SSC has released an exam notice on February 17, 2026, for SSC GD exam 2026, which specifies that the CBT has been postponed until further notice. SSC GD CBT 2026 was to start from February 23, 2026, onwards to fill 25,487 vacancies in General Duty Constable posts in forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, and SSF, along with Sepoy posts in NCB. SSC has clarified to over 35 lakh SSC GD aspirants that slot booking will not take place as of now, while city intimation slips and admit cards will be issued after the new CBT dates are announced.
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SSC GD CBT 2026 is scheduled soon, so SSC is expected to open SSC GD Slot Booking Window 2026 soon. This facility helps candidates choose their preferred exam date, shift, and city. The slot booking process is to start from February 2026, and will remain open only for a short period, so candidates must book early. Candidates must complete slot booking by logging into the SSC portal using their Registration ID and Password. Slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. After selecting, candidates must confirm the slot to lock it. Then download the confirmation page.
Apply for SSC GD Self Slot Booking 2026 (Link Active Soon)
SSC GD City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on its official website before the CBT exam. The slip is expected to be issued around 6-7 days before the exam. Candidates can access it by logging into the SSC portal using their Registration Number and Password/DOB. It informs candidates about exam city, date, and shift details, helping them plan travel. After downloading, candidates should verify details carefully and wait for the official admit card release.
Download SSC GD City Intimation Slip 2026 (Link Active Soon)
What is SSC GD?
SSC GD is the abbreviated form of Staff Selection Commission General Duty. It is a national-level constable recruitment exam to select candidates for various paramilitary forces and other government organisations. This exam fills vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles (AR), Special Security Force (SSF), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). CAPFs include paramilitary forces like Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
SSC GD 2026 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Name |
SSC GD |
| Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level |
National level |
| Exam Mode |
CBE |
| SSC GD 2026 Language |
English & Hindi & 13 Regional languages |
| SSC GD Vacancies 2026 |
25,487 |
| SSC GD 2026 Selection Process |
|
| Official Website to Apply for SSC GD 2026 |
ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD Exam Dates 2026
As per the latest SSC calendar, SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Date has been officially announced. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to begin on February 23, 2026. Candidates are advised to start preparing accordingly and track SSC notifications regularly for any changes or shift-wise exam schedules. This timeline gives aspirants ample time to revise and plan their exam strategy effectively.
| Events |
Date |
| SSC GD 2026 Notification Release Date |
December 1, 2025 |
| SSC GD 2026 Application Window Opens |
December 1, 2025 |
| Last date to Apply for SSC GD 2026 |
December 31, 2025 (11 PM) |
| Last date to for fee payment of SSC GD 2026 |
January 1, 2026 (11 PM) |
| SSC GD 2026 Application Form Correction Window |
January 8-10, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Admit Card for SSC GD CBE 2026 Release Date |
TBA |
| SSC GD CBE 2026 Exam Date |
February 23, 2026 (Postponed) |
| SSC GD Self Slot Selection Date |
TBA |
| SSC GD PET 2026 Exam Date |
TBA |
| SSC GD PST 2026 Exam Date |
TBA |
SSC GD Notification 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released SSC GD Notification 2026 on December 1, 2025. It contains essential information like the number of vacancies allotted for 2026, eligibility criteria, selection process, application process, important dates, exam pattern & syllabus.
Download SSC GD Notification 2026 PDF
SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2026
SSC GD eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit & age relaxation for reserved categories, educational qualifications, physical efficiency test, and physical standard test. SSC GD eligibility criteria are given below:
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. Vacancies in CAPFs & AR are State/UT/area-wise. Hence a candidate must submit a domicile certificate/PRC against his domiciled state/UT.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be within the age of 18-23 years as on January 1, 2026. This means candidates born not before January 2, 2003, and not later than January 1, 2008, are eligible to apply. The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed.
