SSC GD Constable 2025 Notification: Vacancy Increase, Revised Eligibility, PET/PST Changes & State-Wise Cut-Off Trends

1. Major Update: Vacancy Surge

1. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has revised the total number of GD Constable vacancies for 2025 from 39,481 to 53,690.
2. Gender-wise breakdown: 48,320 posts for male candidates and 5,370 for female aspirants.
3. Force-wise distribution:
4. CISF: 16,571 posts
5. BSF: 16,371 posts
6. CRPF: 14,359 posts
7. Others include SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NCB.
8. This significant increase (~14,000+ posts) markedly broadens the opportunity pool for GD aspirants.

2. Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply

A. Age

1. The age requirement is 18 to 23 years.
2. Relaxations apply for reserved categories:
3. SC / ST: +5 years
4. OBC: +3 years
5. Ex-servicemen: depends on service rendered + category norms

B. Educational Qualification

1. Candidates must have passed the 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognized board or university by the specified date.

C. Physical Standards (PET / PST)

1. Height: For general / OBC / SC category, male minimum is 170 cm, female 157 cm.
2. Chest (male): Minimum unexpanded measurement + minimum expansion requirement is imposed.
3. Physical Efficiency (PET): Race requirement (or equivalent) is part of the selection: e.g., a 5 km run for men in a set time.

3. Selection Process: Stages & Flow

The SSC GD 2025 recruitment follows a multi-phase selection process:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest checks
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — running / endurance test
4. Medical Examination
5. Document Verification (DV)

This ensures not just academic capability but also physical fitness and standard compliance.

4. Cut-Off Trends & Analysis (2025)

A. Cut-Off Behaviour This Year

1. In 2025, final cut-offs have generally dropped compared to 2024 across many categories.
2. Example (All-India, SSF force):
3. Male UR – 147.47214 (2025) vs ~159.6159 (2024)
4. Female UR – 143.75341 (2025) vs ~154.4559 (2024)

B. Participation & Selectivity

1. Around 3,94,121 candidates were shortlisted for PET/PST in 2025.
2. Of these, 1,26,736 progressed to Document Verification or Detailed Medical Exam.
3. The relatively lower cut-off suggests either increased difficulty, normalization shifts, or a combination of high participation + more vacancies.

C. State-wise Cut-Off Variation

1. There is significant variation by state and category in the CBT-Cut off, which influences who qualifies for the physical rounds.
2. (Note: For precise state-wise cut-offs, check SSC’s officially released PDF or the result notification.)

5. Implications of the Vacancy Increase

1. Better Chances: More posts mean improved odds, especially in high-volume CAPFs.
2. Cut-Off Relief: With more seats and possibly more candidates, the cut-off drop makes the race slightly less steep.
3. Larger Physical Test Pool: More candidates will be called to PET/PST, increasing the importance of physical preparation.
4. Higher Diversity: Different states and forces may benefit unequally depending on their cut-off and vacancy distribution.

6. Strategic Advice for Aspirants

1. Don’t just rely on your CBT: Clear the written exam, but prepare strongly for the PET/PST — physical fitness is make or break.
2. Analyze your State’s Cut-Off Trends: Use previous years + 2025 data to estimate how “safe” you are.
3. Train Smart: Focus on running, strength, and endurance. Simulate PET conditions.
4. Document Verification Readiness: Keep your educational, identity, and category proofs ready — physical success has to be followed by verification.
5. Stay Updated on SSC Notifications: The SSC might upload revised vacancy lists, detailed cut-off PDFs, or PET/PST schedules on its site.

7. Final Outlook

1. Opportunity Is Large: With 53,690 posts, this is a major recruitment year for SSC GD.
2. Competition Remains Tough: Despite the vacancy increase, physical test and cut-off will still filter a large number of aspirants.
3. Balanced Preparation Matters: Academic preparation + physical training + document readiness is the trifecta for success.
4. Good Time to Apply: If you’re serious about GD constable recruitment, 2025 is a high-probability entry point, especially for well-prepared candidates.