SSC GD Application Form 2026: How to Apply Online, Dates & Fees

Staff Selection Commission GD 2025 ( SSC GD )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Oct 6, 2025 21:05 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

SSC GD Application Form 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the application form for the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam in November 2025, as per the annual SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26. The SSC GD Apply Online 2026 window will open along with the release of the official notification. The last date to fill out the SSC GD application form will be in December 2025. The exact SSC GD form date will be announced soon. Candidates need to first register for the exam by undertaking the SSC OTR Registration and then apply online on the official website- ssc.gov.in to appear for the exam. Candidates need to fulfil the SSC GD eligibility criteria to apply for the exam.

The SSC GD form correction 2026 window will open after the closing of the application process. Candidates who want to make changes or corrections to the already submitted SSC GD application form can do so during the form correction facility.

Table of content
  • How to Fill SSC GD Application Form 2026?
  • SSC GD 2025-2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • SSC GD 2026 Application: Fee & Uploading of Documents
  • SSC GD Form Correction 2026 Window
  • SSC GD Application Status Link 2026
  • SSC GD Application 2026 FAQs
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How to Fill SSC GD Application Form 2026?

DeskCalendarRegistration: Nov ' 25 - Dec ' 25

The SSC GD notification mentions all the important details about the online application, such as the application fee, image specification, format of the photograph and application correction window. Candidates should go through the official notification carefully before filling out the SSC GD application form online. Before applying online, candidates should make sure that they fulfil the SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2026. Candidates can fill SSC GD application form in two parts - registration and application. Candidates need to follow the procedure given below:

Part I - SSC GD Registration 2026

  1. For one-time SSC GD Constable registration, candidates need to click on the ‘New user? Register Now' link on the home page
  2. During SSC GD Constable registration, candidates need to fill in the basic details, address details
  3. Provide information about Aadhaar number/Aadhaar enrollment number/identity card and its number
  4. Candidates need to fill in their name as given in the Class 10 certificate
  5. Fill in the father’s and mother’s names as given in the Class 10 certificate
  6. Candidates are also required to fill in their date of birth as given in the Class 10 certificate
  7. Candidates need to fill in details of their Class 10 exam during SSC GD Constable registration, which includes – the name of the education board, roll number and year of passing
  8. Enter gender, highest educational qualification, mobile number, email ID etc
  9. After filling in the basic details, candidates need to confirm their mobile number and email ID
  10. Upon confirmation, the registration ID and password will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID
  11. Candidates can proceed towards filling in the ‘Additional Details’ by clicking the Next button
  12. Candidates need to fill in Category, Nationality, Identification Mark, Temporary and Permanent Address
  13. Capture the live photo
  14. Upload scanned signature
  15. Upon clicking the ‘Final Submit’ different OTPs will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email ID
  16. Candidates need to enter the OTP to complete the registration process
  17. After the submission of basic information, if the registration process is not completed within 7 days, the data will be deleted from the system
  18. After completion of the registration process, basic details can be changed only once

