SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026: Complete Details, Eligibility, Vacancies & Exam Pattern

Published Dec 06, 2025
SSC GD 2026 Recruitment

The SSC GD Constable Recruitment remains one of India’s most popular defence and paramilitary entry exams. Over the past few years, the recruitment pattern has stayed consistent, giving candidates a reliable opportunity to secure a government job. In this article, you will find complete information about vacancies, state-wise selection system, eligibility, exam dates, application fee, PET/PST, force preference, and expected vacancies for SSC GD 2026.

State-Wise Vacancy Distribution: Why Cut-Offs Vary Every Year

The selection process of SSC GD is highly influenced by state-wise vacancy distribution. Vacancies in forces such as BSF and CRPF vary every year, and due to state quota allocation, the competition also changes regionally.

Key Points:

  • Vacancies are allotted state-wise, not nationally.

  • Candidates compete only within their state quota.

  • Due to different vacancy numbers, cut-offs are not uniform.

  • Some states have very high cut-offs, while in others, selection happens even at 35–40 marks.

This system benefits candidates because even states that do not conduct frequent recruitment offer a chance to secure a job through SSC GD.

RPF Recruitment Update

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) notification has not been released this year.
Chances of RPF joining the SSC GD recruitment cycle are very low.

Whenever RPF vacancies are announced, they will be added separately.
So, candidates should focus only on SSC GD 2026 for now.

SSC GD 2026 Application Dates

  • Application Start Date: 1 December

  • Last Date to Apply: 31 December

  • Correction window will open after form submission.

Candidates must fill the application carefully because mistakes in the form can lead to major issues later.

The exam is likely to be conducted between February and March, and the result may be released before the Lok Sabha Election Code of Conduct.

Vacancies: Expected Seats in SSC GD 2026

Over the past years, vacancies have seen a steady increase.

Vacancy Highlights:

  • Last year BSF had approx. 1,600 vacancies; this year around 2,500.

  • CRPF also increases seats regularly.

  • CISF has received additional vacancies this year.

  • EX-servicemen quota: 10%

  • SSF has only 10 seats, with 0 female vacancies.

Expected Total Vacancies:

  • 26,000 – 27,000 likely this year.

  • Could reach 50,000 in the coming years.

  • News sources indicate 17,000+ vacancies may be filled over the next 5 years.

Pulwama attack, anti-Naxal operations, and strengthening internal security have contributed to increasing force requirements.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD 2026

Age Limit

  • General/EWS: 18 to 23 years

  • OBC: 18 to 26 years

  • Candidates born on or after 1 January 2002 can apply.

Educational Qualification

  • Must be 10th pass.

  • Qualification must be completed before 1 January 2024.

Application Fee

  • ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male)

  • All females and other categories are exempted

NCC Bonus Marks

  • C Certificate: +5%

  • B Certificate: +3%

  • A Certificate: +2%

SSC OTR & Form Correction Fees

  • If OTR (One-Time Registration) is already done → You can directly apply.

  • Correction fees:

    • ₹200 for first edit

    • ₹500 for second edit

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026

Section Questions Marks
Reasoning 20 40
General Knowledge 20 40
Mathematics 20 40
English/Hindi 20 40
Total 80 160

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Negative Marking: 0.25

  • Exam available in 15 regional languages.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

For Male Candidates:

  • 5 km in 24 minutes

For Female Candidates:

  • 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes

Relaxation available for candidates belonging to Naxal-affected areas.

Force Preference: How to Choose the Right Option

Candidates must choose forces based on personal goals and work preferences.

Most Common Preferences:

  1. BSF

  2. CISF

  3. CRPF

  4. ITBP

  5. SSB

  6. Assam Rifles

  7. SSF

  8. NIA (if available)

Which Force is Best for You?

  • ITBP: Best for border duty (China border), high altitude operations.

  • Assam Rifles: Ideal for North-East postings.

  • CISF: Stable job with city postings—preferred for work–life balance.

  • CRPF: Suitable for tough deployments and anti-Naxal operations.

Final Selection Process

The SSC GD Recruitment Cycle includes:

  1. Written Examination (CBT)

  2. Physical Test (PET/PST)

  3. Medical Examination

  4. Final Merit List & Joining

Candidates generally receive joining letters within 1 year of the recruitment cycle.