SSC GD Constable Notification 2024, Exam Date, Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the notification for Constable (Ground Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles on 24 November 2023. 

Earlier SSC Constable GD Exam Date 2024 has been announced by the Staff Selection Commission, through the notice issued on 26 October 2023. As per the official notice issued by the commission, the Constable (GD) Examination 2023 is scheduled to be held in February- March 2024. 

SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2024

The Staff Selection Commission conducts a nationwide examination known as the SSC Constable (General Duty) to select individuals for the roles of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) SSC GD 2024 Exam Notification has been released on 24 November and candidates will be able to apply for the vacancies from 24 November to 31 December 2023. Read this article carefully, to check the recruitment details about SSC GD 2024 which includes eligibility criteria, application dates, exam pattern, exam dates and many more details. Check if you are eligible to apply for this recruitment or not before applying for the exam.

SSC Constable GD 2024 Overview

The exam dates for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2024 have been announced by the commission. Have a close look at this table for the key highlights of SSC GD 2024 Recruitment:-

Important Dates For SSC GD 2024 Exam 

SSC GD Notification is released on the commission’s official website with the all-important dates related to the GD Recruitment 2024. Look at this table to check the dates of SSC GD Exam 2024

Note:

The Commission will levy a uniform correction fee of Rs. 200/- for making corrections and resubmitting the modified/corrected application for the first time, and Rs. 500/- for making corrections and resubmitting the modified/corrected application for the second time. The correction fees will apply to all candidates, regardless of gender or category.

Important Links 

The online application process for the SSC GD Constable 2024 exam is set to commence from 24 November to 31 December 2023. Those looking to submit their online application form for the SSC GD Constable 2024 exam can access the registration link provided below, along with other pertinent links:-

SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2024

If you want to apply for the SSC GD Constable 2024 recruitment, you should first confirm your eligibility. The SSC GD Constable Eligibility Criteria include several key components, which are listed below.  

(a) Nationality:

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles are state/UT/area specific; thus, candidates must submit their domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for their state/UT.

If a candidate presents a Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by a state other than the one specified in his/her application, he/she will not be permitted to change states during Document Verification and his/her candidature will be terminated immediately.

(b) Age Limit:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) revised the upper age limit up to three years. Candidates applying for the GD Constable position should be aware of the age requirements as well as any upper age relaxations for different categories. 

• Minimum Age – 18 years
• Maximum Age – 23 years

Note: Candidates should have been born no earlier than 02-01-2001 and no later than 01-01-2006.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

Candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, and so on) are eligible for age relaxation. The age relaxation for various categories is shown in the table below.

(c) Educational Qualification 

To be eligible to apply for the Constable (General Duty) Posts, candidates must have completed their Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognised Board/University by January 1, 2024.

SSC GD Physical Standards 

Physical Standards for all the posts are tabulated below:

Relaxation in Physical Standards

Vacancy Details For SSC GD 2024

SSC has announced a total of 26146 SSC GD Vacancies along with the notification, See the table below for category-wise and force-wise bifurcation of the vacancies:

SSC GD Application Process 

Candidates can apply online for the SSC Constable (GD) Exam. Candidates can do so by following the processes outlined below and following the direct link:

Candidates must first register on the SSC online portal using the URL provided in this article. 

• To apply online, use the above direct link or go to the SSC's official website.
• Continue to log in. New users can sign up by clicking the "New User?" button. "Sign Up Now."
• Log in to the portal using your login credentials (Registration number and password) once you've registered.
• Now look for "SSC GD Examination" under the most recent notices.
• Click Apply at the bottom right and fill in the details requested in all fields.
• Upload your scanned photo and signature.
• Click "I Agree" and fill out the Captcha. 
• Click the Preview button to double-check your information. When you're done previewing, click Submit. 
• Use these payment gateways to pay the application fee.

Note: A candidate must select three exam centres within the same Region, in order of priority. Under no circumstances can a request for a change of center be considered later. Therefore, candidates must carefully select the centers and accurately specify them in their applications. Refer to the official notification to know the exam centre details (Code and Region).

