SSC GD Constable Exam Date 2026 Out CBT: 27 April – 30 May 2026 • 4 Windows • 25,487 Vacancies • 48.83 Lakh Applicants
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released the SSC GD Constable Exam Date 2026 on 11 April 2026 via an official notice at ssc.gov.in. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Constable (GD) posts in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles will be conducted from 27 April 2026 to 30 May 2026 across 4 exam windows. Candidates must submit their week preference between 11 April (3:00 PM) and 15 April 2026 (5:00 PM). The exam was earlier postponed from 23 February 2026 due to administrative reasons. The exam will now be held in 200+ cities across India.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles — 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notice Released | 11 April 2026 at ssc.gov.in |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 (Male: 23,467 | Female: 2,020) |
| Total Applicants | Approximately 48.83 lakh registered candidates |
| CBT Start Date | 27 April 2026 |
| CBT End Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Number of Windows | 4 Exam Windows (week-based, distributed) |
| Preference Window | 11 April 2026 (3:00 PM) to 15 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Exam Cities | 200+ cities across India |
| Shifts per Day | 4 shifts per day |
| Admit Card Release | 5 to 7 days before the candidate's exam date (window-wise) |
| City Intimation Slip | 7 to 8 days before the exam date |
| Earlier Scheduled Date | 23 February 2026 — Postponed due to administrative reasons |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Window | Dates | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window 1 | 27 April 2026 – 02 May 2026 | 6 days | First Window |
| Window 2 | 04 May 2026 – 09 May 2026 | 6 days | Second Window |
| Window 3 | 18 May 2026 – 23 May 2026 | 6 days | Third Window |
| Window 4 | 25 May 2026 – 30 May 2026 | 6 days | Fourth Window |
| Total CBT Duration: 27 April – 30 May 2026 • 4 shifts daily • 200+ exam centres pan-India | |||
With approximately 48.83 lakh candidates registered — making SSC GD 2026 one of India's largest competitive exams — a single window would be logistically impossible. The 4-window approach distributes candidates over 4 weeks with 4 daily shifts, allowing SSC to manage exam security, invigilation quality, and centre logistics effectively. Normalisation of scores across windows will ensure fairness in the final merit list.
Login to ssc.gov.in and submit your preferred exam window — opens at 3:00 PM11 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
Closes at 5:00 PM sharp — no extension, auto-allotment after this15 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
Shows exam city, date and shift — NOT the admit card7–8 Days before exam date
Download from regional SSC website — mandatory for entry5–7 Days before exam date
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Starts | Exam Ends | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 🌞 | 7:45 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 60 minutes |
| Shift 2 🌞 | 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:45 PM | 60 minutes |
| Shift 3 🌞 | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 60 minutes |
| Shift 4 🌟 | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 60 minutes |
- Reach the exam centre by the reporting time — not the exam start time
- Entry to the examination hall is generally closed 30 minutes before exam start — latecomers are not allowed
- Carry a printed admit card + one valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence)
- Candidates will be assigned their specific shift along with the city intimation slip and admit card
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, electronic devices, and calculators are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall
2. Click on "Admit Card" section
3. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth
4. Download and print the admit card in colour or black-and-white
5. Carry it along with a valid government-issued photo ID proof on exam day
- The photograph on the admit card must be clearly visible — blurry or no-photo admit cards may cause issues at the centre
- No candidate will be allowed to sit the exam without a valid admit card + valid photo ID
- SSC does not send admit cards by post — download-only from official regional SSC portals
- Admit card once generated cannot be changed — any discrepancy must be reported immediately to SSC regional office
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | Analogies, Similarities, Spatial Visualization, Coding-Decoding, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetic Reasoning, Series, Non-verbal patterns |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | Current Affairs, India & World, Geography, History, Polity, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, Defence, Environment |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | Number Systems, Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Basic Algebra |
| English / Hindi Language | 20 | 40 | Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Construction, Error Detection |
| Total | 80 | 160 Marks | 60 Minutes duration |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ — 4 options per question |
| Medium | English, Hindi + 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) |
| Difficulty Level | Matriculation / Class 10 standard |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Normalisation | Scores will be normalised across shifts and windows for fair merit comparison |
| NCC Incentive | NCC Certificate holders receive additional incentive marks added to CBT normalised score: NCC 'C' = highest, NCC 'B' = moderate, NCC 'A' = basic |
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF — Border Security Force | 8,993 | 635 | 9,628 |
| CISF — Central Industrial Security Force | 4,907 | 400 | 5,307 |
| CRPF — Central Reserve Police Force | 3,852 | 430 | 4,282 |
| ITBP — Indo-Tibetan Border Police | 1,609 | 70 | 1,679 |
| SSB — Sashastra Seema Bal | 1,377 | 140 | 1,517 |
| AR — Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD) | 1,246 | — | 1,246 |
| SSF — Secretariat Security Force | 1,067 | 345 | 1,412 |
| NCB — Narcotics Control Bureau | 416 | — | 416 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
- Vacancies for CAPFs & AR are state/UT-wise — candidates must submit a valid domicile / PRC certificate of their state
- SSF vacancies are filled on an all-India basis — no state domicile requirement for SSF posts
- 10% of total vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen across all forces
- Vacancy figures are tentative — subject to revision based on force requirements and verification
👤 Male Physical Standards
👥 Female Physical Standards
Candidates holding valid NCC Certificates receive additional incentive marks added to their normalised CBT score. The incentive is highest for NCC 'C' Certificate holders, followed by 'B' and 'A'. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the PET run but must clear PST measurements and medical examination. Refer to the official notification for exact incentive marks.
Stage 1 — Computer-Based Examination (CBE/CBT)
27 April – 30 May 2026 across 4 windows. 80 MCQs, 160 marks, 60 minutes. Sections: General Intelligence, GK, Mathematics, English/Hindi. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Approximately 8 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted from CBT to go to PET/PST. Scores are normalised across shifts for fair comparison.
Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying
CBT shortlisted candidates appear for PET conducted by CAPFs. Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the race. PET is qualifying in nature — failure means elimination. No marks are awarded.
Stage 3 — Physical Standard Test (PST) — Qualifying
Height and chest measurements are verified at the PET/PST venue. Must meet the minimum physical standards specified (see Card 09). Failure in PST leads to elimination. PST is conducted on the same day as PET.
Stage 4 — Medical Examination (DME/RME)
Conducted at designated medical authorities for candidates who clear PET/PST. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) covers vision, hearing, general fitness, and absence of any condition likely to interfere with duty performance. Candidates found temporarily unfit can appeal through Review Medical Examination (RME).
Stage 5 — Document Verification (DV) & Final Selection
Candidates who clear medical examination are called for Document Verification. All original documents — 10th certificate, domicile, category certificate, NCC certificate (if applicable), Ex-Serviceman document etc. — are verified. Final merit list is prepared force-wise and state-wise based on CBT normalised score, with PET/PST/Medical as qualifying stages.
| Benefit / Allowance | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Pay Level-3 as per 7th Pay Commission |
| Basic Pay Range | ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per Government of India revisions (currently ~50% of basic pay) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | X, Y, Z cities — 27%, 18%, 9% of basic pay respectively |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | As per city classification and posting location |
| Free Ration / Ration Money | Free ration in operational areas; ration money allowance elsewhere |
| Uniform Allowance | Provided as per paramilitary norms |
| Medical Facilities | Free medical treatment in force medical facilities and government hospitals |
| Leave | 30 days earned leave per year + casual leave + sick leave |
| Pension | NPS (National Pension System) — permanent government post with retirement benefits |
| Job Security | Permanent central government post — not contractual (unlike Agnipath) |
Visit ssc.gov.in
Go to the official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in. This is the only authorised source — do not rely on third-party websites for date information.
Go to "Latest News" or "Notice Board"
On the SSC homepage, find the "Latest News", "Notice Board", or "Important Notices" section. All official notices including exam date notices are published here first.
Find the SSC GD Exam Date 2026 Notice
Look for the link titled "Constable (GD) Exam 2026 – Exam Schedule Notice" or similar. The official file name is CTGD_2026_Notice_11042026.pdf. Click to open.
Submit Exam Window Preference
Login to your SSC candidate portal at ssc.gov.in with your registration credentials → Submit your exam window preferences between 11 April (3 PM) and 15 April 2026 (5 PM).
Check City Intimation & Admit Card
Visit your regional SSC website approximately 7–8 days before your exam date to download the City Intimation Slip, and 5–7 days before to download the Admit Card.
