The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened online registrations for the Constable (General Duty) positions in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles for the 2026 examination cycle. A total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced across the BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles and Secretariat Security Force.
Candidates can now fill out the online application form at ssc.gov.in.
According to the official notice issued on December 1, 2025, candidates can submit their online applications from December 1 to December 31, 2025 (up to 23:00 hours). The deadline for online fee payment is January 1, 2026 (23:00 hours). The Commission will open the online correction window from January 8 to January 10, 2026 (23:00 hours).
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled to be held between February and April 2026.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 25,487 posts, including:
(Source- TOI)
Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to revision. The Commission has also specified that 10% of the posts are reserved for ex-servicemen. For most forces, vacancies will be allocated based on State/Union Territory, while the SSF will conduct recruitment on an all-India basis.
Candidates can read the detailed notification available here.
SSC Constable GD recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be Indian citizens and have a Matriculation/10th Class pass certificate from a recognised board as of January 1, 2026.
The age requirement is 18 to 23 years as on January 1, 2026, meaning applicants should be born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008. Age relaxations for reserved categories will apply as per government norms.
The selection process includes:
CBE will have 80 questions carrying 2 marks each, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect response. The test will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
How to apply for SSC Constable GD recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to complete your application:
Candidates can now fill out the online application form at ssc.gov.in.
According to the official notice issued on December 1, 2025, candidates can submit their online applications from December 1 to December 31, 2025 (up to 23:00 hours). The deadline for online fee payment is January 1, 2026 (23:00 hours). The Commission will open the online correction window from January 8 to January 10, 2026 (23:00 hours).
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled to be held between February and April 2026.
SSC Constable GD recruitment 2025: Check vacancy details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 25,487 posts, including:
Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to revision. The Commission has also specified that 10% of the posts are reserved for ex-servicemen. For most forces, vacancies will be allocated based on State/Union Territory, while the SSF will conduct recruitment on an all-India basis.
Candidates can read the detailed notification available here.
SSC Constable GD recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be Indian citizens and have a Matriculation/10th Class pass certificate from a recognised board as of January 1, 2026.The age requirement is 18 to 23 years as on January 1, 2026, meaning applicants should be born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008. Age relaxations for reserved categories will apply as per government norms.
The selection process includes:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Examination (DME/RME)
- Document Verification (DV)
CBE will have 80 questions carrying 2 marks each, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect response. The test will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
How to apply for SSC Constable GD recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website: ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new portal. Note that OTR details from the old website (ssc.nic.in) will not be accepted.
- Log in with your credentials and open the Constable (GD) Examination 2026 application link.
- Fill out the online application form carefully, ensuring all information matches your official documents.
- Capture your real-time photograph through the online module as instructed.
- Upload your scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB).
- Pay the application fee (if required) via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or debit/credit card.
- Preview the form, verify all details, and submit your application.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
