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What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable? What is the last date for SSC GD Form 2026?

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  • By Tutor Chahiye

  • Competition Exams

  • 21 Dec, 2025

The last date for SSC GD Form 2026 is December 31, 2025 (11:00 PM) from ssc.gov.in for SSC GD vacancy 2026 of 25,487 posts.


What is the SSC GD Constable Post?

SSC GD (Staff Selection Commission General Duty Constable) recruitment is conducted for forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB.

GD Constable duties involve patrolling borders, VIP security, anti-insurgency and law enforcement. It's an entry-level uniformed job offering stability, promotions and national service.


SSC GD 2026 Dates

Released on November 30, 2025.


SSC GD 2026: Age Limit

Candidates must be 18–23 years as on January 1, 2026.
This requires physical fitness for demanding roles.

Age Relaxations Apply:

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years
SC/ST 5 years
Ex-Servicemen 3 years (post-service deduction)
1984 Riots Victims' Children UR: 5, OBC: 8, SC/ST: 10 years

No upper attempts limit; reapply if eligible.
Check this from SSC GD notification 2026 on ssc.gov.in.


Last Date for SSC GD 2026 Application & Timeline

  • SSC GD application form opened: December 1, 2025

  • Last date: December 31, 2025 (11:00 PM)

  • Fee payment deadline: January 1, 2026

SSC GD 2026 vacancy: 25,487 posts
Selection through CBT (Feb–Apr 2026), PET/PST, Medical.


SSC GD Apply Steps

  1. Visit ssc.gov.in → New User/Register

  2. Fill One-Time Registration (OTR)

  3. Complete Part-I/II form, select preferences

  4. Upload documents (10th marksheet, photo), pay ₹100 (exempt SC/ST/ESM/Women)

  5. Submit and print confirmation


Eligibility Beyond Age: Qualification & Physicals

  • Education: 10th pass from recognized board

  • Nationality: Indian citizen

Physical Standards (PST):

  • Height: Male 170 cm, Female 157 cm (relaxed)

  • Chest (Male): 80/85 cm

PET:

  • 5 km run (Male): 24 min

  • 1.6 km run (Female): 8.5 min


SSC GD 2026 Selection Process & Syllabus

CBT (80Q, 160M, 60 min):

  • GK – 20Q

  • Reasoning – 20Q

  • Math – 20Q

  • English/Hindi – 20Q

No negative marking is considered.

SSC GD syllabus:
Covers basics: History, Polity, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, Analogies.

Post-CBT: PET/PST (qualifying) → DV/Medical.


Salary & Promotions in SSC GD 2026

  • Basic: ₹21,700 (Pay Level 3)

  • In-hand: ₹25,000–₹35,000 (DA, HRA, TA)

Promotions:
Constable → Head Constable → ASI → SI

Perks: Housing, medical, pension, etc.


Preparation Tips for SSC GD 2026

  • Practice mocks; focus on speed (1 min/Q)

  • SSC GD vacancy 2026: Competition high (~50 lakh applicants); cutoffs ~120–140 (Gen)

  • Fitness training is essential

Check SSC GD notification 2026 from ssc.gov.in.

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