SSC has released the notification for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR)
The recruitment process will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination (DME/ RME) and Document Verification.
(A) Important Dates :
- Dates for submission of online applications: 24-11-2023 to 31-12-2023
- Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges : 04-01-2024 to 06-01-2024 (23:00)
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination : February-March, 2024
(B) Eligibility ( As on 01.01.2024) :
(i) AGE LIMIT: 18-23 years.
Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2001 and later than 01-01-2006 in normal course.
(ii) Educational Qualifications (As on 01-01-2024):
The candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
(C) Vacancies: The details of vacancies are as follows
Force | Male Total | Female Total | Grand Total |
BSF | 5211 | 963 | 6174 |
CISF | 9913 | 1112 | 11025 |
CRPF | 3266 | 71 | 3337 |
SSB | 593 | 42 | 635 |
ITBP | 2694 | 495 | 3189 |
AR | 1448 | 42 | 1490 |
SSF | 222 | 74 | 296 |
Total | 23347 | 2799 | 26146 |
Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100).
(D) Scheme of Examination :
Computer Based Examination: The Computer based examination will consist of one objective type paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each, with the following composition
Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration / Time Allowed |
Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
Part-D | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 |
All questions will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. The computer based examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and in 13 Regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST): Based on the performance in CBE, candidates will be shortlisted for PST/ PET by the Commission. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted at various centres finalized by the CAPFs.
(E) Application fee : Rs 100 (Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee)
Window for Application Form Correction [04-01-2024 to 06-01-2024 (23:00 hours)]
(F) How to apply : Candidates must apply online through the website
Click here for official notification : https://ssc.nic.in/SSCFileServer/PortalManagement/UploadedFiles/Notice_24112023.pdf
Click here to apply : https://ssc.nic.in