SSC Constable Recruitment 2024: Apply for 39,481 GD able Posts in CAP, SSF, AR, & NCB
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. 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 … Read more