CISF Constable GD Eligibility 2026 – Complete Criteria Explained

Before you fill the SSC GD 2026 application for a CISF posting, you need to clear four eligibility gates: educational qualification, age limit, physical standards (PST/PET), and medical fitness. Miss any one and your application gets rejected — sometimes at the very last stage after months of preparation. This guide breaks each gate down completely so there are no surprises on exam day.

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Educational Qualification

The minimum educational requirement for CISF Constable GD 2026 is Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board or university. There is no upper qualification bar — graduates, postgraduates, and ITI holders can all apply, but the exam is designed for 10th level knowledge. No specific stream or subject combination is required.

Important: Your 10th marksheet and passing certificate are mandatory at the Document Verification stage. Open schooling (NIOS) certificates are accepted if the board is recognized by the respective state or central board.

Age Limit for CISF Constable GD 2026

The age limit for SSC GD 2026 (through which CISF Constable is recruited) is 18 to 23 years for General/EWS category candidates. The cutoff date for age calculation is specified in the SSC GD notification. Reserved category candidates get substantial relaxation.

Age relaxation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) is 10 years for General, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST — however, GD Constable posts have strict physical standards, so PwBD candidates should check which specific vacancies are open to them.

Nationality & Domicile

The candidate must be a citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (who came before 1 January 1962), and migrants from specified countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) who have settled permanently in India are also eligible under special conditions specified in the SSC notification.

Physical Standards (PST) – Height & Chest

PST (Physical Standard Test) is conducted after CBT. Candidates who fail PST are eliminated regardless of their CBT score. Height and chest measurements are taken by a medical team at the PST venue.

Height Standards

Chest Standards (Male candidates only)

Chest expansion less than 5 cm is a direct disqualification. Female candidates are not tested on chest measurement.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

PET is held at the same venue immediately after PST. Candidates who clear PST measurements must pass the run within the stipulated time on the same day.

There is no high jump, long jump, or other athletic test in SSC GD PET — only the timed run. However, the run is conducted without any warm-up allowance. Candidates who have trained to run 5 km in 23 minutes or less have a comfortable margin. Those who barely make 24 minutes in training often fail on the actual day due to stress and unfamiliar ground conditions.

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Weight Standards

Weight is checked against height in a proportional table. SSC/CISF follows standard height-weight charts for both male and female candidates. Candidates who are significantly overweight or underweight for their height are flagged at the medical examination. The medical board uses Body Mass Index (BMI) as a reference. A BMI between 18.5 and 27.5 is generally considered acceptable — candidates above or below this range may face additional scrutiny.

Medical Standards – Detailed Vision & Health Requirements

Medical is the last gate. A large number of candidates who clear CBT, PST, and PET are rejected at medical due to issues they were unaware of.

Tattoo Policy

Tattoos are now permitted for CISF/SSC GD constable candidates under updated guidelines, but with restrictions:

• Tattoos on the inner forearm (from wrist to elbow on the inside) and on the back of the hand are permitted.
• Tattoos on the face, neck, chest, or any area visible in uniform are NOT permitted.
• Tribal tattoos on areas other than face/neck are generally permitted — declared at the medical stage and evaluated case by case.
• If you have a tattoo in a disallowed area, get a formal legal opinion from a lawyer before applying. Removal before the medical is an option but complete removal must be verified by the medical board.

Who Is NOT Eligible – Common Disqualification Reasons

Category Certificate Requirements

If you are claiming age relaxation or fee concession under OBC / SC / ST / EWS, you must have the correct certificate at the time of Document Verification:

• OBC: Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued within the last 6 months from a competent authority at the sub-divisional / district level. OBC certificates without NCL clause are not accepted.
• SC/ST: Caste certificate from a competent authority. Must mention the scheduled caste/tribe as listed in the Presidential Order for your state.
• EWS: Income and asset certificate from a competent authority for the financial year preceding the application. Must confirm family income below ₹8 lakh per annum and no member should own land above specified limits.
• Domicile: Some states require a domicile/residence certificate for certain quota seats — check the SSC GD state-wise vacancy details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a 10th pass candidate with 45% marks apply for CISF Constable GD 2026?

Yes. There is no minimum percentage requirement for the 10th pass qualification. As long as you have passed matriculation from a recognized board — regardless of marks percentage — you are educationally eligible. The CBT exam tests your actual knowledge, not your board marks.

