SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2026

SSC GD Constable Eligibility

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India. Vacancies in the CAPFs are allotted state/UT-wise, so you must give correct domicile details and keep a valid domicile certificate ready if asked.

Educational qualification

You must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognised board.

Age limit (2026 cycle)

You must be 18 to 23 years old on 1 January 2026. That means you must have been born no earlier than 2 January 2003 and no later than 1 January 2008.

Age relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Upper age limit
SC / ST	5 years	28
OBC	3 years	26
Ex-servicemen	3 years after deducting military service	-
Children/dependants of victims of 1984 riots or 2002 Gujarat riots (UR)	5 years	28
Same, OBC	8 years	31
Same, SC/ST	10 years	33

Physical standards

Male candidates generally need a height of 170 cm and a chest of 80 cm with 5 cm expansion. Female candidates generally need a height of 157 cm. Relaxations apply to ST candidates and some regions. You must also pass the race in the PET (5 km in 24 minutes for men, 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds for women, with different standards for Ladakh).

Medical fitness

You must be medically fit as per CAPF guidelines. Eyesight is tested. Knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins and squint are disqualifying.

NCC bonus

NCC certificate holders get bonus marks of up to 5%, added to their CBE score.

The age cut-off date and rules will be restated in the 2027 notification, so check them again when it is released.

Source: Careers360 News (registration), Sakshi Post, SarkariJobs.com, Careers360 (SSC GD 2026)

SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2026