📢 Official Notification & Vacancy
- The SSC released the official notification for SSC GD Constable 2026 on 01 December 2025.
- Total Vacancies: 25,487 Constable (GD) / Rifleman (GD) posts across CAPFs, SSF, Assam Rifles, and NCB.
- Apply Online Link: Available at the official SSC website — ssc.gov.in
✅ Eligibility & Key Details
📄 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE / CBT)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Staff Selection Commission)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME) + Document Verification
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus (CBE)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
| Time Duration | 60 minutes |
🧠 Syllabus Topics
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: series, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction/distance, classification, syllogism, data interpretation, non-verbal, etc.
- General Knowledge & Awareness: current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, culture, sports, environment, general science.
- Elementary Maths: number system, percentages, ratio & proportion, time & work, speed & distance, averages, basic algebra and geometry.
- English / Hindi Language: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence formation, error detection, fill-in-the-blanks, synonyms/antonyms, Hindi grammar & comprehension.
📅 Important Dates (2025–26 Recruitment Cycle)**
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Application Start | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 Dec 2025 (up to 23:00 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 01 Jan 2026 |
| Correction Window | 08–10 Jan 2026 |
| Tentative CBT Exam Date | Feb – April 2026 (exact date to be notified) |
💵 Salary & Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Pay Level-3 (as per 7th CPC)
- Approx. Salary: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (basic + allowances) depending on posting and allowances.
- Additional benefits: risk allowances, medical benefits, pension under NPS, promotions over time. (Staff Selection Commission)
🌐 Official Link / Notification PDF
- Official SSC website: ssc.gov.in (Staff Selection Commission)
- You can download the official notification & vacancy PDF from “Notices / Latest Recruitments” section once logged in.
✅ Final Words
The 2026 recruitment cycle of SSC GD Constable (25,487 posts) offers a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates across India. With a clear selection process (CBE → PST/PET → Medical), affordable fee, and attractive pay scale, aspirants should prepare early.
Make sure to:
- Keep documents ready before applying.
- Stay updated on official SSC website for any announcements.
- Prepare for both written exam and physical standards from now.