Q: My height is 168 cm (General male). Am I eligible for CISF Constable?

No. The minimum height for General/OBC/EWS/SC male candidates is 170 cm. At 168 cm, you fall 2 cm short and will be rejected at the PST stage even if you clear CBT with a top score. However, if you belong to a hill area / specified NE state / J&K, the minimum is 162.5 cm — check whether your state/region qualifies for the relaxed standard under the SSC GD notification.

Q: I wear spectacles (myopia -1.5D). Can I apply for CISF Constable GD?

CISF Constable GD requires 6/6 vision in one eye and 6/9 in the other without spectacles or contact lenses. If your uncorrected vision is below this standard, you are medically ineligible for the GD post. However, laser eye surgery (LASIK) is now permitted — if done at least 1 year before medical examination and your uncorrected vision meets the 6/6 standard post-surgery, you can be considered eligible. Confirm with the official notification and medical board.

Q: I am 24 years old and belong to the General category. Can I still apply?

No. The maximum age for General/EWS candidates is 23 years. At 24, you are over the age limit for the General category. If you have OBC/SC/ST certificate, you can apply under the respective category with the applicable age relaxation.

Q: Is NCC certificate useful for CISF Constable eligibility?

NCC (National Cadet Corps) certificates are not a direct eligibility criterion for CISF Constable GD. However, NCC B/C certificate holders may get benefits in the merit calculation or certain state police recruitments. For SSC GD specifically, there is no NCC bonus — but NCC training gives you a physical fitness head start.

Q: Can a female candidate apply for CISF Constable GD?

Yes. CISF recruits female constables through SSC GD. The physical standards are different: height minimum 157 cm (General/OBC/SC) and 150 cm (ST), running 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes. Female candidates are deployed at airports, industrial units, metro security, and CISF residential campuses.

Q: What happens if I give wrong information about my age or category in the SSC GD form?

Providing false information in any government recruitment application is a serious offence. If detected at any stage — during document verification or even after appointment — your candidature is cancelled, and you may face legal action under relevant laws. Always fill the form with accurate details and have supporting documents ready.

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SSC GD 2026 में CISF पोस्टिंग के लिए आवेदन करने से पहले आपको चार पात्रता द्वारों से गुजरना होगा: शैक्षणिक योग्यता, आयु सीमा, शारीरिक मानक (PST/PET) और चिकित्सा परीक्षण। इनमें से किसी एक में भी विफल होने पर आपकी उम्मीदवारी रद्द हो जाती है — कई बार महीनों की तैयारी के बाद आखिरी चरण में। इस लेख में हर पात्रता मानदंड को विस्तार से समझाया गया है।

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शैक्षणिक योग्यता (Educational Qualification)

CISF कांस्टेबल GD 2026 के लिए न्यूनतम शैक्षणिक योग्यता मैट्रिकुलेशन (10वीं पास) है। किसी मान्यता प्राप्त बोर्ड या विश्वविद्यालय से 10वीं पास होना अनिवार्य है। कोई न्यूनतम प्रतिशत की शर्त नहीं है।

महत्वपूर्ण: Document Verification में 10वीं की अंकसूची और उत्तीर्ण प्रमाणपत्र अनिवार्य हैं। NIOS (Open Schooling) प्रमाणपत्र भी मान्य हैं यदि बोर्ड केंद्र/राज्य सरकार द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त है।

आयु सीमा (Age Limit)

SSC GD 2026 के लिए General/EWS वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों की आयु सीमा 18 से 23 वर्ष है। आरक्षित वर्गों को महत्वपूर्ण छूट मिलती है:

शारीरिक मानक (PST) – ऊंचाई और सीना

PST (Physical Standard Test) CBT के बाद होता है। PST में विफल होने वाले उम्मीदवार बाहर हो जाते हैं — भले ही उनका CBT score कितना भी अच्छा हो।

ऊंचाई मानक

सीना मानक (केवल पुरुष)

शारीरिक दक्षता परीक्षण (PET)

