SSC GD Constable 2026 Eligibility — Age, Height & Physical Test
Full SSC GD Constable 2026 eligibility — education, age, category relaxation, physical standards, medical norms and the online application flow.
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SSC GD Constable is the Staff Selection Commission's national recruitment for constable posts in central armed police forces such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB. Selection runs through a computer-based examination, physical efficiency and standard tests, a detailed medical examination and document verification.
Benefits
A permanent central government job with pay level 3 scale, dearness allowance, ration and uniform allowances, free medical treatment for self and family, pension under the national pension system, leave travel concession and strong internal promotion channels to head constable and above.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Indian citizen; candidates from Nepal and Bhutan are also considered under the notified conditions
- ✓Passed class 10 or matriculation from a recognised board before the cut-off date in the notification
- ✓Age generally between 18 and 23 years as on the notified cut-off date
- ✓Age relaxation of 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, and further relaxation for ex-servicemen and other notified categories
- ✓Must meet the physical standards for height and chest applicable to the candidate's category and region
- ✓Must clear the physical efficiency test — a timed run, with separate distances and times for men and women
- ✓Must be medically fit including vision, hearing and no knock knee, flat foot or squint
Documents required
- ✓Class 10 marksheet and certificate showing date of birth
- ✓Aadhaar card or other valid photo identity
- ✓Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC or EWS claims
- ✓Domicile certificate where relaxed standards are claimed
- ✓Recent passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- ✓NOC from employer for serving government employees
How to apply — step by step
- Complete SSC One Time Registration on the commission website
- Log in when the GD Constable notification opens and fill the application
- Select force preferences carefully — they influence final allotment
- Upload photograph and signature in the exact specified dimensions
- Pay the fee online; women and reserved categories are usually exempt
- Download the admit card and appear for the computer-based examination
- Qualify the physical tests and medical examination, then complete document verification
Important dates
The notification usually appears once a year with a registration window of about a month, followed by a correction window, then the computer-based exam a few months later. Physical tests and medicals are scheduled force-wise over the following months, so track the regional website of the allotted force too.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Entering a date of birth that does not match the class 10 certificate, which leads to rejection at verification
- ✓Uploading a photograph older than the permitted period or in the wrong size
- ✓Ignoring physical preparation until results, leaving too little time for running practice
- ✓Claiming a category without holding a valid certificate in the prescribed format
- ✓Missing the correction window and living with a wrong exam centre or category entry
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable 2026?
Generally 18 to 23 years on the notified cut-off date, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC, plus other notified relaxations.
What is the minimum qualification?
A pass in class 10 or matriculation from a recognised board is the minimum requirement.
What is the running requirement?
Male candidates run a longer distance in a set time while female candidates run a shorter distance, with relaxed norms for candidates from notified hill regions.
Is there a negative marking in the exam?
Yes, the computer-based examination carries negative marking for wrong answers as stated in the notification.
Can a candidate with spectacles apply?
Yes, subject to the corrected and uncorrected vision limits laid down in the medical standards of the notification.
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