SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25,487 Constable, Rifleman Posts

Age Details (as on 01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 23 years (Born not earlier than 02-01-2003 and not later than 01-01-2008)
• Age relaxations as per category: SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; Ex-Servicemen 3 years after military service; riots/victim-related relaxations as specified.

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation or 10th Class pass from a recognized Board/University (as on 01-01-2026)
• NCC certificate holders may be eligible for bonus marks (optional)

Age and Other Criteria

• Age: 18 to 23 years as on 01-01-2026
• Domicile/PRC as required by the application (except Assam & specified categories)

Note

• Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria at the time of application.

Important Dates (as available)

• Notification Date: 01-12-2025
• Starting Date to Apply Online: 01-12-2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31-12-2025 (23:00)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 01-01-2026 (23:00)
• Application Form Correction Window: 08-01-2026 to 10-01-2026 (23:00)
• Tentative CBE Exam Date: February - April 2026 *(Some dates may be updated in the official notification; verify on SSC site.)

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates: No Fee
• Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay)

Important Instructions

• Read the official examination notice carefully in both Hindi and English; the English version will be treated as final in case of any dispute.
• Submit the online application well before the last date to avoid website issues due to heavy traffic.
• New SSC website (ssc.gov.in) requires One-Time Registration (OTR); old OTRs from the previous site are not valid.
• After creating the new OTR, complete the online application; the new OTR remains valid for future exams on the new site.
• Documents will be verified during DME by CAPFs; eligibility claims must match the submitted documents or candidature may be cancelled.
• Candidates claiming reservation must ensure eligibility and possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
• If migrating states, decide whether to avail reservation from the state of origin or apply as unreserved from the state of migration; this choice cannot be changed later.
• If opting for reservation from the state of origin, provide details of both current domicile and origin with a valid caste certificate from the origin state.