SSC GD Admit Card 2026 – Complete Download Guide, Forgot Password Recovery & Exam Day Rules

The SSC GD Constable 2026 examination for 25,487 posts across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, SSF, and NCB is one of the most competitive government recruitment drives in India — and with the Computer Based Examination (CBE) starting from February 23, 2026 across multiple shifts and centres, the admit card window is extremely tight.

SSC releases GD admit cards just 4 days before the exam date — on a rolling basis, batch by batch. That means candidates have less than 96 hours between admit card release and walking into the exam hall. Any login issue, forgotten password, or wrong detail on the hall ticket must be resolved within that compressed window — or you risk missing the exam entirely.

This guide covers everything: the complete download process, the region-wise portal list, the step-by-step password and registration number recovery process, what the admit card contains, and the complete exam day instructions.

SSC GD Constable 2026 – Recruitment at a Glance

Two-Stage Pre-Exam Communication: City Slip First, Then Admit Card

Before the admit card is released, SSC activates a City Intimation Slip approximately 9–10 days before your exam date.

This slip tells you which city your exam centre is in. It does not give the exact address — just the city name and your exam shift. Its purpose is to let you plan travel and accommodation well in advance.

The admit card with the exact centre address, room number, reporting time, and all exam details comes 4 days before the exam.

Both documents are available at the same login portal — your SSC Candidate portal.

Download the city intimation slip the moment it is available, book your travel immediately, and come back 4 days before the exam to download the full admit card.

Step-by-Step: How to Download SSC GD Admit Card 2026

SSC admit cards are released on the SSC national portal (ssc.gov.in) through a centralised candidate login — you log in once and access all admit cards from your dashboard.

Step 1: Visit the Official SSC Portal

Open your browser and go to ssc.gov.in.

Do not use third-party websites — the only official source is ssc.gov.in. Fake portals exist that mimic SSC pages.

Step 2: Click “Login”

On the SSC homepage, click the “Login” button at the top-right of the page.

This takes you to the candidate login portal at ssc.gov.in/login.

Step 3: Enter Your Credentials

On the login page, enter:

• Username: Your SSC Registration Number (generated when you registered on the SSC portal for the first time — not the application number for GD specifically).

• Password: Your SSC Registration Password (the password you created when you first registered on ssc.gov.in — this is the same password used for all SSC exams).

• Captcha: Enter the code shown in the image.​

Click “Login.”

Step 4: Open the Candidate Dashboard

After login, your SSC Candidate Dashboard opens. You will see all your active and past SSC applications listed here.

Step 5: Click “Hall Ticket Download”

Locate the SSC GD Constable 2026 application in your dashboard and click the “Hall Ticket Download” button next to it.

If the admit card has been released for your batch, the PDF will open immediately.

Step 6: Verify All Details

Before printing, check every detail on the admit card carefully (full checklist is provided below).

Step 7: Download and Print

• Click “Download” or use Ctrl+P to print directly.

• Print on A4 size paper — do not resize or compress the PDF.

• Print at least 2 copies — one for the exam, one as a backup.

• Black and white print is acceptable — but the photograph must be clearly visible. If the photo looks faded, adjust the printer’s contrast setting or find a better printer.​

Region-wise SSC Websites – Complete List

SSC also releases admit card links on regional SSC websites, which are often faster and less congested than the national portal during peak traffic hours.

Your regional SSC website corresponds to the region you selected during application:

For UP aspirants (Muzaffarnagar, Lucknow, Agra): Your region is typically SSC North Region (sscnr.net.in) or SSC Central Region (sscsr.gov.in) — check the region selected in your application form.​

Regional websites often load faster than the national portal because they handle fewer simultaneous users. If ssc.gov.in is slow or crashing, go directly to your regional website.

Forgot SSC Password – Step-by-Step Recovery Process

This is the most common login issue for SSC GD admit card downloads — because the SSC password is a single centralized password for all SSC exams, and many candidates haven’t used it since registering months earlier.

