SSC GD Constable 2026-27: Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, PET and Mock Tests
The SSC GD exam recruits Constables (General Duty) for BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Riflemen (GD) for Assam Rifles. It is open to Class 10 pass candidates and is one of the largest recruitments in the country; the 2026 notice had 25,487 vacancies.
Selection is a computer-based exam (80 questions, 160 marks), followed by the PET and PST, a detailed medical examination and document verification. Final merit is on CBE marks plus any NCC bonus, subject to qualifying the physical and medical stages.
- Conducting body
- Staff Selection Commission
- Vacancies (2026 notice)
- 25,487
- Qualification
- Matriculation (Class 10) pass
- Age limit (2026 notice)
- 18-23 years as on 01.01.2026
- Forces
- BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles
- Selection
- CBE → PET/PST → medical and document verification
Latest SSC GD notification and updates
For the 2026 cycle, SSC published the list of candidates shortlisted for PET/PST on 12 October 2026. The next cycle (GD 2027) is listed in SSC's calendar for January-March 2027; its notice is awaited.
Source: SSC notice board
Official website: ssc.gov.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
SSC GD key dates (official)
Only dates published by Staff Selection Commission. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- GD 2026: notificationDone1 December 2025
- GD 2026: PET/PST shortlistDone12 October 2026
- GD 2026: PET/PST and medicalAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
- GD 2027: notificationAwaitedAwaited (calendar listed September 2026)
- GD 2027: CBEUpcomingJanuary-March 2027 (tentative)
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD 2026: notification | 1 December 2025 | Done | SSC GD Constable 2026 notice (01.12.2025) |
| GD 2026: PET/PST shortlist | 12 October 2026 | Done | SSC notice board |
| GD 2026: PET/PST and medical | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
| GD 2027: notification | Awaited (calendar listed September 2026) | Awaited | SSC tentative calendar of examinations 2026-27 (08.01.2026) |
| GD 2027: CBE | January-March 2027 (tentative) | Upcoming | SSC tentative calendar of examinations 2026-27 (08.01.2026) |
SSC GD exam pattern
SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern (CBE)
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
- 60 minutes for the whole paper; questions are of Matriculation (Class 10) level.
- 2 marks per correct answer, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages. Calculators are not allowed.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%. NCC certificate holders get bonus marks (C: 5%, B: 3%, A: 2% of the maximum).
Source: SSC GD 2026 notice, Para 12
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Candidates | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| All except Ladakh region | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes |
| Ladakh region | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 m in 5 minutes |
- PET is qualifying. Height for general candidates: 170 cm (male), 157 cm (female), with relaxations listed in the notice.
Source: SSC GD 2026 notice, Para 12.5
SSC GD free mock tests
123 tests: 11 full mocks, 26 sectional, 63 topic-wise, 18 mini mocks and 5 previous year papers.
Full mocks (11)
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0180 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0280 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0380 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0480 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0580 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
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- SSC GD Full Mock Test 0980 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 1080 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- SSC GD Full Mock Test 1180 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
Sectional tests (26)
- SSC GD English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- SSC GD English Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- SSC GD English Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- SSC GD English Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- SSC GD GK Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- SSC GD GK Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- SSC GD GK Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- SSC GD Science Mock Test 01Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 06Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- SSC GD Maths Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 06Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 07Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 08Start
- SSC GD Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 09Start
SSC GD previous year papers
- SSC GD 2025 English Question Paper 7 February Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)20 Qs•15 min•7 Feb 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- SSC GD 2025 General Awareness Question Paper 7 February Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)20 Qs•15 min•7 Feb 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- SSC GD 2025 Maths Question Paper 7 February Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)20 Qs•15 min•7 Feb 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- SSC GD 2025 Question Paper 7 February Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)80 Qs•60 min•7 Feb 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
- SSC GD 2025 Reasoning Question Paper 7 February Shift 1 (Official Answer Key)20 Qs•15 min•7 Feb 2025•Official Paper•MediumStart
SSC GD 2026: FAQs
When is the SSC GD 2027 exam?
SSC's tentative calendar 2026-27 lists the Constable (GD) 2027 computer-based exam for January-March 2027. The notice with exact dates is awaited.
How many vacancies were there in SSC GD 2026?
25,487 vacancies across the CAPFs, SSF and Assam Rifles, as per the notice of 1 December 2025.
What is the age limit for SSC GD?
Under the 2026 notice, 18-23 years as on 01.01.2026 (born between 02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008), with relaxation for reserved categories. The 2027 notice will set its own dates.
What is the qualification for SSC GD Constable?
Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board by the cut-off date in the notice.
What is the SSC GD height requirement?
170 cm for male and 157 cm for female candidates in general, with lower standards for ST candidates, candidates from certain states and hill areas, as listed in the notice.
Is there negative marking in SSC GD?
Yes, 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Each correct answer earns 2 marks.
How many candidates are called for SSC GD PET/PST?
About 8 times the vacancies, state-wise, area-wise and category-wise, based on CBE marks. About 2 times the vacancies are then called for the medical examination and document verification.
Do NCC certificate holders get bonus marks in SSC GD?
Yes: 5% of the maximum marks for a C certificate, 3% for B and 2% for A, added to the normalised CBE score if claimed in the application.
