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The Staff Selection Commission of India conducts the SSC GD exam annually to select candidates for the General Duty Constable positions in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. The SSC GD Notification 2025 was released by the Commission in order to fill the positions of 39481 General Duty Constables in Indian Para Militry forces. The candidates who have applied for SSC GD 2025 Exam, their computer-based test will be conducted on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 25th February 2025.

SSC GD Recruitment 2025

Lakhs of candidates were waiting for the release of SSC GD 2025 vacancies to fulfill their dream of joining the various paramilitary forces as a Constable. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD Constable exam every year to recruit candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in the following forces:

Paramilitary Forces for Recruitment of Constables (General Duty)

  1. Border Security Force (BSF)
  2. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  3. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  4. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  5. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  6. Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
  7. Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

Forces for Recruitment of Rifleman (General Duty)- Assam Rifles

SSC GD Notification 2025

The official Notification pdf for the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam has been released on the official website of SSC for filling 39481 vacancies of General Duty Constables (GD Constable). The official SSC GD Constable 2025 Notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission of India (SSC) on 5th September 2024. SSC GD 2025 Exam will be conducted to select candidates for the post of constables in BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, NCB, SSF, SSB, and riflemen in Assam Rifles (AR).

SSC GD Constable 2025 Exam Summary

Staff Selection Commission is going to conduct the recruitment process for SSC General Duty Constables for FY 2025 and has already announced the notification release date along with the SSC Calendar 2025. Here is a brief provided about the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam in the below table.

SSC GD Constable 2025 - Exam Summary
Exam Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name Constable (General Duty)
Exam Name Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, Rifleman (GD) in
Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2025
Paramilitary Forces BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB
Vacancy 39481 (Male- 35612 and Female- 3869)
Job Category Govt Jobs
Exam Type National Level Exam
Mode of Application Online
Exam Dates 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 25th February 2025
Selection Process Written examination (Computer Based)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Document Verification and Medical Test
Salary NCB- Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18000-56900)
Other Posts Pay Level-3 (Rs 21,700-69,100)
Job Location Across India
Official Website www.ssc.gov.in

SSC GD 2025 Exam Date Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the revised SSC GD Exam Date 2025 on 2nd January 2025 through an official notice at www.ssc.gov.in. The computer-based test will be conducted on 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 25th February 2025.

SSC GD 2025 Important Dutes

The detailed Notification was released on 5th September 2024 and the online application window was also opened post the release of the notification pdf. SSC GD 2025 CBT exam will be conducted from 4th to 25th February 2025. Let’s have a look at the important dates for the SSC GD 2025 exam from the below table.

SSC GD 2025- Important Dates
Events Dates 
SSC GD Notification 2025 5th September 2024
SSC GD Apply Online Starts 5th September 2024
Last Date to fill Application Form 14th October 2024 (11 pm)
Last Date for making payment 15th October 2024 (11 pm)
Window for Application Form Correction 5th to 7th November 2024
SSC GD Admit Card 2025 4th week of January 2025
SSC GD Exam Date 2025 4th to 25th February 2025

SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2025

The total number of vacancies for the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam has been released along with the SSC GD Notification pdf. This year, 39481 vacancies have been released for BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB forces. The category-wise male and female candidates have been released along with the detailed notification. Below is the detailed SSC GD Vacancy distribution for all Paramilitary Forces as released by the officials. 

SSC GD Vacancy 2025
Paramilitary Forces Vacancies
BSF 15654
CISF 7145
CRPF 11541
SSB 819
ITBP 3017
AR 1248
SSF 35
NCB 22
Total 39481
  • Is SSC GD only for boys?
    No, The SSC GD notification has been released for both male and female candidates. Out of 39481 candidates 35612 posts are announced for male candidates and the remaining 3869 candidates are reserved for female candidates.
  • Is SSC GD a permanent job?
    Yes, The candidates selected through the SSC GD exam will be appointed in Indian military forces, Assam Rifles, SSF and NCB and these forces come under the central government. The posts that come under the Central Government are permanent.
  • What is the uniform of SSC GD?
    A GD Constable in Indian paramilitary forces wears a khaki or olive green khaki dress with black shoes and a belt.

SSC GD Vacancy 2025 [Force-wise]

Staff Selection Commission has announced 35612 vacancies for males in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB forces. The maximum SSC GD Vacancy 2025 is released for the Border Security Force (BSF) i.e 13306 and the least for Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) i.e 11. This year, 3869 vacancies are announced for females in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, AR, and NCB forces. Check force-wise vacancy from the below table. 

