Key Takeaways:
- Total Vacancies & Dates: SSC has announced a total of 25,487 vacancies for SSC GD. The online application started on 1st December 2025, and the last date to apply was 31st December 2025.
- Selection Process: The selection is simple. First, you have to pass the Computer-Based Exam (CBE). If you pass, you go for the Physical Test (Running & Height/Chest measurement), followed by a Medical Check-up. You must be 10th pass and between 18-23 years of age to apply.
- Salary & Growth: The salary is very attractive. You will get paid under Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100). With allowances, your gross salary will be around ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per month.
SSC GD Notification
SSC has released the official SSC GD Notification on 1st December 2025 at the official website ssc.gov.in. A total of 25,487 vacancies have been released for various general duty posts. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, and others. A detailed notification PDF is available, which explains everything about the exam, and you can download it directly from the link below.
Download SSC GD Notification 2026 PDF
SSC GD Exam Highlights
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Organisation
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
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Post Name
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Constable (General Duty) & Rifleman
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Exam Name
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SSC GD Constable 2025-26
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Vacancy
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25,487
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Exam Dates
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23rd February 2026 Onwards
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Participating Forces
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BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF
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Exam Mode
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Online (Computer-Based Test)
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Recruitment Process
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Computer Exam, Physical Test (PET/PST), Medical Exam
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Salary
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Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
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Official Website
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ssc.gov.in
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SSC GD Exam Dates
The SSC has officially announced the exam schedule. The written exam will be held in multiple shifts starting from February 23, 2026.
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Events
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SSC GD Exam Dates
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Notification Release Date
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1st December 2025
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Online Application Start
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1st December 2025
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Last Date to Apply
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31st December 2025
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Online Examination (CBE)
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23rd February 2026 Onwards
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Admit Card Release
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10-15 days before the exam
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SSC GD Vacancy 2026
This year, SSC has released a total of 25,487 vacancies. This is a huge number! These seats are divided among different forces like BSF, CISF, and CRPF.
Latest Vacancies Table
Here, we have provided the post-wise vacancy details.
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Force
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Vacancies
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BSF (Border Security Force)
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616
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CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
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14,595
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CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
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5,490
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SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
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1,764
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ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
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1,293
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AR (Assam Rifles)
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1,706
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SSF (Secretariat Security Force)
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23
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Total Vacancies
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25,487
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SSC GD Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification, Age Limit)
To apply for this exam, you must meet two basic rules: your age and your education. Here, we have provided detailed eligibility criteria.
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Educational Qualification
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You must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
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Age Limit
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18 to 23 Years (as on 1st January 2026).
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SSC GD Upper Age Relaxation
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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OBC
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3 years
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ST/SC
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5 years
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Ex-Servicemen
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3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
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Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN)
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5 years
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Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)
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8 years
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Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST)
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10 years
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SSC GD Application Form Fees
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Category
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Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS
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₹100
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SC / ST / All Women / Ex-Servicemen
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Free (₹0)
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SSC GD Exam Pattern
SSC GD Exam consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Each section consists of 20 questions and 40 marks. You will get a total of 60 minutes to attempt the exam.
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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Reasoning
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20
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40
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60 Minutes (Combined)
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GK & Awareness
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20
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40
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Mathematics
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20
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40
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English / Hindi
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20
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40
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Total
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80
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160
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(Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.)
SSC GD Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into four main subjects. You need to prepare topics from 10th-standard books. The questions will be based on basic concepts. You don't need to study high-level theories. Just a little systematic practice is enough to pass the exam.
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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General Knowledge & Awareness
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Elementary Mathematics
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English / Hindi
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Analogies
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Sports
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Number Systems
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Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) / पर्यायवाची, विलोम
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Similarities & Differences
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History
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Computation of Whole Numbers
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Grammar & Error Spotting / व्याकरण
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Spatial Visualization
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Culture
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Decimals & Fractions
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Sentence Structure / वाक्य रचना
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Spatial Orientation
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Geography
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Relationship between Numbers
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Reading Comprehension / अपठित गद्यांश
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Visual Memory
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Economic Scene
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Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
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Spellings & One Word Substitution / एक शब्द
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Discrimination
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General Polity
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Percentages
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Phrase & Idioms / मुहावरे
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Observation
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Indian Constitution
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Ratio & Proportion
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Cloze Test / रिक्त स्थान
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Relationship Concepts
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Scientific Research
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Averages
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Sandhi & Samas / संधि, समास
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Arithmetical Reasoning
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Interest
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Prefix & Suffix / उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
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Arithmetic Number Series
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Profit & Loss
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Sentence Correction / वाक्य-शुद्धि
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Non-Verbal Series
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Discount
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Verb Usage / क्रिया
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Figural Classification
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Mensuration
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Coding & Decoding
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Time & Distance
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Time & Work
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SSC GD Salary
The job offers financial stability. You will be paid under Pay Level-3. The basic pay is ₹21,700, but after adding allowances like HRA and DA, your gross salary will be around ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per month.
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Earnings
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Gross Amount
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Basic Pay
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Rs. 21,700
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Pay Level
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Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100) for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, and Riflemen.
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Transport Allowance
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Rs. 1,224
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House Rent Allowance
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Rs. 2,538
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Dearness Allowance
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Rs. 434
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Total Earnings
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Rs. 25,896
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Net Earnings
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Rs. 23,527
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SSC GD Admit Card
The admit card for the computer-based exam will be issued about 10 to 15 days before your exam date. You can download it from the official website of SSC.
SSC GD Result
The result for the written exam will be released a few weeks or months after the exam is conducted. Only those who pass this exam will be called for the Physical Test.
SSC GD Preparation Tips
- Stick to One Book: Don't confuse yourself with too many materials. Finish one standard book properly.
- Practice Mock Tests: Speed is key. Solve one mock test every day to improve your timing.
- Focus on Math & Reasoning: These are scoring subjects. Full marks are possible here.
- Read Daily News: Spend 15 minutes on current affairs for the GK section.
- Start Running: Don't wait for the written result. Start jogging daily to build stamina for the 5km run.