SSC GD vs Assam Police Constable (2026): Which Should You Choose?
Eligibility, selection, physical test, pay and posting compared side by side
For a 10th- or 12th-pass candidate in Assam who wants a uniformed job, the two biggest options are SSC GD Constable (central forces and Assam Rifles) and Assam Police Constable (the state police). Both are permanent government jobs with a physical test, but they differ in where you serve, how you are selected and how you are paid. This page puts them side by side.
Both recruitments re-notify their rules each cycle. This comparison uses recent notifications; check the current one before you apply.
📋 At a Glance
| The big difference | SSC GD can post you anywhere in India; Assam Police keeps you in Assam |
| Easier to qualify for | Both accept 10th pass (Assam Police UB needs 12th); SSC GD has the tighter age band |
| Good news | The syllabi overlap a lot, so you can prepare for both together |
⚖ Side-by-Side Comparison
| SSC GD Constable | Assam Police Constable | |
|---|---|---|
| Recruited by | Staff Selection Commission (central) | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam |
| Where you serve | BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, or Rifleman in Assam Rifles — anywhere in India | Assam Police — district police (UB) or armed battalions (AB) within Assam |
| Qualification | Class 10 | Armed Branch: Class 10 · Unarmed Branch: Class 12 (recent cycles) |
| Age | 18–23 years | About 18–25 years |
| Written exam | Computer-based: 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes; 0.25 negative marking | Objective written test with a strong Assam GK component |
| Physical test | Men 5 km in 24 min · Women 1.6 km in 8½ min; height and chest standards | Running and long jump as per notification; height and chest standards |
| Domicile | Vacancies are split state-wise; you compete for your domicile state’s seats | Assam PRC needed |
| Exam languages | Hindi, English and 13 regional languages, including Assamese | As per the notification |
| Starting basic pay | Pay Level 3: ₹21,700 | Pay Band-2 (₹14,000–60,500) + grade pay (e.g. ₹5,600 for AB in a 2021 notice) |
| Life on the job | Postings in border and remote areas, rotation between units, long periods away from home | Policing in your own state; local language and familiar surroundings |
🔄 Selection Process
Assam Police has also used the physical stage before the written test; the order is fixed in each notification.
✅ Which Should You Choose?
- You want a central government job and can live away from home
- You are 18–23 now (the age window is short)
- You prefer a computer-based exam with a fixed pattern
- You want the central pay structure and central-forces career paths
- You want to serve close to home in Assam
- You are a little older (up to about 25)
- Your Assam GK is strong
- You have HS (for the Unarmed Branch)
- Same core: maths, reasoning, GK, English
- Same physical training (see our 12-week running plan)
- Add Assam GK daily with the Assam GK quiz
- Apply to whichever notification comes first
📚 Recommended Books
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🔔 Latest Notifications & Important Dates
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, SSC GD or Assam Police?
Neither is better for everyone. SSC GD gives a central job with postings across India and Level 3 pay; Assam Police keeps you in Assam. Choose based on where you want to serve, your age and your strengths, and prepare for both since the syllabi overlap.
Is the salary of SSC GD higher than Assam Police Constable?
SSC GD Constable starts at a basic pay of ₹21,700 (Level 3). Assam Police Constable is in Pay Band-2 with a grade pay that depends on the post. Allowances differ too, so compare the in-hand pay in the current notifications.
Can I apply for both SSC GD and Assam Police?
Yes. They are separate recruitments, so you can apply for both if you meet each one's eligibility.