🎯 SSC Constable (GD) 2026
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF & Assam Rifles
Staff Selection Commission – Official Notification
📅 Important Dates
Application Start Date:
01 December 2025
01 December 2025
Application End Date:
31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date:
01 January 2026 (11:00 PM)
01 January 2026 (11:00 PM)
Correction Window:
08-10 January 2026
08-10 January 2026
Exam Date (Tentative):
February – April 2026
February – April 2026
👥 Total Vacancies: 25,487
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| TOTAL | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
⚠️ Note: 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
🎂 Age Limit
Age as on 01-01-2026:
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Born not before 02-01-2003)
- Maximum Age: 23 years (Born not later than 01-01-2008)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of military service) |
📚 Educational Qualification
- Matriculation/10th Class from a recognized Board
- Must have passed on or before 01-01-2026
- Result must be declared by the cut-off date
💰 Pay Scale
Pay Level – 3
₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-
💳 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male:
₹100/-
₹100/-
Women/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen:
NIL (Exempted)
NIL (Exempted)
🏃 Physical Standards
Height Requirements:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| All ST candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| North-Eastern States | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
Chest Measurement (Male Only):
- Un-expanded: 80 cm
- Minimum Expansion: 5 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (Race):
| Gender | Race | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 Km | 24 minutes |
| Female | 1.6 Km | 8.5 minutes |
📝 Exam Pattern
Computer Based Examination (CBE):
- Total Questions: 80 (Objective Multiple Choice)
- Total Marks: 160 (2 marks each)
- Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Subject-wise Distribution:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part-B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part-D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
🌐 Exam Languages
Exam will be conducted in 15 languages:
English
Hindi
Assamese
Bengali
Gujarati
Hindi
Assamese
Bengali
Gujarati
Kannada
Konkani
Malayalam
Manipuri
Marathi
Konkani
Malayalam
Manipuri
Marathi
Odia
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
✅ Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification (DV)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBE):
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| SC/ST/Other Categories | 20% |
🎖️ NCC Bonus Marks
| Certificate | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 5% of maximum marks (8 marks) |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 3% of maximum marks (4.8 marks) |
| NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 2% of maximum marks (3.2 marks) |
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Application must be submitted online only
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory on new SSC website
- Aadhaar-based authentication is available (recommended)
- Fill all 7 force preferences carefully – no changes allowed later
- Domicile Certificate is mandatory for state-wise vacancies
- Candidates can apply for 3 exam centers in order of preference
- Self-slot selection facility available for exam date & city
- Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST
- Vacancies are state/UT-wise, not based on exam center
🔗 Important Links
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
- CRPF Website: https://crpf.gov.in
- Helpline Number: 180 030 930 63 (Toll-Free)
- CRPF Helpline: 011-26160255
📄 Documents Required (at DME/DV)
- Matriculation/10th Certificate (Age, Name, EQ proof)
- Domicile Certificate/PRC
- Caste Certificate (if applicable – SC/ST/OBC)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable – for FY 2025-26)
- NCC Certificate (if claiming bonus marks)
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate & Undertaking (if applicable)
- Height/Chest relaxation certificate (if applicable)
🚨 Critical Points to Remember:
- Only ONE application is allowed per candidate
- Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all applications
- Impersonation will result in 7 years debarment
- Using unfair means leads to 7 years debarment
- Domicile state/district cannot be changed after submission
- Force preferences cannot be changed after submission
🎯 Best of Luck for Your Preparation!
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