SSC GD Constable Age Calculator (2026)

General Duty Constable in CAPFs / NIA / SSF / Rifleman in AR • Conducted by Staff Selection Commission

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Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for SSC GD Constable.

Category	Min Age	Max Age
General / UR	18 Yrs	23 Yrs
OBC (NCL)	18 Yrs	26 Yrs
SC / ST	18 Yrs	28 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen	18 Yrs	28 Yrs
PwD	18 Yrs	33 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Matriculation (Class 10) pass from a recognised board. No ITI or higher qualification required for the Constable post.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Max Age	Attempts
General / UR	—	23 Yrs	Unlimited
OBC (NCL)	+3 Years	26 Yrs	Unlimited
SC / ST	+5 Years	28 Yrs	Unlimited
Ex-Servicemen	+5 Years	28 Yrs	Unlimited
PwD	+10 Years	33 Yrs	Unlimited

General / UR: One of the strictest upper age limits — only 23 years for General.

Special / Additional Relaxations

Candidates domiciled in J&K from Jan 1, 1980 to Dec 31, 1989: 5 years relaxation.
Children/dependants of riot victims of 1984 riots: 5 years relaxation.
Height relaxation for Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and specified NE/hill tribal groups (165 cm instead of 170 cm for males).

Important Notes

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) are mandatory.
Males: 5 km run in 24 min; Females: 1.6 km run in 8.5 min. Long jump and high jump also tested.
Medical examination is part of the selection process; strict vision standards apply.
Age is reckoned as of January 1st of the exam year.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Staff Selection Commission notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding SSC GD Constable age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board. No further educational qualification is required for the GD Constable post.

For Male candidates (General/OBC/SC): Height 170 cm, Chest 80–85 cm. For Female candidates (General/OBC/SC): Height 157 cm. ST candidates get 5 cm height relaxation. Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

SSC GD selection involves: Computer Based Examination (CBT – 80 questions covering General Intelligence, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.

PET includes: Race – Male: 5 km in 24 minutes; Female: 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes. Long Jump – Male: 3.65 m (3 chances); Female: 2.7 m (3 chances). High Jump – Male: 1.2 m (3 chances); Female: 0.9 m (3 chances).

Constables in CAPFs are placed in Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100) as per 7th CPC. With allowances (DA, HRA, ration money, uniform allowance, risk allowance), the gross monthly compensation is approximately Rs. 23,527 to Rs. 29,000 depending on location.

Yes. Candidates belonging to Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and scheduled tribes of certain northeastern states and specified hilly areas are eligible for height relaxation. Male candidates from these groups require 165 cm instead of 170 cm.