The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a total of 25,487 vacancies for General Duty (GD) Constable posts for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill positions in various Central Armed Police Forces and other departments. Young Indian students interested in joining the armed forces can apply for these posts. The online application window is now open. Candidates must apply online by December 31, 2025 . The last date to pay the application fee is January 1, 2026 .
The posts are available in different forces including the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Assam Rifles (AR), and Secretariat Security Force (SSF).
SSC GD Constable 2026: Vacancies for Male Candidates
Candidates can check the detailed breakdown of vacancies for male candidates across different forces and categories below:
| Force | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| BSF | 222 | 113 | 78 | 58 |
| CISF | 5547 | 2958 | 1918 | 1391 |
| CRPF | 2523 | 1343 | 870 | 32 |
| SSB | 752 | 412 | 257 | 167 |
| ITBP | 486 | 219 | 146 | 139 |
| AR | 658 | 278 | 161 | 302 |
| SSF | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
SSC GD Constable 2026: Vacancies for Female Candidates
Here is the breakdown of vacancies for female candidates in different forces and categories:
| Force | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| BSF | 49 | 20 | 11 | 7 |
| CISF | 627 | 326 | 205 | 152 |
| CRPF | 66 | 27 | 18 | 8 |
| SSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ITBP | 91 | 38 | 24 | 25 |
| AR | 71 | 25 | 14 | 30 |
| SSF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who Can Apply and Key Rules
Only citizens of India can apply for the SSC GD Constable exam. Out of the total announced vacancies, 10% of the seats are reserved for ex-servicemen. Candidates must check all eligibility conditions, including age, nationality, and educational qualification, by reading the official recruitment notice before applying online.
How to Apply Online
Candidates need to visit the official SSC website to fill out the application form. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
- Find the link for SSC GD Constable 2026 application.
- Register if you are a new user, or log in if you already have an account.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as photographs and signatures.
- Pay the application fee online before the deadline.
- Review your application form and submit it.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates to Remember
Keep these dates in mind to avoid missing out on this opportunity:
- Online Application Starts: Already Open
- Last Date to Apply Online: December 31, 2025
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee: January 1, 2026
Candidates must submit their online application forms before December 31, 2025 . Any applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
