2026 SSC GD Constable Recruitment – Rifleman Posts

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Force-wise)

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Citizen of India.
• Domicile/PRC: Must possess Domicile/PRC of the State/UT indicated in the application (except Assam & specified categories as per notification).
• Education: Matriculation / 10th Class pass from a recognized Board/University as on 01-01-2026.
• NCC: NCC Certificate holders may be eligible for bonus marks (as per rules).

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 23 Years
• Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deduction of military service
• Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (UR/EWS): 5 Years
• Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (OBC): 8 Years
• Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims (SC/ST): 10 Years

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100/-
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: No Fee
• Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay)

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month. All posts carry DA, HRA and other allowances as admissible.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
5. Document Verification

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit SSC official website: https://ssc.gov.in
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
3. Login and fill the SSC GD online application form carefully.
4. Upload photo, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Read the examination notice carefully (Hindi & English). English version will be treated as final.
• Apply early to avoid last-day server issues due to heavy traffic.
• Old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not valid; candidates must create new OTR on ssc.gov.in.
• Eligibility is provisional and will be verified during the medical/document stages; mismatch may lead to cancellation.
• Reservation candidates must ensure valid certificates in prescribed format.

Important Links

FAQs – SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the start date to apply online for SSC GD 2026?
Ans: The online application starts on 01/12/2025.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for SSC GD 2026?
Ans: The last date is 31/12/2025 (23:00).

Q3. What is the total vacancy in SSC GD Constable 2026?
Ans: Total posts are 25,487 for Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD).

Q4. What is the qualification for SSC GD 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be Matric / 10th pass from a recognized board as on 01-01-2026.

Q5. What is the age limit for SSC GD Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 18 to 23 years as on 01-01-2026 (DOB between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008).

Q6. What is the SSC GD selection process?
Ans: CBE, PST, PET, DME/RME and Document Verification.