SSC GD Constable Exam 2026 Schedule: Check Dates, Week Preference Window and Key Details

A New Era for SSC GD: You Now Get to Pick Your Exam Window

In a major shift for one of India's largest recruitment drives, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a preference-based scheduling system for the GD Constable 2026 Exam. Instead of being assigned a random date, candidates can now log in and rank their preferred "Exam Weeks" from April 27 to May 30, 2026.

With nearly 49 lakh candidates registered for 25,487 vacancies, this system aims to ease travel logistics and reduce the massive stress that comes with last-minute center assignments. But you'll need to move fast—the window to submit these choices is incredibly tight.

The Official SSC GD 2026 Schedule

The Four Exam Windows

The Commission has divided the Computer-Based Test (CBT) into four distinct weekly phases. You must rank all four in order of preference when you log in.

• Week 1: April 27 to May 2, 2026
• Week 2: May 4 to May 9, 2026
• Week 3: May 18 to May 23, 2026
• Week 4: May 25 to May 30, 2026

How to Select Your Exam Week Preference

To secure your preferred slot, follow these steps on the official SSC website:

1. Go to ssc.gov.in and click the "Login" button.
2. Enter your Registration Number and Password.
3. Look for the link titled “SSC GD 2026 Week Preference” on your dashboard.
4. Assign your choices (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) to the four available weeks.
5. Submit and print your confirmation page immediately.

Key Details to Keep in Mind

Seat Availability: Just because you pick Week 1 doesn't mean you'll get it. Slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and depend heavily on the capacity of your chosen exam city.

Vacancy Breakdown: This recruitment cycle is filling 25,487 posts. The majority are for Male candidates (23,467), with 2,020 positions reserved for Females. Roles are spread across BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, and the Assam Rifles.

Next Steps: Once the CBT is over, successful candidates will be shortlisted for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Usually, about eight times the number of vacancies are called for the physical trials.

Conclusion

This is a rare level of flexibility for a national-level exam. If you have other commitments or travel concerns, the next few days are your only chance to have a say in your schedule. Log in to the portal well before the April 15 deadline to avoid the inevitable last-minute server crashes.