SSC GD Constable Written Exam Revised Result 2026: Category Status Clarified

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a significant clarification regarding the category status of candidates provisionally shortlisted for the SSC GD Constable 2026 written examination. Following the initial Computer-Based Examination (CBE) result declaration on October 12, 2026, the Commission received representations from candidates concerning the categories displayed in the shortlisted lists.

In response to these concerns, SSC released a notice dated October 23, 2026. This notice confirms the upload of detailed lists on its official website, explicitly showing both the category candidates applied for and the category against which they were considered. This addresses why some candidates who applied under reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or Ex-Servicemen) were shown under the Unreserved (UR) category in the original result.

This update is crucial for all aspirants who appeared for the SSC GD Constable Examination 2026 and are awaiting the next stages. The latest notice aims to bring transparency and resolve any confusion regarding category classification before the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) commence.

The core of SSC's clarification lies in distinguishing between the category a candidate applied for and the category against which they were actually considered during the shortlisting process. According to the examination notice, candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM) who achieved scores meeting or exceeding the standards prescribed for Unreserved (UR) candidates were provisionally shortlisted under the UR category.

This practice ensures that meritorious reserved category candidates who qualify on their own merit against the general standards are not limited to their reserved quota. However, it led to confusion for candidates seeing 'UR' next to their names despite applying under a specific reserved category. To provide absolute clarity, SSC has now uploaded detailed lists containing two distinct category details:

The "Category applied for" specifies the category chosen by the candidate during their online application submission. The "Category considered" indicates the category under which the candidate was evaluated and provisionally shortlisted for the next stage. It is imperative for all shortlisted candidates to scrutinize these two fields in the newly uploaded lists.

Accessing your revised category details is straightforward. Candidates must follow the official channels to ensure they view the correct and latest information.

The Commission has stated that all other terms and conditions of the original CBE result remain unchanged. Candidates should not assume that their qualifying status has changed unless the official list or a further SSC notice explicitly confirms it.

For candidates provisionally shortlisted in the written examination, the immediate next hurdle is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). These are mandatory stages that assess candidates' physical fitness and measurement standards as prescribed by the Commission.

It is crucial to begin or intensify your physical preparation without delay. Ensure you understand the specific requirements for running, height, chest measurements, and other physical standards. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a rigorous training regimen will be key to successfully clearing these stages. While this clarification addresses category concerns for the written exam, your focus should now entirely shift to ensuring you are physically ready for the upcoming tests. Stay alert for official announcements regarding the PET/PST schedule and admit card releases.