Introduction
The SSC GD Constable 2026 notification has been released, and the clock is ticking. This is the biggest opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like BSF, CISF, CRPF, and SSF.
Urgent: The online application window closes on 31st December 2025. If you haven’t applied yet, do it immediately to avoid last-minute server issues.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 1st December 2025 |
| Application Start | 1st December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st December 2025 |
| Exam Date (CBE) | February - April 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board as of 1st January 2026.
Age Limit
- General: 18 to 23 years (born between 02-01-2003 and 01-01-2008).
- OBC: Relaxation of 3 years.
- SC/ST: Relaxation of 5 years.
Physical Test Details (PET & PST)
Clearing the written exam is just the first step. The real challenge for many is the physical test.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - The Run
| Category | Race Distance | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 Km | 24 Minutes |
| Female | 1.6 Km | 8 ½ Minutes |
Note: For Ladakh region candidates, the criteria are different (Male: 1.6 Km in 6 ½ mins; Female: 800m in 4 mins).
Physical Standard Test (PST) - Height & Chest
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/SC/OBC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm (Unexpanded) + 5 cm Expansion |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm (Unexpanded) + 5 cm Expansion |
Exam Pattern (Computer Based Exam)
The exam consists of 80 questions, 2 marks each.
- Time: 60 Minutes.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | GK & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Strategic Tip: Most candidates score well in Reasoning and Hindi/English. The selection is often decided by General Knowledge. Since the syllabus is vast, smart aspirants use the Scoreclever App to cover exam-relevant static GK and current affairs in short, daily sessions.
Conclusion
With the exam scheduled for February 2026, you have roughly 2 months left.
- Apply before 31st Dec.
- Start running daily to build stamina for the 5km run.
- Focus on GK to maximize your written score.
Don’t let this golden opportunity slip away.
