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SSC GD Constable eligibility
- Education
- Matriculation or 10th class pass from a recognised board or university on or before the cut-off date in the notice.
- Age limit
- 18 to 23 years. For the 2026 notice the date was 1 January 2026, so candidates born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008 were eligible.
- Age relaxation
- 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, 3 years for ex-servicemen after deducting military service, and further relaxation for children and dependents of 1984 riot victims as listed in the notice.
- Nationality
- Citizen of India. Vacancies are state and UT wise, so a domicile or permanent residence certificate of the state or UT chosen in the application is required at document verification.
- Physical standards
- Male: height 170 cm, chest 80 cm unexpanded with at least 5 cm expansion. Female: height 157 cm. Relaxation applies to listed categories such as certain Scheduled Tribe candidates.
SSC GD Constable exam pattern
- 1. Computer-based examOne objective paper of 80 questions at 2 marks each (160 marks) in 60 minutes, at Matriculation level: General Intelligence and Reasoning (20), General Knowledge and General Awareness (20), Elementary Mathematics (20), and English or Hindi (20). 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Calculators are not allowed.
- 2. ShortlistingMinimum qualifying marks are 30 percent for UR, 25 percent for OBC and EWS, and 20 percent for others. About 8 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for PET and PST, state-wise, area-wise and category-wise.
- 3. NCC bonus marksAdded to the normalized score: 5 percent of the maximum marks for an NCC C certificate, 3 percent for B and 2 percent for A.
- 4. PETMale: 5 km in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km in 8 and a half minutes. For candidates of the Ladakh region: male 1.6 km in 7 minutes and female 800 metres in 5 minutes. Ex-servicemen are exempt from PET.
- 5. PST, medical and documentsHeight, weight and chest are measured in the PST. About 2 times the number of vacancies are then called for the detailed medical examination and document verification, which are done by the forces. The final merit list uses the computer-based exam marks, and forces are allotted by merit and preference.
SSC GD Constable syllabus
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Mainly non-verbal questions: analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding
- General Knowledge and General Awareness
- Awareness of the environment and its application to society, current events, and questions on India and its neighbours covering sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, polity, the Constitution and scientific research
- Elementary Mathematics
- Number systems, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, time and work
- English or Hindi
- Ability to understand basic English or Hindi, and basic comprehension
SSC GD Constable FAQ
›What is the qualification for SSC GD Constable?
Matriculation or 10th class pass from a recognised board or university on or before the cut-off date in the notice.
›What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable?
18 to 23 years on the date given in the notice, with relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC and 3 years for ex-servicemen after deducting military service.
›Which forces recruit through SSC GD?
BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF recruit Constables (GD), and Assam Rifles recruits Riflemen (GD). Candidates give preferences for all seven in the application form.
›What is the exam pattern of SSC GD?
One computer-based paper of 80 questions and 160 marks in 60 minutes: Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi, 20 questions each. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
›What is the physical efficiency test for SSC GD?
Male candidates run 5 km in 24 minutes. Female candidates run 1.6 km in 8 and a half minutes. Candidates of the Ladakh region have shorter distances, as given in the notice. Ex-servicemen are exempt from PET.
›What are the height and chest requirements?
Male: height 170 cm and chest 80 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion. Female: height 157 cm. Relaxations for listed categories are given in the notice.
›Are NCC certificate holders given bonus marks?
Yes. 5 percent of the maximum marks for the C certificate, 3 percent for B and 2 percent for A are added to the normalized score. The certificate has to be shown at document verification.
›What is the salary of an SSC GD Constable?
The post is at Pay Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, Rs 21,700 to 69,100.
›What is the SSC GD application fee?
Rs 100. Women, SC, ST and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation pay no fee.
›Can I choose any state for the vacancy?
Vacancies are state and UT wise. You choose a state or UT in the application and must give its domicile or permanent residence certificate at document verification. A certificate from another state leads to cancellation.