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Notice information
- By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
25,487 Constable Vacancies – Domicile-Based
- Short Notice: SSC invites online applications for Constable (GD) posts. Domicile-based vacancies (your state's posts only). Selection through CBT, PET/PST, Medical & DV. NCC bonus marks (2-5%). No PwD category.
- Don't miss the last date: get every new job, admit card and result alert free.
Important Dates for SSC GD 2026
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD Constable 2026
- Note: Final year 10th students eligible if result declared by 01-01-2026.
SSC GD Constable Level 3 Salary
- ₹43,962
- ₹39,108
- ₹36,938
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- DA: 63% of basic pay, the central rate from 1 Jul 2026.
- TA: The X column uses the higher rate for listed big cities. Y and Z use the rate for other places; some Y cities (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna) get the higher rate.
- CGHS: Deducted only in CGHS cities (all X cities have CGHS; many Y cities do). It is not deducted elsewhere.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
- Additional Perks: Ration money, free medical, pension, uniform allowance.
- DA OM 29.10.2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- HRA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- TA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- PFRDA (NPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- CGHS ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Selection Process for SSC GD 2026
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 80 Questions, 160 Marks, 60 Minutes
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running (Qualifying)
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest, Weight Measurement
- Document Verification (DV): Original certificates check
- Medical Examination (DME): Final fitness test
- Merit List: Based on CBT marks (normalized) + NCC bonus. PET/PST/DME qualifying only.
SSC GD 2026 CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. No marks for unanswered questions.
- Language: English, Hindi + 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying Nature
- Note: Pregnant female candidates declared temporary unfit. Re-examined 6 weeks after delivery.
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Qualifying Nature
- Weight: Proportionate to height & age. Appeal: Available on same day for PST (not for PET).
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
- Visit ssc.gov.in → Complete OTR (One-Time Registration)
- Fill Online Application Form → Upload live photo (no cap/spectacles)
- Enter Domicile State/District (your state's vacancies only)
- Upload signature & thumb impression (10-50 KB)
- Pay ₹100 fee (if applicable) → Submit → Take printout
- Note: Aadhaar authentication recommended for photo/signature verification. Correction window: 08-10 Jan 2026 (₹200/₹500 fee).
- Need the exact photo/signature size for the form? Try our free Photo & Signature Resize Tool.
- Read carefully to avoid rejection!
- Only Indian citizens eligible – domicile certificate mandatory for DV
- NCC bonus marks only if original certificate produced at DV
- Live photo capture: No cap, no glasses, full face visible – old photo = rejection
- Negative marking 0.25 – attempt only sure answers
- PET/PST qualifying – appeal available for PST only (same day)
- Pregnant females temporary unfit – re-examined after 6 weeks
- Ex-Servicemen exempted from PET but must meet PST standards
- Upload thumb impression (left/right if missing) + handwritten declaration
- One application only – multiple = disqualification
- Check ssc.gov.in daily for admit card, city slip, result
- ssc.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
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