SSC Constable (GD) 2026 Official Notice
The Staff Selection Commission will conduct an open competitive examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in the 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), and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR).
Important Dates
| Description | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of Online Application | 01.12.2025 to 31.12.2025 |
| Last date and time for receipt of Online Application | 31.12.2025 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making Online Fee Payment | 01.01.2026 (23:00) |
| Window for Application Form Correction | 08.01.2026 to 10.01.2026 (23:00) |
| Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Examination | February - April, 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The total number of tentative vacancies is 25,487.
| Force | Male Total | Female Total | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100).
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026): 18-23 years. Candidates should not be born before 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008.
- Educational Qualification (as on 01-01-2026): Candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/University.
Examination Scheme
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) will consist of one objective type paper containing 80 questions, carrying 2 marks each.
- Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 Q / 40 Marks)
- Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness (20 Q / 40 Marks)
- Part-C: Elementary Mathematics (20 Q / 40 Marks)
- Part-D: English/Hindi (20 Q / 40 Marks)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Physical Standards (PST)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cms | 157 cms |
| Chest (Male only) | 80 cms (Un-expanded) | N/A |
| Minimum Expansion | 5 cms | N/A |
Application Fee
- Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only).
- Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are exempted from payment of fee.