SSC GD Constable 2018: Notification, Exam Dates | 54953 Vacancies
SSC GD Official Notification has been finally released by the Staff Selection Commission of India. Candidates can read the official notification by clicking on the link mentioned below. A totla of 54935 vacancies are declared in the official notification released by SSC for SSC GD 2018.
SSC GD 2018 Important Dates
Candidates can check the Exam dates below. Let’s have a look at the Exam Dates for SSC GD 2018
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21st July 2018 |
| Starting Date of Application Form | 17th August 2018 |
| Last Date to fill Application Form | 30th September 2018 |
| Admit Card Declaration | To be notified soon |
| Online Exam Date | To be notified soon |
| Result Declaration | To be notified soon |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD
Educational Qualification: A Candidate must have passed 10th Class or equivalent from a recognized board while applying for SSC GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, NIA and riflemen). Age Limit: A Candidate is needed to be between 18 to 23 years. Certain Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules and laws.
| S. No. | Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OBC | 26 years |
| 2 | ST/SC | 28 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen (GEN) | 26 years |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 29 years |
| 5 | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 31 years |
| 6 | Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (GEN) | 28 Years |
| 7 | Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (OBC) | 31 Years |
| 8 | Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (SC/ST) | 33 Years |
| 9 | Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN) | 28 years |
| 10 | Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 31 years |
| 11 | Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 33 years |
Physical Standard Required for SSC GD Height
- Males: 170 cm
- Females: 157 cm
Chest
- For Male: Expanded 80 cm
- Minimum expansion 5 cm
Weight
- Proportionate as per the height and medical standard for male and female.
SSC GD Vacancy
Around 54953 vacancies are to be filled through SSC GD 2018 Exam. SSC GD Vacancy has been declared for both male and female candidates who will be hired for the post of Constable in BSF, CISF, CRPF, Rifleman etc. through SSC GD 2018 Exam. Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC GD 2018 Vacancy as announced by Staff Selection Commission of India. For male Candidates
| Positions | SC | ST | OBC | GEN | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | 2351 | 1341 | 3267 | 7477 | 14436 |
| CISF | 26 | 13 | 47 | 94 | 180 |
| CRPF | 3894 | 1586 | 4230 | 10263 | 19972 |
| SSB | 1041 | 610 | 1420 | 3450 | 6521 |
| ITBP | 533 | 366 | 726 | 1882 | 3507 |
| AR | 290 | 361 | 448 | 1212 | 2311 |
| NIA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| SSF | 38 | 47 | 75 | 212 | 372 |
For female candidates
| Positions | SC | ST | OBC | GEN | Vacancy |
| BSF | 412 | 235 | 575 | 1326 | 2548 |
| CISF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 20 |
| CRPF | 328 | 12 | 398 | 856 | 1594 |
| SSB | 338 | 159 | 477 | 1051 | 2025 |
| ITBP | 97 | 60 | 128 | 334 | 619 |
| AR | 96 | 115 | 150 | 404 | 765 |
| NIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSF | 10 | 7 | 18 | 40 | 75 |
SSC GD 2018 Selection Process:
SSC GD 2018 will be conducted in three phases:
- Written Exam
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Medical Examination
Candidates clearing all these three phases are allotted an appointment letter by Staff Selection Commission of India. Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC GD Exam Pattern 2018: For Written Examination: This is an online written exam constituting of 4 sections to be completed in a time span of 90 minutes. Around 100 questions will be asked carrying 1 mark each. 1/4th of the total mark of a particular question is deducted if attempted wrong by a candidate.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| D | English/ Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For PET Tests:
| Type | For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 5 Km in 24 minutes | 1.6 Km in 8(1/2) minutes |
For PST Test
| For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (General, SC & OBC) | 170 | 157 |
| Height (ST) | 162.5 | 150 |
| Chest Expansion (General, SC & OBC) | 80/5 | NA |
| Chest Expansion (ST) | 76/5 | NA |
For Medical Test
| Visual Acuity Unaided | Uncorrected Visual Acuity | Refraction | Color Vision | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | Distant Vision | – | – | ||
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | – | – |
| N6 | N9 | 6 / 6 | 6 / 9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses | CP-2 |
SSC GD Admit Card
Staff Selection Commission of India will release SSC GD Admit Card for Written Exam 10-15 days prior to commencement of the exam. Candidates are requested to visit this site regularly in order to remain updated about any upcoming notification regarding the same. The link to download SSC GD Admit Card will be provided on this page.
SSC GD Result
SSC will release SSC GD Result after the examination has been conducted for the same. The final selection of candidates will be determined after a candidate clears all the three phases of SSC GD Exam.
SSC GD Cut-Off
SSC GD Cut-Off will be released after the result for the same has been declared. To get a clear idea of SSC GD 2018 Cut-Off, let’s have a look at previous years’ cut-off for SSC GD Exam