SSC GD 2026 Notification: 25,487 Constable & Rifleman Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 25,487 GD Constable and Rifleman posts. Candidates who have completed 10th Class are eligible to apply online. The online application process begins on 1st December 2025 and will close on 31st December 2025. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official SSC portal.In this article, you will find detailed information about SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important dates.The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the recruitment of 25,487 GD Constable and Rifleman posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 31st December 2025.This article provides complete details about the SSC GD Constable and Rifleman Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application procedure, and important dates.

SSC Constable (GD) & Rifleman (GD) 2025 Recruitment – Vacancy, Salary & Selection

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 25,487 Constable (GD) and Rifleman (GD) posts across various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Assam Rifles. Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board are eligible to apply for these posts.

The online application process begins on 1 December 2025 and will continue until 31 December 2025. Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-3, with a salary ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, along with applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits as per government norms.

Vacancy Details

A total of 25,487 vacancies are notified, including posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD), and SSF. Out of the total vacancies, 23,467 posts are for male candidates and 2,020 posts are for female candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be citizens of India and should possess the domicile certificate of the State or Union Territory mentioned in the application. Applicants must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class as on 1 January 2026. NCC certificate holders may be awarded bonus marks as per SSC rules.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years

  • Maximum Age: 23 years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:

  • SC/ST: 5 years

  • OBC: 3 years

  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service

  • Children/dependents of 1984 riot victims: Up to 10 years (category-wise)

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100

  • SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates: No fee

The fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages:

  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

Candidates must qualify at each stage to move forward in the recruitment process.

Important Instructions

  • Applications are accepted online only

  • One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory

  • Applications are provisional and subject to document verification

  • Reservation benefits are applicable only with valid certificates in the prescribed format

  • Candidates must apply well before the closing date to avoid technical issues

Status:  Closed

Application Start Date2025-12-01
Last Date2025-12-31
Application FeeGeneral/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/- (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: No Fee)
Age Limit18 to 23 years (as on 01-01-2026)
QualificationMatriculation or 10th Class Pass from a recognized Board
Mode of Selectiononline