The Staff Section Commission (SSC) has recently released an official notification regarding the SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023 in various security forces. This recruitment aims to fill a total of26,146 vacancies in such as the Border Security (BSF), Central Industrial Force (CISF Indo Tibetan Border Police (IT), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Assam Rifles (AR).
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SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the SSC Constable GD recruitment, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Since the vacancies are state/ UT-wise, applicants must provide proof of domicile/ PRC.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years of age as of January 1, 2024. The birth dates should fall between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2006.
Age Relaxation
There are certain age relaxations provided for different categories:
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed the Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for SSC Constable GD recruitment is 26,146. These vacancies are distributed across different organizations as follows:
- BSF: 6,174 posts
- CISF: 11,025 posts
- CRPF: 3,337 posts
- SSB: 635 posts
- ITBP: 3,189 posts
- AR: 1,490 posts
- SSF: 296 posts
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023 Application Process and Fee
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these vacancies online through the official SSC Recruitment Portal. The application process is as follows:
- Go to the official website and select the “Online Application Form” from the Important Links section.
- Complete the registration process by clicking “New User? Register Now.”
- Login using the provided credentials and fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee, which varies depending on the category.
- Please complete the application form and retain a printed copy for future reference.
The application fee can be paid via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards, or through cash in SBI Branches by generating an SBI Challan.
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
- Starting date of online application: 24th November 2023
- Last date of online application: 31st December 2023
- Computer Based Examination: February-March 2024
Exam Centers in Assam and Other North Eastern States
Candidates must choose their preferred examination center while filling out the online application form. The available centers for the North Eastern Region (NER) are as follows:
- Itanagar (5001)
- Dibrugarh (5102)
- Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
- Jorhat (5107)
- Silchar (5111)
- Tejpur (5112)
- Imphal (5501)
- Shillong (5401)
- Agartala (5601)
- Aizwal (5701)
- Dimapur (5301)
- Kohima (5302)
SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2023 Selection Process
The selection process for SSC Constable GD consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME)
- Document Verification
Computer Based Examination
Candidates who have submitted their applications are required to appear for the Computer Based Examination (CBE). The details are as follows:
- Number of questions: 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total marks: 160 marks
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Type of exam: Online (CBE)
- Level of questions: Matriculation level
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
The CBE includes four sections:
A) General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Number of MCQs: 20
- Marks: 40
B) General Knowledge and General Awareness
- Number of MCQs: 20
- Marks: 40
C) Elementary Mathematics
- Number of MCQs: 20
- Marks: 40
D) English/ Hindi
- Number of MCQs: 20
- Marks: 40
The Computer Based Test Syllabus (CBT)
The examination syllabus is as follows:
A) General Intelligence and Reasoning:
- Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural categorization, arithmetic number series, nonverbal series, coding and decoding, and so on are all covered.
B) General Knowledge and General Awareness:
- Questions to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment, current events, and scientific aspects of everyday observations and experiences. Topics include sports, history, culture, geography, economics, general polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research.
C) Elementary Mathematics:
- Questions on number systems, number computation, decimals, fractions, fundamental arithmetic operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time.
D) English/ Hindi:
- Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/ Hindi and their comprehension skills will be tested.
Physical Standards and Tests
Candidates who qualify the CBE will undergo the following tests:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PST and PET will be conducted at various centers determined by the CAPFs. The physical standards for height, chest measurement, and weight vary for male and female candidates.
Candidates who clear the PST and PET will proceed to the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification stages.
Important Links
Online Application Link: Registration | Login
Official Advertisement: Download
Note
For complete details and guidelines regarding the recruitment process, candidates are advised to refer to the official advertisement.
