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SSC Constable (GD) 2025: Apply For 39481 Posts | Eligibility, Vacancies & More.

SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025
SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025

The SSC Constable (GD) 2025 recruitment is open for applications from September 5, 2024, to October 14, 2024, with the application deadline set for October 14, 2024, at 11:00 PM. Applicants can make online fee payments until October 15, 2024, at 11:00 PM. There will be a correction window for application forms from November 5, 2024, to November 7, 2024, at 11:00 PM.

The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled to take place between January and February 2025. The application fee is ₹100, though women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempt from this fee. Payments can be made online using various methods such as BHIM UPI, Net Banking, and debit/credit cards, with the deadline for payment being October 15, 2024.

The pay scale for the Sepoy in NCB position is between ₹18,000 and ₹56,900, while all other posts fall under Pay Level 3 with a scale ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. Applicants must be Indian citizens, and a domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate is required for candidates applying to CAPFs & AR for their respective domiciled states or UTs.

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Important Dates For SSC Constable (GD) 2025 Online Application Form

DescriptionDate
Submission of Online Application Form05.09.2024 to 14.10.2024
Last date and time for receipt of Online Application Form14.10.2024 (23:00)
Last date and time for making Online Fee Payment15.10.2024 (23:00)
Window for Application Form Correction05.11.2024 to 07.11.2024 (23:00)
Tentative Schedule of Computer-Based ExaminationJanuary – February 2025

Application Fee Details

DescriptionAmount
Fee Payable₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only)
ExemptionsWomen candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment
Payment ModesOnline through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit cards
Payment DeadlineUp to 15-10-2024 (23:00 Hours) through online mode only

Pay Scale of SSC Constable (GD) 2025

PostPay LevelPay Scale
Sepoy in NCBLevel – 1₹18,000 to ₹56,900
All other postsLevel – 3₹21,700 to ₹69,100

SSC Constable (GD)  Eligibility Criteria 2024

1. Nationality/Citizenship

RequirementDetails
CitizenshipMust be a citizen of India
Domicile/PRCRequired for CAPFs & AR for the domiciled state/UT

2. Age Limit

DescriptionAge Range
Crucial Date for Age Reckoning01-01-2025
Age Requirement18 to 23 years
Born Not Before02-01-2002
Born Not Later Than01-01-2007

3. Permissible Relaxations in Upper Age Limit

Code NoCategoryAge Relaxation Permissible
1SC/ST5 years
2OBC3 years
3Ex-Servicemen3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
4Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or 2002 Gujarat riots (Unreserved/EWS)5 years
5Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or 2002 Gujarat riots (OBC)8 years
6Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or 2002 Gujarat riots (SC/ST)10 years

4. Educational Qualifications (As on 01-01-2025) For SSC Constable GD Vacancies

RequirementDetails
Essential QualificationPassed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/University by 01-01-2025
Document VerificationCandidates must produce original Certificates such as Marksheets and Provisional Certificates during Document Verification to prove they meet the educational qualification by 01-01-2025
Result DeclarationThe result of the qualifying examination must be declared by the specified date (01-01-2025). Mere processing of results does not meet the educational qualification requirement.

5. Incentive to NCC Certificate Holders

Certificate CategoryIncentive/Bonus Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate5% of the maximum marks of the Examination
NCC ‘B’ Certificate3% of the maximum marks of the Examination
NCC ‘A’ Certificate2% of the maximum marks of the Examination

Additional Details

RequirementDetails
Application for IncentiveThe benefit of incentive/bonus marks will only be provided if the candidate opts for it in the Online Application Form
VerificationThe benefit will be confirmed only on production of the original NCC Certificate during Document Verification
Provisional AwardBonus marks will be awarded provisionally based on the candidate’s claim in the Online Application Form until verification
Crucial Date for NCC CertificateNCC Certificate must have been issued on or before 01-01-2025
Ex-ServicemenThis benefit is not available for Ex-Servicemen

SSC Constable (GD) 2025 Vacancies by Force

1. BSF (Border Security Force)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC20183562374
ST14892621751
OBC29065103416
EWS13302341564
UR55639866549
Total13306234815654

2. CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC9591061065
ST68771758
OBC14201561576
EWS64474718
UR27203083028
Total64307157145

3. CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC1681341715
ST1213201233
OBC2510532563
EWS1130191149
UR47651164881
Total1129924211541

4. SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC1220122
ST79079
OBC1870187
EWS82082
UR3490349
Total8190819

5. ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC34559404
ST32659385
OBC50590595
EWS19721218
UR11912241415
Total25644533017

6. AR (Assam Rifles)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC1249133
ST22321244
OBC20516221
EWS1096115
UR48748535
Total11481001248

7. SSF (Special Security Force)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC505
ST303
OBC909
EWS404
UR14014
Total35035

8. NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC000
ST101
OBC549
EWS011
UR5611
Total111122

9. Overall Total Vacancies

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC52545645818
ST40214334454
OBC77478298576
EWS34963553851
UR15094168816782
Total35612386939481

SSC Constable (GD) 2025 Exam Pattern

1. Computer-Based Examination

ComponentDetails
Type of PaperObjective Type Paper
Number of Questions80
Marks per Question2
Total Marks160
Duration/Time Allowed60 minutes

2. Paper Composition

PartSubjectNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks
Part-AGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning2040
Part-BGeneral Knowledge and General Awareness2040
Part-CElementary Mathematics2040
Part-DEnglish/Hindi2040

3. Examination Details

DetailInformation
Question TypeObjective Multiple-Choice Type
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
Negative Marking0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Website for DatesExamination dates will be informed through the Commission’s website
Re-evaluation/Re-checkingNo provision for re-evaluation/re-checking; correspondence will not be entertained
Normalization of ScoresMarks will be normalized using a formula published by the Commission; bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders will be included in final merit
Tentative Answer KeysWill be posted on the Commission’s website; online representations can be submitted within the stipulated time limit at INR 100/- per question
Final Decision on Answer KeysDecision of the Commission will be final
Question LevelMatriculation level
Mock TestA ‘Walk-through video/Mock Test’ is available on the Commission’s website in the ‘Candidate’s Corner’ Section

4. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

General Information

DetailInformation
ShortlistingBased on performance in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
VerificationBiometric verification followed by PST & PET
Eligibility CheckDetailed scrutiny of eligibility/documents at the time of DME/DV

Ex-Servicemen

DetailInformation
ExemptionExempted from PET; PST measurements required for record purposes
Medical ExaminationMust qualify the Medical Examination

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

EventMale CandidatesFemale CandidatesRemarks
Race5 Kms in 24 minutes1.6 Kms in 8½ minutesFor candidates other than Ladakh Region
Race1.6 Kms in 7 minutes800 meters in 5 minutesFor candidates of Ladakh Region

Pregnancy Declaration for Female Candidates

DetailInformation
DeclarationSelf-declaration of pregnancy status required on reporting
If PregnantConfirmatory pregnancy test required; temporary unfit status; reserved vacancies
Re-examinationSix weeks after confinement, subject to medical certificate of fitness

2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height Standards

CategoryMaleFemale
General170 cms157 cms
Scheduled Tribes162.5 cms150 cms
Scheduled Tribes (NE States)157 cms147.5 cms
Scheduled Tribes (LWE affected districts)160 cms147.5 cms
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh165 cms155 cms
North-Eastern States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)162.5 cms152.5 cms
Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA)157 cms152.5 cms

Chest Standards (Male Candidates)

CategoryUn-expanded (cms)Minimum Expansion (cms)
General805
Scheduled Tribes765
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh785
North-Eastern States (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) and GTA775

Weight

DetailInformation
StandardProportionate to height and age as per medical standards

Appeals and Decisions

DetailInformation
AppealsCandidates can appeal against PST (height and chest) decisions on the same day; decision of the Appellate Authority is final
No AppealNo appeal in PET (Race)
ResponsibilityConduct of PST/PET and DME/RME is the responsibility of CAPFs; no representations/appeals/RTIs against decisions

Selection Process For SSC Constable (GD) Recruitment 2025 

1. SSC GD Recruitment Process

StageDescription
1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)First stage, consisting of an objective test.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)Measurement of height, weight, and chest (as applicable).
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)Physical fitness tests, including a race.
4. Medical Examination (DME/RME)Detailed medical check-up to ensure fitness.
5. Document Verification (DV)Verification of eligibility certificates and other documents.

