SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025
The SSC Constable GD 2025 recruitment is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking a career in India’s armed forces. This recruitment drive, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), opens up thousands of vacancies for the position of Constable (General Duty) across various security forces. In this guide, we’ll provide an in-depth look into the important details, including the application process, eligibility criteria, and selection process.
The SSC Constable GD 2025 recruitment offers a great opportunity for individuals aspiring to serve in India’s various security forces. With over 39,000 vacancies, this recruitment drive is an excellent chance to secure a stable and rewarding career in government service. Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and prepare thoroughly for each stage of the selection process.
SSC Constable GD 2025 Recruitment Overview
Organization Body | Staff Selection Commission |
Exam Name | SSC Constable GD |
Post Name | Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau |
Application Date | 5th September 2024 to 14th October 2024 |
Application Fee
The application fee is as follows:
- For General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 100/-
- For SC/ST/PwBD: NIL
- Payment Methods: Candidates can pay the fee online using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit cards.
Important Dates
The tentative schedule of the event is as follows:
Starting Date for Applying Online | 5th September 2024 |
Last Date for Applying Online | 14th October 2024 (till 23:00) |
Last Date to Payment of Application Fee (Online) | 15th October 2024 (till 23:00) |
Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ including online payment | 5th to 7th November 2024 |
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (CBT) | January – February 2025 (tentative) |
Age Limit for SSC Constable GD 2025
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years (as of 1st January 2025)
- Candidates must have been born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2007.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
- Children and dependents of victims of the 1984 riots/2002 Gujarat riots:
- 5 years (Unreserved/EWS)
- 8 years (OBC)
- 10 years (SC/ST)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality:
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Domicile requirements apply for vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th class) or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.
- Those who have not acquired the required qualification by 1st January 2025 will not be eligible to apply.
Physical Standards:
- Height:
- Male: 170 cm (relaxation for certain categories)
- Female: 157 cm (relaxation for certain categories)
- Chest (for male candidates):
- Unexpanded: 80 cm
- Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Salary for SSC Constable GD 2025
- Pay Scale: Pay Level – 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) for Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and
- Pay Scale: Pay Level – 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) for all other posts
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
- The exam will be an objective-type test comprising four sections:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 20 questions, 40 marks
- General Knowledge & Awareness: 20 questions, 40 marks
- Elementary Mathematics: 20 questions, 40 marks
- English/Hindi Language: 20 questions, 40 marks
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Total Marks: 160
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
- The exam will be an objective-type test comprising four sections:
- Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- PST involves measuring height and chest (for males) to ensure they meet the prescribed physical standards.
- PET involves running events:
- Male: 5 km in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes.
- Medical Examination:
- Candidates who pass the PST/PET will undergo a detailed medical examination conducted by the CAPFs to ensure they meet the required health standards.
- Document Verification (DV):
- Candidates will need to present original documents such as their matriculation certificate, domicile certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable) during the verification process.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for SSC Constable GD 2025 is 39,481. The vacancies are distributed across various forces:
Force | Male | Female | TOTAL |
---|---|---|---|
BSF | 13306 | 2348 | 15654 |
CISF | 6430 | 715 | 7145 |
CRPF | 11299 | 242 | 11541 |
SSB | 819 | 0 | 819 |
ITBP | 2564 | 453 | 3017 |
AR | 1148 | 100 | 1248 |
SSF | 35 | 0 | 35 |
NCB | 11 | 11 | 22 |
TOTAL | 35612 | 3869 | 39481 |
Candidates can read the full notification before applying online.
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