The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has cancelled the GD Constable Exam 2026 at select centres due to overcrowding. The decision follows reports of centres significantly exceeding capacity on May 25 and 26, 2026 .
Exam Rescheduled
Candidates affected by the cancellations will not need to reapply. The SSC has announced a new schedule for the exam. Rescheduled exams will begin on May 27, 2026 .
Details of Cancellation
Official notifications from the SSC confirm that some examination centres experienced severe overcrowding. For example, at centres in Bhopal and the Central Region, over 800 candidates reported. This number far exceeded the seating capacity, which was approximately 339, making fair exam administration impossible.
New Admit Cards Required
Affected candidates must download new admit cards. These will be available on the official SSC headquarters website, ssc.gov.in . The updated admit cards will contain new exam centre details, shift timings, and revised dates.
Eid Holiday Preponement
The SSC has also preponed the exam originally scheduled for May 28, 2026. This change moves the exam to May 27, 2026 . The adjustment is due to a revised government holiday for Eid al-Fitr.
Security Protocols
All candidates attending the rescheduled exams must complete Aadhaar e-KYC. This is a mandatory security measure at all new venues.
Official Information Source
The SSC advises candidates to rely solely on the official SSC website for all updates. Candidates should disregard information from unofficial social media channels.