Also Read: SSC GD Physical Test 2025: GD Constable PET/ PST Date & Details

Part II – SSC GD Constable Application Form

  1. Login into their account through a registered email ID and password
  2. Candidates can change the password when asked to do the same
  3. Click the ‘Apply’ link in the SSC GD Constable section under the ‘Latest Notifications’ tab
  4. Information filled during SSC GD Constable registration will be auto-filled and are non-editable
  5. Candidates need to enter their preferences of exam centres. They can choose three exam centres in the order of preference
  6. Select Domicile State/ UT and District of Domicile
  7. Candidates need to give preference of CAPFs/ Organizations
  8. Candidates need to enter their highest qualification
  9. Information regarding photo/signature/biometric impression is filled automatically from one time SSC GD Constable registration data
  10. Candidates should pay the application fee online or SBI Challan
  11. Candidates need to complete their application process by clicking on ‘I Agree’ check box and fill the captcha code
  12. Take a printout of the SSC GD Constable application form for further reference
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Q:   How can I apply for SSC GD online?
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Candidates can apply online for the SSC GD Exam through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates can fill out the SSC GD application form by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official SSC website- ssc.nic.in.
  • Click on SSC GD application link
  • Complete the SSC GD online registration form
  • Upload the scanned photo and signature
  • Fill out the SSC GD application form
  • Pay the SSC GD application fee
  • Submit and save the confirmation page.
Q:   When will the SSC GD apply online 2026 link be released?
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The SSC GD apply online 2026 link will be released along with the official notification in November 2025. Candidates will be given over 30 days to fill out the SSC GD application form 2026. It is compulsory for candidates to fill out the online SSC GD application form 2026 in order to appear for the exam. The last date to apply online for the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam will be in December 2025.

SSC GD 2025-2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC GD 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 25

SSC GD Notification 2026

TENTATIVE
Nov ' 25 - Dec ' 25

SSC GD Application 2026

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26

SSC GD Exam Date 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
20 Aug ' 25 - 12 Sep ' 25

SSC GD PST/PET Date 2025

08 Aug ' 25 - 11 Sep ' 25

SSC GD PET PST Admit Card

04 Feb ' 25 - 25 Feb ' 25

SSC GD Exam Date 2025

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SSC GD 2026 Application: Fee & Uploading of Documents

SSC GD Application Fee

The SSC GD application fee is INR 100. However, women, SC, and ST/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee payment.

Also Read: SSC GD exam pattern

SSC GD Application 2026: Capturing Live Photo & Uploading Signature

Instructions for Capturing Live Photo for SSC GD Form

  • Find a place with good light and a plain background.
  • Ensure the camera is at your eye level.
  • Place yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight.
  • Your face should be fully inside the red rectangular area and it should be neither too close nor too far. It should cover the area fully.
  • Candidate must not wear a cap, mask, glasses/spectacles, earphones or any device.
  • No pre-existing photographs should be captured. All such applications where the pre-existing photograph are captured will be rejected.

Upload Signature: Size & Dimension

The scanned image of the signature must be 10 kb to 20 kb in size. The details of the scanned image of the signature can be summarised below:

Image Name

Specification

Signature image

10-20 KB

Signature dimension

6.0 cm (width) X 2.0 cm (height)

Also Read: SSC GD Constable Shift Timings 2026: Exam Timing, Reporting Time & Exam Instructions

Document Required to Fill SSC GD Application Form 2026 

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for filling out the SSC GD Constable application form.

  • Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrollment number
  • In case candidates do have an Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar enrollment number can enter details of their Voter ID Card, PAN, Passport, Driving License, School/College ID and Employer ID
  • Class 10 mark sheet and admit card
  • Bank details to make online payments (not required in case of offline payment)

Also Read: SSC GD Scorecard: Check Marks Download Link

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the application fee for SSC GD exam?
A: 

The SSC GD application fee is different for reserved and unreserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 100 as the application fee for the SSC GD Constable exam. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories and women candidates of all categories are exempted from paying the SSC GD application fee.

Q:   Can I pay SSC GD application fee in offline mode?
A: 
Yes, you can pay the SSC GD application fee in offline mode through SBI challan. General category, OBC and EWS category candidates can applying for recruitment to constable posts will have to pay INR 100 as application fee and on the other hand SC, ST and women candidates will not have to pay any fee.
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SSC GD Form Correction 2026 Window

The SSC GD correction 2026 window will be available on the official website- ssc.gov.in. Check below the process to undertake the SSC GD online form correction facility:

  1. Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in
  2. Log in using the registration number and password.
  3. Go to ‘Re-Apply’ link under the SSC GD Constable recruitment box.
  4. Make the necessary changes.
  5. Submit the application form.
  6. Pay the SSC GD form correction charges.
  7. Save the confirmation page.

