The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the examination dates and essential details for the recruitment of GD Constables in the CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) for the year 2026. A total of 25,487 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. The written examination is scheduled to be held from April 27, 2026, to May 30, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their designated examination city starting April 19, 2026, while the admit cards will be issued approximately four days prior to the commencement of the examination.

Important	Dates
Online Application Start	01 December 2025
Online Registration Last Date	31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
Online Payment Last Date	01 January 2026 (11:00 PM)
Online Correction Window	10–13 January 2026
Exam City Information Available	19 April 2026
Choose Exam Week Preference	11–15 April 2026
Exam Date	27 April to 30 May 2026
Admit Card Available	4 days before the exam

Application Fee

To apply, candidates are required to pay a fee corresponding to their respective category. The application fee has been fixed at ₹100 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories, whereas the application process is entirely free of cost for candidates from the SC and ST categories. The application fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST	Rs. 0/- (Free)
Payment Mode	Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th class (Matric) exam from any recognized board in India. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories. Please read the official notification for complete details.

Age	Limit
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	23 Years

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 25,487 Posts

Post Name	General (UR)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Constable GD (Male)	10,198	2,416	5,329	3,433	2,091	23,467
Constable GD (Female)	904	189	436	14	30	2,020
Total	11,102	2,605	5,765	3,447	2,121	25,487

Force Wise Vacancy Details

Force Name	Gender	UR	OBC	EWS	SC	ST	Total
BSF	Male	222	113	53	78	58	524
BSF	Female	49	20	05	11	07	92
CISF	Male	5,547	2,958	1,321	1,918	1,391	13,135
CISF	Female	627	326	150	205	152	1,460
CRPF	Male	2,523	1,343	598	870	32	5,366
CRPF	Female	66	27	08	15	08	124
SSB	Male	752	412	176	257	167	1,764
ITBP	Male	486	219	109	146	139	1,099
ITBP	Female	91	38	16	24	25	194
AR	Male	658	278	157	161	302	1,556
AR	Female	71	25	10	14	30	150

Physical Eligibility (PST/PET)

Category	Height	Chest	Running Test
Male (Gen/OBC/EWS/SC)	170 cm	80-85 cm	5 Km in 24 Minutes
Male (ST)	162.5 cm	76-81 cm	5 Km in 24 Minutes
Female (Gen/OBC/EWS/SC)	157 cm	Not Applicable	1.6 Km in 8.5 Minutes
Female (ST)	150 cm	Not Applicable	1.6 Km in 8.5 Minutes

Special Relaxation for Ladakh Region:

• Male: 1.6 Km in 6 Minutes 30 Seconds
• Female: 800 Meter in 4 Minutes

Exam Pattern (Written Examination)

The written exam will be conducted online for 80 questions carrying 160 marks. Total time is 60 minutes.

Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
A	General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
B	General Knowledge & Awareness	20	40
C	Elementary Mathematics	20	40
D	English / Hindi	20	40
Total	–	80	160

Note: There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

How to Download Admit Card SSC GD Constable 2026

To download the SSC GD Constable 2026 admit card, you need to follow the steps provided below. We have outlined, point by point, exactly how you can download your admit card.

• First, visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
• Click on the “Admit Card” or “Application Status” link on the homepage.
• Select your region.
• Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
• Check your exam city or download your admit card.
• Take a printout of the admit card and carry it to the examination center along with a valid photo ID proof.

Important: All candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for latest updates.

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