SSC GD Constable Exam Date Changed: 27 May 2026 New Date
The Staff Selection Commission has revised the SSC GD Constable Examination 2026 date: candidates scheduled to appear on 28 May 2026 will now sit the exam on 27 May 2026. The change follows an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on 22 May 2026 regarding the rescheduled public holiday for Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid). All candidates registered for the 28 May slot must note the new date and plan accordingly.
Quick Glance
Exam SSC GD Constable 2026 · Revised Date 27 May 2026 · Original Date 28 May 2026 · Admit Card 2 to 3 days before exam · Portal ssc.gov.in
Overview
- Organization - Staff Selection Commission (HQ), Government of India
- Exam Name - Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026
- Notice Date - 22 May 2026
- Change - Exam date revised from 28 May 2026 to 27 May 2026
- Reason - Holiday rescheduled for Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) per DoP&T OM F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA dated 22 May 2026
- Admit Card - Available on official website 2 to 3 days before the exam through candidates' module
- Mode - Offline (written examination)
Important Links
- Official Notice (PDF): https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/notice_ctgd_22052026.pdf
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/home
Important Dates
- 22 May 2026 - SSC issues notice revising exam date
- 27 May 2026 - Revised exam date (Constable GD 2026, shift previously scheduled on 28 May)
- 24 to 25 May 2026 (approx.) - Admit cards expected to be available (2 to 3 days before 27 May)
What Candidates Should Do Next
The SSC notice asks all candidates who were scheduled to appear on 28 May 2026 to note the revised date of 27 May 2026 and appear accordingly. Admit cards for the rescheduled date will be made available on the official SSC website through the candidates' module approximately 2 to 3 days before the exam. Candidates should log in to their account on ssc.gov.in and download the updated admit card before heading to the examination centre.
Important Instructions
- Download the fresh admit card for the revised date of 27 May 2026 — the earlier admit card, if already downloaded, should be verified for the updated date.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for any further updates or announcements.
- No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card.
- The rescheduling applies only to the shift that was originally scheduled on 28 May 2026. Check your admit card carefully for your specific date and shift.
Eligibility at a Glance
This notice is a date-change update for the ongoing SSC GD Constable Examination 2026. Eligibility criteria remain as published in the original recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for complete details on age limits, educational qualification, and other eligibility conditions.
Final Words
The SSC GD Constable Examination 2026 date for 28 May has been preponed by one day to 27 May 2026 due to the rescheduled Bakrid holiday. Candidates should download their admit cards promptly from ssc.gov.in and confirm the date and shift printed on the hall ticket. For the latest updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.