Good news for all candidates who are preparing for the SSC GD Exam. The Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training and Staff Selection Commission have published an advertisement for the constable (GD) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Women candidates are welcome to submit applications, as the government aims to have a workforce that reflects gender balance.
Eligible candidates are advised to refer to the official website of SSC and apply for the constable (GD) position in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Assam Rifles (AR) and Special Frontier Forces (SFF).
Read all the information carefully provided by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Examination, 2024 (SSC GD Constable 2023) in the PDF before submitting your application.
Here, you can find all the important information, like the age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee, and how to apply for SSC GD Constable 2023–2024.
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- SSC GD Constable 2023 Application Submission Date
- The Details of Vacancies
- Educational Qualifications (as of January 1, 2024)
- SSC GD Age Limit 2023
- Application Fee
- SSC GD Exam Schedule
- SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST)
- How to Apply For SSC GD
- Important Note for SSC GD 2023 Exam
SSC GD Constable 2023 Application Submission Date
It is advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid much more traffic on the website at the last date of SSC GD form submission.
Get all documents ready and submit the application form within the given time. Applications will be accepted through the official website, https://ssc.nic.in/.
| Application Submission | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date | 24-11-2023 |
| Ending Date | 31-12-2023 |
SSC GD Vacancy 2023 for 26146 GD Constable Posts
In order to fill constable positions for the BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF forces, SSC has published 26146 SSC General Duty Vacancies.
SSC GD Constable 2023
| SSC GD Constable 2023 Vacancy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts Name | Constable (General Duty) in CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSF and AR |
| Number of Vacancies | 26146 |
| Job Location | India |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Category | SSC GD Constable 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31-12-2023 |
Documents Required for Registration
- Mobile Number
- Email Id
- Adhar Card Number
- Details on the year of passing and roll number of the (10th) Examination Board
The Details of Vacancies
Here, we provided all the details regarding the SSC GD Constable job post, like the total number of posts according to category and the number of posts for male and female candidates, in an easy format. So, it is easy to understand for all candidates.
| Force | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) | 11025 |
| Border Security Force (BSF) | 6174 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | 3337 |
| Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) | 3189 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) | 1490 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | 635 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | 296 |
| TOTAL | 26146 |
SSC GD Constable 2023 Number of Vacancies For Male
SSC announced a total of 23347 vacancies for male candidates.
| Force/ Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISF | 1506 | 974 | 2196 | 1086 | 4151 | 9913 |
| BSF | 735 | 467 | 1028 | 1025 | 1956 | 5211 |
| CRPF | 461 | 294 | 688 | 509 | 1314 | 3266 |
| ITBP | 380 | 306 | 523 | 285 | 1200 | 2694 |
| AR | 116 | 252 | 156 | 235 | 689 | 1448 |
| SSB | 103 | 45 | 125 | 94 | 226 | 593 |
| SSF | 33 | 16 | 60 | 23 | 90 | 222 |
| TOTAL | 3334 | 2354 | 4776 | 3257 | 9626 | 23347 |
SSC GD Constable 2023 Number of Vacancies For Female
There are a total of 2799 vacancies for female candidates announced by the SSC.
| Force/ Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISF | 164 | 103 | 244 | 125 | 476 | 1112 |
| BSF | 138 | 83 | 199 | 181 | 362 | 963 |
| CRPF | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 45 | 71 |
| ITBP | 74 | 54 | 99 | 38 | 230 | 495 |
| AR | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 42 |
| SSB | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 42 |
| SSF | 11 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 74 |
| TOTAL | 408 | 248 | 584 | 376 | 1183 | 2799 |
- These positions are provisional. Any modifications to the number of vacancies will be notified on the Commission’s website.
- 10% of vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen (ESM).
- Candidates must upload their domicile and permanent residence certificates from the state or UT that they selected in the online application form, as the CAPF positions have been allocated to specific states and UTs.
- Failure to present at the time of the DME/Document Verification will result in the immediate cancellation of their application and restriction from completing the Detailed Medical Examination.
- Qualified candidates may be posted to any location in India.
- After the final result is announced, the Commission will not prepare or maintain a waiting list or reserve list.
Educational Qualifications (as of January 1, 2024)
The candidates must have passed the graduation process or 10th Class Examination
from a recognized board or university.
Benefits of NCC Certificate in SSC GD
The benefits to NCC certificate holders will be granted at the below scales:
| Certificate Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 5% of the maximum marks of the examination |
| NCC ‘B’ Certificate | 3% of the maximum marks of the examination |
| NCC ‘A’ Certificate | 2% of the maximum marks of the examination |
The benefit of extra marks will only be given to a candidate who has selected bonus marks or an incentive for an ‘NCC certificate’ in the online application.
Later status modifications are not allowed if a candidate has not indicated that he is an NCC certificate holder in the online application form.
Ex-servicemen are not eligible for this benefit.
SSC GD Age Limit 2023
Candidates should not have been born before January 2, 2001, or after January 1, 2006.
- Minimum age: 18 years and maximum age: 23 years as of January 1, 2024.
The following are the upper-age limits as per Staff Selection Commission SSC GD Constable 2023.
| Category | Age-relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning. |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (unreserved/EWS) | 5 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Application Fee
Online payment options for fees include BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and RuPay credit or debit cards.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs.100 |
| OBC | Rs.100 |
| EWS | Rs.100 |
Women candidates and candidates belonging to
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Ex-servicemen (ESM)
No exam fees are required to be paid.
SSC GD Exam Schedule
Computer-Based Exam: There will be one objective-style paper with 80 questions that are given two marks each. You have to complete this exam in 60 minutes.
SSC GD Exam Syllabus
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part-C | Basic Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part-D | English or Hindi | 20 | 40 |
- All questions will be of the Objective Multiple Choice (MCQ) type.
- The computer-based examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 other regional languages.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- The dates of the exam will be informed to candidates through the website https://ssc.nic.in/.
- No paper re-checking.
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Male | Female | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | 5 Km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh Region |
| Running | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes | For candidates of the Ladakh Region |
SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST)
The Standphysical standards SSC General Duty constable posts are as follows
Height
- Height Male Gen /OBC /SC: 170 cms
- Height Female Gen/OBC/SC: 157 cms
Relaxations in heights for some categories are mentioned below.
| No | Height Relaxation | Male(Cms) | Female(Cms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150.0 |
| 2 | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) | 157.0 | 147.5 |
| 3 | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160.0 | 147.5 |
| 4 | Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 165.0 | 155.0 |
| 5 | Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| 6 | Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1)Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmoha (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) ChhotaChenga (18) Nipania | 157.0 | 152.5 |
Chest
Chest measurements for Male candidates are given below.
- Un-expanded: 80 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Chest Measurement Relaxation for some category
| No | Chest Measurement Relaxation | Unexpanded (cm) | Minimum Expansion (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 76 | 5 |
| 2 | Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 78 | 5 |
| 3 | Candidates hailing from North-Eastern Sates of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 77 | 5 |
Furthermore, you can refer to this official SSC GD Notification for more information:
How to Apply For SSC GD
Eligible candidates can apply through the official website of SSC.
Important Note for SSC GD 2023 Exam
| Imortant Note | Date |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of online applications | 24-11-2023 to 31-12-2023 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 31-12-2023 (23:00) |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 01-01-2024 (23:00) |
| Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges | 04-01-2024 to 06-01-2024 (23:00) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | Schedule of Computer-Based Examination |
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