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
- 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) |
Commonly asked questions
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.
The Staff Selection Commission has postponed the SSC GD exam 2026. It was slated to start on February 23 but was postponed. The Commission will release new dates soon on its website - ssc.gov.in.
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.
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
Commonly asked questions
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 TSTET exam is conducted in two shifts on multiple days. As per the TS TET exam schedule, the exam was held from June 18 to 30, 2025. There are two shifts on each exam day. The TSTET exam timing for shift 1 is 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM and shift 2 is 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM. Have a look at the TS TET shift timings below:
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
The details related to SSC GD exam centres are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates must report there as per the mentioned reporting timings. The verification formalities are carried out at the centre before they are allowed entry.
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 a month ago
The SSC GD exam 2026 has been postponed. The Staff Selection Commission released a public notice at ssc.gov.in regarding this. The candidates should note it will release the new dates soon.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
If you're looking for the SSC GD question paper for 2026, the official question paper and answer key will be released after the exam on the SSC website, where you can download it along with your response sheet once it's published.
In the meantime, the best way to prepare is by practising previous yea
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
2026 ssc gd questions now
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 7