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SSC GD New Vacancy 2026: Bumper 50,000+ Vacancies for Constable GD & RPF Announced!
Hello साथियों! A massive opportunity is on the horizon for all defence job aspirants. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has indicated the timeline for the SSC GD New Vacancy 2026 in its updated calendar. This recruitment is expected to be one of the largest, with over 50,000+ vacancies for the post of Constable (GD) in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles, and also including posts for RPF Constable. This is a dream opportunity for 10th pass candidates to join the forces and serve the nation. The notification is expected in November 2025. Read this article till the end to get complete details about the eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus for the upcoming SSC GD Constable Recruitment.
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✅ SSC GD New Vacancy 2026: Overview
The SSC GD Constable exam is a national-level examination conducted to recruit candidates for the General Duty posts in various paramilitary forces. This year, the recruitment also includes vacancies for RPF Constable, making it an even bigger opportunity.
📅 Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 11-Nov-2025 |
| Application Closing Date | 15-Dec-2025 |
| Exam Date | March-April, 2026 |
📋 Age Limit & Educational Qualification (as on 01-01-2025)
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required is Matriculation or 10th Class Pass from a recognized Board/University.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 - 23 Years |
| OBC | 18 - 26 Years (3 Years Relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 18 - 28 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
📝 Selection Process
The selection for SSC GD Constable 2026 will be conducted in four main stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Document Verification (DV)
📊 Exam Pattern (CBT)
The Computer Based Test is the first and most crucial stage. The pattern is as follows:
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 | |
- Total Time Allowed: 60 Minutes.
- Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
📏 Physical Standard & Efficiency Test (PST/PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Male Candidates | Female Candidates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Height | Chest | Height | |
| UR/OBC/SC | 170 CM | 80-85 CM | 157 CM | |
| ST | 162.5 CM | 76-81 CM | 150 CM | |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- For Male Candidates: 5 Kms race in 24 minutes.
- For Female Candidates: 1.6 Kms race in 8.5 minutes.
📚 Syllabus Details
The syllabus for the SSC GD exam covers standard 10th level topics. Key subjects are:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Spatial Visualization, Coding-Decoding, etc.
- General Knowledge: India and its neighboring countries, Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research.
- Elementary Mathematics: Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Mensuration, etc.
- English/Hindi: Basic comprehension, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, etc.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Link will be active on Nov 11, 2025 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When will the SSC GD 2026 notification be released?
The notification is expected to be released on November 11, 2025.
Q2: What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable 2026?
The age limit for the General category is 18 to 23 years. Relaxations are provided for OBC, SC, and ST candidates.
