Recruitment of Constable (GD) in central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of India has initiated the vacancy of 24369 for the recruitment of Constables (GENERAL DUTY) in paramilitary forces of India as 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), Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) and Sepoy in NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau).
The Staff Selection Commission will conduct an open competitive examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable. The written examination i.e Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted by the Commission only in English and Hindi. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME) will be scheduled and conducted by the CAPFs.
The salient features of the recruitment are as follows –
| ADVERTISING BODY | SSC ( Staff Selection Commission ) |
| EXAM CONDUCTING BODY | SSC ( Staff Selection Commission ) |
| APPLICATION START DATE | 27-10-2022 |
| APPLICATION END DATE | 30-11-2022 (23:00) |
| FEE | 100 |
| LAST DATE OF ONLINE FEE PAYMENT | 01-12-2022(23:00) |
| LAST DATE OF OFFLINE FEE PAYMENT | 01-12-2022 |
| EXAM DATE ( CBE ) | Tentative in January 2023 |
| TOTAL VACANCY | 24369 |
| STAGES OF EXAMINATION | 3 STAGESComputer Based TestPET / PSTMedical Examination |
Note: Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of the fee.VACANCIES AS PER INSTITUTION WISE:
| FORCES | MALE | FEMALE | TOTAL |
| BSF | 8922 | 1575 | 10497 |
| CRPF | 8380 | 531 | 8911 |
| AR | 1697 | – | 1697 |
| ITBP | 1371 | 242 | 1613 |
| SSB | 1041 | 243 | 1284 |
| CISF | 90 | 10 | 100 |
| SSF | 78 | 25 | 103 |
| NCB | 164 | – | 164 |
| TOTAL | 24369 |
Note: The vacancies are Tentative. Any change in the number of vacancies will be intimated through the website of the Commission. The above-mentioned vacancies include UR, ST, SC, OBC and EWS categories. For a detailed breakup please follow the official Notification.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- NATIONALITY: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- AGE LIMIT: 18-23 years as of 01-01-2023.
- PHYSICAL STANDARD –
- HEIGHT: Male – 170 cms, Female – 157 cms
- CHEST: Male: 80 cm ( Un-expanded) and Minimum expansion: 5 cms
(Note: Chest measurements for female candidates will not be taken.)
- EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: Passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
PATTERN OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION
| SECTION | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration/ Time Allowed | Negative Marking |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 Minutes | 0.50 for each wrong answer |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 Minutes | 0.50 for each wrong answer |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 60 Minutes | 0.50 for each wrong answer |
| English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | 60 Minutes | 0.50 for each wrong answer |
| TOTAL | 80 | 160 | 60 Minutes | 0.50 for each wrong answer |
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SYLLABUS:
| SECTION | CHAPTERS / TOPICS |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | alphabet test coding-decoding verbal series verbal analogy verbal classification blood relation distance and direction calendar mathematical operations counting of figures cubes and dice syllogism order and ranking arithmetic reasoning sitting arrangement statement and assumptions statement and conclusions non – verbal |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | History Culture Geography Economic Scene General Polity Indian Constitution scientific research Current Affairs Static GK General Science |
| Elementary Mathematics | ratio and proportion partnershippercentageprofit and loss average mixture and allegation time and work time and distance simple and compound interest mensuration 2d number system statistics |
| English | Grammar Vocabulary Verbal Ability Reading comprehension |
| Hindi | शब्द एवं शब्दों का वर्गीकरण मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ वाक्य गद्यांश |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
Based on the performance in CBE, candidates will be shortlisted for PET/ PST by the Commission. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted at various centers finalized by the CAPFs.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits-
| MALE | FEMALE | ||
| RACE | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region | 5 Kms in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes |
| For candidates of Ladakh Region. | 1.6 Kms in 6 ½ minutes | 800 metres in 4 minutes |
Medical Examination:
Candidates will be shortlisted for Detailed Medical Examination (DME) from the pool of candidates who qualify PET/ PST. The shortlisted candidates will be medically examined by the Medical Boards constituted by the CAPFs to assess their physical and medical fitness.
It is always suggested to follow the official Notification for more Clarity and a Detail Study.
Download the Official Notification:
