SSC GD Constable recruits candidates for general duty constable and related uniformed posts in notified forces.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityStaff Selection Commission
Department / parent organisationMinistry of Home Affairs
Qualification levelClass 10
Exam modeCBT
SSC GDSSC GD Constablegovernmentrecruitmentnational examStaff Selection Commission
Important Dates & Exam Timeline
- SSC GD Constable Examination 2027TentativeStatus: Tentative · Official source · Verified 08 Sep 2026
Editorial update
SSC lists Constable GD as a major examination family. The current detailed notice must be checked on ssc.gov.in before relying on vacancies, dates or physical standards.
SSC lists Constable GD as a major examination family. The current detailed notice must be checked on ssc.gov.in before relying on vacancies, dates or physical standards.
Latest Updates
SSC lists Constable GD as a major examination family. The current detailed notice must be checked on ssc.gov.in before relying on vacancies, dates or physical standards.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Page prepared from SSC official examination listings and notice-board policy | ssc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC GD Constable |
| Full Form | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in NCB Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | Central government recruitment |
| Purpose | Recruitment for constable and related general duty posts in notified forces |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test with further stage requirements where notified |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ and/or descriptive or skill test as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Computer-based examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Medical examination, Document verification |
| Exam Duration | CBT duration as notified |
| Total Marks | CBT marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Objective CBT negative marking is as notified in the current notice. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi where notified, with language-paper exceptions |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.
| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Check current SSC GD notice |
| Computer-based examination | As notified by SSC |
| PET/PST | After CBT shortlisting as notified |
| Medical/result | Published stage-wise |
Eligibility
- Matriculation or equivalent as notified.
- Age limit and relaxation are notification-specific.
- Physical standards, medical standards and reservation rules must be verified from the current notice.
- Force/category-specific standards can vary.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi | As notified | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | As notified | Shortlisting |
| PET/PST | Running and physical measurements | Not applicable | Qualifying | As scheduled | Physical test | Not applicable | Qualifying |
Syllabus
Reasoning
- Analytical aptitude, observation, patterns
General Knowledge
- Current events, India and neighbouring countries, sports, history, culture
Mathematics
- Number systems, percentages, ratio, averages, profit-loss
English/Hindi
- Basic language understanding
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Computer-based examination
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Physical Standard Test
- Medical examination
- Document verification
Posts, Services or Courses
- Constable (GD) in notified CAPFs and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, Sepoy in NCB where notified.
Preparation Strategy
- Combine CBT practice with steady physical preparation.
- Keep physical-standard documents ready early.
- Practise short MCQ sets with accuracy.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | Use official previous-year question paper resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ URL is created here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSC GD Constable?
SSC GD Constable is recruitment for constable and related general duty posts in notified forces.
Who conducts SSC GD Constable?
SSC GD Constable is conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
How often is SSC GD Constable held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Computer-based examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Medical examination.
Is there negative marking?
Objective CBT negative marking is as notified in the current notice.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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