The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer key for the SSC Constable GD Recruitment Exam 2023, conducted for vacancies in BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, NCB, SSF, and Assam Rifles. Candidates who enrolled for the recruitment can now download the answer key. For detailed information regarding eligibility, age limits, selection procedure, syllabus, exam pattern, and pay scale, refer to the official notification.

Important Dates

The online application process began on November 24, 2023, and the last date to apply was December 31, 2023, until 11:00 PM. Candidates could pay the exam fee online or through challan until January 1, 2024, while corrections in the form were permitted between January 4 and January 6, 2024. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted from February 20 to March 12, 2024, with a re-exam scheduled for March 30, 2024. Admit cards were made available on March 25, 2024, and the answer key will be released shortly after the exam.

Application Fee

The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹100, while there is no fee for SC, ST, and female candidates. Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

Age Limit

As of January 1, 2024, candidates must be between 18 to 23 years old. Age relaxation applies as per the SSC GD Constable 2023 recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details

A total of 26,146 posts were announced under this recruitment drive across various forces:

• Border Security Force (BSF): 6,174 posts
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 11,025 posts
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 3,337 posts
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 635 posts
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 3,189 posts
• Assam Rifles (AR): 1,490 posts
• Secretariat Security Force (SSF): 296 posts
• Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): Not applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) or its equivalent from a recognized board. Additional eligibility details are available in the official notification.

Physical Eligibility

For male candidates, the height requirement is 170 cms (162.5 cms for ST), with a chest measurement of 80-85 cms (76-80 cms for ST). Female candidates must meet a height requirement of 157 cms (150 cms for ST). Male candidates must complete a 5 km run in 24 minutes, while female candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes.

Steps to Download SSC Constable GD 2023 Answer Key

Follow these steps to download the SSC Constable GD Answer Key from the official website:

1. Visit the Official SSC Website:
   Open your browser and go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ssc.nic.in.

2. Log In to Your Account:
   Click on the “Login” button and enter your Registration Number/User ID and Password to access your account.

3. Navigate to the Answer Key Section:
   On the homepage, look for the Answer Key link under the Latest Notifications or What’s New section.

4. Select the Relevant Exam:
   In the Answer Key section, select the notification for SSC Constable GD in BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, NCB, SSF, and Assam Rifles Examination 2023.

5. Download the Answer Key:
   Once you open the link, you will find the option to view and download the provisional answer key.

6. Enter Roll Number and Password:
   You may need to enter your Roll Number and Password (DOB or Registration Password) to view the answer key.

7. View and Save the Answer Key:
   After entering the required details, the answer key will be displayed. Review it and click on the download icon to save a copy for your records.

8. Submit Objections (if any):
   If you find discrepancies in the answer key, you can submit objections by clicking on the “Challenge Answer Key” link and paying the required fee (if applicable).