (General Duty) posts in Assam Rifles. Class 10 is the only education asked for. The 2026 notice (F. No. HQ-C-3007/10/2025-C-3, published on 1 December 2025) lists 25,487 tentative posts at Pay Level-3. The computer test ran from 27 April to 30 May 2026, and on 12 October 2026 SSC shortlisted candidates for the physical tests, which the forces run with CRPF as the nodal force.
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Applications closed on 31 December 2025 and the CBE ran from 27 April to 30 May 2026. SSC shortlisted candidates for the PET/PST on 12 October 2026; the forces will hold the physical tests, with call letters from CRPF.
Exam at a glance
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (CBE) with the CAPFs (physical tests, medical and document checks); CRPF is the nodal force[1]
- Posts
- Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles; Pay Level-3 (Rs 21,700 to 69,100)[1]
- Education
- Class 10 (Matriculation) pass by 1 January 2026[1]
- Age limit
- 18-23 years on 1 January 2026 (born 2 January 2003 to 1 January 2008); SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3[1]
- Tentative vacancies
- 25,487 (23,467 men, 2,020 women)[1]
- Stages
- Computer test, then PET and PST (race and measurements), then medical exam and document verification[1]
- Where it stands
- CBE held 27 April to 30 May 2026 (21,56,776 sat it); PET/PST shortlist out on 12 October 2026[2]
- Application fee
- Rs 100. Women, SC, ST and eligible ex-servicemen pay nothing.[1]
Where the 25,487 posts are
| Force | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
10% of posts are earmarked for ex-servicemen. CAPF posts are split by state or UT, with some kept for border and militancy or Naxal affected districts; SSF posts are all-India.[1]
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English or Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 80 | 160 |
Class 10 level, offered in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. No calculators.[1]
| Test | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Race (outside Ladakh) | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes |
| Race (Ladakh region) | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 m in 5 minutes |
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80 cm unexpanded, at least 5 cm expansion | Not measured |
Height and chest are relaxed for some groups: for example 162.5 cm (men) and 150 cm (women) for Scheduled Tribe candidates, and 165 cm for men from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and for Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras and Marathas. The full list is in para 12.5 of the notice. Weight must be in proportion to height and age.[1]
A GD constable is the entry rank in the forces this exam recruits for: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, the Secretariat Security Force and Assam Rifles. SSF posts are filled on an all-India basis; every other force fills its posts state by state, with some kept for candidates from border and militancy or Naxal affected districts.
You can be posted anywhere in India. Joining can happen in batches, because each force appoints people as training places open up.[1]
- Class 10 pass from a recognised board by 1 January 2026. A result still being processed on that date does not count.
- 18 to 23 years on 1 January 2026. SC and ST get 5 more years, OBC 3, and ex-servicemen 3 years after deducting their service.
- CAPF posts are filled state by state, so you need a domicile or permanent residence certificate from the state you named in the form. A certificate from any other state gets your candidature cancelled at document verification.
- NCC certificate holders get bonus marks: 5% of the maximum marks for a C certificate, 3% for B and 2% for A. Ex-servicemen do not get this bonus.
Source[1]
- To be considered for the physical tests you need at least 30% in the CBE (UR), 25% (OBC and EWS) or 20% (all others), counted before any NCC bonus.
- SSC shortlists about 8 times the number of vacancies for the PET and PST, state-wise, area-wise and category-wise, on CBE marks plus NCC bonus.
- The race is pass or fail, and there is no appeal against it. If you fail the height or chest check you can appeal the same day.
- About 2 times the vacancies then go on to the medical exam and document verification.
- The final result and your force come from your CBE merit (with NCC bonus) and the force preferences you gave in the form, provided you clear every physical and medical stage. There is no waiting list.
Source[1]
Tips and tricks
- Get your domicile certificate now, from the same state you named in the form. Without it you can't sit the medical exam.[1]
- Train for the race early. It is pass or fail with no appeal, and it comes before the height and chest check.[1]
- If you hold an NCC certificate, keep the original ready for document verification. Without it the bonus marks are taken back.[1]
Questions people ask
What is the age limit for SSC GD 2026?
18 to 23 years on 1 January 2026, so born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008. SC and ST candidates get 5 more years and OBC 3.[1]
Is Class 10 enough for SSC GD?
Yes. The only education asked for is Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board, passed by 1 January 2026.[1]
How long is the SSC GD race?
Men run 5 km in 24 minutes and women 1.6 km in 8½ minutes. In the Ladakh region it is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for men and 800 m in 5 minutes for women.[1]
What height do I need for SSC GD?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxations for Scheduled Tribe candidates, hill states, the North East and some other groups listed in the notice.[1]
Do PET marks count in the SSC GD merit list?
No. The PET and PST are pass or fail. Your rank comes from your normalised CBE score plus any NCC bonus.[1]
Has the SSC GD 2026 result come out?
The CBE result came out on 12 October 2026. It shortlisted 15,782 women and 1,81,251 men (for forces other than SSF) for the PET and PST. The forces will hold the physical tests, and CRPF issues the call letters.[2]
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Official and partner links
- Official bodyStaff Selection Commission (official website)
Sources
- Notice: Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C-3007/10/2025-C-3, published 01.12.2025, 74 pages), Staff Selection Commission. Paras 1-5, 7, 9, 12, 14 (pp. 1-10, 15-23). Accessed 2 November 2026.
- Shortlisting of candidates to appear in PET/PST (No. HQ-C-3/2/2026-C-3, 12.10.2026), Staff Selection Commission. Paras 1, 7.1, 7.3, 16 (pp. 1-3). Accessed 2 November 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 2 November 2026.