SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Careers Portal FULL DETAIL

 

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Careers Portal

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a premier government organization under the Government of India, responsible for recruiting personnel for various posts in ministries, departments, and subordinate offices. SSC's mission is to conduct fair, transparent, and efficient examinations to select suitable candidates for public service roles, contributing to national development and security.

Its core values include integrity, impartiality, efficiency, and inclusiveness. The work culture emphasizes discipline, dedication to duty, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the nation. Personnel in forces recruited through SSC GD, such as the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), experience a structured environment focused on physical fitness, professional growth, and national service.

List of Open Positions

The SSC has announced recruitment for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) posts in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Assam Rifles.

• Total Vacancies: 25,487
• Forces: Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles (AR), Secretariat Security Force (SSF).

Positions are available across India in various locations, with options for deployment in different terrains and roles (full-time government service).

(Note: Detailed force-wise and category-wise vacancies are available in the official notification PDF on ssc.gov.in.)

Detailed Job Posting: Constable (GD) / Rifleman (GD)

Job Title

Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.

Job Description and Daily Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining internal security, guarding borders, and assisting in law and order maintenance. Daily duties include patrolling, checkpoint management, crowd control, disaster response, and operational deployments as per force requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Matriculation (10th Class Pass) from a recognized board.
• Experience: No prior experience required; fresh candidates are eligible.
• Skills: Physical fitness, discipline, and basic aptitude in reasoning, general knowledge, mathematics, and language.

Salary Range

Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month (plus allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and others as per government norms). In-hand salary typically ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹35,000 depending on posting location.

Exam Pattern

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
General Knowledge & General Awareness	20	40
Elementary Mathematics	20	40	60 minutes (total)
English / Hindi	20	40
Total	80	160

The examination is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.

Detailed Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

This section tests analytical aptitude and non-verbal reasoning abilities. Key topics include:

• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Spatial visualization and orientation
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
• Arithmetic number series
• Non-verbal series
• Coding and decoding
• Semantic analogy, classification, and series
• Problem-solving

2. General Knowledge & General Awareness

This section evaluates knowledge of current events and everyday observations. Key topics include:

• Sports
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General Polity
• Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research
• Current affairs (national and international)

3. Elementary Mathematics

This section covers basic mathematical concepts at the matriculation level. Key topics include:

• Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimals and Fractions
• Relationship between Numbers
• Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion
• Averages
• Interest (Simple and Compound)
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Mensuration
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Time
• Time and Work

4. English / Hindi

This section assesses basic comprehension and language skills.

English Topics:

• Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms/Antonyms
• Spelling/Detecting Mis-spelt Words
• Idioms & Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Improvement of Sentences
• Active/Passive Voice
• Direct/Indirect Narration
• Cloze Passage
• Comprehension Passage

Hindi Topics:

• वर्तनी की त्रुटि
• मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
• संधि
• समास
• वाक्यों का सुधार
• विलोमार्थी शब्द
• पर्यायवाची शब्द
• तत्सम एवं तद्भव
• वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण
• लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे
• समझ Passage

Candidates are advised to refer to the official SSC notification for any updates and to prepare thoroughly across all sections to qualify for subsequent stages, including Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Applications remain open until 31 December 2025.

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 25,487 tentative vacancies for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) posts. These vacancies are distributed force-wise, gender-wise, and category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR), with reservations applied as per Government of India norms. Additionally, 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) where applicable.

Overall Gender-Wise Summary

Gender	Vacancies
Male	23,467
Female	2,020
Total	25,487

Force-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancies (Male Candidates - Part A: Forces except SSF)

Force	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
BSF	(Detailed in official PDF)					616
CISF						14,595
CRPF						5,490
SSB						1,764
ITBP						1,293
AR						1,706
Subtotal						25,464

SSF (Secretariat Security Force - Male and Female)

Gender	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Male						23
Female						(Included in female total)

The detailed category-wise breakup for each force, including separate tables for male and female candidates in border/Naxal-affected areas and general districts, is provided in the official notification PDF. Vacancies are also allocated state/UT-wise for most forces (except SSF, which is all-India basis).

Candidates are strongly advised to download the official SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification PDF from the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) for the complete and precise category-wise, force-wise, and state-wise vacancy tables, as these are subject to updates and include specific reservations.