SSC GD Eligibility 2027: Age Limit, Qualification and Height
SSC GD eligibility looks simple at first: pass Class 10, be between 18 and 23, and meet the height standard. But candidates still lose their selection every year over details they overlooked, such as a domicile certificate from the wrong state, a date of birth that does not match the Class 10 certificate, or a result declared after the cut-off date.
SSC GD Eligibility 2027 at a Glance
Criterion | Requirement (as per 2026 notice) |
|---|---|
Nationality | Citizen of India |
Domicile | Domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate of the state or UT chosen in the form |
Age limit | 18 to 23 years on the crucial date (1 January of the recruitment year) |
Educational qualification | Class 10 (Matriculation) passed by the cut-off date |
Height (general) | 170 cm for men, 157 cm for women |
Chest (men, general) | 80 cm unexpanded, 5 cm minimum expansion |
Running (PET) | 5 km in 24 minutes (men); 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes (women) |
Persons with Disabilities | Not eligible for this examination |
Application fee | ₹100; women, SC, ST and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt |
Nationality and Domicile
You must be a citizen of India. Because CAPF and Assam Rifles vacancies are divided state-wise, domicile is just as important as nationality.
Parameter / Provision | SSC CAPFs & Assam Rifles (GD) Domicile & State Quota Norms |
|---|---|
Nationality Baseline | Must be an Indian Citizen (Mandatory baseline for state-wise vacancy allocation). |
Vacancy Allocation Architecture | CAPF and Assam Rifles vacancies are earmarked State/UT-wise; candidate allocation and cut-offs depend directly on the declared domiciled State/UT. |
Mandatory Proof Document | Must produce a valid Domicile Certificate or Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority of the State/UT indicated in the online application. |
Address vs. Domicile Distinction | Domicile state and district selected in the application form determine the quota pool; permanent or correspondence addresses do not confer domiciliary status. |
State Certificate Mismatch & Changes | Producing a PRC/Domicile Certificate from a state other than the one specified in the application leads to immediate cancellation of candidature; state changes at Document Verification (DV) are strictly prohibited. |
Assam State Exemption | Assam candidates are exempt from submitting a Domicile/PRC certificate (as Assam does not issue PRCs for general recruitment); residential status is verified via local district authorities. |
Migrated Reserved Category Rules | Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) who migrated to another state must declare in the form whether to: • Claim reservation benefits from their State of Origin, OR • Compete as an Unreserved (UR) candidate in their State of Domicile. |
Special District Earmarking | Specific vacancy pools are reserved exclusively for candidates domiciled in designated Border-Guarding Districts or Militancy / Naxal-Affected Districts. |
SSC GD Age Limit
SSC GD 2026 Cycle Rules | • Crucial Reckoning Date: 1 January 2026 • Age Range (General/UR): 18 to 23 years • Eligible Birth Window: 2 January 2003 to 1 January 2008 |
SSC GD 2027 Cycle (Projected) | • Expected Reckoning Date: 1 January 2027 (subject to final official notification confirmation) • Age Range (General/UR): 18 to 23 years • Projected Birth Window: 2 January 2004 to 1 January 2009 |
Date of Birth Verification Source | • Verified strictly and exclusively from the Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate/marksheet. • Any mismatch between the application entry and the Class 10 certificate leads to immediate rejection at any stage of recruitment. |
Age Relaxation
Category | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years | 28 years |
OBC | 3 years | 26 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age | Depends on service |
Children and dependants of 1984 riot victims (UR / EWS) | 5 years | 28 years |
Children and dependants of 1984 riot victims (OBC) | 8 years | 31 years |
Children and dependants of 1984 riot victims (SC / ST) | 10 years | 33 years |
A few points often confuse applicants:
Wards of Ex-Servicemen: Sons, daughters and dependants of Ex-Servicemen do not get ESM age relaxation or reservation.
Serving personnel: Armed Forces personnel who will complete their term within a year of the application closing date can apply under the ESM category.
Riot victim relaxation: You need a certificate from the District Collector or District Magistrate of the district where the victim was killed.
Educational Qualification
You must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognised board or university on or before the cut-off date. For the 2026 cycle, that date was 1 January 2026.
Result timing: Your result must be declared by the cut-off date. A result that is still being processed does not count.
Any recognised board: CBSE, ICSE, state boards and recognised open schooling boards are all accepted.
Open and distance learning: Certificates from distance learning must come from institutions approved for the relevant period, and you may be asked for proof of that approval.
Details must match: Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate.
There is no minimum percentage requirement. Higher qualifications do not give any advantage in selection.
Physical Eligibility: Height, Chest and Weight
Physical standards are checked at the PST, after the CBE (see the SSC GD exam pattern for the full selection sequence). The general standard is 170 cm for men and 157 cm for women.
Category | Male Height | Female Height |
|---|---|---|
General (other candidates) | 170 cm | 157 cm |
All Scheduled Tribe candidates | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
ST candidates of North-Eastern states | 157 cm | 147.5 cm |
ST candidates of LWE-affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm |
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, HP, J&K and Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm |
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) area | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
Chest (men only): 80 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion for general candidates. It is 76 cm for ST candidates, 78 cm for the hill and J&K categories above, and 77 cm for candidates from the North-Eastern states and GTA, all with 5 cm expansion.
Weight: Weight must be proportionate to height and age. After a 2026 update, weight is assessed at the medical examination, where a BMI of 18 to 25 is the standard.
Relaxation for categories other than ST requires a certificate from a competent authority in the prescribed format. ST candidates only need a valid ST certificate.
Medical Standards
Candidates who clear the PST and PET undergo a Detailed Medical Examination by CAPF medical boards. The examination follows the Ministry of Home Affairs' uniform guidelines for CAPF recruitment and checks overall fitness for armed duties, including eyesight, hearing and general health. If you are declared unfit, you can seek a Review Medical Examination.
Documents Required for SSC GD Eligibility
Document | Why It Is Needed |
|---|---|
Class 10 certificate and marksheet | Proof of age, name and educational qualification |
Domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate | Proof of your state or UT quota |
Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC) or EWS certificate | Reservation and age relaxation |
NCC certificate (if claimed) | Bonus marks |
Height or chest relaxation certificate | Relaxed physical standards (non-ST categories) |
Ex-Servicemen papers and undertaking | ESM reservation and age relaxation |
Riot victim dependency certificate | Age relaxation under the riot victim categories |
Quick Eligibility Checklist
Before you apply, make sure you can say yes to each of these:
Are you an Indian citizen with a domicile certificate of the state you will select?
Is your age within the limit on the crucial date, including any relaxation you can prove?
Was your Class 10 result declared before the cut-off date?
Do your name and date of birth in the form match your Class 10 certificate exactly?
Do you meet, or can you realistically reach, the height and running standards?
Do you hold every certificate needed for the category or relaxation you plan to claim?
Check each condition against the 2027 notice on ssc.gov.in as soon as it is released, keep your certificates ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to practice? Explore SSC GD mock tests from top educators.
Browse SSC GD Mock Tests