| Topic | What to Expect | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Analogies | Word analogies, number analogies, figure analogies — identify the relationship pattern | High |
| Similarities & Differences | Find the odd one out, group items by common property — conceptual grouping | High |
| Spatial Visualization & Orientation | Mirror images, water images, paper folding, dice problems, cube net problems | Medium |
| Visual Memory | Embedded figures, figure completion, series of patterns | Medium |
| Discriminating Observation | Spot the difference, figure classification, pattern identification | Medium |
| Relationship Concepts | Blood relations, family tree problems — 2 to 3 step relation chains | High |
| Arithmetic Reasoning | Logical sequences involving numbers and letters, number-based puzzles | High |
| Coding & Decoding | Letter coding, number coding, substitution codes — decode the pattern | High |
| Alphabetical / Number Series | Find the missing term, wrong number in series — letter and number sequences | High |
| Syllogisms & Venn Diagrams | All/some/none type statements, figure-based logical deductions | Medium |
| Non-Verbal Patterns | Matrix-based questions, figure series completion, pattern-based MCQs | Medium |
| Topic | Key Areas | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | National & international events (last 6–12 months), appointments, summits, policy changes, awards & honours | High |
| Indian History | Ancient India (Vedic, Maurya, Gupta era), Medieval India (Mughal period), Modern India (Freedom Struggle, 1857 onwards), important dates & leaders | High |
| Indian Polity & Constitution | Fundamental Rights & Duties, Parliament, Supreme Court, President/PM roles, important Articles & Amendments, Preamble | High |
| Indian Geography | Rivers & dams, mountain ranges, national parks, states & capitals, soil types, climate, major ports & airports | High |
| Indian Economy | Five Year Plans, GDP, inflation basics, RBI functions, banking terms, budget highlights, economic surveys | Medium |
| Science & Technology | ISRO missions, defence technology, recent space/tech achievements, inventions & discoveries, important scientists | High |
| Sports & Games | Olympic/Commonwealth Games results, cricket/hockey, national sports awards, stadiums, sports organisations | Medium |
| Books & Authors / Awards | Sahitya Akademi, Padma Awards, Nobel Prize, Bharat Ratna, Jnanpith Award, civilian honours | Medium |
| Indian Armed Forces / Defence | Defence exercises, missiles (Agni, BrahMos etc.), recent acquisitions, CAPF history, paramilitary achievements | High |
| Environment & Ecology | National parks & wildlife sanctuaries, endangered species, environmental acts, climate change basics, river disputes | Low-Medium |
| Culture, Heritage & Art | Folk dances, classical music/dance forms, UNESCO heritage sites, festivals, religions & traditions of India | Low-Medium |
| Topic | Key Concepts | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Number Systems | LCM & HCF, prime/composite numbers, divisibility rules, fractions & decimals, BODMAS, simplification | High |
| Percentage | Percentage increase/decrease, percentage of a quantity, successive percentage changes, population-based problems | High |
| Profit, Loss & Discount | Cost price, selling price, marked price, profit/loss percent, discount problems, dishonest dealer problems | High |
| Ratio & Proportion | Simple ratio, compound ratio, direct & inverse proportion, partnership problems, mixture & alligation | High |
| Simple & Compound Interest | SI formula, CI formula, difference between SI and CI, rate/time/principal calculations, half-yearly and quarterly CI | High |
| Time & Work | Individual/combined work rates, pipes and cisterns, work efficiency problems, man-day calculations | High |
| Time, Speed & Distance | Average speed, relative speed, trains (crossing problems), boats & streams, circular track problems | High |
| Mensuration | Area & perimeter of 2D shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle, trapezium), volume & surface area of 3D shapes (cube, cylinder, cone, sphere) | Medium |
| Averages | Average of numbers, weighted average, average age problems, combined group average | Medium |
| Basic Algebra | Algebraic identities (a+b)², (a-b)², a²-b², linear equations in 1 or 2 variables — Class 10 level | Medium |
| Basic Trigonometry | Sin, Cos, Tan values (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°), basic identities, height & distance problems — Class 10 level only | Low-Medium |
| Data Interpretation | Bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, tables — read and extract data, calculate percentage change | Low-Medium |
| Topic (English) | Topic (Hindi Equivalent) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary — Synonyms | पर्यायवाची शब्द (Paryayvachi) | High |
| Vocabulary — Antonyms | विलोम शब्द (Vilom Shabd) | High |
| Fill in the Blanks | रिक्त स्थान भरो (articles, prepositions, conjunctions) | High |
| Sentence Correction / Error Detection | वाक्य शुद्धि / अशुद्धि शोधन | High |
| Idioms & Phrases | मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ | Medium |
| Reading Comprehension | गद्यांश / अपठित गद्यांश | Medium |
| Spelling Errors / One Word Substitution | शब्द शुद्धि / अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द | Medium |
| Active / Passive Voice | कर्तृवाच्य / कर्मवाच्य | Medium |
| Direct / Indirect Speech | प्रत्यक्ष / अप्रत्यक्ष कथन | Low-Medium |
| Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles) | वाक्य क्रम व्यवस्था | Low-Medium |
- Reasoning: Practice 20–30 questions daily — Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, and Series are consistently high-scoring topics
- GK: Read one national newspaper daily for current affairs. Focus on last 6 months. Defence + Science + Awards sections are must-prepare areas for SSC GD specifically
- Maths: Master Percentage, Profit-Loss, Time-Work, and SI/CI — these 4 topics alone typically cover 50–60% of Maths questions in SSC GD
- English/Hindi: Choose the language you are stronger in. Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, and Error Detection are the highest-weightage topics
- Negative marking (0.25): Avoid random guessing — skip questions you are less than 60% confident about. Score of 110–130+ (normalised) is typically needed for safe shortlisting
- The exam is available in 15 languages including regional languages — choose your strongest language for the language section and for reading comprehension
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