SSC GD Constable 2026: Constable (GD) recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles.Education: 10th Pass. Vacancies: ~25,000-30,000. Salary: ₹21–25K/mo. Forces: 7 CAPFs + NIA + SSF.SSC GD Constable (General Duty) is one of the largest recruitment drives in India, typically offering 25,000-30,000+ vacancies for Constable positions in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other organizations. The forces include BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal), NIA (National Investigation Agency), SSF (Secretariat Security Force), and Assam Rifles.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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SSC GD Constable 2026
Constable (GD) recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles
Education
10th Pass
Vacancies
~25,000-30,000
Salary
₹21–25K/mo
Forces
7 CAPFs + NIA + SSF
📋Key Details
Education10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board
Age Limit18-23 years (General). OBC: 26, SC/ST: 28, Ex-Servicemen: 28.
Height (Male)170 cm (General/OBC). 162.5 cm (SC/ST of specific states). 175 cm for some posts.
Height (Female)157 cm (General/OBC). 150 cm (SC/ST of specific states).
Chest (Male)80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded (5 cm expansion mandatory)
Physical Test (Male)5 km run in 24 minutes, long jump 3.5m, high jump 1.2m
Physical Test (Female)1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes, long jump 2.7m, high jump 0.9m
Selection ProcessCBT → PST/PET → Medical Examination → Document Verification → Training
📝Computer Based Test (CBT) — 60 minutes
Single paper with 4 sections. 80 questions in 60 minutes — relatively easy if well-prepared. Questions at 10th class level. No sectional time limit.
General Intelligence & Reasoning20 Qs · 40 marks
General Knowledge & General Awareness20 Qs · 40 marks
Elementary Mathematics20 Qs · 40 marks
English/Hindi20 Qs · 40 marks
Total80 Qs · 160 marks · 60 minutes
⚠️ Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Constable (GD) — BSF(Border Security Force)
₹21,000–25,000 + free food, accommodationConstable (GD) — CRPF(Central Reserve Police Force)
₹21,000–25,000 + allowancesConstable (GD) — CISF(Central Industrial Security Force)
₹21,000–25,000 + allowances🏃Physical Standards and Tests — Detailed Requirements
Physical Standards Test (PST) — measurement based, not a test:
Male: Height 170 cm, Chest 80/85 cm. Female: Height 157 cm. Relaxations for hill areas, scheduled tribes, Gorkhas, Assam/NE states.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — you must complete these:
Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes (flat ground). Female: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes. Both: Long jump and High jump as per standards.
Medical Examination — strict medical fitness check:
Vision: Distant vision 6/6 (both eyes without glasses). Near vision: N6 (both eyes). Color vision: must distinguish red and green. No squint, no night blindness.
Hearing: Normal hearing in both ears. Able to hear forced whisper from 6 meters.
General: No knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, piles, fractures, or deformities. No mental illness. No speech defect. Weight proportionate to height.
Common rejection reasons: Flat feet (very common), varicose veins, vision issues (even slightly below 6/6 is rejected), color blindness, underweight or overweight, knock knees. Get yourself checked by a doctor before appearing for the medical.
🎖️Training and Life After Selection
Training duration: 6-12 months at the respective force's training center (e.g., BSF Training Centre, CRPF RAF Centre, CISF RPTC). Training includes: physical fitness, weapons handling, drill, law, and force-specific operational training. Food, accommodation, and uniform provided free during training.
Posting after training: BSF — border areas (India-Pakistan, India-Bangladesh). CRPF — internal security duties, anti-terrorism, law and order. CISF — airports, metro stations, government installations, nuclear facilities. ITBP — India-China border (high-altitude postings). SSB — India-Nepal, India-Bhutan border.
Career growth: Constable → Head Constable (through departmental exam, 5-7 years) → ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) → SI (Sub Inspector) → Inspector. Many GD Constables also appear for SSC CPO (Sub Inspector) exam to get direct promotion to SI rank. Some also appear for CAPFs AC (Assistant Commandant) through UPSC.
📅Important Dates
NotificationSeptember 2026 (per SSC Calendar)
ApplicationSeptember–October 2026
CBT ExamJanuary–March 2027
PST/PETAfter CBT result
MedicalAfter PST/PET
📚Preparation Strategy
1.The written exam is easy — 10th class level. Focus 60% of preparation time on physical fitness. Start running daily NOW — build up to 5 km in under 24 minutes. Practice long jump and high jump regularly.
2.For the written exam, solve 20+ previous year papers. The pattern repeats every year. Basic arithmetic (percentage, ratio, average, SI/CI), reasoning (analogies, series, coding), and GK (static + current affairs) are the main areas.
3.Get a full medical checkup before applying. Common disqualifying conditions like flat feet, color blindness, or vision below 6/6 cannot be fixed quickly. Know your medical status early so you don't waste time if there's an unresolvable issue.
4.Height and chest measurements are strictly verified. Don't rely on 'stretching' exercises to gain height. If you're borderline, check relaxation norms for your category/state.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
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