Method 1: Reset Password via SSC Portal (Recommended)

1. Visit ssc.gov.in and click “Login.”​

2. On the login page, click “Forgot Password” (link below the password field).​​

3. You will be asked for either your Registered Email ID or Registered Mobile Number.​

4. Enter your registered email or mobile number.

5. Click “Get Verification Code.”

6. An OTP will be sent to your registered email and/or mobile number.​

7. Enter the OTP in the verification box.

8. Click “Continue.”

9. You will now be prompted to set a new password.​

New password rules on SSC portal:​

• Minimum 8 characters.

• At least one uppercase letter (A–Z).

• At least one lowercase letter (a–z).

• At least one number (0–9).

• At least one special character (e.g., @, #, $, !).

• All indicators must turn green before the “Confirm” button activates.​

10. Set your new password and click “Confirm.”

11. Your password is reset — log in immediately with the new password and download your admit card.​

Method 2: OTP Not Received – What to Do

If the OTP does not arrive after 3–5 minutes:

• Check if your registered number has DND (Do Not Disturb) activated — government OTPs may be blocked. Contact your telecom operator to disable DND temporarily.

• Request the OTP again using the “Resend OTP” option — typically available after 60 seconds.

• Try the email option instead of mobile, or vice versa — whichever is more reliably accessible.​

• Try during off-peak hours (before 9 AM or after 10 PM) when server load is lower.​

Method 3: Registered Mobile Number Changed/Inactive

If the mobile number registered with SSC is no longer active:​

1. Send an email to the SSC helpdesk (contacts at the end of this article) with the subject: “SSC Password Reset Request – Registration Number [Your Number].”

2. Include: Full Name, Registration Number, Date of Birth, old mobile number (if known), new mobile number, scanned copy of Aadhaar Card.

3. Request a manual mobile number update and password reset.

4. Processing typically takes 2–4 working days — do not wait until the day before the exam.​

Forgot SSC Registration Number – How to Recover It

Your SSC Registration Number is the username for the SSC portal — it is different from your application-specific roll number.

Method 1: Recovery via SSC Portal

1. Visit ssc.gov.in → Click “Login.”​

2. Click “Forgot Registration ID” (link on the login page).

3. Enter your Registered Email ID and Date of Birth.​

4. Click “Submit.”

5. Your Registration Number will be sent to your registered email address.

Method 2: Search in Your Email Inbox

When you first registered on ssc.gov.in, SSC sent a Registration Confirmation Email with your Registration Number in the subject line or body.​

Search your email inbox for:

• Sender: ssc.gov.in or noreply@ssc.gov.in

• Subject keywords: “SSC Registration,” “Registration ID,” “SSC Candidate.”

This email is often the fastest way to retrieve your registration number.​

Method 3: Check Application Fee Payment Receipt

If you paid the SSC GD application fee through a payment gateway (Debit Card, Net Banking, BHIM UPI), the payment confirmation SMS or email typically contains your SSC Application Number or Registration Number.​

Check your SMS inbox for an SSC payment confirmation — it usually arrives within minutes of fee payment.

Method 4: Contact SSC Helpdesk

If none of the above work:

• Email the SSC helpdesk with your full name, father’s name, date of birth, exam applied for, and a scanned copy of Aadhaar.

• Request manual retrieval of your Registration Number.

What Is Printed on the SSC GD Admit Card

Verify every field immediately on downloading:

• Candidate’s full name.

• SSC Registration Number / Roll Number.

• Father’s name.

• Date of birth.

• Gender.

• Category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS).

• Post applied for and force preference.

• Exam date and shift (Morning / Afternoon / Evening).

• Reporting time and gate closure time.

• Exam centre name and complete address.

• Exam city.

• Candidate’s passport-size photograph.

• Candidate’s signature.

• Space for invigilator’s signature.

• Important exam day instructions.

If any detail is incorrect — contact the SSC helpdesk by email immediately with your Registration Number and supporting documents.​

SSC GD CBE 2026 – Exam Pattern Quick Reference

• Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwD candidates).​

• Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBE) — online.​

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.​

• Medium: English or Hindi (bilingual — candidates choose per question).​

Exam Day Reporting Time and Gate Rules

SSC GD CBE is typically conducted in three shifts:

Your specific reporting time is printed on your admit card. Follow your admit card timing — not generic shift timing.​

Gate closure is absolute — no entry after the gate closes, for any reason. The entry process includes physical frisking, document check, and biometric verification — all of which take time. Arrive at the centre at least 90 minutes before your exam start time.

What to Carry to the SSC GD Exam Hall

Mandatory Items

Approved Photo ID List (Original Only)

What Is Strictly Prohibited at SSC GD Exam Hall

Carrying any prohibited item — even accidentally — can result in disqualification and a ban from future SSC exams.

Banned Electronic Devices

• Mobile phones (including switched-off phones).​

• Smart watches, digital watches with data storage.​

• Bluetooth earphones or earbuds.​

• Calculators of any kind.​

• Laptops, tablets, or any computing device.​

• Pagers, wireless transmitters.​

Banned Physical Items

• Books, notes, printed or handwritten study material.​

• Pencil box, scale, geometry tools, eraser, white correction fluid.​

• Bags or pouches of any size.​

• Food items.​

• Heavy jewellery or metallic ornaments.​

• Caps, hats, or tinted glasses.​

• Wallet with any papers or chits inside.​

SSC GD Selection Process – After the Written Exam

Clearing the CBE is Stage 1. Here is the complete process:

1. CBE (Computer Based Examination) — 80 questions, 60 minutes, negative marking of 0.25.​

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):​

   • Male: 5 km run in 24 minutes.

   • Female: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes.

3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, weight, chest (for male) measurements.​

4. Medical Examination: At designated government hospitals — eyesight, hearing, and general fitness.​

5. Document Verification (DV): Original certificates verified.​

6. Final Merit List: Based on CBE marks only — PET and PST are qualifying.​

SSC Official Helpdesk Contacts

For admit card issues — download error, wrong details, login problem, or any exam-related concern:

Always email with documented information (Registration Number, Name, DOB, error screenshot, and scanned ID) — written communication is more reliable than phone calls for resolving credential and admit card issues.​

FAQs

Q. When will SSC GD admit card 2026 be released?
The admit card is released 4 days before each candidate’s specific exam date on a rolling basis. The CBE starts from February 23, 2026, so the first batch’s admit cards were expected around February 19, 2026.

Q. Which website should I use to download the SSC GD admit card?
Use ssc.gov.in (national portal via candidate login) or your regional SSC website. Regional websites are often faster during peak hours.

Q. Is SSC GD admit card sent by post or email?
No. SSC does not send admit cards by post or email. The admit card must be downloaded online and printed by the candidate.

Q. My registered mobile number is inactive. Can I still reset my SSC password?
Use the email option for OTP-based password reset. If your registered email is also inaccessible, contact the SSC helpdesk by email with your ID proof and request a manual update.

Q. Can I carry a pencil into the SSC GD exam hall?
No. Pencils, erasers, and pencil boxes are prohibited. Carry only a blue or black ballpoint pen.​

Q. Is there negative marking in SSC GD CBE 2026?
Yes. 0.25 marks (one-quarter mark) are deducted for every wrong answer. Do not attempt questions you have no knowledge of.​

Q. What if my photo on the admit card is not clearly visible?
Try printing with higher contrast settings. If the photo is genuinely unidentifiable (wrong person or completely blank), contact the SSC helpdesk immediately with your Registration Number and a screenshot of the issue.

Q. Can I use my SSC GD city intimation slip as a substitute for the admit card at the exam hall?
No. The city intimation slip is only for advance planning and travel. The full admit card is mandatory for exam hall entry.