Hey there! Big news from the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)! They’re kicking off their recruitment drive for Constable (General Duty) positions in 2024. Yep, there are 39,481 vacancies available. This includes a variety of roles across the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CIS), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles (AR), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). If you’re interested in joining India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), you can apply online!
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Applications: 5th September 2024
- Last Date for Online Applications: 14th October 2024
- Computer-Based Examination: January – February 2025
Post Overview: SSC Constable Recruitment 2024
- Post Name: Constable (General Duty)
- Total Vacancies: 39,481
- Male Posts: 35,612
- Female Posts: 3,869
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)
Organization-Wise Vacancy Details:
| Organization | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| BSF | 15,654 |
| CISF | 7,145 |
| CRPF | 11,541 |
| SSB | 819 |
| ITBP | 3,017 |
| Assam Rifles | 1,248 |
| SSF | 35 |
| NCB | 22 |
| Total | 39,481 |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC Constable GD 2024
Want to know if you can apply? Check these criteria:
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply. If you’re looking at CAPF and Assam Rifles jobs, you’ll need domicile certificates from your state or Union Territory.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years old as of January 1st, 2025. So if you were born on or after 02-01-2002, or on or before 01-01-2007, unfortunately you can’t apply.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: An extra 5 years.
- OBC: An extra 3 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Also an extra 3 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- Educational Qualification: You should have passed your Matriculation or the 10th grade from a recognized board.
Application Fee
Here’s what you need to pay based on your category:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR)/OBC | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/Women | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
- Payment Mode: You can pay fees through BHIM UPI, net banking or with those Visa/MasterCard/RuPay cards. If you prefer cash, go to an SBI branch with your generated SBI Challan.
Exam Centers in Assam & North East India
When you apply, remember to choose your preferred exam center! Here are some centers in the North Eastern Region (NER):
| State/City | Exam Center Code |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Churachandpur | 5502 |
| Ukhrul | 5503 |
How to Apply for SSC Constable GD Recruitment 2024?
Ready to apply? Just follow these easy steps:
- Visit the SSC Recruitment Portal. Look down for the “Important Web Links” section.
- Registration! Click “New User? Register Now” and complete that step.
- Fill out the Application Form—log in and provide all your personal info and education details.
- Upload those important documents! Check the instructions carefully.
- Pay your Application Fee! Submit it using any preferred payment method.
- Submit the Form! Double-check everything before hitting that button.
- Print out your Application once it’s submitted for future reference.
Important Web-Links of SSC Constable Recruitment
| Online Application Form |
Register | Login |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| SSC Constable GD Guidebook |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Selection Process for SSC Constable GD
The SSC Constable GD selection process is designed with multiple stages to ensure that candidates meet the necessary standards for the role. The process consists of the following stages:
1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
5. Document Verification
1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Candidates who have applied for the 39,481 Constable GD vacancies will first participate in a Computer-Based Examination.
Key details of the exam:
– Total Questions: 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
– Total Marks: 160
– Duration: 60 minutes
– Mode: Online
– Level of Questions: Matriculation level
– Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer
– Languages Available: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Exam Pattern:
– Part A: General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 questions, 40 marks)
– Part B: General Knowledge and General Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks)
– Part C: Elementary Mathematics (20 questions, 40 marks)
– Part D: English / Hindi (20 questions, 40 marks)
2. Syllabus for Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
A) General Intelligence and Reasoning
This section assesses the candidate’s ability to think logically and detect patterns. The questions may include topics like analogies, differences, spatial visualization, coding-decoding, and arithmetic reasoning. Non-verbal reasoning is a significant part of this section.
B) General Knowledge and General Awareness
This section tests a candidate’s knowledge of current events and general surroundings. The topics include sports, history, culture, geography, politics, and economics, especially with a focus on India and its neighboring countries. The questions are designed to assess general knowledge without needing specialized study.
C) Elementary Mathematics
This section covers fundamental mathematical concepts like number systems, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, time and work, profit and loss, and mensuration. Basic arithmetic problems will be asked.
D) English / Hindi
This segment assesses the candidate’s understanding and comprehension of basic English or Hindi.
Phase 3: Physical Standard Test (PST)
Following the Computer Based Examination (CBE), candidates will proceed to the Physical Standard Test (PST) administered by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The specified physical standards are as follows:
Height:
– Male: Minimum 170 cms
– Female: Minimum 157 cms
Height Relaxation:
– ST Candidates: 162.5 cms (Male), 150 cms (Female)
– ST Candidates from NE States: 157 cms (Male), 147.5 cms (Female)
– Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and Candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh: 165 cms (Male), 155 cms (Female)
– Non-ST Candidates from NE States: 162.5 cms (Male), 152.5 cms (Female)
– Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA): 157 cms (Male), 152.5 cms (Female)
Chest Measurement for Male Candidates:
– Unexpanded: Minimum 80 cms
– Minimum Expansion: Minimum 5 cms
Chest Relaxation:
– ST Candidates: 76 cms (unexpanded), 5 cms (expansion)
– Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and Candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh: 78 cms (unexpanded), 5 cms (expansion)
– NE States and Gorkha Territorial Administration: 77 cms (unexpanded), 5 cms (expansion)
Note: Chest measurement for female candidates is not required, but well-developed chest is essential.
Weight:
The weight must be proportionate to the candidate’s height and age according to medical standards.
Phase 4: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who clear the PST are required to pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) which measures endurance through the following tasks:
For Males:
– Other Regions: 5 kilometers in 24 minutes
– Ladakh Region: 1.6 kilometers in 7 minutes
For Females:
– Other Regions: 1.6 kilometers in 8.5 minutes
– Ladakh Region: 800 meters in 5 minutes
Phase 5: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Upon successfully passing the PET, candidates will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) conducted by medical boards of the CAPFs to ensure compliance with all medical standards required for the post.
If a candidate is found medically unfit during the DME, they will be given an opportunity for a Review Medical Examination (RME).
The guidelines for medical standards are provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and can be accessed on the MHA website. https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/policedevison_17062021_0.pdf
