SSC GD Constable 2026 — Age Limit, Eligibility & Syllabus
Staff Selection Commission (CAPF, NIA, SSF, Assam Rifles) · Police & Defence
Quick highlights
- Qualification
- 10th Pass
- Age limit
- 18 – 23 years
- Age as on
- 2026-08-01
- Salary
- ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (Pay Level 3) plus allowances
- Typical vacancies
- Roughly 25,000 – 50,000 posts per cycle
- Notification window
- Notification generally releases between August and November with the exam early next year.
About this exam
SSC GD Constable is the largest 10th-pass uniformed recruitment in India, filling Constable (General Duty) posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles, SSF and NIA. It draws over 40 lakh applications every cycle.
Educational qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognised board.
Age limit and category relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper age |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 0 years | 23 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | 26 years |
| SC | 5 years | 28 years |
| ST | 5 years | 28 years |
Ex-servicemen get 3 years and PwD candidates up to 10 years additional relaxation as per rules.
Selection process
1. Computer Based Exam
80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes, 0.25 negative marking.
2. PET & PST
Male run 5 km in 24 min, female 1.6 km in 8.5 min; height 170 cm male, 157 cm female with regional relaxations.
3. Medical Examination
Detailed medical standards test (DME and Review DME).
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Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy, similarity, spatial visualisation, figure series, coding-decoding, relationship concepts.
General Knowledge & Awareness
Current events, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, economy, polity, scientific research.
Elementary Mathematics
Number system, fundamental arithmetic, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio, average, interest, profit-loss, time and work, mensuration.
English / Hindi
Basic comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, fill in the blanks, error detection (choose one language).
Cut-off trend
CBE cut-offs move between 55-75 out of 160 for General depending on state and gender; SC/ST cut-offs are typically 8-15 marks lower.
Official links
ssc.gov.inAlways download notifications and apply only through the official website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC GD age limit for OBC male candidates?
The base limit is 18-23 years. With 3 years OBC relaxation, an OBC male candidate can apply up to 26 years as on the cut-off date.
What is the height requirement for SSC GD Constable?
170 cm for male and 157 cm for female candidates, with relaxations for ST, hill-area and specified tribal categories. Male chest must be 80 cm with 5 cm expansion.
How many attempts are allowed in SSC GD?
There is no attempt limit. You can apply in every cycle until you cross the upper age limit applicable to your category.
Keep a Plan B ready
Physical discipline plus verified background checks make GD aspirants strong fits for corporate Security Supervisor, Facility Operations and Field Executive roles hiring 10th pass candidates.