SSC Constable (GD) 2018 application date has been changed due to some major technical problem. The new application date by the commission is from 24 July 2018 on the official site of SSC. The last date to apply for 54953 posts in forces is till 24 August 2018.

SSC GD Constable 2018 Notification for 54953 Posts has been released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through the weekly Employment Newspaper 21-27 July 2018. The official notification of SSC GD Constable 2018 and Online Application for SSC GD Constable 2018 both avialble for the candidates preparing for their career in paralimitary forces.

Candidates who have made up their mind to apply for the same can avail the online application process till 24 August 2018. The application process can be checked by visiting the official site at ssc.nic.in. The date of examination is yet to come out.

About SSC GD Constable 2018

SSC GD Constable 2018 is expected to fill 54953 posts of Constables in ITBPF, BSF, CISF, CRPF and SSB and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles across the nation. Candidates appointed through SSC GD Constable 2018 are the in-charge of guard or escort. They are majorly responsible for the overall activities in absence of Assistant Sub-Inspector and Sub-inspectors. They are liable to obey the duties handed over to them by the SHO.

Aspirants who want to take up SSC GD Constable 2018 should be Class 10 pass from a recognised university or board to apply for the SSC GD Constable 2018. The age limit should all fall under 18-23 years of age.

The complete recruitment process of SSC GD Constable 2018 will consist of physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), computer based test and the medical test.

SSC GD Constable 2018 Notification Number

Notification No. F. No. 3/2/2017-P&P-I dated: 21.07.2018
Employment Newspaper Week: 21-27 July 2018

SSC GD Constable 2018 Important Dates

• Opening date of Application: 24 July 2018
• Last Date of Application: 24 August 2018

SSC GD Constable 2018 Vacancy Details

Constable (GD): 54953 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for SSC GD Constable 2018

Educational Qualification for SSC GD Constable 2018

Candidates who want to pursue the job of a constable and want to apply for SSC GD Constable 2018 post must have graduation degree/diploma/10th Pass from a recognised board or educational institute.

Age Limit for SSC GD Constable 2018

The age limit of the candidates should be between 18 to 23 years of age. Age relaxation is application as per the government rules for reserved category candidates.

Physical Standard for SSC GD Constable 2018

The physical standard for SSC Constable (GD) Examination 2017 is as follows.

Height

• For Males: 170 cms
• For Females: 157 cms

Chest

• For Male: Expanded 80 cms
• Minimum expansion 5 cms

Weight

Proportionate as per the height and medical standard for male and female.

Application Fee for SSC GD Constable 2018

General: Rs 50/-

SC/ST/PWD Category: Exempted

How to Apply for the SSC GD Constable 2018

• Candidates willing to apply for this position need to visit the official website of SSC at ssc.nic.in.
• Once the website is opened, click on the ‘Apply’ button visible on the screen.
• A new window will pop up.
• Click on the ‘GD-Constable’ tab flashing on the screen.
• Fill the application form available- name, address, e-mail, mobile number, category and educational qualification.
• Once filling up of application is over, pay the fees to confirm your registration.
• Keep a hard copy of the registration form for future reference.

Pay scale for SSC GD Constable 2018

A basic salary of SSC GD Constable 2018 is Rs. 5,200-20,000 with a grade pay of Rs. 2,000. Apart from the pay, you will be entitled to several other benefits like medical facilities, pension, Gratuity, and annual leaves.

Selection Process for SSC GD Constable 2018

• Physical Efficiency Test
• Written examination
• Medical Test

Physical Standards Test : (Female candidates are eligible for posts earmarked for them only)

(i) All candidates applying for the recruitment and prima-facie eligible will be called to appear in Physical Standards Test and Physical Efficiency Test at 10 places finalized by the Commission in consultation with the CAPFs. Detailed scrutiny of their eligibility will not be undertaken by the Commission before PET/ PST. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the candidate to verify their eligibility as prescribed in this notice before appearing for PST/ PET.

(ii) Physical standards laid down for the post of Constable are – a) Height: For Males : 170 cms. For Females : 157 cms. b) Chest: For males only – Unexpanded : 80 cms. – Expanded : Min expansion 5 cms. c) Weight : For males and Females : Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

Physical Standard Test(PST)/Physical Efficiency Test (PET) :

a) Candidates who are found eligible on height parameters will undergo PET (race) followed by biometric identification & screening of testimonials and thereon chest and weight measurements by a board. b) Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

For Male candidates Race 5 Kms in 24 minutes. For Female candidates race 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes.

Written Examination

The candidates qualifying in PST/PET will be called for a Written Examination. Though the Commission will endeavour to accommodate the candidates in centres opted by him / her, it may combine the centres or divert the candidates to other centres, depending on administrative convenience. The Written examination will consist of only one objective type paper containing 100 questions and carrying 100 marks.

Exam Pattern of SSC GD Constable 2018

• Written Test

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.

B. General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

C. Elementary Mathematics: This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.

D. English/Hindi: Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/ Hindi, his basic comprehension would be tested. The questions in all the above components will be of Matriculation level.

• Physical Efficiency Test

SSC GD constable: Examination scheme and selection procedure

SSC will adopt the following phase in the selection process-

• Physical standard test/ Physical eligibility test- Qualifying in nature
• Written examination (Objective type) – Merit is prepared based on written exam.
• Medical test- Qualifying in nature

SSC GD Constable: Job Profile, pay scale and promotions

A basic salary of SSC GD Constable 2018 is Rs. 5,200-20,000 with a grade pay of Rs. 2,000. Apart from the pay, you will be entitled to several other benefits like medical facilities, pension, Gratuity, and annual leaves.

SSC GD Constable 2018: Preparation tips and tricks

In this article, we will discuss the tips and tricks comprehensively to crack the written examination. SSC GD constable exam is very important, as there are a higher number of vacancies with a lucrative pay and job security. This is one of the most sought after exams among the candidates who belong to rural areas.

SSC GD Constable exam 2018 study material : Number system-I

In this article, you will get a set of 10 questions with answers for number system topic. The difficulty level of questions will be of basic. Practice all of them to rewind the learned concepts.