SSC GD Vacancy 2026, Check Post-wise, State-wise & Category-wise Vacancy

Q: Ques: What percentage of vacancies is reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in SSC GD 2026?

Ans: 10% of vacancies are reserved for ESM. If no suitable ESM candidates are available, vacancies will be filled by non-ESM candidates.

Q: Ques: Can I change my State/UT at the time of Document Verification in SSC GD 2026?

Ans: No. Candidates must submit the Domicile/PRC of the State/UT mentioned in their application. Wrong State leads to cancellation of candidature.

Q: Ques: Where can selected candidates be posted as SSC GD constables/riflemen 2026?

Ans: Candidates selected for CAPFs may be posted anywhere in India. Posting location depends on organisational requirements, operational needs, and administrative discretion, ensuring flexibility and national service coverage.

Q: Ques: When will candidates be appointed after selection in SSC GD exam 2026?

Ans: Candidates’ appointment depends on CAPFs’ training seat availability. Joining, seniority, and training occur in phases as per organisational rules, ensuring orderly induction and adherence to regulations.

Q: Ques: Who is eligible to apply as an Ex-Serviceman (ESM) for SSC GD vacancy 2026?

Ans: Persons retiring from the Armed Forces of the Union who qualify as ESM are eligible, one year before completing their specified term of engagement.

Q: Ques: Are SSC GD 2026 vacancies allocated state-wise?

Ans: Yes, vacancies in CAPFs are allocated state/UT-wise, and candidates must submit the Domicile/PRC of the state they applied for.

Q: Ques: What happens if an SSC GD candidate fails Document Verification?

Ans: If candidates cannot produce a valid Domicile/PRC or the required documents, their candidature is cancelled, and they cannot appear for the Detailed Medical Examination.

Q: Ques: Can SSC GD candidates choose their posting location after selection?

Ans: No. Candidates selected for SSC GD are liable to serve anywhere in India as per organisational requirements and operational needs.

Paulami Chandra

Feb 14, 2026

SSC GD Vacancy 2026 has been announced by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which has allotted 25,487 seats. This vacancy recruits candidates for various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, and Assam Rifles. Through this vacancy, candidates will serve as GD Constables in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and as Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles (AR). SSC GD vacancy will cover both male and female candidates across all categories.

SSC GD Vacancy 2026

SSC has released SSC GD vacancy 2026 in the exam notification for both male and female across all categories. The tables given below show SSC GD vacancy 2026 for both male and female in a category-wise format:

SSC GD Vacancy 2026 For Male Candidates

FORCE	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL
BSF	78	58	113	53	222	524
CISF	1918	1391	2958	1321	5547	13135
CRPF	870	32	1343	598	2523	5366
SSB	257	167	412	176	752	1764
ITBP	146	139	219	109	486	1099
AR	161	302	278	157	658	1556
SSF	3	2	6	2	10	23
TOTAL	3433	2091	5329	2416	10198	23467

SSC GD Vacancy 2026 For Female Candidates

FORCE	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL
BSF	11	7	20	5	49	92
CISF	205	152	326	150	627	1460
CRPF	15	8	27	8	66	124
SSB	0	0	0	0	0	0
ITBP	24	25	38	16	91	194
AR	14	30	25	10	71	150
SSF	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	269	222	436	189	904	2020

Download SSC GD State-wise Vacancy 2026 PDF

SSC GD Vacancy Previous Year Trends

SSC GD vacancy previous year trends help candidates understand recruitment patterns, category-wise distribution, and competition levels. It also aids in setting realistic preparation goals and expectations.

Year	SSC GD Vacancy
2025	39,421
2024	46,617
2022	50,187
2021	25,271
2020	60,210
2019	54,593

SSC GD vacancy allows candidates aged between 18 and 23 years to serve the nation in uniformed services, ensuring internal security, border protection, and law enforcement across India. Candidates must know that vacancies mentioned in the notification are tentative, i.e., can be changed anytime during the recruitment cycle.

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SSC GD Vacancy 2026 FAQs

Ques: What percentage of vacancies is reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in SSC GD 2026?

Ans: 10% of vacancies are reserved for ESM. If no suitable ESM candidates are available, vacancies will be filled by non-ESM candidates.

Ques: Can I change my State/UT at the time of Document Verification in SSC GD 2026?

Ans: No. Candidates must submit the Domicile/PRC of the State/UT mentioned in their application. Wrong State leads to cancellation of candidature.

Ques: Where can selected candidates be posted as SSC GD constables/riflemen 2026?

Ans: Candidates selected for CAPFs may be posted anywhere in India. Posting location depends on organisational requirements, operational needs, and administrative discretion, ensuring flexibility and national service coverage.

Ques: When will candidates be appointed after selection in SSC GD exam 2026?

Ans: Candidates’ appointment depends on CAPFs’ training seat availability. Joining, seniority, and training occur in phases as per organisational rules, ensuring orderly induction and adherence to regulations.

Ques: Who is eligible to apply as an Ex-Serviceman (ESM) for SSC GD vacancy 2026?

Ans: Persons retiring from the Armed Forces of the Union who qualify as ESM are eligible, one year before completing their specified term of engagement.

Ques: Are SSC GD 2026 vacancies allocated state-wise?

Ans: Yes, vacancies in CAPFs are allocated state/UT-wise, and candidates must submit the Domicile/PRC of the state they applied for.

Ques: What happens if an SSC GD candidate fails Document Verification?

Ans: If candidates cannot produce a valid Domicile/PRC or the required documents, their candidature is cancelled, and they cannot appear for the Detailed Medical Examination.

Ques: Can SSC GD candidates choose their posting location after selection?

Ans: No. Candidates selected for SSC GD are liable to serve anywhere in India as per organisational requirements and operational needs.