The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced job openings for General Duty (GD) Constables for the year 2026 . This is a big opportunity for young Indian students who want to join the country's security forces. A total of 25,487 vacancies have been released for various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Students looking for government jobs after school should pay attention to this announcement. The jobs are available for both male and female candidates. Out of the total openings, 23,467 posts are for male candidates, and 2,020 posts are for female candidates. These positions are spread across different important forces in India. For complete details, including how to apply and important dates, students should visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in .
The forces recruiting through this exam include 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).
Male Constable Vacancies 2026
The table below shows the number of male Constable vacancies for each force, broken down by different categories like SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and UR (Unreserved):
| Forces | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| BSF | 78 | 58 | 113 | 53 | 222 | 524 |
| CISF | 1918 | 1391 | 2958 | 1321 | 5547 | 13135 |
| CRPF | 870 | 32 | 1343 | 598 | 2523 | 5366 |
| SSB | 257 | 167 | 412 | 176 | 792 | 1764 |
| ITBP | 146 | 139 | 219 | 109 | 486 | 1099 |
| AR | 161 | 302 | 278 | 157 | 658 | 1556 |
| SSF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| Total | 3433 | 2091 | 5329 | 2416 | 10198 | 23467 |
Female Constable Vacancies 2026
Here is the detailed information on female Constable vacancies across different forces and categories:
| Forces | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| BSF | 11 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 49 | 92 |
| CISF | 205 | 152 | 326 | 150 | 627 | 1460 |
| CRPF | 8 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 159 | 204 |
| SSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ITBP | 24 | 25 | 38 | 16 | 94 | 197 |
| AR | 14 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 71 | 150 |
| SSF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 269 | 222 | 436 | 189 | 904 | 2020 |
Understanding the SSC GD Constable Exam
The SSC GD Constable exam is a national-level test. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam to find suitable candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty). These roles are important for maintaining security and order in India.
What does a GD Constable do?
A General Duty Constable performs various tasks to ensure law and order. This can include patrolling, guarding important places, helping during emergencies, and working with senior officers to keep citizens safe. It is a challenging but respected job that offers a chance to serve the nation.
How are vacancies decided?
The SSC releases detailed vacancy lists. These lists show how many jobs are available in each state, for different social categories (like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General), for specific posts, and for male or female candidates. This ensures fairness and transparency in the recruitment process. Students should always refer to the official notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding eligibility, application process, and exam dates.
