SSC GD Exam Date 2026 Out (Soon), Check Latest Update & Exam Timings

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD (General Duty) Constable exam to recruit candidates for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles (AR), SSF, and NCB. For the 2026 recruitment cycle, a total of 25,487 vacancies have been announced, and approximately 48.8 lakh candidates have applied for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).

The SSC GD Computer-Based Test (CBT) is expected to be held in April 2026, although no official date has been confirmed yet. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official SSC website and bookmark this page for real-time updates.

SSC GD Exam Date 2026

SSC GD Constable CBT, originally scheduled from 23rd February 2026, has been postponed due to administrative reasons. SSC has confirmed that the revised exam date will be announced very soon on ssc.gov.in. Based on previous SSC GD examinations, the CBT is typically conducted in 3 to 4 shifts per day across 200+ exam centres nationwide.  The selection process includes a CBT exam followed by a physical test, DV and DME, for which admit cards and exam dates will be announced separately.

When will SSC GD Exam Date 2026 release?
Lakhs of candidates who have applied have this question, however, there is no confirmed date for the release of SSC GD Constable Exam Dates but it is expected that SSC can announce the dates shorty in March itself.

SSC GD Exam 2026 Shift Timings

As per the previous exams conducted by SSC, the exam can be expected to be held in 3 to 4 shifts. The confirmed exam timings will be mentioned in the candidates’ exam city slips and admit cards. The expected exam timings for the SSC GD 2026 Exam are as follows-

How to Check SSC GD Exam Date?

Once the official SSC GD New Exam Dates are released at www.ssc.gov.in, candidates can follow these steps to check and download them:

1. Open a web browser and visit the official SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Latest News’ or ‘Notice Board’ section.
3. Look for the link titled ‘Important Notice: Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2026- Exam Schedule’.
4. Click on the link to open the official PDF.
5. Check the new exam dates, shift timings, and related schedule.
6. Download and save the notice PDF for future reference.

SSC GD City Intimation & Admit Card Release Date

SSC has clarified the timeline for the release of exam city intimation slips and admit cards. As mentioned in the official notice, the exam city slips with the scheduled exam date, shift, and city will be released around 7 to 8 days before the exam date, and admit cards will be released 2 to 3 days before the scheduled exam date.

City Intimation Slip – Will be released 8–10 days before the exam. It will include the candidate’s assigned exam city, date, and shift. It is NOT the admit card and cannot be used for entry to the exam hall.

Admit Card – Will be released 2–3 days before the exam on the regional SSC websites. Candidates need their Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth to download it.

SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for the SSC GD 2026 Exam must be aware of the topics asked in the exam, the marking scheme, the mode of exam, and other details.

SSC GD Vacancy 2026

A total of 25,487 posts have been announced for Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

SSC GD Selection Process

Candidates shortlisted from the CBE must clear all of the following rounds to be finally selected:

• Stage 1 – Computer-Based Examination (CBE): 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes
• Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, long jump, high jump tasks (gender-specific standards)
• Stage 3 – Physical Standard Test (PST): Verification of height and chest measurements
• Stage 4 – Medical Examination: Conducted at a designated medical centre
• Stage 5 – Document Verification: Final check of all original certificates and documents

SSC GD Exam 2026- Preparation Tips

• Continue revising all four CBT sections; do not pause preparation.
• Take daily full-length mock tests to build speed and accuracy. Focus on reducing silly errors, as the negative marking is 0.25.
• Revise short notes and important formulas for Mathematics and GK.
• Do not believe rumours or unofficial sources; follow only ssc.gov.in.
• After the admit card release, carefully verify the exam centre location and reporting time.
• Keep all original documents ready for the eventual document verification stage.