The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC GD Constable 2026, a highly sought-after defence recruitment examination in India. Every year, millions of candidates apply for various roles in paramilitary forces, with this year offering over 25,000 positions across prominent CAPF units.
If you intend to apply, here are the critical details you must be aware of:
Key Dates
- Application Opening Date: 01 December 2025
- Final Date to Submit Applications: 31 December 2025 (until 11 PM)
- Correction Period for Applications: 08 – 10 January 2026
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE): February – April 2026 (Tentative)
Job Openings & Salary - Total Job Openings: 25,487 positions
- Salary Range (Level-3): ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month
- Encouragement is given to female candidates to apply for balanced representation.
- Major Forces include CISF, CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles & SSF.
Eligibility Requirements - Educational Background: Must have completed 10th grade (Matriculation) before 01 January 2026.
- Age Range: 18 – 23 years as of 01 January 2026.
Age Relaxation: - SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen – 3 years after subtracting service time.