The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will soon release the admit cards for the GD Constable Written Examination 2026. This exam is for a total of 25,487 Constable posts in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
The SSC GD Constable exam is set to begin on February 23, 2026 . This date is tentative and may change. Candidates who applied can download their admit cards from the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in . Admit cards will be available about four days before your exam date .
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | December 01, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 31, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | January 01, 2026 |
| Application Correction Dates | January 08 to 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 04 Days Before Exam |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | February 23, 2026 Onwards |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Male) | ₹00/- |
| All Category Female Candidates | ₹00/- |
Candidates can pay the fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit (as on January 01, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 23 Years
Total Posts and Eligibility
A total of 25,487 Constable posts are available. To apply, candidates must have passed the 10th standard exam or an equivalent from any recognized board in India.
Posts Breakdown by Force:
| Force Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| BSF | 616 |
| CISF | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,293 |
| AR (Assam Rifles) | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 |
| Total | 25,487 |
Category Wise Vacancy 2026:
| Category | Male Posts | Female Posts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 10,198 | 904 | 11,102 |
| EWS | 2,416 | 189 | 2,605 |
| OBC | 5,329 | 436 | 5,765 |
| ST | 2,091 | 222 | 2,313 |
| SC | 3,433 | 269 | 3,702 |
| Grand Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam will be a computer-based test. It will have 80 questions for 160 marks . Candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the exam.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
Physical Standards (PET/PST)
Height Requirements:
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| General, SC & OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| ST (NE States & Naxal Areas) | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, etc. | 165 cm | 155 cm |
Chest Requirements (Only Male Candidates):
| Category | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| General, SC & OBC | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm | 81 cm |
| ST (NE States & Naxal Areas) | 77 cm | 82 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, etc. | 78 cm | 83 cm |
Running Details:
| Region | Male Task | Female Task |
|---|---|---|
| Other than Ladakh | 5 km in 24 Minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ Minutes |
| Ladakh Region | 1.6 km in 7 Minutes | 800 Meters in 5 Minutes |
Selection Process
The selection for SSC GD Constable 2026 involves these steps:
- Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
How to Download SSC GD Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download your admit card for the SSC GD Constable Examination 2026:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in .
- Look for the link that says “Admit Card” or “Hall Ticket” for SSC GD Constable 2026 and click it.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the required fields.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your SSC GD Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Download and print a copy of your admit card. You must carry this printed copy, along with a valid photo ID, to the exam hall.