The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2026 on 25 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in for the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, NIA, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in NCB Examination 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled from 27 April 2026 to 30 May 2026 across 121 cities in India in four phases. A total of 25,487 vacancies — one of the highest ever in SSC GD history — are being filled through this recruitment. Candidates must download their hall ticket by logging in with their Registration Number and Password at ssc.gov.in. Admit cards are released phase-wise, approximately 3–4 days before each candidate’s exam date. Without the hall ticket, no candidate will be permitted to enter the exam hall.
Quick Facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Released | 25 April 2026 |
| Exam Period | 27 April – 30 May 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 |
| Exam Pattern | 80 Questions, 160 Marks, 60 Minutes |
| Exam Cities | 121, across 4 phases |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Download: Login at ssc.gov.in with Registration Number + Password. CBT Exam: 27 April – 30 May 2026. Admit card is released phase-wise — check before your exam date. Download Admit Card
1. Admit Card Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, NIA; Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles; Sepoy in NCB — Examination 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 25 April 2026 |
| Exam Start Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Exam End Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Objective MCQ |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 posts |
| City Intimation Slip Released | 19 April 2026 — exam city communicated to candidates |
| Slot Selection | 11–15 April 2026 — candidates submitted week preferences |
| Admit Card Release Pattern | Phase-wise — released approximately 3–4 days before each candidate’s exam date |
| Login Credentials Required | Registration Number + Password (or Date of Birth) |
| Exam Cities | Across 121 cities in all states and Union Territories |
| Languages Available | English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) |
| Gate Closing Time | 30 minutes before the exam start time — entry denied after gate closes |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
2. Phase-wise Exam Schedule — 4 Weeks
| Phase | Exam Dates | Approx. Admit Card Release |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 27 April – 2 May 2026 | 25 April 2026 |
| Week 2 | 4 May – 9 May 2026 | ~1 May 2026 |
| Week 3 | 18 May – 23 May 2026 | ~15 May 2026 |
| Week 4 | 25 May – 30 May 2026 | ~22 May 2026 |
Note: Your exact exam date and shift timing are printed on your admit card. Candidates cannot change their exam date or shift after the admit card is issued. If you appeared in Week 1 and have not received your admit card yet, log in to ssc.gov.in and check your admit card status. For subsequent weeks, admit cards are released approximately 3–4 days before the exam week begins.
New exam city/centre information: The SSC Central Region added additional sub-centres in high-density states including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Patna to accommodate the large applicant pool. If your admit card shows a centre in a different city than your first preference, it is likely due to high applicant density in your preferred city. You cannot request a change of exam centre after the admit card is issued.
3. How to Download the Admit Card — Step by Step
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit ssc.gov.in | Go to www.ssc.gov.in. On the homepage, look for the “Admit Card” section (usually on the right side or in the top navigation) |
| 2. Click on SSC GD Constable 2026 Admit Card Link | Find and click the link for “Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, NIA, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in NCB — Examination 2026,” which redirects to the SSC candidate login portal |
| 3. Login with Registration Number + Password | Enter your Registration Number (User ID), Password (or Date of Birth), and the Captcha code, then click Login. Use “Forgot Password” if needed, well before your exam date |
| 4. Click ‘Hall Ticket Download’ or ‘Admission Certificate’ | Your admit card PDF opens on screen with exam date, shift, centre address, and reporting time |
| 5. Verify Details, Download & Print 2–3 Copies | Verify name, roll number, date of birth, exam date and shift, reporting time, and exam centre address. Contact SSC Helpdesk immediately if anything is incorrect. Print at least 2–3 copies — carry only printed copies, not a phone screenshot |
Quick reference: ssc.gov.in official website only | Registration No. + Password + Captcha | Verify all details on admit card | Print 2–3 copies on A4 paper | Gate closes 30 min before exam
4. Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
Mandatory:
- Printed SSC GD Admit Card 2026 — A4 printed copy; without it entry is not permitted
- Original Valid Photo ID Proof (any one) — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, or other Govt-issued ID
- DoB Verification Document (if your photo ID doesn’t show full date of birth) — carry an additional DoB proof
- Passport-size Photographs (2 copies) — recent, same as uploaded in the application form
Strictly prohibited:
- Mobile Phone/Electronic Device — leave at home or in vehicle; confiscation risk
- Metallic Jewellery (especially for female candidates) — earrings, nose pins, bangles, chains cause delays during frisking
- Smartwatch/Calculator/Bluetooth Device — any electronic gadget is completely prohibited
- Notes/Books/Study Material — no written or printed material other than the admit card
Technical glitch during exam — what to do: If your computer screen freezes, the mouse becomes unresponsive, or any other technical issue occurs during the CBT, immediately raise your hand to alert the nearest invigilator. Do not attempt to fix the issue yourself (do not restart the computer, check cables, or click randomly) — self-interference is against exam guidelines and can attract disqualification.
5. SSC GD Constable CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes total (no sectional timer — move freely between sections) |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi (candidate’s choice) | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
Note: Each correct answer earns +2 marks; each wrong answer costs −0.25 marks; unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Marks formula: (Correct × 2) − (Wrong × 0.25). There is no sectional time limit — candidates can attempt any section in any order within the 60-minute window. The paper is bilingual (English + Hindi) for all sections except the English/Hindi language section, and is also available in 13 regional languages. Marks are normalised if multiple shifts are conducted.
