Key Details

Post Name: Constable GD (General Duty)

Number of Vacancies: 39,481

Year: 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Typically, candidates should be between 18 to 23 years old. Age relaxation is usually provided for reserved categories as per government rules.

Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2002 and later than 01-01-2007 in normal course.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed the 10th grade or equivalent (as on 01-01-2025) from a recognized board

Physical Standards: Applicants must meet specific physical standards in terms of height, weight, and chest measurements, which vary for different categories and genders.

Application Process

Online Application: The application process will be conducted online through the SSC’s official website. Look out for the official notification that will detail the application dates and process.

Registration: Candidates need to register on the SSC portal and fill in their personal, educational, and contact details.

Application Fee: There is usually a nominal application fee. For general category candidates, it is around ₹100, while SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are often exempted from the fee. Payment can be made online via UPI, debit/credit cards or net banking.

Submission: After completing the form, candidates must submit it online and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Notification Release: Keep an eye out for the official SSC notification, usually published a few months before the application window opens.

Application Dates: The exact dates for starting  05-09-2024 and ending 14-10-2024  (23:00) the application process will be mentioned in the notification.

Last date and time for making online fee payment: 15-10-2024 (23:00)

Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges: 05-11-2024 to 07-11-2024 (23:00)

Exam Dates: Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Examination: January – February 2025

Selection Process

Written Examination: The first stage involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) which includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will undergo a PET. This includes running, long jump, and high jump.

Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates will be tested for physical measurements as per the standards set by the SSC.

Medical Examination: Finally, candidates who pass the PET and PST will be subjected to a detailed medical examination.

Document Verification: The final stage involves verification of documents and credentials.

Preparation Tips

Study Material: Refer to previous years’ question papers and standard preparation books for the written exam.

Physical Training: Start physical training early to meet the fitness requirements for the PET and PST.

Stay Updated: Regularly check the SSC website and employment news for updates on the recruitment process.

For the most accurate and detailed information, always refer to the official SSC notification and website.