SSC Recruitment 2023: A recruitment scheme has been formulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the Staff Selection Commission to conduct an open competitive examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty). The SSC Recruitment 2023 drive is held for 26146 vacant posts in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR).
The SSC Recruitment 2023 drive will be conducted in Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode by the Commission in English, Hindi and 13 Regional Languages. Namely, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Vacancies
| Male/Female | BSF | CISF | CRPF | SSB | ITBP | AR | SSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male: SC | 735 | 1506 | 461 | 103 | 380 | 116 | 33 |
| ST | 467 | 974 | 294 | 45 | 306 | 252 | 16 |
| OBC | 1028 | 2196 | 688 | 125 | 523 | 156 | 60 |
| EWS | 1025 | 1086 | 509 | 94 | 285 | 235 | 23 |
| UR | 1956 | 4151 | 1314 | 226 | 1200 | 689 | 90 |
| Female: SC | 138 | 164 | 2 | 16 | 74 | 3 | 11 |
| ST | 83 | 103 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 6 |
| OBC | 199 | 244 | 13 | 6 | 99 | 3 | 20 |
| EWS | 181 | 125 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 15 | 7 |
| UR | 362 | 476 | 45 | 19 | 230 | 21 | 30 |
| Total | 6174 | 11025 | 3337 | 635 | 3189 | 1490 | 296 |
Salary
The candidates selected for the SSC Recruitment 2023 will receive a pay scale of Level-3 that is, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: The candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India. Vacancies in CAPFs and AR are State/ UT/ area wise hence a candidate must submit domicile/ PRC against his or her state/ UT.
Age Limit: 18-23 years as of 1st of January, 2024. Candidates should not have been born earlier than the 2nd of January, 2001 and later than the 1st of January, 2006 in normal course to appear for the SSC Recruitment 2023.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
| Unreserved/ EWS (Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat) | 5 years |
| OBC (Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat) | 8 years |
| SC/ ST (Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat) | 10 years |
Selection Procedure
The SSC Recruitment 2023 process will consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
SSC Recruitment 2023 examination
Computer-Based Examination: The Computer based examination will consist of one objective type paper of duration 60 minutes, containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each, with the following composition:
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Part-D | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Exam Centres
- Itanagar (5001),
- Dibrugarh (5102),
- Guwahati, Dispur (5105),
- Jorhat (5107),
- Silchar (5111),
- Tezpur (5112),
- Imphal (5501),
- Shillong (5401),
- Aizwal (5701),
- Dimapur (5301),
- Kohima (5302),
- Agartala (5601).
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Number
- Voter ID Card
- PAN
- Passport
- Driving License
- School/ College ID
- Employer ID (Govt./ PSU/ Private)
- Information about the Board, Roll Number and Year of Passing of the Matriculation (10th) Examination
- Disability Certificate Number, if you are a person with a benchmark disability
How to Apply?
- Visit the SSC Recruitment 2023 portal using the link given below
- For one-time Registration, click on the ‘Register Now’ link provided in the ‘Login’ Section or, can opt to directly click on the given below ‘Apply now’ button
- Enter all the required details and proceed accordingly
- Upload the necessary documents
- Make the payment online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit cards as per the candidate’s convenience
- After completion of these steps, download and print out copies of the application form and payment receipt
Application Fees
| Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and Ex-servicemen (ESM) categories | Nil |
| Other candidates | ₹100/- |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting of submission of online application | 24th of November, 2023 |
| Closing of submission of online application | 31st of December, 2023 |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 1st of January, 2024 (till 23:00 hours) |
| Starting of Window for Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges | 4th of January, 2024 (till 23:00 hours) |
| Closing of Window for Application Form Correction and online payment of Correction Charges | 6th of January, 2024 |
| Schedule of Computer-Based Examination | February-March, 2024 |
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