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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the examination notice for Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs and SSF and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026. The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Examination, Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Medical Examination and Document Verification. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled from February to April 2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF; Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 tentative vacancies |
| Qualification | Matriculation or 10th Class passed from a recognized Board or University on or before 01/01/2026 |
| Category | Recruitment Examination Notice |
| Status | Examination notice issued |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice publication date | 01/12/2025 |
| Online application start date | 01/12/2025 |
| Last date to submit application | 31/12/2025 up to 23:00 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 01/01/2026 up to 23:00 |
| Application correction window | 08/01/2026 to 10/01/2026 up to 23:00 |
| Tentative Computer Based Examination | February to April 2026 |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS candidates | ₹100 |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates | Exempted |
The fee and correction charges can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card. The correction charge is ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction, applicable to all candidates.
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the Commission. The force-wise vacancy position is given below:
| Force | Male | Female | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 524 | 92 | 616 |
| CISF | 13,135 | 1,460 | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,366 | 124 | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,099 | 194 | 1,293 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,556 | 150 | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 23,467 | 2,020 | 25,487 |
The vacancies include category-wise reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR candidates. Ten percent of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen. SSF vacancies are filled on an All-India basis, while vacancies in other CAPFs are allocated on a State/UT and area-wise basis.
Eligibility / Qualification
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidates applying for CAPF and Assam Rifles vacancies must provide a valid Domicile Certificate or Permanent Residential Certificate of the State/UT mentioned in the application form. A mismatch between the application details and the domicile certificate can result in cancellation of candidature.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board or University on or before 01/01/2026. Candidates whose qualifying examination result was not declared by 01/01/2026 will not be eligible.
Age Limit
The candidate must be between 18 and 23 years of age as on 01/01/2026. Eligible candidates must have been born between 02/01/2003 and 01/01/2008.
Upper-age relaxation is available as follows:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age
- Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots: 5 years for UR/EWS, 8 years for OBC and 10 years for SC/ST
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are not eligible for this examination.
Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Examination consists of one objective multiple-choice paper with 80 questions carrying 2 marks each. The total marks are 160 and the duration is 60 minutes.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part-D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Questions will be of Matriculation level. The examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR: 30%
- OBC/EWS: 25%
- All other categories: 20%
NCC certificate holders may receive bonus marks: 5% of maximum marks for NCC ‘C’, 3% for NCC ‘B’ and 2% for NCC ‘A’ certificates, subject to declaration in the application and production of the original certificate during Document Verification.
Physical Standards and Efficiency Test
Physical Efficiency Test
| Candidate | Standard |
|---|---|
| Male candidates other than Ladakh Region | 5 km race in 24 minutes |
| Female candidates other than Ladakh Region | 1.6 km race in 8.5 minutes |
| Male candidates of Ladakh Region | 1.6 km race in 7 minutes |
| Female candidates of Ladakh Region | 800 metres race in 5 minutes |
Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test but must appear for recording of height, chest and weight measurements and must qualify the Medical Examination.
Physical Standard Test
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Chest | 80 cm unexpanded with minimum 5 cm expansion | Chest measurement is not taken; the chest must be well-developed |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards |
Relaxations in height and chest are available for ST candidates, candidates from specified North-Eastern States, Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Garhwal, Kumaon, Dogra, Maratha and Gorkha Territorial Administration areas, subject to the prescribed certificate.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Physical Standard Test
- Detailed Medical Examination or Review Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- Final merit list and force allocation
Candidates will be shortlisted for PET/PST on the basis of normalized CBE marks, including applicable NCC bonus marks. Approximately eight times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for PET/PST and approximately two times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for Medical Examination and Document Verification. Final selection and force allocation will be based primarily on normalized CBE marks, NCC bonus marks and the force preference submitted by the candidate, subject to qualifying all mandatory stages.
Candidates must provide preferences for all seven forces/organizations: BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF. Force preference cannot be changed after final submission of the application.
Result Details
The final result and force allocation will be declared by SSC after completion of the examination process. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of normalized Computer Based Examination marks, applicable NCC bonus marks, category, State/UT, area and force preference, subject to qualification in PET, PST, Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Candidates should regularly check the SSC website for result notices, merit lists, scorecards, cut-off marks and force allocation details. Admission Certificates for the Computer Based Examination will be made available through the SSC website, while certificates for PET/PST, Medical Examination and Document Verification will be issued through the CRPF website. Admission Certificates will not be sent by post.
Important Candidate Instructions
- One-Time Registration must be completed on the new SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in. Registration created on the old website will not be functional on the new website.
- Only one application form may be submitted during the normal application period.
- The candidate’s name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name and Matriculation details must exactly match the Matriculation Certificate.
- The live photograph must be captured with a plain background, proper lighting and a full-frontal view. Candidates must not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the photograph.
- The scanned signature must be in JPEG/JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB, approximately 6 cm by 2 cm and horizontally aligned.
- Candidates who do not use Aadhaar-Based Authentication must carry the Admission Certificate, two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid photo identity document containing the date of birth at the Computer Based Examination.
- Domicile State and district details must be entered carefully because changes will not be permitted after application submission.
- Candidates must not bring calculators, mobile phones or other electronic gadgets into the examination hall.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-3 salary of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100, along with admissible Central Government allowances and benefits. Candidates recommended for appointment may be posted anywhere in India.