- Age Relaxation: SSC has given certain relaxation in age for candidates from reserved categories, which is given below:
| Category |
Age-Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (Unreserved/ EWS) |
5 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (OBC) |
8 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (SC/ ST) |
10 years |
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed the Matriculation or Class 10th exam from a recognised Board/University as on or before the cut-off date, January 1, 2026.
How to Apply for SSC GD 2026?
SSC GD application process 2026 will be held online from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025. Candidates need to follow the steps below to fill in their application form:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Apply” section and select the Apply link.
- If you are a first-time user, complete the registration by entering your full name, date of birth, a valid email, and a mobile number.
- Once registration is successful, you will receive a Registration ID and password. Keep them secure for future use.
- Log in using your Registration ID and password, then select the link for the SSC GD 2026 Examination.
- Enter your personal information, including name, parents’ names, gender, category, and nationality.
- Provide your educational qualifications, mentioning school/college names, board/university, year of passing, and marks obtained.
- Select your preferred examination centres from the available options.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and a scanned signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Complete the application fee payment using online methods such as net banking, debit, or credit card.
- Carefully review all details before final submission to ensure accuracy and avoid mistakes.
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
SSC GD 2026 exam pattern tests candidates’ suitability for posts through two main stages, CBE and PET & PST. Computer-based examination is an objective-type paper having 80 questions, with a total of 160 marks.
- CBE:
| Part |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration/Time Allowed |
| A |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
60 minutes |
| B |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
| C |
Elementary Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
| D |
English/Hindi |
20 |
40 |
Marking Scheme:
- +2 marks for each correct answer
- -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
SSC GD Syllabus 2026
SSC GD 2026 syllabus has been structured into 4 subjects for its CBE. It includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. The details of this section is given below:
| Subjects |
Topics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
It includes questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc. |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness |
It includes India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research, etc. |
| Elementary Mathematics |
It includes questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, and the relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc. |
| English/Hindi |
Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/ Hindi and their basic comprehension will be tested. |
SSC GD Vacancy 2026
SSC has released SSC GD Constable 2026 vacancies with its notification. The vacancy details are mentioned separately for both male and female candidates, allotting the number of posts for each force, such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSF, and Assam Rifles.
SSC GD 2026 Vacancy Table
| Force |
Male |
Total |
Female |
Total |
Grand Total |
| SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
| BSF |
78 |
58 |
113 |
53 |
222 |
524 |
11 |
7 |
20 |
5 |
49 |
92 |
616 |
| CISF |
1918 |
1391 |
2958 |
1321 |
5547 |
13135 |
205 |
152 |
326 |
150 |
627 |
1460 |
14595 |
| CRPF |
870 |
32 |
1343 |
598 |
2523 |
5366 |
15 |
8 |
27 |
8 |
66 |
124 |
5490 |
| SSB |
257 |
167 |
412 |
176 |
752 |
1764 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1764 |
| ITBP |
146 |
139 |
219 |
109 |
486 |
1099 |
24 |
25 |
38 |
16 |
91 |
194 |
1293 |
| AR |
161 |
302 |
278 |
157 |
658 |
1556 |
14 |
30 |
25 |
10 |
71 |
150 |
1706 |
| SSF |
3 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
10 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
| Total |
3433 |
2091 |
5329 |
2416 |
10198 |
23467 |
269 |
222 |
436 |
189 |
904 |
2020 |
25487 |
SSC has released SSC GD State-wise Vacancy 2026, covering all states and forces in a category-wise format. The data helps candidates to check openings as per their state and reservation category.
Download SSC GD State-wise Vacancy 2026 PDF
SSC GD Selection Process 2026
SSC GD selection process is completed in 3 stages, namely, CBE, PET & PST, DV & Medical. Final merit depends on CBE scores and qualifying status in other stages.
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE): It contains 80 questions on General Intelligence, GK, Mathematics, and English/Hindi, with a total of 160 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying test of endurance, which contains a 5 km run for males, 1.6 km for females.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Checks height, weight, and chest (males); standards vary by gender/category.
