🪖 SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 (CAPFs, SSF & Assam Rifles)
📌 Overview – Why this job is important?
SSC GD Constable is one of the largest and most trusted central government recruitments in India. It provides a stable career, uniformed service, and nationwide posting. The recruitment is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Secure Central Government Job
- Uniformed service with respect & discipline
- Posting across India
- Promotion opportunities up to Officer rank
🏢 Posts & Forces Covered
- Constable (GD) – BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB
- Constable (GD) – Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Rifleman (GD) – Assam Rifles
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start: 01 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 01 January 2026
- Correction Window: 08 – 10 January 2026
- Computer Based Exam: Feb – April 2026 (Tentative)
📊 SSC GD Constable 2026 – Force-wise Vacancy Details
SSC GD Constable vacancies are distributed across different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Assam Rifles. The table below shows the tentative force-wise vacancy distribution. Final vacancies may change as per requirements of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
| Force | Post Name | Male | Female | Total (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | Constable (GD) | 7,200 | 400 | 7,600 |
| CISF | Constable (GD) | 6,500 | 350 | 6,850 |
| CRPF | Constable (GD) | 5,000 | 300 | 5,300 |
| ITBP | Constable (GD) | 2,000 | 150 | 2,150 |
| SSB | Constable (GD) | 1,700 | 120 | 1,820 |
| SSF | Constable (GD) | 600 | — | 600 |
| Assam Rifles | Rifleman (GD) | 650 | 80 | 730 |
| Total Vacancies (Approx.) | ≈ 25,000+ | |||
📌 Vacancy Notes
- Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease.
- Distribution varies by State, Category, Gender & Force.
- NE States (including Tripura) get separate allocation.
- Final allocation is done during Document Verification. 👉 Download Vacancy PDF
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level–3
- Salary: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- DA, HRA, TA, Medical Facility
- Pension under NPS
- Risk & Hardship Allowances (force-specific)
🎓 Educational Qualification
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized
board.
Must be passed on or before 01 January 2026.
🎯 Age Limit (01-01-2026)
18 to 23 years
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| 1984 Riot Victims | Up to 10 Years |
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit & Force Allocation
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Male: 5 KM in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 KM in 8½ minutes
- Ladakh: Special relaxed standards
- Ex-Servicemen exempted from PET
📏 Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| SC/ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| NE States | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
🏅 NCC Bonus Marks (Unique Advantage)
- NCC C Certificate – 5%
- NCC B Certificate – 3%
- NCC A Certificate – 2%
📊 SSC GD Constable Previous Year Cut-Off
Understanding previous year cut-off marks helps candidates set a realistic target score. Below are the **approximate final cut-off marks** (normalized) of SSC GD Constable for recent years. Cut-offs vary by **State, Force, Category, and Gender**.
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 74 – 79 | 68 – 72 |
| OBC | 72 – 77 | 65 – 70 |
| SC | 65 – 70 | 58 – 63 |
| ST | 62 – 68 | 55 – 60 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 45 – 50 | — |
📌 Important Notes
- Cut-off marks are **normalized scores** after CBT.
- Actual cut-off may vary depending on **State, Force & Vacancies**.
- NE States (including Tripura) often have **slightly lower cut-offs**.
- Bonus marks for **NCC certificates** can improve final merit.