Print two A4 colour copies. Carry one + a government photo ID + 2 passport photos to the exam centre.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | September 2025 (parent SSC GD 2026 notification) |
| Application Window | September – October 2025 (closed) |
| Exam City Slip Released | Around 15 April 2026 (≈10 days before admit card) |
| Admission Certificate Released | |
| CBT — Phase Window | 27 April – 30 May 2026 (multi-shift across India) |
| Provisional Answer Key | Approx 7–10 days after CBT closes (≈early June 2026) |
| PET / PST + Medical | July–September 2026 (force-wise schedule) |
| Final Result | Q4 2026 (TBA) |
Application Fee (Reference)
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| No fee for admit card download | ₹0 | Admission Certificate download is FREE for all candidates whose SSC GD 2026 application was successfully submitted. Application fee was paid at the time of original form submission. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–23 years as on Per the parent SSC GD 2026 notification (typically 1 January or 1 August of cycle year)
OBC: +3 years; SC/ST: +5 years; Ex-Servicemen as per Ministry of Personnel rules; departmental candidates as per the parent notification.
Educational Qualification:
- Eligibility for admit card download: Only candidates whose SSC GD 2026 application was successfully submitted (with fee paid where applicable) are eligible. Application status visible on the SSC regional candidate dashboard.
- Required documents at exam centre: Printed admit card (mandatory) plus one valid government-issued photo ID in original — Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Passport / Voter ID / PAN. Photocopies are NOT accepted. Reserved-category candidates carry caste / EWS certificates.
Nationality: Per SSC GD 2026 notification — see /ssc-gd-constable-2026/ for full eligibility.
How the Admit Card Stage Works
- 1 — Visit ssc.gov.in and click on the "Admit Card" link on the homepage, or open the regional SSC website matching the state you applied from.
- 2 — Enter Registration ID (received during SSC GD 2026 application) and Date of Birth in DD-MM-YYYY format. Some regional sites also support Roll Number-based login.
- 3 — Download the PDF Admission Certificate. Print on A4 paper with all photos and signatures clearly visible. Keep at least 2 printed copies — one for the centre, one as backup.
- 4 — Cross-check name spelling, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time and shift. Discrepancies must be reported to the regional SSC office immediately.
- 5 — Visit the allotted centre 1-2 days before the exam to confirm route. Reporting time is typically 90 minutes before shift start. Late entry is NOT permitted after gate closure.
Negative marking: Not applicable — this is the admit card stage, not the CBT itself. CBT carries 1/2 negative marking per wrong answer.
How to Download Your Admit Card
- Visit the official portal of SSC.
- Click on the admit card / e-admission certificate link for SSC GD Constable 2026 Admit Card — Released 25 April for CBT (27 April – 30 May 2026).
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number + Date of Birth + the displayed CAPTCHA.
- Download the PDF and print on A4 — keep at least 3 copies.
- Verify all details (name, photo, exam centre, shift). Report any discrepancy to the recruiter immediately.
- Carry the printed admit card + a valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Driving Licence) to the centre.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SSC GD Constable 2026 admit card released?
Where can I download the SSC GD admit card 2026?
How do I download the SSC GD Constable admit card 2026?
What documents do I need at the SSC GD exam centre?
What is the reporting time at SSC GD CBT centre?
What items are prohibited at the SSC GD exam centre?
When is the SSC GD Constable 2026 CBT exam date?
What if my SSC GD admit card has a discrepancy?
SSC GD Constable 2026 Admit Card — Released 25 April for CBT (27 April – 30 May 2026) — Analysis & Trends
What is the SSC GD Admission Certificate?
The SSC GD "admit card" is officially called the Admission Certificate. It is the single most important document for entry to the CBT centre — without it, no candidate is permitted to enter regardless of identification or registration status. The certificate is a single-page PDF showing the candidate's name, photograph (as uploaded during application), signature, Roll Number, Registration ID, allotted exam centre address, shift timing and reporting time. SSC does not send hard-copy admit cards by post — download is the only mode.
SSC GD CBT 2026 — schedule and force coverage
The Computer-Based Test for SSC GD Constable 2026 runs across India between 27 April and 30 May 2026 in multiple shifts and centres. The recruitment fills 25,487 Constable (General Duty) vacancies across the central armed police forces — Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles (AR), Special Security Force (SSF), and a small allocation for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
How to download — step by step
Visit ssc.gov.in or your regional SSC portal (KKR for Karnataka-Kerala, NR for Northern Region, NWR for North-Western Region, etc.). Click the "Admit Card" or "Admission Certificate" link. Enter your Registration ID (from SSC GD 2026 application) and Date of Birth in DD-MM-YYYY format. Solve the CAPTCHA. The PDF downloads immediately — print on A4 paper with all photos and signatures clearly visible. SSC recommends keeping at least 2 printed copies.
Required documents at the centre
Bring the printed admit card (mandatory) along with one valid government-issued photo ID in original — Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card. Photocopies are NOT accepted. Reserved-category candidates should also carry their caste / EWS certificates in original. Biometric verification (Aadhaar-linked face authentication) is conducted at most centres against the uploaded photo.
Reporting time and prohibited items
SSC requires candidates to report at the centre 90 minutes before shift start time. Gates close approximately 15 minutes before paper start — late arrivals are NOT permitted regardless of reason. Strictly prohibited items inside the exam hall include all electronic devices (mobile phone, smartwatch, Bluetooth earpiece, calculator, fitness band), study material, books, slips, geometry box, and any printed material other than the admit card. Pen and transparent water bottle are allowed.
What if my admit card has a discrepancy?
If the admit card shows wrong photo, name spelling error, wrong centre, or any other discrepancy, contact your regional SSC office immediately. Do not wait until exam day — corrections cannot be made at the centre. SSC typically issues a corrigendum admit card within 24-48 hours for genuine discrepancies. Centre-change requests are NOT entertained at this stage.
What happens after the CBT?
Provisional answer keys are typically released 7-10 days after the CBT closes (so early June 2026). Candidates qualifying the CBT cut-off proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), conducted at force-designated grounds in July-September 2026. Final shortlisting follows medical examination and document verification. Track the parent SSC GD Constable 2026 page for stage-by-stage updates.