SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for SSC GD Constable in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 18-23 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, ex-servicemen and other categories as per rules.
- Education
- Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen only. Subjects of Nepal and Bhutan are not eligible for GD Constable posts.
Physical standards (PST) — Male
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same as above.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
- Attempts
- Height: 170 cm (general); 165 cm for Scheduled Tribes; 162.5 cm for hill area candidates. Chest: 80 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion.
Physical standards (PST) — Female
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same as above.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
- Attempts
- Height: 157 cm (general); 155 cm for Scheduled Tribes; 150 cm for hill area candidates. No chest measurement.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same as above.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
- Attempts
- Male: 5 km in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec. Conducted after qualifying CBE. Failing PET disqualifies the candidate.
SSC GD Constable eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for SSC GD Constable?
Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent from a recognised board. That is for General eligibility; the other 3 posts under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for SSC GD Constable?
18-23 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, ex-servicemen and other categories as per rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for SSC GD Constable?
Indian citizen only. Subjects of Nepal and Bhutan are not eligible for GD Constable posts.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for SSC GD Constable?
Height: 170 cm (general); 165 cm for Scheduled Tribes; 162.5 cm for hill area candidates. Chest: 80 cm unexpanded, with minimum 5 cm expansion.
Where should I confirm my SSC GD Constable eligibility?
Always check against the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
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