The final opportunity for aspiring candidates to join India's central armed police forces is here. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will officially close the online application window for the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 tomorrow, December 31, 2025. Eligible individuals who have not yet submitted their applications must act swiftly to complete the registration process on the commission's official portal.
Massive Recruitment Drive: Key Details and Vacancies
This large-scale recruitment drive aims to fill a substantial 25,487 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty). The positions are spread across several prestigious central paramilitary and security forces. These include the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Additionally, the recruitment includes posts in the Assam Rifles (AR) and the Secretariat Security Force (SSF). For Assam Rifles, the post is designated as Rifleman (General Duty).
The application process commenced on December 1, 2025. While the registration deadline is December 31, candidates have until January 1, 2026, to complete the online fee payment. In a helpful move for applicants, the SSC has scheduled a correction window from January 8 to January 10, 2026, allowing candidates to rectify any errors in their submitted forms. The first stage of the selection process, the Computer Based Examination (CBE), is tentatively scheduled to be conducted between February and April 2026.
Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process
To be eligible for the SSC GD Constable posts, candidates must be Indian citizens. The essential educational qualification is a pass in Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board, and this criterion must be met by January 1, 2026. The age limit for applicants is 18 to 23 years as of the cutoff date. The commission will provide age relaxation for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and other categories as per the prevailing government norms.
The SSC GD selection process is multi-layered and rigorous. It begins with the Computer Based Test. Candidates who qualify will then have to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a Physical Standard Test (PST). Successful candidates at these stages will proceed to a detailed medical examination and finally, document verification. The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates' performance, their indicated force preferences, and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.
Exam Pattern and How to Apply
The Computer Based Examination will be a 60-minute test comprising 80 objective-type questions carrying a total of 160 marks. The question paper will be divided into four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Applicants should note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
For those yet to apply, here is a step-by-step guide to complete the SSC GD application 2025:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on the new portal if you are a new user.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Find and click on the application link for 'Constable (GD) Examination 2026'.
- Fill out the application form with extreme care, ensuring all details match your official documents.
- Use the integrated online module to capture a live photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of your signature in the specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Review all entered details thoroughly before final submission.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for all future reference.
With the clock ticking down to the deadline, candidates are strongly advised to avoid last-minute technical glitches by completing their registration well before the portal closes on December 31. This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for thousands to secure a stable and respected career in the nation's security apparatus.
