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

What is the full form of SSC GD?

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.

What is the age limit for SSC GD?

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.

How to regenerate SSC GD registration number and password if candidates forget it?

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.

I am unable to upload my signature and photograph in SSC GD application form. What should I do?

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.

How to download SSC GD admit card?

SSC GD admit card is released by SSC four days before the exam. To download the call letter, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the same is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card carries the details related to the exam.

I did not receive the SSC GD registration number and password. What to do?

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.

What to do if the SSC GD application status is showing incomplete after making an online payment?

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.

When SSC GD Constable application status 2026 was released?

The SSC GD Constable application status 2026 was released after the application process was 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 can download the SSC GD admit card whose applications have been accepted.

How can I correct my mistake in SSC GD form?

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.

What is post preference in SSC GD?

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.

Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for SSC GD exam?

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.

What is the application fee for SSC GD exam?

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.

Can I pay SSC GD application fee in offline mode?

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.

SSC GD Apply Online 2026: GD Constable Application Correction Window OUT

288 Students Q&A

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 23:37 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SSC GD Application Form 2026: The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC General Duty Constable exam application form on December 1, 2025. The candidates were required to fill the form at ssc.gov.in. The Commission activated the application link with notification. The Commission released the SSC GD notification on December 1, 2025. The Commission made changes in the SSC GD 2026 applications and started the real time face detection in its applications.

The Commission activated the window to edit SSC GD application form on January 8, 2026. The last date to edit the online form was January 10. SSC GD application form filling closed on December 31. The link to fill the online form for SSC GD was activated on December 1 to fill up a total of 53,690 vacancies. Candidates were required to complete the SSC OTR Registration before applying.

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