SSC GD Constable 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 18–23 years on 01-01-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 10 pass |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.7, para 7.2) |
| Last date to apply | 31-12-2025 |
Important dates
| Notification | 01-12-2025 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 01-12-2025 |
| Last date to apply | 31-12-2025 |
| Admit card | 19-04-2026 |
| Exam | 27-04-2026 – 30-05-2026 |
| Answer key | 15-06-2026 |
| Result | 12-10-2026 |
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What changed in this year’s notice
- Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is no longer part of this exam. (p.1)
- Age relaxation for children and dependents of riot victims now covers only the 1984 riots; the 2002 Gujarat riots are no longer listed. (p.4)
- If you choose Aadhaar authentication, your form will not be rejected for a photo or signature that misses the standards. (p.9)
- Signature size is still 6.0 x 2.0 cm and 10-20 KB, but the notice no longer mentions 300 DPI. (p.10)
Compared with Notice of Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2025 (05.09.2024). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-01-2026)
| all (Constable GD in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF; Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles) | 18–23 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
Education
- all: Matriculation or 10th Class from a recognised Board/University by 01-01-2026 (p.7, para 7.1)
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.7, para 7.2)
Other conditions
- Vacancies are State/UT-wise; a Domicile/Permanent Residential Certificate of the State/UT chosen in the form must be produced at DME/DV, or candidature is cancelled (p.3, para 4 (and para 3.3))
- Persons with Disabilities cannot apply (p.29, Annexure-III item 8)
How selection works
Physical standards: height, chest and running rules are on the physical standards page.
Syllabus
- Computer Based Examination (80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes; Matriculation level): General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/ Hindi (p.15-17, paras 12.1 and 12.1.11)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Live photograph captured in the application form (no pre-existing photo) (p.9-10, paras 8.4-8.6)
- Scanned signature, JPEG, 10-20 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm (p.10, para 8.7)
- Only if not using Aadhaar authentication at OTR: proof of name, date of birth, address and gender, and a photo (p.28, Annexure (OTR documents))
Plus 9 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Practise
Source: SSC Notice: Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026, F. No. HQ-C-3007/10/2025-C-3, published 01.12.2025 (01.12.2025). Always confirm in the current notice.
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