Official-source audit · 2026
SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Age and Conditions
The notified core requirements are Class 10 and age 18–23 as on 1 January 2026, with the notice controlling relaxations and post conditions.
The notified core requirements are Class 10 and age 18–23 as on 1 January 2026, with the notice controlling relaxations and post conditions.
Last verified: 13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Eligibility status
Latest applicable update: Revised SSC GD examination schedule ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
Four checks before applying
Education
Matriculation/Class 10 from a recognised board by the qualification date stated in the notice.
Age and cut-off
18–23 years as on 1 January 2026, subject to the notice’s category relaxations and eligibility conditions.
Post-specific condition
CBE qualification alone is not selection. Physical, medical, document and force-allocation conditions remain mandatory.
Documents
The exact certificate format, issue date and claiming rules come from the current notice.
Eligibility check sequence
- Confirm the examination cycle and notice version.
- Match the qualification by the notified cut-off date.
- Calculate age on the notified reckoning date—not today.
- Apply category relaxation only when the notice lists it.
- Read post/force physical, licence, subject or skill conditions before preference selection.
Important limitation
Related SSC GD Constable guidance
Editorial and indexing status
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