Also Read: SSC GD Exam Notification

SSC GD Correction Fees 2026

Candidates need to pay the SSC GD form correction charges 2026 of INR 200 for making changes for the first time and for the second time, candidates need to pay the SSC GD correction fees of INR 500. Candidates can pay the SSC GD correction charges in online mode through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit cards or Debit cards.

The SSC GD correction fees or charges once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. The SSC GD form correction charges apply to all candidates irrespective of their gender or category. 

Also Read: SSC GD Question Papers

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SSC GD correction date 2026 for online form?
A: 

The SSC GD form correction 2026 window will be available for around 3 days. The SSC GD form correction date 2026 will be announced in the official notification. Candidates who already submitted their online applications can make corrections or changes to the online form by logging to their registered accounts. The SSC GD form correction 2026 window will be available on the official website of the Commission. However, the direct SSC GD correction 2026 link is provided here as well - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-application-form.

Q:   How can I correct my mistake in SSC GD form?
A: 

Candidates can correct their mistakes or make changes to the SSC GD form during the application correction window. Check below the process to undertake the SSC GD form correction facility:

  • Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in
  • Log in using the registration number and password.
  • Go to ‘Re-Apply’ link under the SSC GD Constable recruitment box.
  • Make the necessary changes.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Pay the SSC GD form correction charges.
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SSC GD Application Status Link 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is SSC GD exam admit card 2026 released?
A: 

No, the SSC GD exam admit card 2026 has not been released. The SSC GD Constable exam admit card 2026 will be released exam date-wise. The SSC GD admit card 2026 is released by the Commission at ssc.gov.in for all regions- KKR, NR, ER, SR, WR, NER, NWR, MPR, CR. The SSC GD 2026 admit card informs candidates about their respective exam date and the centre of the examination.

Q:   How to download SSC GD admit card?
A: 

Candidates can download SSC GD admit card in the manner given below:

  • Go to the official website- SSC KKR, CR, SR, ER, NR, MPR, NER and NWR.
  • On the home page, SSC GD admit card link is provided.
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Read the instruction and click on the okay button given at the bottom.
  • Enter the roll number and date of birth.
  • Download the admit card.
  • Take a printout.
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SSC GD Application 2026 FAQs

SSC GD application 2026 FAQs are given below:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will there be SSC GD exam in 2026?
A: 

Yes, there will be the SSC GD Constable exam in 2026. The Commission has notified the tentative dates for the conduct of the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026. The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment exam will be held in January-February 2026. The SSC GD 2026 notification will be released in October 2025.

Q:   What is the age limit for SSC GD?
A: 

Candidates must be of minimum 18 years of age in order to be eligible for SSC GD exam. The upper SSC GD age limit is 23 years. However, the Commission provides a relaxation in the upper age limit for all the reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, ExS and others. The SSC GD age limit relaxation for SC category is five years, for OBC and Ex-Servicemen is three years. Refer SSC GD Eligibility Criteria for detailed age limit criteria.

Q:   How to regenerate SSC GD registration number and password if candidates forget it?
A: 
Candidates need to go to the Forgot Password link mentioned on the SSC website home page and enter the required details to regenerate their GD registration number and password. On verification, the registered email ID and registration number will be displayed on the screen. Candidates will be prompted to change the password. Set the new password and save it for your reference.
Q:   When is the next date to apply for the SSC GD Constable?
A: 

The SSC GD apply online 2026 link will be activated by the Commission in November 2025, along with the release of official notification. The Commission will release the official notification and application form for the SSC GD 2026 session on its official website. Candidates are required to fill out the SSC GD Constable application form 2026 in order to appear for the exam. The SSC GD last date 2026 to fill out the online form will be of December 2025.

