SSC GD 2026
SSC General Duty Constable in CAPFs & SSF — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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SSC GD 2026 Overview
SSC GD Constable (General Duty) is one of India's largest paramilitary recruitment drives conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission. The examination selects personnel for General Duty Constable posts across Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) including BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, as well as the Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.
SSC GD 2026 has notified approximately 39,481 vacancies across all participating paramilitary forces for both male and female candidates. The multi-stage selection framework begins with a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) of 80 objective questions (160 marks in 60 minutes) covering Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Qualifiers proceed to Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification.
Selected constables are placed in Pay Level 3 (₹21,700–₹69,100 basic pay) under the 7th CPC. The initial monthly in-hand salary ranges between ₹28,000 and ₹36,000 depending on deployment zones, boosted by risk allowances, ration money, uniform allowance, and free accommodation in force cantonments.
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 a recognized Board or University
Age Limit
18–23 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Ex-Servicemen: +3 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your SSC GD Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Ex-Servicemen: +3 years
SSC GD Selection Process
Computer Based Examination (CBE): 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
Document Verification
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
SSC GD Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Knowledge & Awareness
Elementary Mathematics
English / Hindi
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SSC GD Posts — Which is Best?
SSC GD offers 3+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Constable (General Duty) — CISF Pay Level 3 TOP PICK | ₹28,000 – ₹36,000 | medium |
Constable (General Duty) — BSF/CRPF Pay Level 3 | ₹28,000 – ₹38,000 | medium |
Constable (General Duty) — SSF Pay Level 3 | ₹30,000 – ₹38,000 | fast |
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 & Predictor
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SSC GD 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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SSC GD Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Focus on 10th-level Elementary Mathematics formulas and shortcut tricks
- ›Read Lucent GK and monthly current affairs capsules
- ›Practice 25 reasoning questions daily for speed
- ›Begin morning endurance running (3–5 km) for the physical screening test
Phase 2: Full-Length Practice (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full 80-question mock tests under 60 minutes timer
- ›Analyze errors in English/Hindi comprehension and grammar
- ›Revise high-yield static GK topics (Rivers, National Parks, Classical Dances)
- ›Maintain hydration and target sub-22 minutes in 5 km trial runs
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Mohit has tracked over 100+ Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board cycles. He focuses on quantitative reasoning strategies, multi-shift CBT score normalization, and defense/police recruitment procedures.