The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit cards for the physical stage of the SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment. The call letters for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) became available on 12 November 2026, according to education news outlets Times Now, Jagran Josh and Adda247.
Key dates and numbers
- Admit card released: 12 November 2026
- Physical tests (PET/PST): 26 November to 11 December 2026, tentative
- Candidates shortlisted: 1,97,408
- Written exam result declared: 12 October 2026
- Total vacancies: 25,487
According to Adda247, the shortlisted candidates include 1,81,251 male candidates, 15,782 female candidates and 375 male candidates for the SSF category. The same site also mentions a slightly different total of 1,97,480 at one point, but the breakdown adds up to 1,97,408, which is also the figure given by Jagran Josh. Candidates should rely on the figure on the official SSC notice.
The recruitment is for Constable (General Duty) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) posts in Assam Rifles. The online applications were taken from 1 December to 31 December 2025, and the computer-based written exams were held between 27 April and 30 May 2026, according to Jagran Josh.
How to download the admit card
- Go to the official website, ssc.gov.in, or your regional SSC website. Jagran Josh also lists rect.crpf.gov.in as a site that hosts the link.
- Open the Constable (GD) PET/PST admit card link on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
- Check the details printed on the card, including name, roll number, test date, reporting time and venue.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout.
If you find any error in your name, date of birth or other details, Times Now advises contacting the SSC immediately to get it corrected before the test.
What the physical tests are
The PET checks running ability and physical endurance, and the PST checks whether a candidate meets the required height and chest measurements. Both tests are qualifying in nature and carry no marks. Candidates who clear them move to the Detailed Medical Examination and document verification, which are the next stages in the recruitment process, as per Adda247.
It is mandatory to qualify in both the PET and the PST to be considered further. The exact test date, time and centre appear only on your admit card, so every candidate should read it carefully.
What to carry and what to prepare
The admit card says which documents have to be carried to the centre. Candidates should keep the printed call letter, a valid photo ID and the other documents named on the card ready. Times Now notes that the card includes important instructions for the test and a list of documents needed at the venue, so read these pages in full rather than only the first page.
Since the schedule is described as tentative, it is sensible to keep checking the official SSC website for any change in dates. Candidates who cannot download the card should try again later, as portals often slow down when lakhs of people log in on the same day.
What next
The tests begin on 26 November, which is two weeks away. Those who clear the physical stage will be called for the medical examination and document verification, after which the final merit list is prepared. Only candidates who go through every stage will be allocated to the forces.
