SSC GD Constable 2026 Slot Booking & Week Preference Deadline Notice

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially activated the slot booking portal for the upcoming Computer-Based Test (CBT) under the massive nationwide recruitment drive. With over 48 lakh applicants fiercely competing for 25,487 vacancies, securing your preferred testing timeframe is a critical priority. This recruitment drive encompasses prestigious positions for Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026.

The SSC GD CBT exam is officially scheduled to take place from 27th April to 30th May 2026 across 4 distinct phases. To streamline this massive exercise, candidates must log in and submit their week preferences before the strict deadline of 15 April 2026 at 5 PM. Access the portal directly using the SSC GD Slot Booking 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Book.

Understanding the SSC GD Exam Phases and System

The four designated examination phases/weeks for the 2026 cycle are organized as follows:

• 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

Candidates should note that the week preference system strictly controls your testing timeframe. It does not permit the selection of specific exam cities or individual test shifts. Once your chosen slot is validated via OTP and submitted, it becomes final and cannot be modified under any circumstances.

Steps for SSC GD Slot Selection 2026

1. Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (www.ssc.gov.in) on your phone or computer.
2. Click on the login option on the homepage and click it.
3. Enter your registered Registration ID and Password to log in to your account.
4. Look for the link or button related to 'SSC GD 2026 Week Preference' on your dashboard.
5. You must give a rank to all 4 weeks- 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, and 4th choice. Do not leave any week blank.
6. Click the Submit button and take a screenshot or printout of the confirmation page for your records.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During SSC GD Slot Booking

• Delaying slot booking: Booking early to secure preferred exam week.
• Ignoring instructions: Reading general instructions and important points displayed during slot selection.
• Not verifying choices before submission: Double-checking the selected week as choices are final once submitted with OTP validation.
• Overlooking alternate week: Promptly choosing an alternative week if the preferred slot is unavailable.

What Happens Next?

Following the successful completion of the slot selection process, the commission will subsequently release the official SSC GD City Intimation Slip 2026. This will be followed closely by the issuance of the SSC GD Admit Card 2026, which is mandatory for entering the examination hall.