SSC GD PET में सिर्फ दौड़ होती है — कोई Long Jump, High Jump या अन्य athletic test नहीं। लेकिन दौड़ बिना warm-up के होती है। जो उम्मीदवार training में सिर्फ 24 मिनट में दौड़ पाते हैं, वे actual exam के दिन तनाव और अपरिचित जमीन के कारण अक्सर fail हो जाते हैं। Target रखें: training में 5 किमी 22–23 मिनट में।

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चिकित्सा मानक (Medical Standards)

Tattoo नीति

अद्यतन दिशानिर्देशों के अनुसार Tattoo की अनुमति है, लेकिन कुछ शर्तों के साथ:

• Inner forearm (कलाई से कोहनी तक अंदरूनी भाग) और हाथ के पीछे Tattoo अनुमत है।
• चेहरे, गर्दन, छाती या uniform में दिखने वाले किसी भी स्थान पर Tattoo अनुमत नहीं।
• प्रतिबंधित क्षेत्र पर Tattoo है तो Medical stage पर rejection होती है।

श्रेणी प्रमाणपत्र की आवश्यकताएं

OBC / SC / ST / EWS छूट का दावा करने वाले उम्मीदवारों को Document Verification में सही प्रमाणपत्र प्रस्तुत करना होगा:

• OBC: Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) प्रमाणपत्र — पिछले 6 महीने के भीतर जारी, sub-divisional/district अधिकारी द्वारा। NCL उल्लेख के बिना OBC certificate अमान्य है।
• SC/ST: सक्षम प्राधिकारी द्वारा जारी जाति प्रमाणपत्र। आपके राज्य के Presidential Order में सूचीबद्ध जाति/जनजाति का उल्लेख आवश्यक है।
• EWS: आवेदन से पूर्व के वित्तीय वर्ष का आय एवं सम्पत्ति प्रमाणपत्र। परिवार की वार्षिक आय ₹8 लाख से कम होनी चाहिए।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: क्या 10वीं में 45% अंक वाले CISF कांस्टेबल GD के लिए eligible हैं?

हाँ। 10वीं में कोई minimum percentage की शर्त नहीं है। किसी भी मान्यता प्राप्त बोर्ड से 10वीं पास होना पर्याप्त है। CBT परीक्षा आपकी वास्तविक ज्ञान का परीक्षण करती है, board marks का नहीं।

Q: मेरी ऊंचाई 168 सेमी है (General पुरुष)। क्या मैं eligible हूं?

नहीं। General/OBC/EWS/SC पुरुष उम्मीदवारों के लिए न्यूनतम ऊंचाई 170 सेमी है। 168 सेमी पर आप PST में reject होंगे — भले ही CBT में top score आए। हालांकि यदि आप पहाड़ी क्षेत्र / उत्तर-पूर्वी राज्य / J&K से हैं, तो आपके लिए न्यूनतम ऊंचाई 162.5 सेमी है।

Q: मैं चश्मा पहनता हूं (myopia -1.5D)। क्या CISF GD के लिए apply कर सकता हूं?

CISF कांस्टेबल GD के लिए बिना चश्मे के 6/6 (दायी आंख) और 6/9 (बायीं आंख) दृष्टि आवश्यक है। यदि बिना चश्मे के आपकी दृष्टि इस मानक से कम है, तो आप medically ineligible हैं। LASIK surgery (कम से कम 1 साल पहले) के बाद यदि uncorrected vision 6/6 हो जाए, तो आप eligible हो सकते हैं — official notification और medical board से पुष्टि करें।

Q: क्या महिलाएं CISF कांस्टेबल GD के लिए apply कर सकती हैं?

हाँ। CISF SSC GD के माध्यम से महिला कांस्टेबल भर्ती करता है। महिलाओं के शारीरिक मानक अलग हैं: ऊंचाई न्यूनतम 157 सेमी (General/OBC/SC) और 150 सेमी (ST), दौड़ 1.6 किमी 8.5 मिनट में। महिला कांस्टेबल airport, industrial units, metro security और CISF campus पर तैनात होती हैं।

Q: OBC certificate में NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) का उल्लेख क्यों जरूरी है?

SSC GD में OBC आरक्षण केवल Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) उम्मीदवारों के लिए है। Creamy Layer (₹8 लाख से अधिक वार्षिक पारिवारिक आय) के OBC उम्मीदवार आरक्षण के पात्र नहीं हैं और उन्हें General वर्ग में treat किया जाता है। इसलिए NCL mention अनिवार्य है।