career guidance after 10th

Central Government Job Opportunity with 10th Class Qualification

This guide summarizes the massive recruitment drive by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for Constable General Duty (GD) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces. This is a golden opportunity for students who have completed their 10th standard.

1. Key Highlights & Salary

• Total Posts: 25,487 vacancies.
• Departments: BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, SSF, and Assam Rifles.
• Salary: Level-3 Pay Scale (Basic pay ₹21,700). With allowances (DA, HRA, etc.), the starting monthly salary is approximately ₹40,000.
• Job Security: Permanent Central Government job with opportunities for promotion to Head Constable, ASI, and SI through departmental exams.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Must have passed 10th Class (SSC/Matriculation).
• Age Limit:
  • 18 to 23 years (as of January 1, 2026).
  • Candidates must be born between 02.01.2003 and 01.01.2008.
  • Age relaxation applies for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per government rules.

3. The Selection Process

1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE): An online test.
2. Physical Efficiency & Standard Test (PET/PST): Running and measurement.
3. Medical Examination: Health and fitness check.

4. Stage 1: Written Exam Pattern

The exam is conducted online with a duration of 60 Minutes (1 Hour).

• Total Questions: 80 Questions
• Total Marks: 160 Marks (2 marks per question)
• Negative Marking: Applicable for wrong answers.

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
General Knowledge & General Awareness	20	40
Elementary Mathematics	20	40
English / Hindi (Language)	20	40

Bonus: NCC Certificate holders get bonus marks (Certificate C: 5%, B: 3%, A: 2%).

5. Stage 2: Physical Requirements

A. Physical Efficiency Test (Running)

• Men: Must run 5 km in 24 minutes.
• Women: Must run 1.6 km in 8 ½ minutes.

B. Physical Standard Test (Measurements)

• Height:
  • Men: 170 cm (ST: 162.5 cm)
  • Women: 157 cm (ST: 150 cm)
• Chest (Men Only):
  • Unexpanded: 80 cm
  • Expansion: Must expand by at least 5 cm.
• Weight: Must be proportionate to height and age.

6. Preparation Strategy Tips

• Time Management: You have only 45 seconds per question. Speed is crucial.
• Focus Areas: Math and Reasoning take the most time. Learn "short-cut methods" to solve these quickly.
• Don't Get Stuck: If a question is too hard, skip it and move to the next. Answer the easy ones first.
• Mock Tests: Write at least 20 Mock Tests before the final exam. Analyze your mistakes to avoid repeating them.
• Limited Resources: Do not buy too many books. Select a few standard books and study them thoroughly.

7. Important Dates & Application

Application Deadline: December 31

Exam Date: Tentatively February - April

Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/

Generated for student guidance based on newspaper notification.