SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the recruitment for Constable (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) through a competitive examination to be conducted in 2025. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for candidates looking to serve the nation by joining the armed forces. The following article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the recruitment process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and selection procedures. Read the full details of SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025 Below.

Key Dates for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025:

• Start of Online Application: September 5, 2024.
• Last Date to Apply: October 14, 2024 (until 23:00).
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: October 15, 2024.
• Correction Window: November 5-7, 2024.
• Tentative Exam Date: January to February 2025.

Positions Available:

This recruitment drive is open for multiple positions, including:

• Constable (GD) in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and other forces.
• Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
• Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Breakdown of Vacancies:

A total of 39,481 vacancies are available, distributed across various armed forces. The distribution of these vacancies by force, gender, and category is as follows:

Note: These vacancies are tentative and may change as per the updates from SSC. Additionally, 10% of the total vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen​.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025

Nationality:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India. For CAPF & Assam Rifles vacancies, domicile certificates from the candidate’s state/UT are required​

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years (born on or after January 2, 2002).
• Maximum Age: 23 years (born on or before January 1, 2007).
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years.
  • OBC: 3 years.
  • Other specific categories like Ex-Servicemen have additional relaxations.

Educational Qualification:

• The candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or an equivalent exam from a recognized board as of January 1, 2025​.

Selection Procedure:

The recruitment process involves multiple stages, ensuring only the most capable candidates are selected.

1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE):

• The exam will consist of 80 questions, carrying a total of 160 marks. The questions will be divided into four sections:
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions, 40 marks).
  • General Knowledge & Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks).
  • Elementary Mathematics (20 questions, 40 marks).
  • English/Hindi (20 questions, 40 marks).
• Duration: 60 minutes.
• Languages: The exam will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• After clearing the CBE, candidates will undergo the PST and PET, which include:
  • PST: Measurement of height and chest (for males), height (for females).
    • Male Height Requirement: 170 cm (with relaxations for certain categories).
    • Female Height Requirement: 157 cm (with relaxations)​.
  • PET: A running test where male candidates must complete 5 km in 24 minutes and female candidates must complete 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes.

3. Medical Examination:

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a detailed medical examination to ensure they meet the health and fitness requirements.

4. Document Verification:

• At the time of the medical examination, candidates will also need to verify their documents, including educational certificates, domicile certificates, and caste certificates​.

Application Process of SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2025

How to Apply:

• Candidates must apply online via the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
• If the candidate hasn’t completed One-Time Registration (OTR), they must do so on the new SSC website, as registrations from the old website are no longer valid​.The SSC GD 2025 Application Link has been activated by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) along with the detailed notification. Candidates can fill out the online application form from 5th September 2024 to 14th October 2024. Additionally, the application correction window will be available from 5th November to 7th November 2024 for those who need to make changes to their submitted forms.
• Important Dates:
• Application Start Date: 5th September 2024
• Application End Date: 14th October 2024
• Application Correction Window: 5th to 7th November 2024
• SSC GD 2025 Application Form Link

Application Fee:

• The application fee is ₹100.
• Fee Exemptions: Female candidates, SC/ST, and Ex-Servicemen are exempt from paying the application fee.
• The fee can be paid online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or through Visa/Mastercard/Maestro Debit/Credit cards​.

Application Corrections:

• If candidates need to make corrections to their applications, SSC provides a correction window from November 5 to November 7, 2024, with a correction fee of ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.

Salary Structure:

The pay scales for the posts are as follows:

• Sepoy in NCB: Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900).
• All other posts: Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100).

Important Notes:

1. NCC Certificate Bonus Marks: Candidates possessing NCC certificates will receive bonus marks, with 5% for NCC ‘C’, 3% for NCC ‘B’, and 2% for NCC ‘A’​.
2. Final Selection: Candidates will be selected based on their normalized marks in the CBE, PST/PET, medical examination, and document verification​.
3. Admit Cards: Will be available for download from the SSC or CRPF websites before each stage of the examination.

The SSC Constable (GD) 2025 recruitment drive provides an incredible opportunity for those looking to build a career in the security forces. The process is designed to assess candidates rigorously across multiple levels, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are selected. With an impressive 39,481 vacancies, aspirants have a broad scope to serve in various forces, safeguarding the nation’s security. Candidates are advised to start preparing early and ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines to maximize their chances of success.

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