The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the General Duty (GD) Constable Recruitment 2025, announcing a massive 53,690 vacancies across various paramilitary forces of India. This recruitment drive provides a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles, and NCB.
Being one of the largest SSC recruitments, it offers stability, government benefits, and a chance to serve the nation. In this article, we will cover complete details including eligibility, application process, exam pattern, salary, syllabus, selection procedure, and FAQs.
Overview of SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2025
- Recruitment Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Department: Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, Assam Rifles, NCB
- Post Name: Constable (General Duty)
- Advertisement Year: 2025
- Total Vacancies: 53,690
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Dates: September 2024 to October 2024
- Selection Process: Written Exam (CBE) + PET/PST + Medical + Document Verification
- Official Website: ssc.nic.in
Important Dates
Candidates should remember the following dates related to SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2025:
- Notification Release Date: September 2024
- Start of Online Application: 5 September 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 October 2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 October 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: January 2025
- Written Exam Date: February 2025
- PET/PST Dates: From August 2025
- Final Result Declaration: April–May 2025
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23 years
- Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: as per rules
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹100
- SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
- Fee can be paid online through UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking.
Vacancy Details
The 53,690 vacancies are distributed among multiple forces under SSC GD 2025:
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Assam Rifles
- Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
- Reservation will be applicable as per government rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and women candidates.
Educational Qualification for SSC GD Constable 2025
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Higher qualification is also acceptable, but 10th pass is the minimum requirement.
Selection Process for SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2025
The selection procedure will be conducted in five stages:
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Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
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Objective test with multiple-choice questions.
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80 questions, 160 marks, duration 60 minutes.
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Male: 5 km in 24 minutes (1.6 km in 7 minutes for Ladakh).
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Female: 1.6 km in 8½ minutes (800 m in 5 minutes for Ladakh).
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Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Height, chest, and weight measurements as per rules.
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Medical Examination
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Eye vision test, hearing, overall fitness.
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Document Verification (DV)
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Checking of educational certificates, caste certificates, ID proof, etc.
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Exam Pattern for SSC GD Constable 2025
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 160
- Sections (20 questions each):
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Elementary Mathematics
- English/Hindi
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Negative Marking: -0.25 for each wrong answer
Syllabus for SSC GD Constable Exam 2025
General Intelligence & Reasoning
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Analogies, coding-decoding, number series, similarities & differences, problem-solving, reasoning, and visual memory.
General Knowledge & Awareness
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Current events, history, geography, Indian polity, science, culture, sports, and national/international affairs.
Elementary Mathematics
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Number systems, percentages, averages, simple & compound interest, profit & loss, mensuration, ratio, and time-speed-distance.
English/Hindi
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Basic grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, antonyms, synonyms, sentence structure.
Salary and Benefits of SSC GD Constable
- Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
- Approximate in-hand salary: ₹23,500 – ₹25,000/month
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Dearness Allowance (DA)
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House Rent Allowance (HRA)
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Transport Allowance (TA)
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Risk and hardship allowance
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Pension and job security
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For NCB Sepoy posts, salary is under Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900).
Exam Preparation Tips
- Study the official syllabus thoroughly.
- Attempt previous year question papers for practice.
- Focus on time management to complete 80 questions in 60 minutes.
- Work on fitness training to qualify in PET.
- Read current affairs daily to strengthen GK.
- Practice running, stamina-building exercises, and regular workouts.
Benefits of SSC GD Constable Job
- Secure central government job.
- Opportunity to serve in paramilitary forces.
- Stable salary and career growth opportunities.
- Pension, allowances, and lifelong benefits.
- Nationwide postings with adventure and responsibility.
How to Apply for SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2025
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Register as a “New User” with basic details.
- Login using registration ID and password.
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in SSC GD Constable 2025?
A1. A total of 53,690 vacancies are available.
Q2. What is the age limit for SSC GD 2025?
A2. Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A3. Candidates must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation).
Q4. What is the selection process?
A4. Written Exam → PET → PST → Medical Exam → Document Verification.
Q5. Is there negative marking in SSC GD 2025 exam?
A5. Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. What is the salary of SSC GD Constable?
A6. Salary ranges from ₹21,700 – ₹69,100, plus allowances.
Q7. When will the SSC GD exam be held?
A7. The exam is scheduled for February 2025.