The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to soon release the SSC GD tentative answer key 2026 on the official portal at ssc.gov.in. The exam was conducted from April 27 to May 30 in four phases. Read here for more details on SSC GD Constable 2026 exam.
SSC GD Constable 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC GD 2026 answer key shortly on the official website at ssc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the SSC GD Constable Exam in four phases from April 27 to May 30, 2026 at various centres across the country. The response sheet and question paper will also be released along with the SSC GD 2026 answer key. Candidates required their login credentials to download the SSC GD answer key. The answer key challenge window will also be opened for a limited time period by the authority. After analysing the objections, final answer key will be released. Based on the final answer key, the Commission will declare the result.
The authority activated the window to edit SSC GD application form on January 8. The correction window was available till January 10. The window to fill the application form was closed on December 31. The application form was released on December 1. SSC GD official notification was released to fill up a total of 25487 vacancies.
SSC GD recruitment is conducted to fill up vacancies for the posts of Constable General Duty (GD), Rifleman GD, and Sepoy. The selection process comprises Computer-Based Exam (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) and Detailed Medical Exam (DME)/ Document Verification (DV). Read below for more details on SSC GD Constable 2026 exam.
Also Read: SSC GD 2026 Answer Key Live Updates
- SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Dates
- SSC GD 2026 Answer Key SOON
- SSC GD 2026 Result
- SSC GD 2026 Cut Off
- SSC GD 2026 Admit Card
- SSC GD 2026 City Slip
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule (4 phases, Week-Wise)
- SSC GD Posts 2026: Name of Forces
- SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 Highlights
- SSC GD 2026 Notification
- SSC GD 2026 Eligibility
- SSC GD 2026 Selection Process
- SSC GD 2026 Vacancy
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern
- SSC GD 2026 Syllabus
- SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Dates
SSC GD exam dates comprises the list of events related to the exam. Candidates need to be thorough with the dates so that they do not miss any events. Check below SSC GD Constable exam dates.
| Exam Events |
Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC GD 2026 Notification |
01-Dec-2025 |
| SSC GD 2026 Application Form |
01-Dec-2025 to 31-Dec-2025 |
| SSC GD Form Correction |
08-Jan-2026 to 10-Jan-2026 |
| SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam |
27-Apr-2026 to 30-May-2026 |
| SSC GD 2026 City Slip Released |
19-Apr-2026 |
| SSC GD 2026 Admit Card |
25-Apr-2026 |
| SSC GD 2026 Answer Key |
Soon |
Commonly asked questions
No, the SSC GD Constable cutoff varies as per the category of candidates. SSC GD Cut Off is released category-wise separately for males and females candidates:
- General
- OBC
- SC
- ST
- EWS
- ESM
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC GD cutoff. The SSC GD Cut Off is prepared on basis of the difficulty level of the question paper, the total number of vacancies, number of candidates appeared in the exam and previous years' SSC GD Cut Off trend.
Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to secure minimum 30 per cent aggregate marks to qualify SSC GD exam. Have a look at the SSC GD qualifying cutoff percentage below:
- General: 30 per cent
- Other Backward Class (OBC)/ EWS: 25 per cent
- Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ PwD: 20 per cent
It may be noted that the final SSC GD merit list is prepared only on the basis of candidates’ performance in SSC GD CBE exam. PET, PST and medical examination are only qualifying in nature.
The SSC GD Constable cut off is released along with the declaration of result. The SSC CGD cut off is generally released within two months of the conduct of the exam. The cut off is announced separately for male and female candidates and category-wise for General, OBC, ST, EWS and ESM. The cut-off marks are fixed state-wise or UT-wise.
SSC GD 2026 Answer Key SOON
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Go to ssc.gov.in
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Click on login tab
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Enter username and password
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Click on Answer Key link and download it
Direct link to download the SSC GD 2026 Answer Key: to be updated here
SSC GD 2026 Result
The SSC GD result 2026 will be released separately for the online CBE exam and PET/ PST, followed by DME/ DV. The SSC GD Result 2026 will be declared after the scrutiny of answer key objections.
Commonly asked questions
No, Staff Selection Commission releases separate cutoff for both male and female candidates. The Commission releases category-wise cut-off marks for each post along with its SSC GD Constable Result declaration.
The SSC GD cut-off 2026 expected cut off is mentioned below. Check below the SSC GD expected cut-off 2026 marks:
Category | Expected Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
UR | 145-155 |
SC | 130-140 |
ST | 120-130 |
EWS | 138-148 |
OBC | 135-145 |
ESM | 60-70 |
Yes, SSC GD cutoff is released separately for Computer Based Examination (CBE) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST). The rest of the stages of SSC GD selection process are only qualifying in nature. The commission publishes the SSC GD Constable Cut Off Marks along with the result. The Staff Selection Commission publishes the SSC GD cut-off for each category for all states.
SSC GD 2026 Cut Off
The authority will release the General Duty Constable Cutoff 2026 with the result. The Commission will release the category-wise cutoff with the result. A direct link to download the cut off will also be provided below once it is released. The Commission will release the GD answer key within a week from the exam end date. The SSC GD 2026 result will be released based on the final answer key.
How to Check SSC GD Cut Off?
Candidates can check the SSC GD state-wise cut-off marks using the process below-
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Click on the result write-up notification present on the home page
- Check the SSC GD Constable cutoff
- Download the cut off PDF
SSC GD 2026 Admit Card
The SSC GD 2026 admit card was released at ssc.gov.in. Candidates need to download SSC GD Admit Card to know the allotted exam centre. Scroll down to know the method to download the SSC GD admit card.
