The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the SSC GD Constable 2025-26 recruitment. This cycle aims to fill 25,487 vacancies across various paramilitary forces.
Key Recruitment Dates
The application window is currently open, and the deadline is fast approaching.
- Notification Date: December 1, 2025
- Online Application Starts: December 1, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: January 1, 2026
- Application Correction Window: January 8 – 10, 2026
- CBT Exam Date (Tentative): February – April 2026
Vacancy Distribution (Total: 25,487)
The vacancies are distributed among various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). CISF holds the highest number of openings this year.
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026): 18 to 23 years.
- OBC Candidates: Relaxable up to 26 years.
- SC/ST Candidates: Relaxable up to 28 years.
- Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male). Females and SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Selection Process
The selection involves a rigorous multi-stage process designed to test both mental and physical fitness.
1. Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
- Total Questions: 80 (20 per section: Reasoning, GK, Mathematics, English/Hindi).
- Total Marks: 160 (2 marks per correct answer).
- Duration: 60 Minutes.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category | Running Distance | Time Limit |
| Male | 5 KM | 24 Minutes |
| Female | 1.6 KM | 8.5 Minutes |
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Height: Male (170 cm), Female (157 cm).
- Chest (Male): 80 cm (unexpanded) with a minimum 5 cm expansion.
How to Apply
- Go to the official website: https://ssc.nic.in
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already (note: OTRs from the old ssc.nic.in site are no longer valid).
- Upload a Live Photograph (via webcam/phone) and a scanned signature.
- Select your force preferences and examination centers.