Key exam day strategy:
- No sectional timer — attempt sections in any order and revisit questions; start with your strongest section to build confidence and bank easy marks
- Marking scheme: correct = +2, wrong = −0.25 (a ratio of 8:1), which is generally favourable — even attempting all 80 questions with 20 wrong and 60 right yields (60×2) − (20×0.25) = 120 − 5 = 115. Attempting all is generally better than leaving questions blank, unless completely guessing
- Since the exam runs over multiple days and shifts, raw marks are normalised by SSC — the normalised score is used for the cut-off and merit list, not the raw score
- If you opted for a regional language at the time of application, all sections except English/Hindi will be available in that language
- The gate closes 30 minutes before the exam start time — candidates arriving after gate closure are not permitted entry under any circumstances
6. Posts & Forces — 25,487 Vacancies
Forces covered: BSF (Border Security Force), CISF (Central Industrial Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), NIA (National Investigation Agency), SSF (Special Security Force), Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD), and NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau, Sepoy).
| Post | Organisation | Group | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) | BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB (SSF), ITBP, NIA, SSF | Group C | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| Rifleman (GD) | Assam Rifles | Group C | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| Sepoy | Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) | Group C | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
Note: Total 25,487 vacancies across all forces. Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and gender-wise (male/female). Force-wise and state-wise allocation is done during final selection based on merit and preference. NCC certificate holders receive bonus marks in the CBT score for final merit calculation.
7. Complete Selection Process
| Stage | Component | Nature | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) — 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 min | Merit-based — counts in final selection | Ongoing — 27 Apr–30 May 2026 |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Physical Standard Test (PST) — conducted by CRPF | Qualifying only — no marks in merit | After CBT result |
| Stage 3 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) + Review Medical Examination (RME) — conducted by CRPF | Qualifying only — no marks in merit | After PET/PST |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification | Final eligibility check | After DME |
Note: The final merit list is based solely on CBT marks (normalised) plus NCC bonus marks (if applicable). PET/PST and the Medical Examination are qualifying — clearing them is mandatory but marks are not added to merit. PET/PST admit cards are uploaded by CRPF on the CRPF portal (not SSC). Selection is done state-wise and category-wise.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2026 released?
The SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2026 was officially released on 25 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in for candidates appearing in the Week 1 CBT (27 April–2 May 2026). Admit cards for subsequent phases (Week 2, 3, 4) will be released approximately 3–4 days before each phase begins. The exam runs from 27 April to 30 May 2026 across 121 cities.
2. The admit card shows a different exam city than my preference — is this normal?
Yes, this can happen due to high applicant density in your preferred city. SSC allocates exam centres based on availability and applicant volume. The SSC Central Region even added extra sub-centres in cities like Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Patna to accommodate demand. Once the admit card is issued, you cannot request a change of exam centre, exam date, or shift under any circumstances.
3. What is the SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2026?
SSC GD CBT 2026 has 80 objective MCQ questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes, across four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20Q, 40M), General Knowledge & Awareness (20Q, 40M), Elementary Mathematics (20Q, 40M), English/Hindi (20Q, 40M). Each correct answer earns +2 marks; each wrong answer costs −0.25 marks; unattempted questions score 0. There is no sectional time limit — attempt any section in any order. Available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
4. My exam is in Week 3 or Week 4 — when will my admit card be released?
SSC GD admit cards are released phase-wise, approximately 3–4 days before each exam week. Week 2 (4–9 May): admit card around 1 May. Week 3 (18–23 May): around 15 May. Week 4 (25–30 May): around 22 May. Keep checking ssc.gov.in and your registered email regularly rather than waiting for a notification.
5. What if I forget my SSC Registration Number to download the admit card?
Visit ssc.gov.in and click “Forgot Password” or “Forgot Registration Number” on the candidate login page. You can recover your credentials by entering your name, date of birth, and the email/mobile number registered during application. Alternatively, contact the SSC Helpdesk through the query form on ssc.gov.in or your respective regional SSC office, and act well before your exam date.
6. Is PET/PST conducted by SSC or another agency?
After the CBT, candidates shortlisted for PET/PST are handled by CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), the designated agency for conducting physical tests for SSC GD 2026. PET/PST admit cards are uploaded by CRPF on the CRPF portal — not on ssc.gov.in. Similarly, the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) are also conducted by CRPF at their designated centres.
7. What are NCC bonus marks in SSC GD 2026?
SSC GD 2026 provides bonus marks to NCC certificate holders in the final merit calculation: NCC ‘A’ Certificate receives bonus marks as prescribed, ‘B’ Certificate a higher bonus, and ‘C’ Certificate the highest bonus. These bonus marks are added to the normalised CBT score to determine final merit. Candidates who declared their NCC certificate during application and hold valid certificates receive these additional marks — refer to the official notification for exact bonus mark values.
8. How is the final merit decided in SSC GD Constable 2026?
The final merit list is based on the normalised CBT score plus NCC bonus marks (if applicable). PET/PST and the Medical Examination are qualifying stages — candidates must clear them, but the marks scored do not contribute to merit. The merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise, with force allocation done based on merit and candidate preference. Only candidates who clear all stages (CBT + PET/PST + Medical + DV) and rank within the cut-off are finally selected.
9. What details are printed on the SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2026?
The admit card contains the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, father’s name, category, exam date and shift timing, reporting time, exam centre name and full address, exam city, photograph and signature, and important exam day instructions. Verify all details after downloading — if anything is incorrect (especially name or DoB mismatch with photo ID), contact SSC Helpdesk immediately before the exam.
10. Can I use my phone to show the admit card at the exam centre?
No. You must carry a printed (physical) copy of the SSC GD Admit Card 2026 to the exam centre — a phone screenshot or digital copy is not accepted. Mobile phones are also strictly prohibited inside the exam hall; carrying one can lead to disqualification or action under unfair means rules. Print at least 2–3 copies of your admit card on A4 paper with clear text and a visible photograph.
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