SSC GD Exam Date 2026: The Staff Selection Commission will announce the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam dates soon in March 2026. As per the official notification, the SSC GD Constable exam 2026 has been postponed and was scheduled to be held from February 23, 2026. Applications for SSC GD recruitment were started from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2025. This recruitment drive is for 25,487 posts. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of SSC regularly for any updates or additional instructions related to these exams.
SSC GD Exam Date 2026
| Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC GD Tier 1 Exam 2026 |
| Vacancies | 25,487 |
| Exam Date | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSC GD Slot Booking | March 2026 (Expected) |
| SSC GD Admit Card Status | To Be Released Soon |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
The SSC GD exam 2026 will be conducted in 13 regional languages, including English and Hindi. Candidates can visit the https://ssc.gov.in website for full details. A total of 25,487 vacancies will be filled through this SSC GD Constable notification for the posts of Constable (General Duty) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy posts in NCB. Constable candidates in the Central Armed Forces will be selected on the basis of written tests, physical efficiency tests, physical standard tests, medical examinations, verification of certificates, reservations, etc.
SSC GD Slot Booking 2026
The Staff Selection Commission will soon activate the SSC GD Slot Booking 2026 process. Once the link is available, candidates will be able to choose their preferred examination date and time slot. It is important to complete the slot booking within the specified time period to confirm the exam schedule. Candidates should keep checking the official SSC website regularly for the activation notice and further updates.
SSC GD Admit Card 2026
The commission will issue the admit cards seven days before the exam. Therefore, candidates can expect the admit cards to be available in April 2026. Applicants should visit their respective regional SSC websites, including SSC North Region, Southern Region, Central Region, Western Region, Kerala-Karnataka Region, North Eastern Region, North Western Region, Madhya Pradesh Region, and Eastern Region, to download their admit cards.
SSC GD Exam Procedure 2026
The SSC GD Tier 1 examination will consist of a total of 80 questions. The exam will be conducted for 160 marks at the rate of 2 per question. General Knowledge and General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi will have 20 questions from each section. The duration of the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam is 60 minutes. There will be negative markings. All the questions will be at the class 10 syllabus level in an objective manner.
A quarter (1/4) mark will be deducted for the incorrect answer. General candidates need to score 30 percent marks, OBC and EWS candidates 25 percent, and SC/ST candidates 20 percent to qualify for the exam. 5 percent marks will be added to the NCC certificate, 3 percent for B and 2 percent for those with A. From the list of candidates who have obtained the qualifying marks, physical tests will be conducted for the candidates at 8 times the total number of vacancies state-wise and department-wise.
SSC GD Selection Process 2026
The SSC GD selection process is conducted in multiple stages. Below is a step-by-step outline of the complete SSC GD 2026 recruitment procedure:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates are required to appear for an online objective-type examination carrying a total of 160 marks.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The PET is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not considered for the final merit list. Shortlisted candidates must complete a running test to evaluate physical fitness, with different standards for male and female candidates.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates’ physical measurements, including height, chest (for male candidates), and weight, are assessed according to the prescribed norms.
- Medical Examination (DME/RME): Candidates who clear the physical tests undergo a detailed medical examination to confirm overall medical fitness.
- Document Verification (DV): In the final stage, candidates’ educational documents, certificates, and valid identity proof are verified.