SSC GD 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
SSC GD 2026 Overview
SSC GD Constable is a national-level recruitment for General Duty Constable posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) — BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF — and Assam Rifles.
SSC GD 2026 has notified 39,481 vacancies, making it one of India's largest central police recruitments. Selection includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
This is a 10th-pass exam ideal for candidates seeking uniformed service with Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic). In-hand salary ranges ₹21,000–₹35,000/month with risk allowance, ration, and accommodation benefits.
SSC GD 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th Pass (Matriculation) from recognized Board
Age Limit
18–23 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
SSC GD Selection Process
CBT — Computer Based Test: 80 marks, 60 minutes
PET/PST — Physical Efficiency & Standard Test
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Document Verification
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
SSC GD Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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SSC GD Posts — Which is Best?
SSC GD offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Duty Constable As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
SSC GD Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SSC GD Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →SSC GD 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
SSC GD Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management