The SSC GD Constable Eligibility has been declared on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. The candidates must be between the age group of 18 to 23 years of age. However, there will be an age relaxation preference given to the reserved category candidates. Apart from this, all the aspirants must have a passing certificate of the matriculation or Class 10th from a recognized board. The aspirants must also ensure that they meet the physical standard tests and physical efficiency test in order to be eligible for the SSC GD Constable position. For more information, keep reading the article. Click to Visit the official website!
SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2024
The Staff Selection Commission decides the SSC GD Constable Eligibility for all candidates. Candidates for SSC GD positions in 2024 must meet the educational, age, and experience standards given by the Bihar Public Service Commission. Applicants must have the necessary educational qualifications from a recognized institution that are relevant to the position they are seeking for. Eligibility standards ensure that only candidates with the necessary qualifications and skills apply. It also preserves the recruitment process’s integrity. Establishing clear eligibility requirements leads to a fair and transparent selection process that rejects unqualified candidates.
SSC GD Constable Age Limit
The candidates must be between the age group of 18 to 23 years old to be eligible for the post of SSC GD. Moreover, there will be an age relaxation in the upper age limit for various categories. Refer to the table below and gauge the details of the minimum age limit for different reserved categories .
Age Relaxation
The candidates belonging to the reserved categories will receive age relaxation in the upper age limit. The table shows the age relaxation for various categories below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExS) | 3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning) |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved) | 5 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 years |
SSC GD Constable Educational Qualification
The candidates who are aspiring to be SSC GD should have cleared /passed Matriculation or 10th pass from a recognized Board/University. Apart from this, candidates who have not acquired the essential qualification as per the prescribed dates will not be eligible for the exam.
SSC GD Physical Test
The Physical Standard Test mentioned below is applicable for both male and female candidates. The minimum height requirement for a Male: is 170 cms and for the Female is 157 cms. Refer to the table below for more information.
| S. No | Relaxation for | Male (Cms) | Female (Cms) |
| (a) | All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150.0 |
| (b) | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of North Eastern States (NE States) | 157.0 | 147.5 |
| (c) | All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160.0 | 147.5 |
| (d) | Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States/ UTs of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 165.0 | 155.0 |
| (e) | Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| (f) | Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising the three Subdivisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas’ ‘ Sub-Division of these Districts :(1)Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) ChhotaChenga (18) Nipania. | 157.0 | 152.5 |
| Type | Chest For Male | Chest For Female |
| Chest Expansion (General, SC & OBC) | 80 cm (Unexpanded)Min 5 cm expansion | N/A |
| The minimum chest for male aspirants falling in the categories of Kumaonis, Marathas, Garhwalis, and candidates belonging to the States of Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and Jammu & Kashmir | 78 cm (Unexpanded)Min 5 cm expansion | N/A |
| The minimum chest for all male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm (Unexpanded)Min 5 cm expansion | N/A |
| Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising the three Subdivisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” Sub-Division of these Districts : (1)Lohagarh Tea Garden (2) Lohagarh Forest (3) Rangmohan (4) Barachenga (5) Panighata (6) ChotaAdalpur (7) Paharu (8) Sukna Forest (9) Sukna Part-I (10) Pantapati Forest-I (11) Mahanadi Forest (12) Champasari Forest (13) SalbariChhatpart-II (14) Sitong Forest (15) Sivoke Hill Forest (16) Sivoke Forest (17) ChhotaChenga (18) Nipania. | 77 cm (Unexpanded)Min 5 cm expansion | N/A |
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test
The SSC GD Physical Efficiency test will comprise of an evaluation criteria on the basis of a race. This marking scheme will vary for both the candidates.
| Activity | Male | Female | Remarks |
| Race | 5 Kms in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. |
| 1.6 Kms in 6 ½ minutes | 800 metres in 4 minutes | For candidates of Ladakh Region. |
SSC GD Constable Detailed Medical Examination
Those who pass the PST and PET rounds of the SSC GD Constable examination will be eligible to take the medical examination. To pass this phase, candidates must meet all eligibility requirements. They won’t be given consideration for the SSC GD Constable position if they don’t make it through this round. Candidates will need to provide certain papers for the document verification round if they make it through this phase. The medical board that CAPF established will conduct the candidates’ medical examinations. The examination of candidates’ physical and medical fitness will be done via visual inspection. Refer to the table below for more details.
| Visual Acuity Unaided | Uncorrected Visual Acuity | Refraction | Color Vision | ||
| Near Vision | Distant Vision | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted, even by glasses | CP – 2 | ||
| Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | ||
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | ||
SSC GD Constable Nationality
The aspiring candidates for the role of SSC GD Constable position must be Indian citizens. This assures that only Indian citizens may apply for these positions. They must be a domicile/ PRC against his/her state/ UT to be eligible for the post. To meet this requirement, all applicants must provide appropriate documents to provide proof of their nationality.
SSC GD Constable Number of Attempts
There is no mention of the restrictions in the number of attempts for the SSC GD constable positions. The candidates can apply for the post as many times as they wish to apply. However, they should not meet their upper age limit to be able to apply for the post.
SSC GD Constable Experience
The candidates will not require any specific experience. Prior experience in related fields or businesses may provide candidates an advantage in the selection process. However, this is not mandatory to meet the SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2024.
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