The SSC GD Exam 2026 for the 1st shift on April 30th at two designated centres has been cancelled. Affected candidates are advised to prepare for the upcoming rescheduled dates as officially notified by the Commission.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), through its Eastern and Central Regional offices, has officially announced the cancellation of the Shift I examination for Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This cancellation affects exams originally scheduled for April 30, 2026, at the Shri Sai Online Exam Centre (Dande Kapurwa, Kanpur) and Santiniketan Polytechnic (Durgapur).
SSC GD Exam 2026 Cancelled at Various Centres
The Commission confirmed that these cancellations were necessitated by unforeseen technical issues. To date, the SSC GD Exam 2026 has been suspended at four major examination centres. Revised testing schedules for these locations will be released shortly; please find the updated list of affected venues detailed below.
- Shri Sai Online Exam Centre Dande Kapurwa, Kanpur
- AMS Institute (Kolkata)
- Santiniketan Polytechnic (Durgapur)
- Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Polytechnic College, Moga (Punjab)
SSC GD Exam 2026 Cancelled Notices
Official notifications regarding the cancellation of the SSC GD Computer-Based Test (CBT) at specific venues have been released. Please refer to the documentation provided below for the latest status updates regarding your centre.
SSC GD Exam Cancelled on 30 April
Exam Cancelled on 27 April
SSC GD New Schedule 2026 Soon for Cancelled Dates
According to the official communique from the Regional Director of the Staff Selection Commission (ER), Kolkata, candidates scheduled for the April 27, 2026, 2nd shift at affected venues will have their exams rescheduled. While a specific date is currently pending, candidates are strongly urged to monitor the official SSC portal regularly for the latest announcements.
SSC GD Constable Exam Timing 2026
The SSC GD Constable Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 2026 is currently being administered from April 27 to May 30, 2026, across four phases and nationwide exam centres. Each day consists of four distinct exam shifts.
| Shifts | Exam Starts | Exam Ends |
| 1st Shift (Morning) | 9:00 am | 10 am |
| 2nd Shift (Afternoon) | 11:45 am | 12:45 pm |
| 3rd Shift (Afternoon) | 2:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| 4th Shift (Evening) | 5:15 pm | 6:15 pm |
About SSC GD Exam 2026
The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill 25,487 vacancies across various Central Armed Police Forces, including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, Assam Rifles, and SSF. The examination format includes 80 questions totaling 160 marks, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The total allotted exam time is 60 minutes.
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| SSC GD Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| SSC GD Previous Year Question Papers |
| SSC GD Previous Year Cut-Off Marks |
| SSC GD Mock Test |
| SSC GD Constable Salary Structure |
Also Read:
- SSC GD Exam 2026: Check Official Dates, Schedule, and Latest Updates
- SSC GD Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level, Good Attempts & Detailed Review
- SSC GD Constable 2026: Over 48 Lakh Aspirants Vie for 25,487 Vacancies; Exam Commences April 27
- SSC GD Exam City Intimation 2026 Live: Download Link & Exam Date Details at ssc.gov.in
- SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026: PET/PST Standards & Marking Scheme
- SSC GD 2027 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility, and Recruitment Details