- Medical & Document Verification (DV): Medical fitness assessed by CAPF boards; original ID, educational, and category documents verified.
SSC GD Answer Key 2026
SSC will release SSC GD 2026 answer key after the CBE is conducted in February-April 2026. At first, SSC GD provisional answer keys 2026 will be released. Candidates can check their response sheets with provisional answer keys and calculate their score. To get access to SSC GD answer key, follow the steps below:
- Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click “Answer Key/Candidate’s Response”.
- Log in using your Registration ID/Roll Number and DOB/Password as given on your admit card.
- Click on SSC GD Answer Key. View and download the PDF.
- To raise objections, use the Challenge/Objection link, submit supporting proof, and pay the fee per question as specified in the notice.
The objection window will be opened for a short period of time. Candidates are advised to raise their objections within the specified time.
SSC GD Result 2026
SSC GD Result 2026 will be declared after the completion of the CBE in February-April 2026 on the SSC website. Candidates can view their qualifying status in the result PDF and then proceed to the next phases of the selection process, including the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Medical Examination. To access SSC GD result, candidates can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Result” tab on the homepage.
- Select “SSC GD Constable Result (Male/Female) 2026”.
- Download the PDF merit list displayed on the screen.
- Use Ctrl + F to search your Name or Roll Number within the list.
- Save or print the result PDF for future reference.
SSC GD 2026 Previous Year Papers
SSC GD previous year papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Practicing these papers will improve speed, accuracy, and time management, which is important to get good marks in CBE. They also help identify important topics and repeated asked questions.
SSC GD Previous Year Paper
SSC GD Previous Year Cutoff
SSC GD previous year cutoff marks represent the minimum scores required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. The tables given below show SSC GD previous year cutoff:
SSC GD Cutoff 2025
SSC GD Cut-Off 2025 (Male candidates qualified for NCB & SSF)
| Force |
Category |
Cut Off |
Part-A Marks |
Part-B Marks |
| NCB |
ST |
136.75755 |
0.00 |
24.25 |
| NCB |
ESM |
102.74048 |
31.50 |
15.00 |
| NCB |
OBC |
140.79692 |
37.75 |
25.00 |
| NCB |
UR |
147.49882 |
40.00 |
22.75 |
| SSF |
EWS |
142.13309 |
35.00 |
28.00 |
| SSF |
ST |
137.17732 |
33.00 |
28.75 |
| SSF |
SC |
133.12241 |
34.00 |
22.75 |
| SSF |
ESM |
78.94782 |
15.00 |
25.00 |
| SSF |
OBC |
144.45392 |
38.00 |
27.75 |
| SSF |
UR |
146.39410 |
37.75 |
25.75 |
SSC GD Cut Off 2025 (Female candidates qualified for NCB)
| Force |
Category |
Marks of the Last Shortlisted Candidate |
Part-A Marks |
Part-B Marks |
| NCB |
EWS |
139.48161 |
35.50 |
18.50 |
| NCB |
ESM |
106.32328 |
35.75 |
13.00 |
| NCB |
OBC |
140.12041 |
35.75 |
25.00 |
SSC GD CBE Cutoff 2024
SSC GD Cut Off 2024 (Male candidates qualified for SSF)
| Category |
Cut Off Marks |
Part A Marks |
Part B Marks |
DOB |
| UR |
153.65815 |
37.75 |
24.5 |
15/01/2001 |
| SC |
142.44916 |
35.5 |
18.25 |
05/02/2002 |
| ST |
143.56976 |
40.00 |
15.5 |
01/10/2002 |
| EWS |
150.85791 |
37.5 |
22.5 |
02/07/2001 |
| OBC |
151.25125 |
39.5 |
20.75 |
12/07/2002 |
| ESM |
107.97603 |
33.75 |
17.25 |
20/12/1990 |
SSC GD Cut Off 2024 (Female candidates qualified for SSF)
| Category |
Cut Off Marks |
Part A Marks |
Part B Marks |
DOB |
| UR |
146.53420 |
34.25 |
23.5 |
15/01/2001 |
| SC |
137.96786 |
30.5 |
18.5 |
05/02/2002 |
| ST |
140.42094 |
35.5 |
17.5 |
01/10/2002 |
| EWS |
144.72447 |
33.5 |
20.5 |
02/07/2001 |
| OBC |
144.26594 |
35.25 |
20.5 |
12/07/2002 |
| ESM |
62.45710 |
25.5 |
13.00 |
20/12/1990 |
SSC GD Salary 2026
SSC GD Constable 2026 salary is structured into Pay Level 1 (Rs 18,000 to 56,900) for the post of Sepoy in NCB and Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100) for all other posts. The estimated annual salary package ranges from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh, depending on the pay level and allowances. Candidates can refer to the table below for the detailed SSC GD Constable Salary Structure.
