The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC GD 2026 exam. The exam was started on April 27 and the last exam will be held on May 30. It is conducted in four phases. The authority released the admit card and city slip at ssc.gov.in. Read here for more details on SSC GD Constable 2026 exam.
SSC GD Constable 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC GD 2026 exam in four phases. The first phase exam is ongoing. It was started on April 27. The last SSC GD Constable Exam will be conducted on May 30. The authority released the SSC GD admit card on the official website at ssc.gov.in. It is mandatory by the candidate to carry the admit card to the examination centre. Without the hall ticket, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. Earlier, the city slip was also released on April 19.
Further, the Commission cancelled the SSC GD exam 2026 at three centres on April 27 due to technical issues. The three centres are AMS Institute (Kolkata), Santiniketan Polytechnic (Durgapur) and Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Polytechnic College, Moga (Punjab). The Commission previously issued a stern reminder to the candidates that discussing, analysing or sharing questions of the exam on the social media or messaging platforms is a serious offence.
The authority activated the window to edit SSC GD application form on January 8. The correction window is 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 Eligibility Criteria
- SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Dates
- SSC GD 2026 Admit Card Out
- SSC GD 2026 City Slip Out
- SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule OUT (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 2026 Result
- 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 |
Commonly asked questions
Have a look at the important SSC GD important topics of Mathematics section below:
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Problems relating to Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Relationship between Numbers
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages, Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Ratio and Time
- Time and Work, etc.
In the SSC GD Constable exam, a total of 80 questions are asked. Each question carries two marks and there is negative marking.
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.
SSC GD 2026 Admit Card Out
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.
SSC GD 2026 City Slip Out
Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD exam city intimation slip 2026. Candidates can download 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
Commonly asked questions
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.
SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule OUT (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 |
|
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
| Exam Level |
National level |
| Eligibility |
|
| 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 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 |
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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 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 4 weeks ago
The SSC GD syllabus is important in the preparation for the exam. As it help candidates to know topics, prepare a structured plan to score well in the exam, etc. The syllabus covers four subjects namely General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and Engli
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The SSC GD exam 2026 was postponed. The Staff Selection Commission released a public notice at ssc.gov.in regarding this. Now, the Commission released the new SSC GD 2026 exam dates. It will start from April 27 and will end on May 30.
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