SSC GD Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25,487 Constable & Rifleman Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially launched the SSC GD Recruitment 2026 drive, inviting eligible candidates to apply online for a total of 25,487 Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) vacancies across various Central Armed Police Forces and the Assam Rifles.
This recruitment provides a significant opportunity for 10th pass candidates to join India’s paramilitary forces in secure government positions with promising career prospects.
🔎 Vacancy Overview
Under the SSC GD 2026 recruitment, a total of 25,487 vacancies have been released for different forces. This includes:
- Constable (General Duty) posts in CAPFs (such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP) and SSF
- Rifleman (General Duty) posts in Assam Rifles
Force-wise vacancies include (among others):
- BSF — 616
- CISF — 14,595
- CRPF — 5,490
- SSB — 1,764
- ITBP — 1,293
- Assam Rifles — 1,706
- SSF — 23 posts
(Detailed distribution includes both male and female posts across categories.)
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: 1 December 2025
- Online Application Start: 1 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 1 January 2026
- Correction Window: 8–10 January 2026
- Exam Dates (Tentative): February–April 2026 (Computer-Based Test)
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 23 years
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government rules.
💻 How to Apply Online
Interested candidates can apply through the official SSC portal: ssc.gov.in. The basic steps include:
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Log in with your credentials
- Fill the SSC GD 2026 Application Form
- Upload documents (photo, signature, ID proof, etc.)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download the confirmation for future reference
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / PwD: No Fee
(Fees are payable online via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, etc.)
📊 Selection Process
The SSC GD Recruitment 2026 selection will be carried out in multiple stages:
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify in all stages to be appointed to the respective forces.
💼 Salary & Job Benefits
Selected candidates will be posted across India and will receive pay at Pay Level-3, which roughly translates to a salary in the range of ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances. In-hand salary after deductions is approximately ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month, depending on posting and allowances.
📌 Key Highlights
- Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Total Posts: 25,487 (Constable & Rifleman)
- Apply Online: 1–31 December 2025
- Qualification: Class 10 Pass
- Age Group: 18–23 years
- Salary: Pay Level-3 + Allowances
- Selection Stages: CBE → PST → PET → DV → Medical
If you’re planning to build a career in the paramilitary or security forces, this recruitment cycle offers a significant opportunity. Make sure to review the official SSC GD 2026 notification PDF on ssc.gov.in for detailed eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and application instructions before applying.