Q:   When will SSC GD Constable application status 2026 be released?
A: 

The SSC GD Constable application status 2026 will be released after the application process is over. The Commission issues the SSC GD application status on the regional websites of the Commission- SSC KKR, NR, ER, WR, CR, SR, NER, NWR and MPR. The SSC GD 2026 application status informs the candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their applications. Only those candidates will be able to download the SSC GD admit card 2026 whose applications have been accepted.

Q:   When will the SSC GD Physical Admit Card be released?
A: 

The SSC GD Physical Test 2025 will be conducted from August 20 to September 12, 2025. The SSC GD Physical admit card 2025 for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) has been released by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on August 8, 2025. The SSC GD PET/PST admit card is released around 10 days before the allotted exam date.

Q:   What is the SSC GD last date 2026 to apply online?
A: 
The SSC GD last date 2026 to apply online for the exam will be in December 2025. The Staff Selection Commission provides over a month time to the candidates for filling out the SSC GD Constable application form 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form timely to avoid any issues that might arise last-minute such as internet connectivity or server problem. The Commission might not extend the online application process for the SSC GD 2026.
 
Q:   What is SSC GD post?
A: 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conductes the SSC GD exam every year for the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other forces. The SSC GD post is generally referred to Constable GD, Riflemen GD and Sepoy. These posts are filled in the following forces:

  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  • National Investigation Agency (NIA)
  • Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
  • Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
  • Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau
Q:   What is the full form of SSC GD?
A: 

The SSC GD full form is Staff Selection Commission General Duty. The complete exam name is SSC GD Constable recruitment, which is a yearly exam conducted at the national level. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs hold this exam every year for Constable GD, Rifleman GD and Sepoy posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifle.

Q:   I am unable to upload my signature and photograph in SSC GD application form. What should I do?
A: 
If you are not able to upload signature and photograph in SSC GD application form, check the size and format of the files. SSC GD notification mentions all the important details about the online application such as the image specification, and format of the photograph. So, candidates should upload the documents carefully for acceptance of their applications. The application status is also released by the regional websites, mentioning the acceptance or rejection of the application.
Q:   What is post preference in SSC GD?
A: 

In the SSC GD exam, candidates need to give their preferences for posts while filling out the online form. Candidates need to choose seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in order of priority. It is compulsory to fill out a total of seven SSC GD post preferences of forces in the application form. 

Q:   What is the minimum qualification to apply for the SSC GD exam?
A: 
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognised Board/ University to apply for the SSC GD exam. Candidates who have not acquired the essential educational qualification as on the stipulated date will not be eligible to fill the SSC GD application form. The result of requisite educational qualification should be declared by the Board/ Institute/ University by the specified date.
Q:   What to do if the SSC GD application status is showing incomplete after making an online payment?
A: 
If the SSC GD application shows incomplete status after making an online payment, it implies the fee has not been received by the commission from the bank. The status of payment can be verified through Payment Status or Double Verification of Payment links under the SSC GD application box.
Q:   Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for SSC GD exam?
A: 
No, candidates can provide details of any ID proof at the time of filling the SSC GD application form 2023. For more details candidate can visit the Shiksha. Com webpage regarding the application process of the SSC GD Constable exam.
Q:   I did not receive the SSC GD registration number and password. What to do?
A: 
You should refresh the inbox or message folder to know the SSC GD registration number and password. If the issue persists, you can check the Spam folder of the email. Otherwise, contact the helplines of the concerned SSC regional office. Candidates can further reach out to the Commission for more detailed information regarding the SSC GD Constable exam.
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  1. Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in.
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  3. Choose 'SSC-Mock Test' under the select post tab.
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The SSC GD full form is Staff Selection Commission General Duty. The complete exam name is SSC GD Constable recruitment, which is a yearly exam conducted at the national level. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs hold this exam every year for Constable GD, Rif

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In the SSC GD exam, candidates need to give their preferences for posts while filling out the online form. Candidates need to choose seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in order of priority. It is compulsory to fill out a total of seven SSC GD post preferences of forces in the application form

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