SSC
| Stage / Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 162.5 cm | |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | 76 cm | |
| Chest (expanded) | 85 cm | 81 cm | |
| Height | 157 cm | 150 cm | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | Combined |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 min |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | total |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 60 min |
| Race | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes |
| Parameter | General/OBC/SC | ST | |-----------|---------------|-----| | Height | 170 cm | 162.5 cm | | Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | 76 cm | | Chest (expanded) | 85 cm | 81 cm |
| Parameter | General/OBC/SC | ST | |-----------|---------------|-----| | Height | 157 cm | 150 cm |
Based on previous years' trends, SSC is expected to release the notification for General Duty (GD) Constable 2027 recruitment in September 2026. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for January-March 2027.
Note: These details are based on previous years' trends and SSC's exam calendar. Official notification is awaited.
| Event | Expected Date |
|-------|--------------|
| Notification | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply | Tentative: October 2026 |
| CBE Exam | January - March 2027 (Tentative) |
| PET/PST | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
This recruitment is for Constable (GD) in:
| Force | Full Name |
|-------|-----------|
| BSF | Border Security Force |
| CISF | Central Industrial Security Force |
| CRPF | Central Reserve Police Force |
| ITBP | Indo-Tibetan Border Police |
| SSB | Sashastra Seema Bal |
| NIA | National Investigation Agency |
| SSF | Secretariat Security Force |
| Assam Rifles | Assam Rifles |
| CAPF | Central Armed Police Forces |
- **Total Expected Vacancies**: ~25,000+ (Expected based on previous years' trends)
- **Education**: 12th Pass (10+2) from a recognized Board
- **Age**: 18-23 years
- **Age Relaxation**: OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, Ex-Servicemen: as per rules
Download the complete syllabus as a PDF for offline reference.
Download Syllabus PDF- **Physical Standards** (approximate โ varies by force):
For Male Candidates:
| Parameter | General/OBC/SC | ST |
|-----------|---------------|-----|
| Height | 170 cm | 162.5 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 80 cm | 76 cm |
| Chest (expanded) | 85 cm | 81 cm |
For Female Candidates:
| Parameter | General/OBC/SC | ST |
|-----------|---------------|-----|
| Height | 157 cm | 150 cm |
| Category | Fee |
|----------|-----|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| Women / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---------|-----------|-------|------|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | Combined |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 min |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | total |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| **Total** | **80** | **160** | **60 min** |
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
| Test | Male | Female |
|------|------|--------|
| Race | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes |
1. **Computer Based Examination (CBE)**
2. **Physical Efficiency Test (PET)**
3. **Physical Standard Test (PST)**
4. **Medical Examination**
5. **Document Verification**
6. **Final Merit**
- **Basic Pay**: Rs. 21,700/- (Pay Level-3)
- **Gross Salary**: Rs. 26,000 - Rs. 30,000/- (varies by posting)
- **Perks**: Free ration, accommodation, uniform, medical, CGHS, travel allowance, pension (NPS)
1. Visit [ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in)
2. Complete One Time Registration
3. Login and apply for GD Constable 2027
4. Fill form carefully โ choose preferred forces
5. Upload photograph and signature
6. Pay fee online and submit
- Maths: focus on 10th-level basics โ Percentage, Average, SI/CI, Ratio
- Reasoning: Non-verbal reasoning is important in GD exam
- GK: Static GK + Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Physical fitness: Start running practice early (5 km for males, 1.6 km for females)
- Hindi/English: practice basic grammar and comprehension