| Earnings / Deductions |
Amount (in Rs.) |
| Basic Pay |
21,700 |
| Transport Allowance |
1,224 |
| House Rent Allowance |
2,538 |
| Dearness Allowance |
434 |
| Total Earnings |
25,896 |
| Deductions (CGHS, CGEGIS, Pension) |
125+30+2214=2369 |
| Net Earnings |
23,527 |
SSC GD recruitment highlights the importance of state/UT-based domicile verification for CAPF & Assam Rifles vacancies. Candidates must provide accurate domicile or PRC certificates for their declared state/UT, as this directly influences their eligibility, allocation, and final posting.
SSG GD 2026 FAQs
Ques: Will chest measurements be taken for female candidates in SSC GD PST 2026?
Ans: No. Chest measurements in taken only of male candidates. Chest measurements for female candidates will not be taken. However, it will be ensured that the chest is well-developed.
Ques: What details should I verify on my SSC GD admit card 2026 after downloading it?
Ans: Check your name, roll number/registration number, exam date and time, exam centre address, reporting time, photograph, signature, and any special instructions for your specific stage.
Ques: What should I do if I can’t find or download my SSC GD admit card 2026?
Ans: Use SSC regional “Status & Admit Card” or the forgot-registration options available on the regional SSC websites to retrieve your registration ID and access your admit card.
Ques: What if SSC GD admit card link 2026 is not yet available on the SSC website?
Ans: Keep checking the Admit Card section on ssc.gov.in, as SSC releases admit cards and city slips region-wise. If you are appearing for PET/PST, also monitor the CRPF recruitment portal for updates.
Ques: How can I resolve technical issues while downloading my SSC GD 2026 admit card?
Ans: If you face login or download issues, contact your SSC regional office through the helpline numbers or email IDs provided on the official SSC website.
Ques: What documents must I carry to SSC GD exam centre 2026?
Ans: You must carry a printed copy of your admit card (original and a photocopy), a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID), and a recent passport-size photograph, and any declaration/undertaking if mentioned in the admit card instructions.
Ques: Will SSC accept requests to change the Date of Birth after submitting SSC GD 2026 online application?
Ans: No. The Date of Birth must match the Matriculation certificate. Any mismatch may lead to candidature rejection, and no request for correction will be accepted later.
Ques: What is the crucial date for claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS status or other benefits in SSC GD application 2026?
Ans: The closing date of the online application is the only valid date for claiming reservation, fee concession, or age-relaxation benefits. No changes will be accepted after that.
Ques: What allowances are included in SSC GD 2026 salary?
Ans: SSC GD salary 2026 includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Medical benefits, Risk/Hardship allowances, and other admissible government allowances depending on posting location.
Ques: Is there any relaxation in the number of attempts for SSC GD 2026?
Ans: There is no limit on attempts. Candidates can apply multiple times as long as they meet the prescribed age, educational qualification, and category-based eligibility conditions.
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