SSC GD Vacancy 2025
Male Constable Female Constable Grand Total
Paramilitary Forces SC ST OBC EWS UR Total SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Border Security Force (BSF) 2018 1489 2906 1330 5563 13306 356 262 510 234 986 2348 15654
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 959 687 1420 644 2720 6430 106 71 156 74 308 715 7145
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 1681 1213 2510 1130 4765 11299 34 20 53 19 116 242 11541
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 122 79 187 82 349 819 -- -- -- -- -- -- 819
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 345 326 505 197 1191 2564 59 59 90 21 234 453 3017
Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) 124 223 205 109 487 1148 09 21 16 06 48 100 1248
Secretariat Security Force (SSF) 06 03 09 04 14 35 -- -- -- -- -- -- 35
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) -- 01 05 -- 05 11 -- -- 04 01 06 11 22
Total 5254 4021 7747 3496 15094 35612 564 433 829 355 1688 3869 39481

Year-wise Vacancy Trend

Last year the total number of vacancies was 46617 which is 7000 higher than this year. You can also check the last 5 years of vacancies announced through the SSC GD Constable Exam.

  • SSC GD Vacancy 2025: 39481 
  • SSC GD Vacancy 2024: 46617 
  • SSC GD Vacancy 2022: 50187 
  • SSC GD Vacancy 2021: 25271 
  • SSC GD Vacancy 2020: 60210 
  • SSC GD Vacancy 2019: 54593

SSC GD 2025 Online Application Form

The online registration process for SSC GD Recruitment 2025 has started at www.ssc-gov.in. The online application process for the SSC GD exam will continue till 14th October 2024. Lakhs of applicants are eager to fill out their online application form for the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam. The details for the online registration link for the SSC GD constables exam can be checked by clicking the link below. 

  • Can a 12th pass apply for SSC?
    Yes, a 12th-pass candidate who is 18-27 years old can apply for the SSC GD exam.
  • Is SSC free for girls?
    yes, there are no online application fees for female candidates SSC GD exam.
  • Which is the highest post in SSC GD?
    A GD constable can be promoted to Senior Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector and Inspector posts.

SSC GD 2025 Online Application Fee

SSC GD Constable 2025 application fee for male candidates is Rs 100 which is to be paid during the application process. However, women/SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.

SSC GD Constable Online Application Fee
Category Application Fees
General Male Rs. 100
Female/SC/ST/Ex-serviceman No Fee

How to Apply for the SSC GD 2025 Exam?

  1. Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
  2. Once on the homepage, navigate to the "Apply" section and click on the "Apply" link.
  3. If you're a new user, you need to register yourself.
  4. Provide details such as your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
  5. Upon successful registration, you'll receive a Registration ID and password. Note them down for future use.
  6. Use your Registration ID and password to log in. Find the link for the SSC GD 2025 Exam and click on "Apply".
  7. Fill in details like name, father's name, mother's name, category, gender, nationality, etc.
  8. Enter your educational details such as the name of the school/college, board/university, marks obtained, etc.
  9. Select your preferred exam centres from the list provided.
  10. Upload a recent passport-sized colour photograph and signature (usually in JPEG format and within the specified size).
  11. Pay the application fee using net banking, or debit/credit card.
  12. Before submitting, carefully review all the details you've entered to ensure there are no mistakes.

SSC GD Constable Eligibility Criteria

The Eligibility Criteria details for every exam are released along with the SSC GD 2025 Notification pdf.  Only the candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for SSC GD 2025 for Constable posts in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. The education qualification, age limit, and other criteria are mentioned below-

SSC GD Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, and riflemen) must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board.

SSC GD Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

Candidate is required to be between 18 to 23 years in order to be eligible for the SSC GD 2025 Exam. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2002 and later than 01-01-2007. Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.

SSC GD Upper Age Relaxation

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years
ST/SC 5 years
Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN) 5 years
Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) 8 years
Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) 10 years
  • What is the qualification of SSC GD?
    A 10th-pass candidate from a recognized Board/ University is eligible for the SSC GD Constable Exam.
  • What is the SSC GD physical test?
    SSC GD physical test is conducted to evaluate candidates' physical capabilities. It consists of two stages: the Physical Endurance Test and the Physical Standard Test. After passing this round they will go through a medical test.
  • Is SSC GD a good job?
    SSC GD is a good career option for 10th-pass candidates who want to be part of any defence force and the salary of an SSC GD constable is quite high.

