The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has launched a major recruitment campaign for 2026, inviting online applications for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty). This drive aims to fill a substantial number of positions across several key Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Assam Rifles.
Massive Vacancies and Key Dates
As per the official notification released on 1 December 2025, a total of 25,487 vacancies are up for grabs. The online application window is now active on the SSC's official portal. Candidates must note the crucial deadlines: the registration process will close on 31 December 2025 (23:00 hours). The last date for online fee payment is 1 January 2026 (23:00 hours). Furthermore, the commission will provide an online correction facility from 8 January to 10 January 2026.
The selection process will commence with a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), tentatively scheduled to be held between February and April 2026. The exam will consist of 80 questions, each carrying two marks. A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. To ensure wider accessibility, the test will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 other regional languages.
Force-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The distribution of vacancies across the various forces is as follows:
- Border Security Force (BSF): 616 posts (524 Male, 92 Female)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 14,595 posts (13,135 Male, 1,460 Female)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 5,490 posts (5,366 Male, 124 Female)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 1,764 posts (All Male)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 1,293 posts (1,099 Male, 194 Female)
- Assam Rifles (AR): 1,706 posts (1,556 Male, 150 Female)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF): 23 posts (All Male)
Eligibility and Selection Process
Aspiring candidates must fulfill specific eligibility criteria. They should be Indian citizens and must have passed the Matriculation (10th Class) examination from a recognized board by 1 January 2026. The age limit is set between 18 to 23 years as of 1 January 2026. This means candidates must have been born between 2 January 2003 and 1 January 2008. Age relaxation rules for reserved categories will apply as per the government's standard norms.
The SSC has also announced that 10% of the total vacancies are reserved for ex-servicemen. Recruitment for most forces will follow a State/Union Territory-wise allocation, except for the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), which will be conducted on an all-India basis.
The complete selection procedure comprises multiple stages: the Computer-Based Examination (CBE), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Shortlisted candidates will then undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) or Review Medical Examination (RME), culminating in Document Verification (DV).
How to Apply and Next Steps
All interested and eligible applicants must submit their forms exclusively through the SSC's official website: ssc.gov.in. It is imperative to avoid third-party portals and complete the registration and application submission using the official link provided on the site.
Prospective candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying. They should verify all details regarding eligibility, exam pattern, physical standards, and reservation policies. Given the competitive nature of this recruitment drive, early application is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.
This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for lakhs of youth across India to secure a prestigious position in the country's central armed forces. With the application window open for a limited time, aspirants should begin the process immediately to ensure they don't miss the deadline for the SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2026.
