SSC Postpones GD Constable Examination 2026 Until Further Notice

The SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 has been deferred until further notice, with fresh dates to be announced soon on the official SSC website.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed the SSC GD Constable Examination 2026, originally scheduled to begin on February 23, 2026, until further notice. The deferment affects the Computer Based Test (CBT) for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy posts in the Narcotics Control Bureau. This update was confirmed via the official notification issued on February 17, 2026 on ssc.gov.in, and aspirants are advised to monitor the official SSC portal for fresh exam dates.

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Postponement Details and Official Notice

The SSC GD 2026 exam—which was to be conducted as an online CBT across multiple shifts from February 23, 2026—has now been deferred until further communication from the Commission. The official notice also states that slot selection facility will not be available for this examination cycle and that candidates will be allotted their exam cities/shifts by SSC once the schedule is announced.

No specific reason for the postponement or details about a revised timetable has been provided so far. Candidates are encouraged to check ssc.gov.in regularly for updates regarding new exam dates and related information.

Check the official notice here.

Recruitment and Selection Overview

The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 25,487 vacancies across the CAPFs (including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP), SSF, Assam Rifles, and the Narcotics Control Bureau. The selection process generally includes:

Computer Based Examination (CBT) – a multi-section objective test
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standards Test (PST)
Medical Examination
Document Verification

Applications for the SSC GD Constable recruitment closed on December 31, 2025. Aspirants must remain vigilant for updates on the new schedule and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.

Admit Card and Next Steps

Once new dates are announced, the SSC will issue admit cards on its official website. Typically:

City Intimation Slip: Expected 8–10 days before the rescheduled exam
Admit Cards: Released 2–3 days before the candidate’s exam date

To download the admit card when available:

Visit ssc.gov.in
Go to the admit card section
Enter registration number and date of birth
Download and print the admit card for exam hall entry

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC portal and avoid relying on unofficial sources or social media speculation.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Keep revising key topics like General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.
Monitor ssc.gov.in frequently for official updates.
Prepare travel plans once city slips and dates are confirmed.
Maintain all application documents and login credentials ready for quick download.

Written by Shreoshree Chakrabarty

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