     

SSC GD Constable 2025 Selection Process

The entire recruitment process of SSC GD 2025 will be completed in four stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and at the last the Medical Test. The candidates will be shortlisted for SSC GD Constable posts in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau. through the following stages-

Stage 1- Written examination (Computer Based)

Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Stage 3- Physical Standard Test (PST)

Stage 4- Medical Test

After the medical test, the candidates shortlisted will have to appear for document verification.

SSC GD 2025 Exam Pattern

In this section, the pattern for each stage has been discussed. The candidates who are going to appear in SSC GD Recruitment 2025 must be familiar with the exam pattern. Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for the SSC GD 2025 Exam.

For Computer-Based Examination

As per the SSC GD notification 2025 pdf, the computer-based examination will be of 160 marks consisting of 80 questions. There will be 4 sections in the online exam to be attempted in 60 minutes. 0.25 marks will be deducted when a question is attempted wrong. There will be no penalty if the question is left unanswered. The exam pattern for CBE has been detailed below.

SSC GD 2025 Exam Pattern
Part Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Exam Duration
A General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 40

60 minutes

 

B General Knowledge & General Awareness 20 40
C Elementary Mathematics 20 40
D English/ Hindi 20 40
Total 80 160
  • What is the negative marking for SSC GD 2025 Exam?
    For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
  • Is there any negative marking for unanswered questions?
    No, there will be no mark deduction for blank/unanswered questions.

For the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

The candidate must be efficient enough to finish the race within the time limit as mentioned in the below table. The limit has been set differently for candidates of the Ladakh region.

Race for Female Candidates
Type Male
Candidates other than Ladakh Region 5 Km in 24 minutes
For Ladakh Region 1.6 Km in 7 minutes
Race for Female Candidates
Type Female
Candidates other than Ladakh Region 1.6 Km in 8½ minutes
For Ladakh Region 800 metres in 5 minutes

For Physical Standard Test (PST)

The candidates will be examined for physical standards including Height and Chest (only males). Only the candidates who meet the requirements will be called for a medical examination. The physical standards required has been discussed below.

Physical Standards for SSC GD 2025
Standards Males Females
HEIGHT (in cm)
General, SC & OBC 170 cm 157 cm
All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 162.5 cm 150 cm
All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) 157 cm 147.5 cm
All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts 160 cm 147.5 cm
Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 165 cm 155 cm
Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura 162.5 cm 152.5 cm
Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three Sub-Divisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1)Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) ChhotaChenga (18) Nipania. 157 cm 152.5 cm
CHEST (in cm) [Minimum Expansion- 5 cm]
General, SC & OBC 80 cm N/A
All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 76 cm N/A
Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 78 cm N/A
Candidates hailing from North-Eastern Sates of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) 77 cm N/A

However, there is some relaxation provided for candidates belonging to hilly areas, scheduled tribes, north-eastern states, Left Wing Extremism affected districts, Gorkha Territorial Administration. Chest measurement for female candidates has not been included in the Physical Standard Test, however, the chest should be well developed.

Weight should be proportionate as per the height and medical standard for male and female

Visual Standards
Visual Acuity Unaided

 
Visual Acuity Unaided

 
Refraction Color Vision
Near Vision Distant Vision Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses CP-2
Better Eye Worse Eye Better Eye Worse Eye
N6 N9 6/6 6/9

Note: Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME) will be scheduled and concluded by CAPFs.

SSC GD 2025 Syllabus

To prepare effectively for the SSC GD Constable 2025 Exam, a candidate must know the entire syllabus of the SSC GD 2025 Exam as planning a strategy with an updated syllabus is more fruitful rather than just cramming things in an undefined manner. For your ease, we have provided the detailed :

SSC GD 2025 Syllabus
English/Hindi General Awareness Elementary Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning
Comprehension Writing
Sentence Formation
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitution
Synonyms-Antonyms 
Scientific Inventions Sports
Awards and Honors
Important Dates
Culture
Geography
Economy
Indian/World History
General Polity
Current Affairs 
Number System
Percentages
Averages
Ratio and Proportions
Interests
Profit and Loss
Discount
Mensuration
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Fundamental Arithmetic Operations 
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Observation
Visual Memory
Mathematical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Analogies
Coding-Decoding
Similarities and Differences
Recent Studies and Theories 

SSC GD Normalisation

SSC GD (Staff Selection Commission General Duty) Normalization is a process applied to adjust the marks of candidates based on the difficulty level of different shifts or sessions of the examination. Since SSC GD exams are conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level may vary slightly between them. To ensure fairness and equality in the selection process, SSC uses normalization to balance these variations.

SSC GD 2025 Exam Preparation

To prepare for the SSC GD 2025 Exam, candidates should consider online classes and mock tests as the best study resources. Practicing previous year's question papers can also help them understand the question patterns and types. Click the link below to download the previous year's papers and mock test link to enhance your preparation for the SSC GD Exam. 

