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MHA Common Recruitment of Constables (GD) in Central Police Forces through SSC

Post Date / Update: 19 October 2026 | 08:56 AM
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India has established the revised scheme and policy guidelines for the common recruitment of Constables (General Duty) across Central Para-Military Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles) conducted centrally through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Candidates aged 18–23 years with Matriculation (10th pass) can check eligibility, PST/PET standards, state-wise quotas, and selection norms at JobInBihar.com.


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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Scheme for Common Recruitment of Constables (GD) in CPFs by SSC

Forces: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB & Assam Rifles | Centralized Scheme Update

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MHA SSC Constable (GD) Common Recruitment Scheme: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has established policy guidelines and amendments governing the common recruitment of Constables (General Duty) across Central Para-Military Forces / Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles) conducted centrally through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The scheme regulates age criteria, educational qualifications, physical efficiency (PET), measurement standards (PST), quota reservations, written examination patterns, and medical examination protocols.

Scheme Highlights

  • Cadre: Constable (General Duty)
  • Conducting Agency: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • Participating Forces: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles
  • Recruitment Cycle: Annual Calendar Basis
  • Application Fee: ₹50/- (Exempted for SC, ST, Women & ESM)

Cut-Off Marks for Selection

  • General & Ex-Servicemen: 35%
  • SC / ST / OBC: 33%
  • Merit Preparation: Aggregate marks obtained in Written Test (State/UT & category-wise)
  • Allocation: Merit-cum-choice basis
  • Waiting List: No waiting list maintained by SSC

Eligibility Criteria (Age & Education)

Age Limit18 to 23 Years (Cut-off date: 1st August of the recruitment year). Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC and Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.
Educational QualificationMatriculation or 10th Class Pass from a recognized board or university.

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Measurement Norms

Category / RegionMale HeightFemale HeightMale Chest (Unexpanded / Expanded)
General Standards170 cms157 cms80 cms (Min. 5 cms expansion)
Hill Areas: Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, candidates of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh165 cms155 cms78 cms (Min. 5 cms expansion)
Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates162.5 cms150 cms76 cms (Min. 5 cms expansion)
WeightProportionate to height and age as per medical standards (Male & Female).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying in Nature

  • Height Bar Screening: Primary elimination bar at the start of recruitment.
  • Biometric Verification: Thumb impression and digital photography mandatory before PST/PET to curb impersonation.
  • Race Standards (General):
    • Male: 5 Kilometres race within 24 minutes.
    • Female: 1.6 Kilometres race within 8 minutes 30 seconds.
  • Jumps (General):
    • Male: 11 Feet Long Jump (3 chances) & 3½ Feet High Jump (3 chances).
    • Female: 9 Feet Long Jump (3 chances) & 3 Feet High Jump (3 chances).
  • Ladakh Region Approved Parameters:
    • Male: 1 Mile race in 6.30 minutes; 11 Feet Long Jump (3 chances); 3½ Feet High Jump (3 chances).
    • Female: 800 Metres race in 4 minutes; 9 Feet Long Jump (3 chances); 3 Feet High Jump (3 chances).
  • Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from PET (required only to qualify PST and Medical Examination).
  • PET Marks: Only qualifying in nature; carries no marks. Preferably video-graphed[cite: 10].

Allotment & Calculation of Vacancies

  1. 60% of Vacancies: Distributed among States/UTs on the basis of population ratio.
  2. 20% of Vacancies (Border Guarding Forces - BSF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles): Allocated to designated border states.
  3. 20% of Vacancies (Border Guarding Forces): Allocated to militancy/Naxal-affected areas (J&K, North-Eastern states, and notified Left Wing Extremism districts).
  4. 40% of Vacancies (Non-Border Forces - CRPF, CISF): Allocated to militancy and Naxal-affected areas.
  5. Calculation Basis: Calculated by each CPMF on financial year basis accounting for raisings, retirements, wastage, and resignations. Diversion between states or categories requires prior approval of MHA.

Selection Process & Written Exam Pattern

  1. Stage 1 — PST / PET: Conducted by the coordinating/nodal force board headed by an officer of the rank of Commandant / Second-in-Command.
  2. Stage 2 — Written Examination (SSC):
    • Format: OMR-based Objective Multiple Choice Questions.
    • Total Questions & Marks: 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
    • Subjects Covered: General Awareness / General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude / Pattern Observation, and Basic English / Hindi.
    • Medium: Bilingual (Hindi & English).
  3. Stage 3 — Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Conducted by CPMFs for candidates qualifying the written examination. Checking of testimonials takes place at this stage.
  4. Stage 4 — Final Merit List & Force Allocation: Published centrally by SSC based on aggregate written exam marks.

Medical Standards & Important Clauses

  • Distant Vision: Minimum 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes without glasses. High colour vision required.
  • Physical Deformities: Must be free from knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in eyes.
  • Rejection & Appeal: "Temporary unfitness" is generally not allowed. Unfit candidates can represent before an Appeal Panel within 15 days, which must be decided within 1 month.
  • Pregnancy Clause (Women Candidates):
    • Pregnancy at the time of PET is an outright disqualification at that stage.
    • If found pregnant of 12 weeks or over during medical examination, candidate is declared temporarily unfit and appointment is kept in abeyance until confinement is completed.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the educational qualification required for SSC GD Constable in CPFs?
• Candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class from a recognized board or institution.
2. What is the age limit for Constable (GD) recruitment under the MHA scheme?
• The age limit is 18 to 23 years. The cut-off date for age calculation is 1st August of the recruitment year, with upper age relaxation permissible for SC, ST, OBC, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.
3. What are the standard physical requirements (Height & Chest) for Constable (GD)?
• For male candidates, the general minimum height is 170 cms and chest is 80 cms (with minimum 5 cms expansion). For female candidates, the general minimum height is 157 cms. Height and chest relaxations apply to hill areas, North-Eastern states, and ST categories.
4. What are the physical efficiency test (PET) race events for male and female candidates?
• General male candidates must complete a 5 km race within 24 minutes, while female candidates must complete a 1.6 km race within 8 minutes 30 seconds. Special standards apply for Ladakh region candidates.
5. How are vacancies allotted across states in the common recruitment scheme?
• 60% of vacancies are allocated among States/UTs on the basis of population ratio, 20% in Border Guarding Forces to border states, and 20% (or 40% in non-border guarding forces) to militancy and Naxal-affected areas.
Please check the official website for any updates regarding the recruitment process.
MHA SSC GD Constable Common Recruitment Scheme Notice

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