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SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Postponed โ€” New Dates to Be Announced

SSC GD Constable 2026 CBT exam scheduled for February 23 has been postponed until further notice due to administrative reasons.

4 min readPublished: 19 Feb 202625,487 Vacancies

๐Ÿ“… Important Dates

Notification Date1 Nov 2025
Last Date to Apply31 Dec 2025
Postponement Notice17 Feb 2026
Original Exam Date23 Feb 2026
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SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Postponed

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the postponement of the SSC GD Constable 2026 Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam, which was originally scheduled to begin from February 23, 2026, has been deferred until further notice.

The postponement notice was issued on February 17, 2026 through the official SSC website.

Why Was the Exam Postponed?

According to the official notice, the SSC GD Constable 2026 CBT for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles has been postponed due to administrative reasons, including an overlap with the ongoing SSC MTS examination.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Released November 2025
Last Date to Apply December 31, 2025
Original Exam Date February 23, 2026
Postponement Notice February 17, 2026
Revised Exam Date To be announced

What Should Candidates Do?

  1. Keep checking the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in for revised exam dates
  2. Continue preparation โ€” the exam will be rescheduled, likely within a few weeks
  3. Do not panic โ€” postponements are common and the exam will be conducted
  4. City Intimation Slip will be released 8-10 days before the revised exam date
  5. Admit cards will be available 2-3 days before the exam

Vacancy Details

The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment is for 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), SSF, and Assam Rifles.

Exam Pattern

Detail Information
Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration 60 minutes
Total Questions 80
Total Marks 160
Negative Marking 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Sections

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning โ€” 20 questions
  • General Knowledge & General Awareness โ€” 20 questions
  • Elementary Mathematics โ€” 20 questions
  • English/Hindi โ€” 20 questions

Selection Process

  1. Computer-Based Examination (CBT)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

Preparation Tips

  1. Use the extra time wisely โ€” focus on weaker sections during the postponement period
  2. Practice mock tests regularly to maintain exam readiness
  3. Revise current affairs from the last 6 months
  4. Solve previous year papers of SSC GD to understand the pattern
  5. Stay updated on the official website for the new exam date announcement

FAQs

Q: Why was the SSC GD 2026 exam postponed?

The exam was postponed due to administrative reasons, including overlap with the ongoing SSC MTS examination.

Q: When will the new SSC GD exam date be announced?

SSC has stated that the revised exam schedule will be notified soon on the official website.

Q: Do candidates need to re-apply after postponement?

No, candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply. Their applications remain valid.

Q: Will the exam pattern change after postponement?

No, the exam pattern remains the same. Only the exam date has been rescheduled.

Q: Where can I check for the latest updates on SSC GD 2026?

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in for the latest notifications and updates.

Q: Will new admit cards be issued for the revised date?

Yes, fresh admit cards and city intimation slips will be released before the revised exam date.