SSC GD Application Fee 2024

Candidates who want to pay the GD application fees online can do so using a credit/debit card or net banking. The challan must be generated and the payment must be made for offline payments. The application fee for GD Constable varies depending on the candidate's category, which is mentioned below:

SSC GD Selection Process 2024

The selection process for SSC GD Constable consists of three stages. A candidate must have to clear all the stages to be finally recommended for the post. After clearing all three stages mentioned below, the candidate will have to appear for the Document Verification process.

The four stages of the SSC GD Constable Selection Process are outlined below:

• Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination

The first stage of the selection process is the computer-based exam. To advance to the next round, candidates must complete a question paper for 160 marks. 

• Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who pass the CBT will advance to the following round, the Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test. PST will assess the candidates' physical fitness. Both male and female candidates will be tested at this stage. In PET, a race will be held to see if they are physically fit enough for the position. 

• Stage 3: Medical examination (DME/RME) & DV

Candidates who pass the PST/PET will be called up for the SSC GD medical test, which is the final stage. Candidates who fail in the medical examination will not be considered for the position. This stage will also include the candidate’s document verification process.

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised)

It is critical to review the SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern. The exam pattern will provide applicants with a better picture of what to expect throughout the examination. The exam format is as follows.

Computer Based Examination (CBE)

The SSC GD Constable Written Exam Pattern has been changed by the Staff Selection Commission in 2022. To better grasp the exam, candidates can review the revised SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern provided below — 

• The computer-based examination will consist of one objective-type paper with 80 questions each carrying two marks.

• Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted by the Commission in English, Hindi and in 13 Regional Languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, Page 2 of 56 (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.

• For each incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits — 

SSC GD Syllabus 2024

Candidates who have applied for the SSC GD Constable test must be aware of the entire SSC GD syllabus as well as the exam pattern before beginning their preparations. Read the detailed syllabus for all four Computer Based Exam disciplines.

SSC GD Admit Card 2024

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC GD Constable Admit Card separately for each stage of the recruitment process. The admit card will be available to download from the official website of the commission, i.e. @ssc.nic.in.  You can download the SSC Constable GD Admit Card by following the instructions outlined below. 

• Log on to the Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) official website using the link provided above.
• Click on the "SSC GD Constable Admit Card" link given under the “Latest News” section on the homepage. 
• On the login page, enter your personal information, such as your date of birth and application number, and click "Submit."
• A new screen will open with your admit card. 
• Make a copy and save it for future use. Keep some extra copies of it safe with you in case you misplace them.

SSC GD 2024 Salary 

Candidates selected for the post of Sepoy in  NIA would be paid according to Pay Level-1 (Rs.18,000 to 56,900). Candidates selected as constables for all other positions will be paid at Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100).

Previous Year Cut-Off for SSC GD Exam 2022

The SSC earlier released the CBT cut-off marks for the SSC GD written examination (CBT) 2022, held from January 10th to February 13th, 2023. The commission announced the cut-off for each force separately. Following the PET/ PST conducted by the commission from May 1st to June 6th, 2023, the Final Cut-off Marks were released category-wise for the vacancies in PDF format on 20 August 2023.

Candidates can view the category-wise SSC GD Constable cut-off marks in the table given below: 

Cut-Off marks of candidates qualified against All-India vacancies of Sepoy in NCB

Cut-off marks of female candidates qualified against All-India vacancies of SSF

Cut-off marks of male candidates qualified against All-India vacancies of SSF

Note:

For Cut-off details of candidates selected against State/ UT-wise vacancies, refer to the official Result PDF. The candidates' marks will be posted on the Commission's website in due course. 

SSC GD 2024 Answer Key

The Staff Selection Commission will publish the Tentative SSC GD Constable Answer Key 2024 on the official website, and candidates will be able to submit challenges/objections against the tentative answers during the prescribed time period. Following that, the commission will provide a final answer key after evaluating all the objections. Candidates can obtain the SSC GD Final Answer Key 2024 by following the instructions outlined below. 

• Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission and click on the answer key link available on the website's homepage.
• A new page will load; click on the link GD Constable Answer Key 2024.
• A PDF will now appear on the candidate's screens. By clicking on the download link provided in the PDF, you can obtain the answer key. 
• Candidates can now open a new tab and begin calculating their scores.