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Updated on Jan 15, 2026 23:00 IST
SSC GD Constable 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted from Feb 23. The correction window is available from January 8 to 10. The self slot booking window will be opened soon. Read here for more details on SSC GD 2026 exam including pattern, syllabus & prep tips.

SSC GD Constable 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) activated the window to edit SSC GD 2026 application form. The last date to edit the application form is January 10. The CBT exam will be conducted from February 23. The admit cards will be issued from February 19. Read here for more details on SSC GD Constable 2026 exam.

SSC GD Constable 2026

SSC GD Constable Exam 2026

SSC GD 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) activated the window to edit SSC GD application form on January 8. The correction window is available till January 10. SSC GD Constable Exam will be conducted from February 23. The admit card will be released from February 19. The self slot booking window for exam will be activated soon. 

The window to fill the application form 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. 

Q:   What is the SSC GD normalization marks?
A:

The SSC GD raw marks obtained in the online exam are normalized by the Commission using the normalization formula. The SSC GD normalization of marks is used to determine the result, cut off marks and merit list.

Q:   Who prescribes SSC GD exam pattern?
A:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) prescribes SSC GD exam pattern. The Commission changed the exam pattern for the  SSC GD Constable exam in the year 2022. The revised and latest SSC GD exam pattern is available at Shiksha's website. Candidates who will be appearing for the SSC GD Constable exam must go through the latest exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern is essential to understand the structure of the SSC GD question paper.

Q:   What is SSC GD marking scheme 2025?
A:

The SSC GD marking scheme is as follows:

Parameters

Marks

Total marks

160

Correct answer

+2

Incorrect answer

-0.25

Un-attempted question

0

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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.

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Table of contents
  • SSC GD Posts 2026: Name of Forces
  • SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 Highlights
  • SSC GD 2026 Notification
  • SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Dates
  • SSC GD 2026 Application Form
  • SSC GD 2026 Eligibility
  • SSC GD 2026 Selection Process
  • SSC GD 2026 Vacancy
  • SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern
  • SSC GD 2026 Syllabus
  • SSC GD 2026 Admit Card
  • SSC GD 2026 Result
  • SSC GD Constable 2026 Salary
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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

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

  • Constable (General Duty)
  • Rifleman (General Duty)

Exam Level

National level

Eligibility

  1. Educational Qualification - 10th Pass (appearing not allowed)
  2. Age-Limit - 18-23 years

Vacancies

(to be updated later)

Exam Mode

Online

Selection Stages

 

  1. Computer-Based Exam (CBE)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
  3. Detailed Medical Exam (DME)/ Document Verification (DV)

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

Q:   Is SSC GD exam analysis helpful?
A:

SSC GD exam analysis is really helpful for candidates who are looking forward to appearing for the exam. The SSC GD exam review gives details on the difficulty level of question paper, number of questions, topics from question are asked, good attempts and expected cut off marks. The exam analysis also helps in understanding the latest SSC GD question paper structure.

Q:   Is there a sectional time limit in SSC GD?
A:

No, there is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD Constable exam. In the SSC GD exam, a total of 80 questions asked from four sections- General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/Hindi. Candidates are given cumulative one hour to attempt all 80 questions. There is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD exam.

Q:   Where can I see the SSC GD Exam Analysis?
A:

Candidates can check SSC GD exam analysis here. The SSC GD exam analysis provides details of the difficulty level of the paper, topics from which questions are asked in the exam, paper pattern, good attempts, etc. The SSC GD exam anaysis 2025 of the online exam will be provided here based on the inputs provided by the candidates. The overall difficulty level of the SSC GD question paper 2025 is generally easy to moderate.

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 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

23-Feb-2026 onwards

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 100. 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)

Also Read: SSC exam calendar 2025-2026

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

Also Read: SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis & Difficulty Level

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

  • Analogies
  • Similarities and differences
  • Space visualization & spatial orientation
  • Decision making
  • Visual memory
  • Relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning
  • Figural classification
  • Arithmetic number series
  • Non-verbal series
  • Coding and decoding
  • Statement conclusion
  • Syllogism
  • Paper folding
  • Small & Capital letters/numbers

General Knowledge and General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Economic Scene
  • General Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Scientific Research

Elementary Mathematics

  • Percentage
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Square roots
  • Averages
  • Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Discount
  • Partnership Business
  • Mixture and Allegation
  • Time and distance
  • Time & work
  • Algebra
  • Linear Equation
  • Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle
  • Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder
  • Sphere, Hemispheres, Pyramid
  • Trigonometric ratio
  • Degree and Radian Measures
  • Complementary angles
  • Heights and Distances
  • Bar diagram & Pie chart

English/ Hindi

  • Error recognition
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Vocabulary
  • Spellings
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Synonyms, Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Comprehension

Don't Miss: SSC GD Previous Years Question Papers PDF

SSC GD 2026 Admit Card

The SSC GD 2026 admit card will be released by February 19 at ssc.gov.in for all the regions - KKR, ER, SR, CR, WR, NER, NWR and MPR. Candidates need to download SSC GD Admit Card to know the allotted exam centre.

Also Read: Region-Wise SSC GD Application Status 2026

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.

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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Answered 5 days ago

2026 ssc gd questions now

 

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MukeshKumar

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 6 days ago

SSC GD city intimation slip 2026 will be released soon. This is made available to candidates so that they can check the allotted test cities. Candidates will get SSC GD exam centres in the test city allotted to them. Knowing this, students can make their travel plans.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates are advised to check the details carefully in SSC GD admit card. In case there are errors in the same, they should report to the examination authority. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post.

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Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Here's a forum-style response tailored for the SSC GD normalisation discussion:


I've been curious about how SSC GD normalization works, and after digging a bit, here's my take. The process doesn't arbitrarily change your raw marks but adjusts scores across different shifts to ensure fairness. Imagine

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Aashish Upadhyay

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The tie-breaking policy of SSC GD is done when two candidates secure the same marks or positions in the exam. This done based on date of birth, marks in each section, alphabet-wise names gets higher rank.

 

 

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SSC GD Constable merit list is released in PDF form by SSC. It shows the roll numbers of qualified candidates for the next round of selection process. The list is released along with the cut off marks so that candidates can check they have qualified for the physical test or final recruitment.

 

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SSC GD marks are made available few days after the declaration of the result. The scorecard is released for qualified and non-qualified candidates. The marks can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SSC GD Constable result is announced online only. The process to check the result is given below.

  • Visit ssc.gov.in
  • Go to the result tab on the home page
  • SSC GD result links are available for male and female candidates
  • Click the relevant link
  • The result PDF opens in a new page
  • Download SSC GD result PDF 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Candidates are required to carry one photo-identity proof along with the SSC GD admit card. They can carry the any one of the following photo-identity proofs.

Aadhaar Card

PAN Card

Passport

Voter ID

Driving License

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7