SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25,487 Constable, Rifleman Posts
| Company Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) |
| No of Posts | 25487 |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 Per Month (Pay Level-3) |
| Qualification | Matriculation or 10th Class Pass from a recognized Board |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Start Date for Apply | 01/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 31/12/2025 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13135 | 1460 | 14595 |
| CRPF | 5366 | 124 | 5490 |
| SSB | 1764 | 0 | 1764 |
| ITBP | 1099 | 194 | 1293 |
| AR (Rifleman GD) | 1556 | 150 | 1706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Grand Total | 23467 | 2020 | 25487 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizen of India
- Must possess Domicile/PRC of the State/UT indicated in the application (except Assam & specified categories)
- Matriculation or 10th Class pass from a recognized Board/University as on 01-01-2026
- NCC Certificate holders eligible for bonus marks (optional)
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 23 Years (Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
- Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR/EWS): 5 years
- Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC): 8 years
- Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC/ST): 10 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay)
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3
- Salary Range: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 Per Month
- All posts carry Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances as admissible
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01/12/2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 01/12/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31/12/2025 (23:00) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01/01/2026 (23:00) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 08/01/2026 to 10/01/2026 (23:00) |
| Tentative CBE Exam Date | February – April 2026 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME)
- Document Verification
How To Apply
- Visit official website https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature & required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take printout
Instruction
- Read the examination notice carefully in both Hindi and English; the English version will be treated as final in case of any dispute.
- Submit the online application well before the last date to avoid website issues due to heavy traffic.
- Candidates without One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (ssc.gov.in) must create a new OTR; old OTRs from ssc.nic.in are not valid.
- After creating the new OTR, candidates can fill out the online application; the new OTR will remain valid for future exams on the new site.
- Documents will be verified during DME by CAPFs, so applications are provisional; eligibility claims must match the submitted documents or candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates claiming reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM or others) must ensure eligibility and possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates migrating to another state must choose whether to take reservation from their state of origin or apply as unreserved from the state of migration; this choice cannot be changed later.
- If opting for reservation from the state of origin, the candidate must provide details of both current domicile and origin, and produce a valid caste certificate from the origin state.
SSC Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) Important Links
- Apply Link: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here