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SSC GDConstable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination
Based on the official 2026 notice. The next notice may change some rules.
- Posts
- 7
- Vacancies 2026
- 25,487
- Age limit
- 18 to 23 years
- Qualification
- 10th pass
- Notice usually
- September or December
- Computer-based exam (CBE) usually
- February or April
Usual months are worked out from the last 2 cycles.
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2026: important dates
Applications for 2026 have closed. The next notice usually comes in September or December.
- 1 December 2025Applications openSource ↗
- 31 December 2025Last date to applySource ↗
- 1 January 2026Last date to pay the feeSource ↗
- 10 January 2026Form correction closesSource ↗
- 27 April 2026Tier-I beginsSource ↗
- 12 October 2026CBE result (shortlisting for PET/PST)Source ↗
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Who can apply
Age limit, counted on 1 January 2026
18 to 23 years7 posts
- Constable (GD), BSF
- Constable (GD), CISF
- Constable (GD), CRPF
- Constable (GD), SSB
- Constable (GD), ITBP
- Rifleman (GD), Assam Rifles
- Constable (GD), SSF
Extra years above the upper age limit
| SC, ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
Other relaxations in the notice
3 Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
(page 3)4 Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (Unreserved/ EWS) 5 years
(page 4)5 Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (OBC) 8 years
(page 4)6 Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots (SC/ ST) 10 years
(page 4)
Qualification
10th pass from a recognised board.
Posts with extra conditions
- Constable (GD), BSF, Constable (GD), CISF, Constable (GD), CRPF, Constable (GD), SSB, Constable (GD), ITBP, Rifleman (GD), Assam Rifles, Constable (GD), SSFHeight at least 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women. Chest at least 80 cm for men.
- Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), BSFHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CISFHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), CRPFHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSBHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), ITBPHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Rifleman (GD), Assam RiflesHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
8. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible to apply for this Examination.
(page 29) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.2.2 Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(page 19) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
12.5.3 Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(page 19) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
1.6 Kms in 7 minutes 800 metres in 5 minutes For candidates of Ladakh Region.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET/PST.
(page 17) - Constable (GD), SSFHas an extra education condition:
The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
(page 20)
Some groups get up to 5 cm off the height. Physical standards are measured after selection.
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Posts and pay
Basic pay per month at the start and top of each pay level, before allowances. Posts with the highest pay come first.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay (₹ per month) | Group | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD), BSF | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (GD), CISF | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (GD), CRPF | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (GD), SSB | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (GD), ITBP | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Rifleman (GD), Assam Rifles | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
| Constable (GD), SSF | 3 | 21,700 to 69,100 | – | 18 to 23 years |
Exam pattern
Computer-based exam (CBE)
Counts towards the final merit.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Minutes | Minus per wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | – | 0.25 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | – | 0.25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | – | 0.25 |
| English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | – | 0.25 |
Physical tests (PET/PST)
Qualifying only. Marks here do not count in the final merit.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Minutes | Minus per wrong answer |
|---|
Minimum marks to qualify
UR 30% · OBC and EWS 25% · others 20%
Needed in Tier-I and in each section of Tier-II Paper I. Qualifying is not the same as being selected: the cut-offs below are usually much higher.
Syllabus
Topic list summarised from the official notice. Read the notice for the full wording.
Computer-based exam (CBE)
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies · Similarities and differences · Spatial visualization · Spatial orientation · Visual memory · Discrimination · Observation · Relationship concepts · Arithmetical reasoning · Figural classification · Arithmetic number series · Non-verbal series · Coding and decoding
General Knowledge and General Awareness
Current events · Everyday science · India and its neighbouring countries · Sports · History · Culture · Geography · Economic scene · General polity · Indian Constitution · Scientific research
Elementary Mathematics
Number systems · Computation of whole numbers · Decimals and fractions · Relationship between numbers · Fundamental arithmetical operations · Percentages · Ratio and proportion · Averages · Interest · Profit and loss · Discount · Mensuration · Time and distance · Ratio and time · Time and work
English/ Hindi
Understanding basic English or Hindi · Basic comprehension
Past cut-offs
Computer-based exam (CBE) cut-off marks
List: Male candidates, All-India vacancies of SSF
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 146.18 | 144.93 | 153.57 |
| OBC | 145.56 | 143.65 | 152.29 |
| EWS | 144.21 | 142.13 | 151.16 |
| SC | 140.95 | 137.52 | 148.22 |
| ST | 135.03 | 133.12 | 143.66 |
| Ex-servicemen | 100.52 | 78.95 | 94.65 |
Normalised marks out of 160.
Final cut-offs by post, 2025
Total marks of the last candidate selected in each category. Tap to see all 3 posts.
| Post | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female candidates, All-India vacancies of NCB | 149.13 | 147.11 | 144.93 | – | – |
| Male candidates, All-India vacancies of NCB | 152.04 | 151.68 | – | – | 144.23 |
| Male candidates, All-India vacancies of SSF | 150.75 | 149.79 | 148.27 | 142.61 | 143.02 |
Official sources
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