Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

GD Constable 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released
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Important DatesApplication Fee
  • Notification Released : 05 December 2025
  • Online Application Start : 01 December 2025
  • Online Application Last Date : 31 December 2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 01 January 2026
  • Application Correction : 10-13 January 2026
  • Exam City Intimation : 15 April 2026
  • Admit Card Released : 20 April 2026
  • CBT Exam Date : 27-30 April 2026
  • Provisional Answer Key : 25 June 2026
  • Objection Window Last Date : 28 June 2026
  • Final Answer Key + Result : July 2026 (Tentative)
  • General / OBC / EWS : Rs.100/-
  • SC / ST : Rs.0/- (Exempted)
  • All Female Candidates : Rs.0/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode : Online (SBI Collect via UPI, Card, Net Banking)
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 23 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
  • Candidate Born Between : 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
  • Age Relaxation : SC/ST +5 Years, OBC +3 Years as per Govt Rules
Total PostEligibility
25487
  • 10th (Matriculation) Passed from a recognised board
  • Should meet physical standards (Height, Chest, Weight)
  • Indian citizen with valid photo identity proof
  • Should not have been involved in any criminal case
  • Male candidates only for most forces (Female for some posts)
Selection Process
  • Computer Based Examination (CBT)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)
  • Medical Examination
  • Document Verification
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • Mode : Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Total Questions : 80
  • Total Marks : 160
  • Duration : 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
  • Marking : +2 for correct, -0.50 for wrong
  • Subjects : General Intelligence & Reasoning, GK & GA, English/Hindi, Elementary Maths
  • Each section has 20 questions of 40 marks
Important Links
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SSC GD Constable 2026 Official Answer Key Released

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the GD Constable recruitment exam 2026 on 25 June 2026. The Computer Based Examination was conducted from 27 to 30 April 2026 across various centres in India for the recruitment of 25487 Constable (General Duty) vacancies in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NIA. Candidates can now download the answer key PDF and their candidate response sheet from the official SSC portal ssc.gov.in.

The SSC GD Constable exam is one of the largest recruitment drives by Staff Selection Commission. The notification was released on 05 December 2025 with a total of 25487 vacancies - 23467 for male candidates and 2020 for female candidates across various forces. The force-wise distribution includes 616 posts in BSF, 14595 in CISF, 5490 in CRPF, 1764 in SSB, 1293 in ITBP, 1706 in AR, and 23 in SSF. The application window was open from 01 to 31 December 2025.

The provisional answer key contains correct answers for all 80 questions asked in the exam across various shifts. SSC has also released the candidate response sheet so that candidates can cross-verify their marked answers against the official answer key. To calculate the expected score, candidates should award +2 marks for each correct answer and deduct -0.50 marks for each wrong answer. The expected cut-off for General category is likely to be around 145-155 marks out of 160.

SSC has opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key. The objection window will remain open till 28 June 2026. Candidates need to pay a fee of Rs.100 per objection challenged through online mode. The objections will be reviewed by a subject expert panel, and if found valid, the final answer key will be revised accordingly. The final answer key and SSC GD Constable 2026 result are expected to be declared in July 2026, followed by PET/PST for qualified candidates.

How to Download SSC GD Constable 2026 Answer Key

  • Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
  • Login with your Registration Number and Password
  • Click on "GD Constable 2026 - Answer Key" link in dashboard
  • Download the answer key PDF for your question paper code
  • Also download your candidate response sheet (OMR sheet)
  • Cross-verify your responses and calculate expected score
  • To raise objection, click on "Challenge Answer Key" and pay Rs.100 per question

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was SSC GD Constable 2026 answer key released?
SSC released the GD Constable provisional answer key on 25 June 2026 at ssc.gov.in.
Q2. How can I raise objection against SSC GD answer key?
Login at ssc.gov.in, click on "Challenge Answer Key", select questions to challenge, pay Rs.100 per question, and submit before 28 June 2026.
Q3. When will SSC GD Constable 2026 result be declared?
SSC is expected to declare the GD Constable result in July 2026 along with the final answer key.
Q4. What is the marking scheme for SSC GD Constable exam?
Each correct answer carries +2 marks, each wrong answer carries -0.50 marks (negative marking), and unattempted questions carry 0 marks.
Q5. How many vacancies are there in SSC GD Constable 2026?
A total of 25487 Constable GD vacancies across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NIA.
Q6. What is the expected cut-off for SSC GD Constable 2026?
Expected cut-off for General category is around 145-155 marks out of 160. Cut-off varies for different categories and forces.