| Post Name | Constable (GD) |
| Total Posts | 45,284 Posts |
| Organization | SSC, India |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.100/- |
| Start Date | 27th October 2022 |
| Last Date | 30th November 2022 |
SSC Constable Recruitment 2022
Staff Section Commission, India has released an official recruitment notification regarding the recruitment of Constables (GD) in CAPFs, NCB, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. Candidates who are willing to join Para-Military Forces of India can submit their online application in the official portal of SSC. As per the official notification, the eligible candidates are able to submit their online application for the SSC GD Constable Recruitment. Full details including online application link are given below.
Related: SSC Admit Card 2022
SSC Constable Recruitment Details
Name of Post: Constable (General Duty)
No of Posts: 45,284 Posts
- Male: 40,274 Posts
- Female: 4,835 Posts
- NCB: 175 Posts
Name of Department: CAPFs, NCB, SSF, Assam Rifles
Name of Organization: Staff Section Commission, India
Educational Qualification: The candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
Age Limit: The candidate’s age should be between 18 years to 23 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate should be born between 2nd January 2000 to 1st January 2005 (both dates inclusive). However, after a relaxation of three (03) years in upper age, the candidate should not have been born earlier than 02-01-1997.
Note: Due to the unprecedented ‘Covid Pandemic’, it has been decided by the Government to grant three (03) years of age relaxation beyond the respective prescribed upper age limit for all categories of candidates as a one-time measure for this recruitment.
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for Ex-Servicemen candidates. For more details, check the official notification.
Pay Scale: Pay Level-1 (Rs.18,000 to 56,900) for the post of Sepoy in NCB and Pay Level-3 (Rs.21,700 to 69,100) for all other posts.
Centres of Exam (NER): Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601).
Application Fee of Constable (GD)
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs.100/- |
| OBC | Rs.100/- |
| Women | Exempted |
| Scheduled Castes | Exempted |
| Scheduled Tribes | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
How to Apply for SSC GD Recruitment?
Candidates who are eligible as per the official notification of SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2022, they can submit their online application on the official website of the Staff Section Commission. The stages of online application are given below, candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser. |
| In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself. |
| After registration, you have to provide all your asked details. |
| After that, you have to upload your documents. |
| Now, you have to pay the examination fee. |
| After successful payment, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of SSC Constable Recruitment
| Application Start Date | 27th October 2022 |
| Application Last Date | 30th November 2022 |
| Date of CBT Exam | From 10th January 2023 |
Important Links of SSC GD Recruitment
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Revised Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Guide Books for Exam | Click Here |
| Recruitment Details (Video) | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
Recruitment Details in Video
Our team has uploaded a video on our official YouTube channel covering all the details of SSC Constable Recruitment 2022. Our users can watch the attached YouTube video below to get the details of this recruitment in video mode.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Candidates who will submit their applications for SSC GD Constable Recruitment will have to appear in Computer Based Test (CBT). The Computer Based Examination will consist of an objective type paper consisting of 80 questions of 160 marks with the following composition.
No of Questions: 80 MCQs
Total Marks: 160 Marks
Duration: 60 Minutes
Exam Type: Online (CBT)
Negative Marks: 0.50 Marks
Language: Hindi & English
| Part | Subject | MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
| 1. All questions will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. The computer based examination will be conducted in English and Hindi only. |
| 2. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions. |
| 3. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. |
| 4. Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Based Examination will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission through Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores along with the bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks. |
| 5. The questions in the Computer Based Examination will be of Matriculation level. |
| 6. Candidates are not permitted to use calculators and other electronic gadgets. They should not, therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall/ Lab. |
Syllabus of Computer Based Test (CBT)
The syllabus of the Computer Based Test will be as follows. Applicants can prepare for the exam based on the following syllabus. Applicants can check page no 13 of the official notification for the same information.
A) General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.
B) General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
C) Elementary Mathematics: This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and the relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
D) English/ Hindi: Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/ Hindi and their basic comprehension would be tested.
Guide Books for SSC Constable Exam
The SSC GD Constable Recruitment exam is one of the toughest exams in India. The exam consists of three stages- Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, and Computer Based Test. In order to prepare for this exam, candidates can rely on some of the best guide books available in the market. These books will help candidates to pass their test with flying colours and get a job as a constable in any state police force in India. In this section, we will provide you with a list of some books that will help you prepare for the exam.
| SSC Constable Exam Practice Sets (Hindi) |
| SSC Constable Recruitment Exam 2022 by Arihant (Hindi) |
| SSC Constable Recruitment Exam 2022 by Arihant (English) |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
In Physical Efficiency Test (PET), applicants have to complete various physical activities within a specific time limit. The details of the race to be completed by the candidates are provided in the following table.
| Region | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Other Region | 5 KMs in 24 Minutes | 1.6 KMs in 8 ½ Minutes |
| Ladakh Region | 1.6 KMs in 6 ½ Minutes | 800 Mitres in 4 Minutes |
SSC GD Constable Vacancy Details
In this section, we have provided armed forces wise vacancy details under SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2022. Candidates can check the details of CAPF vacancies from the following table.
| Force | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 17650 | 3115 | 20765 |
| CISF | 5323 | 591 | 5914 |
| CRPF | 10589 | 580 | 11169 |
| SSB | 1924 | 243 | 2167 |
| ITBP | 1519 | 268 | 1787 |
| AR | 3153 | 0 | 3153 |
| SSF | 116 | 38 | 154 |
| NCB | – | – | 175 |
| Total | 40274 | 4835 | 45284 |
FAQs of SSC Constable Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for SSC GD Constable Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for SSC GD Constable Recruitment is 27th October 2022.
What is the last date to apply online for SSC GD Constable Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for SSC GD Constable Recruitment is 30th November 2022 till 11 PM.
What is the total number of vacancies in SSC GD Constable Recruitment?
The total number of vacancies in SSC GD Constable Recruitment is 45284.
What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable Recruitment?
The age limit for SSC GD Constable Recruitment is 18 to 23 years as on 1st January 2023.
What is the minimum required qualification for SSC GD Recruitment?
The minimum required qualification for SSC GD Recruitment is Matriculation.