- Visit at ssc.gov.in.
- Login using the registration ID and date of birth.
- Click on the GD Constable admission certificate status link.
- Download the SSC GD admit card.
- Take a printout.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates do not need any login details to check SSC GD cutoff. The cutoff is released along with the result in the form of a PDF visible to all. SSC GD cutoff document contains cutoff marks for both male and female candidates separately. Some of the other details present in the document include:
- Number of candidates available
- Total cutoff marks
- Part-wise cutoff marks
- Date of birth of candidates
- States/UTs
- Area
- Category
SSC GD cutoff is released in a state-wise with the date of birth of the last selected candidate. The factors that determine the SSC GD cutoff are shared below-
- The difficulty level of the exam
- Number of vacancies available
- The number of candidates appeared for the exam
SSC GD 2026 City Slip
Staff Selection Commission released the SSC GD exam city intimation slip 2026. Candidates could downloaded the SSC GD city slip 2026 online at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check below the methods to download exam city slip of SSC GD exam 2026.
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Go to official website ssc.gov.in
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Click on login tab, on homepage
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Login with registration number and password
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SSC GD city intimation slip will appear on screen
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Save and download it
SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule (4 phases, Week-Wise)
- Week 1 (April 27 to May 2, 2026
- Week 2 (May 4 to May 9, 2026)
- Week 3 (May 18 May 23, 2026)
- Week 4 (May 25 to May 30, 2026)
SSC GD 2025 Final Result
SSC GD Final result 2025 was announced. A total of 53,252 candidates qualified the exam. Along with the result, SSC GD cut off has been released. Allocation is done based on the merit and post preferences.
SSC GD Posts 2026: Name of Forces
The SSC GD recruitment is carried out for the GD Constable, GD Rifleman and Sepoy in the forces shared below-
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
- Sepoy in NCB
Also Read: SSC GD Preparation Tips & Study Guide
SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 Highlights
Have a look at the highlights of the SSC GD 2026 exam below-
| SSC GD 2026 Overview |
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|---|---|
| Exam Name |
SSC GD Constable Exam |
| Full Form |
Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post name |
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| Exam Level |
National level |
| Eligibility |
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| Vacancies |
25487 |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Selection Stages
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| Application Fee |
INR 100 |
| Pay Scale |
Pay Level-3 (INR 21,700-69,100) |
| Exam Language |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
011-24363343 |
| website |
http://ssc.gov.in |
Also Read: SSC GD Score Card
SSC GD 2026 Notification
The Staff Selection Commission issued the SSC GD Constable notification 2026 online. The SSC GD notification PDF contains eligibility conditions, application submission process, exam dates, syllabus, pattern, qualifying marks, selection process, vacancies, marks and scorecard.
Also Read: SSC GD Constable Shift Timing 2026
SSC GD 2026 Application Form
The SSC GD application form 2026 was released along with the notification. The SSC GD apply online link was activated on the website- ssc.gov.in. The SSC GD last date 2026 to apply online was December 31, 2025.
SSC GD 2026 Application Fee
The SSC GD application fee for 2026 is INR 50. However, women candidates, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the fee.
Also Read: SSC GD Physical Test
SSC GD 2026 Eligibility
Have a look at the detailed SSC GD eligibility conditions below in terms of age limit and educational qualification.
SSC GD 2026 Age Limit
Candidates who fall between the ages of 18 and 23 years are eligible to apply for the SSC GD exam. However, there is age relaxation for reserved category candidates as shared below:
| Categories |
SSC GD Constable Age Relaxations (in years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST |
5 |
| OBC |
3 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExS) |
3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning) |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved) |
5 |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) |
8 |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) |
10 |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 |
5 |
SSC GD 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates should be Class 10 pass or equivalent from a recognised board to apply online for the SSC GD Constable exam.
Also Read: List of SSC GD Examination Centres
SSC GD 2026 Selection Process
The SSC GD Constable selection process 2026 has these stages-
Stage 1 - Computer-Based Exam (CBE)
Stage 2 - Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
Stage 3 - Detailed Medical Exam (DME)/ Document Verification (DV)
SSC GD 2026 Vacancy
The tentative number of SSC GD Constable 2026 vacancies were released along with the notification at ssc.gov.in. The SSC GD vacancies were announced post-wise and gender-wise for male and female candidates. The commission also released the state-wise SSC GD Vacancies for GD Constable and Rifleman in BSF, CISF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSF and Assam Rifles in each state or region.
| SSC GD Vacancy 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Paramilitary Forces | Total Vacancies |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 616 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 14595 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 5490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 1764 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 1293 |
| Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) | 1706 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 23 |
| Total | 25487 |
SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern
Have a look at the SSC GD Exam Pattern below.
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
| Elementary Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
| English/ Hindi |
20 |
40 |
| Total |
80 |
160 |
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the SSC GD Constable exam.
Also Read: SSC GD Post Preference 2026: Code List of CAPFs
SSC GD 2026 Syllabus
The GD Constable Syllabus has General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/ Hindi. Have a look at the detailed GD Constable syllabus below-
| Subjects Name |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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| General Knowledge and General Awareness |
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| Elementary Mathematics |
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| English/ Hindi |
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Don't Miss: SSC GD Previous Years Question Papers PDF
Also Read: Region-Wise SSC GD Application Status 2026
SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary
Have a look at the post-wise SSC GD salary 2026 below-
- Sepoy in NCB: Pay Level 1 (INR 18,000 to INR 56,900)
- All Other Posts: Pay Level 3 (INR 21,700 to INR 69,100)

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