2. Minimum Qualifying Marks for CBE

CategoryMinimum Qualifying Marks
UR30%
OBC/EWS25%
All Other Categories20%

3. Incentive/ Bonus Marks for NCC Certificate Holders

NCC CertificateBonus Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate5% of maximum marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate3% of maximum marks
NCC ‘A’ Certificate2% of maximum marks

4. Shortlisting for PST/PET

DetailInformation
ShortlistingState-wise, area-wise, and category-wise based on merit in CBE (including NCC bonus marks)
Number of CandidatesAbout 8 times the number of vacancies; more for SSF/NCB

5. Shortlisting for DME/DV

DetailInformation
ShortlistingBased on merit in CBE (including NCC bonus marks)
Number of CandidatesAbout 2 times the number of vacancies; more for SSF/NCB

6. Document Verification (DV)

DetailInformation
Conducted ByCAPFs along with Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
NCC CertificateMust be valid; provisional bonus marks will be withdrawn if the certificate cannot be produced

7. Preference for CAPFs/ Organizations

Order of PreferenceCAPF/Organization
1BSF (A)
2CISF (B)
3CRPF (C)
4SSB (D)
5ITBP (E)
6Assam Rifles (F)
7NCB (G)
8SSF (H)

8. Final Selection

DetailInformation
BasisNormalized marks in CBE (including NCC bonus marks)
SelectionSeparate for each category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM) and for male and female candidates
State/UTBased on state/UT and earmarked areas (Border Guarding, Militancy/Naxal affected districts)
SSF/NCBSelection on an All-India basis

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SSC Constable (GD) 2025 Recruitment: Q&A

Q1: What are the important dates for SSC Constable (GD) 2025 recruitment?

A1: The application period is from September 5, 2024, to October 14, 2024. The last date for online application submission is October 14, 2024, at 11:00 PM. Online fee payments can be made until October 15, 2024, at 11:00 PM. The correction window for application forms will be open from November 5, 2024, to November 7, 2024, at 11:00 PM. The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled between January and February 2025.

Q2: What is the application fee SSC Constable (GD) 2025 recruitment and who is exempted?

A2: The application fee is ₹100. Women candidates, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempt from this fee. Payments can be made online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, and debit/credit cards.

Q3: What are the pay scales for the SSC Constable (GD) posts?

A3: For the Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the pay scale is ₹18,000 to ₹56,900. For all other posts, the pay scale is ₹21,700 to ₹69,100.

Q4: What are the eligibility criteria for SSC Constable (GD) 2025?

A4: Candidates must be Indian citizens. The age limit is 18 to 23 years as of January 1, 2025. They must have passed the 10th class examination from a recognized board by January 1, 2025. A domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate is required for CAPFs & AR positions for the respective domiciled states or UTs.

Q5: What are the age relaxations provided?

A5: Age relaxations are as follows:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service
  • Children and dependents of riot victims (1984/2002) have relaxations ranging from 5 to 10 years depending on category.

Q6: What is the exam pattern for the SSC Constable (GD) 2025?

A6: The exam is a Computer-Based Examination with 80 objective-type questions, each worth 2 marks, totaling 160 marks. It includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. The duration is 60 minutes, and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Q7: What are the physical standards and tests required for SSC Constable (GD) 2025 recruitment ?

A7: Physical Standard Tests (PST) include measurements of height and chest (for male candidates). Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) include running events: 5 km in 24 minutes for males, and 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes for females. For candidates from the Ladakh region, the running distances and times are different.

Q8: What is the selection process for SSC Constable (GD) 2025?

A8: The selection process includes:

  1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  4. Medical Examination (DME/RME)
  5. Document Verification (DV)

Q9: How are NCC certificate holders incentivized For SSC Constable (GD) 2025 Recruitment?

A9: NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders get 5% of the maximum marks, ‘B’ Certificate holders get 3%, and ‘A’ Certificate holders get 2%. The incentive is given based on the certificate presented during the document verification.

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