SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
By vacancy count this is the largest single recruitment in the country — frequently over forty thousand posts. It is also the tightest age window on this list at 23 years for General category candidates, which means the real beneficiaries are people who start immediately after Class 10 or 12.
SSC GD Constable 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Examination | Constable (General Duty) in CAPF, NIA, SSF and Rifleman in Assam Rifles |
| Total vacancies | 39,481 |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass |
| Age limit | 18–23 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 15 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹100 (nil for women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen) |
| Exam date | Feb 2027 |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (Level 3) |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in ↗ |
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SSC GD Constable age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for SSC GD Constable 2026 is 18 to 23 years as on 01 Jan 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 24 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 23 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 26 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 28 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 33 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 36 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 38 years |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for SSC GD Constable is eligible to 36, not 33. Full age relaxation rules →
SSC GD Constable posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) — BSF | Border Security Force | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Constable (GD) — CRPF | Central Reserve Police Force | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Constable (GD) — CISF | Central Industrial Security Force | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Constable (GD) — ITBP / SSB | Indo-Tibetan Border Police / Sashastra Seema Bal | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
| Rifleman (GD) | Assam Rifles | Level-3 | ₹21,700–69,100 |
SSC GD Constable selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes. |
| PET | Running: 5 km in 24 minutes (male), 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes (female). |
| PST | Height, chest and weight measurement. Relaxed standards for ST and certain hill categories. |
| Medical examination | Detailed medical including vision standards. |
Who should apply for SSC GD Constable
For physically fit candidates under 23 who want a uniformed career. If you are already 22, you likely have one attempt left and should know that before committing a year. The running standard does not relax for any category.
- Height relaxation is available for ST candidates and candidates from specified hill regions; the running standard is not relaxed.
- Age limit of 23 is the strictest among major 12th and 10th level recruitments.
- Medical rejection, particularly on vision, is common — get an eye test before committing to preparation.
SSC GD Constable 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
कांस्टेबल जनरल ड्यूटी परीक्षा (SSC GD Constable) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Jan 2026 को 18 से 23 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: 10वीं पास। कुल 39,481 पद · वेतन ₹21,700 से ₹69,100 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 14 Oct 2026।
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.