SSC GD Exam Date 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC GD Exam Date 2026 in the last week of February 2026 on its official website ssc.gov.in. As per the latest update, the previously scheduled exam (from 23 February 2026) has been postponed due to administrative reasons.
Around 48.8 lakh candidates who applied for the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2026 are now waiting for the revised exam schedule.
SSC GD Exam Date 2026 – Latest Update
SSC will soon issue a fresh notice regarding the revised schedule for:
- Constable (GD) in CAPFs
- SSF
- Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
The official notification will also mention:
- Revised exam dates
- Shift timings
- Exam city intimation slip release date
- Admit card schedule
Candidates are advised to regularly check ssc.gov.in for official announcements.
SSC GD City Intimation Slip 2026, Check Exam City, Date & Shift Details at ssc.gov.in
SSC GD Exam Schedule 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 |
| Male Vacancies | 23,467 |
| Female Vacancies | 2,020 |
| Number of Applicants | 48.8 Lakh |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Why Was SSC GD Exam 2026 Postponed?
SSC has not provided a detailed explanation for postponement. Generally, such changes occur due to:
- Administrative adjustments
- Technical issues
- Exam centre rearrangements
- Large-scale candidate management
The Commission has assured that revised exam dates will be announced soon.
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
The exam will be conducted in online mode (CBT).
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 160
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule & Shift Timings (Tentative)
The exam will be conducted in 200+ cities in multiple shifts.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:45 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:45 PM |
| Shift 3 | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Shift 4 | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy 2026 (Force-wise)
| Force | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| BSF | 616 |
| CISF | 14,595 |
| CRPF | 5,490 |
| SSB | 1,764 |
| ITBP | 1,712 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,706 |
| SSF | 23 |
| Total | 25,487 |
What to Expect Next?
- Revised exam dates notification
- Exam city intimation slip release
- Admit card activation
- CBT exam across multiple shifts