SSC GD 2026 Notification — Apply Online, Vacancy, Eligibility & Exam Pattern
Quick: Apply on SSC, check vacancy appendix & download official PDF. (Flame Institute page checked and updated). Sources: SSC tentative vacancy PDF & national news reports.
✅ What I added / fixed (compared to original page)
- Vacancy exact reported number added (25,487) — see news & SSC tentative vacancy list. ⚠️ marked as reported/tentative. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Official PDF / Tentative vacancy file link placeholder added (replace if SSC publishes a different PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Exam pattern — clarified both commonly reported formats (see notes below). Please verify with official notification before publishing final coaching guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Structured data (JSON-LD), canonical & OG tags for SEO and social sharing.
- FAQ schema, Documents Required, Step-by-step Apply instructions, Helpline/email block.
Important Dates (as reported)
- Notification Released: 01 Dec 2025 (reported). Verify official PDF on SSC site. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Apply Start: 01 Dec 2025 (reported)
- Last Date: 31 Dec 2025 (reported)
- CBT Exam Window: Jan–Mar 2026 (tentative)
Eligibility (summary)
- Educational: 10th pass (Matriculation) from recognized board.
- Age: 18–23 years (category relaxations apply — check official notification for exact DOB cut-offs and exceptions).
- Nationality & Documents: Indian citizen / eligibility as per SSC rules — have Aadhaar, 10th mark sheet, domicile (if required) ready.
Selection Process (standard flow)
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective MCQ.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standards Test (PST).
- Medical Examination & Document Verification.
Exam Pattern — Important notes (check official PDF)
Multiple reputable portals report the following recent pattern changes — please confirm with the SSC Notification PDF before publishing final coaching material:
- Format A (widely reported): 80 questions (4 sections × 20 Q each), Total 160 marks, 2 marks per Q, Duration: 60 minutes, Negative marking −0.25 per wrong answer. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Format B (older / alternate reports): 100 questions, Total 100 marks, 1 mark per Q, Duration 90 minutes — some sources still list this. Verify which format SSC has used in current notification. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Syllabus — Quick topics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning — analogy, series, coding-decoding, seating, etc.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs — static GK + recent national/international events.
- Elementary Mathematics — arithmetic (number system, ratio, percentage, time & work, etc.).
- English/Hindi — grammar, comprehension, antonyms/synonyms.
Documents required (upload copies while applying)
- Class 10th mark sheet/certificate (for DOB & qualification)
- Photo & signature (as per SSC specs)
- Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport (ID proof)
- Category certificate (if applicable), Ex-serviceman certificate, etc.
Physical Standards (typical)
PST/PET standards differ by force & state (height, chest measurements). The official notification / Appendix-A gives force-wise & category-wise details — link added below. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
How to apply — quick steps
- Visit ssc.gov.in → Apply. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Register / Login → Fill personal details → Upload documents (as per specs) → Pay fee (if applicable) → Submit & print confirmation.
FAQs (short)
Q: क्या fee है?
A: सामान्यतः ₹100 for UR (SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen exemptions may apply) — verify with PDF. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Q: Vacancy कितनी है?
A: Reported ~ 25,487 (tentative) — official Appendix पर confirm करें. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Q: CBT pattern क्या है?
A: ऊपर दिए दोनों reported formats में से official notification final करेगा — always follow SSC PDF. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Why enroll with Flame Institute?
- CBT practice & full mock series
- PET/PST physical drills & video lessons
- 1-on-1 doubt sessions & structured timetable
- Trial class and EMI (where applicable)
SEO checklist (done)
- Canonical & OG tags
- Schema (Article + FAQ placeholders)
- Searchable tags & meta description
- Fast hero, CTAs & clear Apply buttons
(14)