The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts a yearly open competitive examination for Constable (General Duty) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP and SSB — along with Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles. The official notification for the SSC GD Constable 2027 exam has not been released yet. As per the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)‘s published examination calendar, the SSC GD 2027 notification is expected on 30 September 2026.
The exact vacancy count, salary, and post-wise eligibility for the 2027 cycle will only be confirmed once SSC publishes the official notification PDF. Candidates should check all details in the article below, and this page will be rewritten in full once that happens.
This is a pre-notification update based on SSC’s published examination calendar, not the official recruitment notification. Last verified: 30 August 2026.
The SSC GD Constable (2027) notification is expected to be released on 30 September 2026, with the online application window expected to run until 31 October 2026, and the computer-based exam expected between January and March 2027, as per SSC’s published exam calendar. Vacancy numbers, salary, and eligibility for 2027 have not been announced and will be confirmed only when SSC releases the official notification.
Quick summary of SSC GD Constable 2027
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Constable (GD) in CAPFs & SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
| Expected notification date | 30 September 2026 |
| Expected application window | 30 September – 31 October 2026 |
| Expected exam period | January – March 2027 |
| Vacancy count (2027) | To be announced |
| Salary (2027) | To be announced |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Also Read: CPCB Recruitment 2026
About SSC
The Staff Selection Commission is a central government body that recruits staff for various ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. For the GD Constable exam, SSC conducts the written exam and result processing, while the concerned CAPFs handle the physical test, medical exam and document verification. This exam leads to permanent, uniformed central government posts.
What the 2026 cycle looked like (Last year’s figure)
This is added context from the 2026 recruitment cycle, not confirmed for 2027. Confirm final figures with the official notification when it is released.
- Vacancies: 25,487 posts across CAPFs, SSF and Assam Rifles
- Salary: pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month
- Age limit: 18 to 23 years
- Qualification: pass in Class 10 from a recognised board
- Selection stages: Computer-Based Test, Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
- Notification released: 1 December 2025; application window: 1–31 December 2025
Who this exam suits
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
SSC GD suits 10th-pass candidates looking for an entry-level, permanent central government post in a uniformed force, without needing a graduate degree. It involves a physical fitness stage, so it suits candidates who can meet the physical standards set for their category and gender. Vacancies are allotted state/UT-wise, so posting location depends on the candidate’s domicile and the vacancies notified for that state.
Also Read: Income Tax TA & MTS Recruitment 2026
What candidates can do before the SSC GD Constable 2027 Notification
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official website.
- Keep the Class 10 marksheet and domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate ready, since vacancies are allotted by state/UT.
- Start revising general intelligence, general knowledge, elementary maths and English/Hindi, the subjects tested in past cycles.
- Check the official website, ssc.gov.in, directly closer to the expected date, since exact release dates can shift.
Important links for SSC GD Constable 2027
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | SSC hub page with other current SSC vacancies |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | All current pan-India government job openings |
| 10th Pass Jobs | Other vacancies open to Class 10 pass candidates |
| Age Calculator | Check age eligibility once the 2027 cut-off date is announced |
FAQs on SSC GD Constable 2027
When will the SSC GD 2027 notification be released?
The SSC GD 2027 notification is expected on 30 September 2026, as per SSC’s published exam calendar. This date is not yet confirmed by an official notification and can shift.
What is the last date to apply for SSC GD 2027?
The application window is expected to run until 31 October 2026, based on SSC’s exam calendar. The exact last date will be confirmed only in the official notification.
How many vacancies will SSC GD 2027 have?
The vacancy count for 2027 has not been announced. In the 2026 cycle, SSC released 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs, SSF and Assam Rifles; this is added context from last year, not a 2027 figure.
What is the SSC GD exam pattern?
The SSC GD exam is a Computer Based Test followed by Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination. This pattern held in the 2026 cycle; the 2027 pattern will be confirmed in the official notification.
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