SSC GD Exam Date 2026
The SSC GD Constable Examination 2026 (full official name: Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026) is a major national-level recruitment drive conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fill 25,487 Constable (General Duty) vacancies across various paramilitary and central forces.
As of February 26, 2026, the examination has been officially postponed and no revised exam date has been announced yet. The original CBT was scheduled to begin from February 23, 2026, but SSC issued a postponement notice on February 17, 2026, stating that the exam is deferred until further notice due to administrative reasons (widely understood to be scheduling conflicts with the ongoing SSC MTS/Havaldar examination running until March 2, 2026, and logistical constraints on test centers).
Official SSC Notice (Exact Text from February 17, 2026)
“The Computer-Based Examination for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026, which was scheduled from 23rd February 2026 onwards in terms of Commission’s Notice HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC dated 02.01.2026, is hereby deferred till further notice. Fresh dates will be announced in due course.”
- Self-slot booking and city intimation slips already generated for the original dates are now invalid/cancelled.
- SSC has instructed candidates to regularly visit www.ssc.gov.in (Notice Board section) for the revised schedule.
- No fresh application or fee payment is required; existing registrations remain valid.
Why the Postponement Occurred
SSC rarely defers high-volume exams like GD Constable unless there is unavoidable overlap or capacity issues. Key contributing factors include:
- SSC MTS/Havaldar CBT still ongoing until March 2, 2026 — simultaneous conduct of two large exams would overload regional test centers and servers.
- Logistical strain on examination venues, invigilation staff, and IT infrastructure during peak winter/spring period.
- No major controversy (no leak, no court stay) — purely administrative.
Past SSC postponements (e.g., CHSL 2020–21, MTS 2022) typically last 1–3 months before a revised calendar is issued.
Realistic Revised Exam Date Projections
While SSC has not hinted at any specific date, the following windows are most probable based on historical patterns, current SSC calendar, and expert analysis (Adda247, Testbook, Career Power, Oliveboard, Shiksha, etc.):
- Most Likely — April 15 to May 31, 2026 (highest probability)
- 2–3 month deferral is standard.
- Avoids summer heat + overlaps with board exams/state police recruitments.
- Possible — June–July 2026
- If additional delays (e.g., election code of conduct, center availability).
- Less Likely — August–September 2026
- Risks overlap with SSC CGL Tier-I and new academic session.
- Very Unlikely — Merged into SSC GD 2027 cycle
- Would cause massive hardship to 25+ lakh candidates who already applied.
SSC usually announces revised dates via a fresh public notice on the homepage and Notice Board within 2–6 weeks of postponement (so March 10 to April 10, 2026 is the expected announcement window).
Full Expected Revised Timeline (Once SSC Issues New Notice)
| Event | Original Plan | Current (Feb 2026) | Most Likely Revised Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | Dec 1, 2025 | Done | – |
| Application Close | Dec 31, 2025 | Done | – |
| CBT Exam | Feb 23, 2026 onwards | Postponed | Apr–May 2026 (primary guess) |
| City Intimation Slip / Slot Booking | Feb 2026 | Cancelled | 7–10 days before new CBT |
| Admit Card | Feb 2026 | Cancelled | 7–15 days before candidate’s date |
| Provisional Answer Key + Challenge Window | Mar 2026 | Cancelled | 7–10 days after last CBT shift |
| Final Answer Key | Mar–Apr 2026 | Delayed | 2–4 weeks after challenge |
| CBT Result (marks + cut-off) | Apr–May 2026 | Delayed | Jun–Jul 2026 |
| PET/PST (Physical Tests) | May–Jul 2026 | Delayed | Aug–Oct 2026 |
| Medical Exam / DV | Jul–Sep 2026 | Delayed | Oct–Dec 2026 |
| Final Merit List & Allocation | Sep–Nov 2026 | Delayed | Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 |
Vacancy & Reservation Breakup (Advertised Dec 2025)
Total vacancies: 25,487 (exact category/force-wise breakup in official notification PDF).
Typical distribution pattern:
- BSF: ~8,000–9,000
- CISF: ~7,000–8,000
- CRPF: ~5,000–6,000
- SSB: ~2,000–3,000
- ITBP: ~2,000–3,000
- Assam Rifles: ~1,500–2,500
- SSF + NCB: ~200–500
Category-wise (approximate):
- UR: ~45–50%
- OBC: ~27%
- SC: ~15%
- ST: ~7.5%
- EWS: ~10%
Horizontal: Women ~10–30% (force-dependent), Ex-Servicemen ~10%, PwBD as per rules.
SSC GD Selection Process
- CBT (100 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Q)
- General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 Q)
- Elementary Mathematics (20 Q)
- English/Hindi (20 Q) +1 per correct, -0.25 negative marking.
- PET/PST (Qualifying)
- Running: Male 5 km in 24 min, Female 1.6 km in 8.5 min (relaxations apply)
- Long Jump / High Jump
- Height/Chest measurement
- Medical Examination
- Strict vision (6/6 or 6/9 without glasses), no color blindness, etc.
- Document Verification
- Final Merit (CBT marks only; PET/PST qualifying)
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Do NOT re-apply or pay again — existing applications remain valid.
- Daily check www.ssc.gov.in → Notice Board / Calendar for the revised schedule notice.
- Continue preparation (no need to stop):
- Current Affairs (last 6–12 months)
- Basic Maths (NCERT 6–10 level)
- Reasoning (analogy, series, coding)
- Science (NCERT basics)
- Hindi/English grammar
- Physical training — running, jumping, stamina building.
- Avoid fake “leaked date” videos/channels — they are 99% clickbait.
Summary – Quick Facts (Feb 26, 2026)
- Exam: Postponed (originally from Feb 23, 2026 onwards)
- New date: Not announced (likely April–May 2026)
- Vacancies: 25,487 Constable (GD)
- Official portal: www.ssc.gov.in (check Notice Board daily)
- Next major update: Revised exam schedule notice (expected March–April 2026)
The SSC GD Constable 2026 exam remains postponed until further notice, with no confirmed new date yet. The most probable revised window is April–May 2026, but candidates must wait for SSC’s official notice on www.ssc.gov.in. Keep preparing consistently — the delay actually gives extra time for revision and fitness.
