SSC GD post preference 2026: Staff Selection Commission has announced vacancies for SSC GD. The online application process is underway. Candidates are required to fill SSC GD post preference while applying. They are allowed to enter seven options of post preference in the SSC GD online form 2026. Read below for more details on SSC GD Constable CAPF post preference along with the code.
SSC GD Post Preference 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC GD notification inviting applications for the posts of Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau. A total of 25487 vacancies were announced for SSC GD Constable exam. Candidates need to enter the SSC GD post preference while filling the application form. They can enter seven options for post preference in SSC GD application form. Candidates should be very careful while giving the preferences of the forces. Allotment of candidates is done as per SSC GD 2026 post preference.
Also Read: SSC GD Eligibility 2026
The Commission will conduct the Constable GD in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF and Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026 from February 23 onwards. The SSC GD Constable 2025 exam will be conducted online in the computer-based exam (CBE) mode. The Staff Selection Commission organises the exam in various exam centres across India.
The SSC GD Constable DV/ DME 2025 dates have not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the SSC GD medical exam will start in November 2025. The CRPF will soon announce the dates for the Constable DME exam after the declaration of PET/ PST result.
- SSC GD Post Preference Code 2026: List of CAPFs
- How to Fill SSC GD Post Preference Code 2026 in Online Form?
- Where to Fill SSC GD Constable Post Preference 2026?
- Why is SSC GD Post Preference 2026 Important?
- How to choose the best SSC GD Constable Post Preference 2026 order?
- SSC GD Vacancy 2026: Force-Wise & Gender-Wise
- SSC GD Post-Wise Salary 2026
SSC GD Post Preference Code 2026: List of CAPFs
Candidates need to fill out the seven forces or posts, in order of priority. The complete SSC GD post preference code list 2026 is given below. Have a look at the full list of GD Constable forces (CAPFs) along with their codes that need to be filled in the online form-
| SSC GD Post Code |
Name of SSC GD Posts/ Forces |
|---|---|
| A |
Border Security Forces (BSF) |
| B |
Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) |
| C |
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
| D |
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| E |
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
| F |
Assam Rifles (AR) |
| G |
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) |
| H |
Secretariat Security Force (SSF) |
How to Fill SSC GD Post Preference Code 2026 in Online Form?
Candidates can fill out the SSC GD Constable 2026 post preference code in the online form using the process shared below-
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the application link
- Fill out the registration form.
- Complete the online application form 2026 by filling out the personal details, educational details and others.
- Enter your GD Constable post preference.
- Upload the photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and save the page.
Also Read: SSC GD Preparation Tips & Guide
Where to Fill SSC GD Constable Post Preference 2026?
Candidates need to fill out the SSC GD 2026 post preference on the first page of the online application form under the column ‘Preference of posts for CAPFs / Organizations’. Have a look:
Also Read: SSC GD Exam Centre List
The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC GD 2026 notification on December 1, 2025. All the important information related to the exam is mentioned on the SSC GD notification PDF 2026 such as the vacancy list, dates, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules which will govern the conduct of the examination. The Commission releases the SSC GD application form 2026 along with the notification.
The exam day guidelines for SSC GD Constable exam are given below:
- Report on time at the exam centre on the exam day
- Carry the SSC GD admit card to the exam centre along with their recent passport-size photograph and one valid photo-ID proof - PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving Licence/ Voter's Card
- Use of electronic gadgets, calculators, books, notebooks, written notes, pagers are not allowed during the exam
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.
Why is SSC GD Post Preference 2026 Important?
Filling up the priority-wise SSC GD Constable post preference 2026 is not only mandatory but important as well. The SSC GD final result 2026 will be declared by the Commission based on the performance of candidates in the online exam and preference of forces/ posts opted by them in the application form, subject to their qualifying the PET/ PST and medical examination. So, candidates should diligently fill out their preferences.
No request for change in SSC GD post preference code 2026 will be entertained by the Commission after the submission of the application form under any circumstances.
Also Read: SSC GD Exam Dates
How to choose the best SSC GD Constable Post Preference 2026 order?
Candidates can make the best choice of the SSC GD Constable post preference 2026 order based on the given factors-
- Number of SSC GD vacancies for particular force for males and females.
- Salary, Perks and Benefits enjoyed in force.
- SSC GD cut-off trend.
- Posting and transfers.
- Promotion and career growth.
Also Read: SSC GD Exam Pattern
SSC GD Vacancy 2026: Force-Wise & Gender-Wise
The SSC GD notification mention the force-wise and category-wise vacancies. The SSC GD total vacancy 2026 list is shared below when released.
| 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 Post-Wise Salary 2026
Have a look at the force-wise salary of candidates recruited through the SSC GD Constable Recruitment below.
- Pay Level–1 (INR18,000 to 56,900) for the post of Sepoy in NCB
- Pay Level-3 (INR 21,700-69,100) for all other posts.
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks 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.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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.
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks 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
I
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
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The SSC GD Constable DV/ DME 2025 dates have not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the SSC GD medical exam will start in November 2025. The CRPF will soon announce the dates for the Constable DME exam after the declaration of PET/ PST result.
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Beginner-Level 5
SSC GD notification 2026 is available now. The Staff Selection Commission issued the SSC GD Constable notification as a PDF download file at ssc.gov.in.