SSC GD Constable 2025 Preparation Books

For SSC GD Constable preparation, it's important to choose books that cover the full syllabus and provide ample practice questions. Here’s a list of some popular and highly recommended books for different sections of the exam:

General Intelligence & Reasoning:- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey, SSC General Intelligence & Reasoning by Kiran Prakashan (Specific to SSC exams), and Lucent’s Reasoning (for a comprehensive approach). 

General Knowledge & General Awareness:- Lucent’s General Knowledge (Covers static GK, history, geography, etc.), Manohar Pandey’s General Knowledge by Arihant, Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly magazine for current affairs), Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant (For up-to-date current events), and NCERT Books (For basic history, geography, and polity)

Elementary Mathematics:- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal, Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma (Arihant Publication), NCERT Mathematics Books (Class 6 to 10) for basic concepts, and SSC Mathematics Chapter-wise Solved Papers by Kiran Prakashan

English/Hindi:- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) for English section, English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin, Hindi Vyakaran by Lucent (for the Hindi section), Samanya Hindi by Arihant (Specific for SSC GD), and SSC GD Constable English/Hindi Language by Kiran Prakashan (For practice in language skills). 

Important Questions for SSC GD Exam

Candidates preparing for the SSC GD 20225 Exam must be aware of the important topics that are generally asked every year in the exam. Last year, the SSC GD Exam was of an Easy level and it is expected that this year also the exam could be of the same level and the questions will be asked from the same topics which are discussed below.. 

SSC GD General Intelligence and Reasoning Questions- Questions are asked from Coding-Decoding, Missing Term, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Paper Folding, Odd One Out, Mathematics Operation, Analogy, Series, Sequence, Puzzle & Sitting Arrangement, Mirror Image, Hidden Figure, Complete Figure. 

Topics No of Questions
Coding-Decoding 03
Missing Term 02
Venn Diagram 01
Syllogism 02
Paper Folding 01
Odd one out 04
Mathematics Operation 01
Analogy 02
Series 04
Sequence 01
Puzzle ( Linear Sitting Arrangement) 02
Mirror Image 01
Hidden Figure 01
Complete Figure 02

SSC GD Elementary Mathematics Questions- Questions are asked from Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, 2D& 3D, Simplification, Average, Profit & Loss, HCF & LCM, Time and Work, Number System, Percentage, Time, Speed, and Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Data Interpretation (DI). 

Topics No of Questions
SI/ CI 02
Profit/Loss 02
Mensuration 02-03
Ratio & Proportion 02
Number System 02
Time and Work 02
Simplification 03-04
Time, Speed, and Distance 02
Average 02-03
DI 02

SSC GD General English/Hindi Questions

Topics No of Questions
Fill in The Blanks 04
Sentence Improvement 03
Error Detection 03
Idioms and Phrases 02
Synonym 02
Antonym 02
One word substitution 02
Spelling check 02

SSC GD General Awareness Questions

Topics No of Questions Asked
History 04-05
Geography 03-04
Polity 02-03
Science 04-05
Current Affairs 05-06
Static GK 06-07
Total 20

SSC GD Constable 2025 Salary Structure

The initial salary of a General Duty Constable is Rs. 23,527 per month and the starting basic pay of a Constable is Rs. 21,700. The maximum basic pay for a GD Constable can reach up to Rs. 69,100 in Paramilitary Forces. The pay scale for Sepoy in NCB is Rs. 18000 to 56900 (Pay level 1) To know more about SSC GD including job profile, salary structure, basic pay, allowances, roles & responsibilities, and promotion, click on the below link.

Posts/Paramilitary Forces Salary
BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100)
Sepoy in NCB Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to 56,900)

The benefits and salary structure for SSC GD Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and SSF, and Riflemen are tabulated below.

SSC GD Constable Salary Structure
Benefits Pay
Basic SSC GD Salary Rs. 21,700
Transport Allowance 1224
House Rent Allowance 2538
Dearness Allowance 434
Total Salary Rs. 25,896
Net Salary Rs. 23,527

SSC GD Constable 2025 Hall Ticket

The Admit Card for SSC GD 2025 will be released at the official website of SSC i.e. www.ssc.gov.in, post the application process for the same has been completed. Candidates are requested to visit the SSC GD Admit Card to download it. The link to the Admit Card will be provided on this page.

Admit cards for physical standard tests and medical exams will be uploaded on the CRPF website http://www.crpf.gov.in.