SSC GD Constable 2019: Job Profile, Revised Vacancies, Pay Scale and Promotion Policy

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct an open examination for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles as per the Recruitment Scheme formulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This year SSC has announced total 58373 vacancies for Constable (GD) Post. 

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The recruitment process for SSC GD Constable 2018-19 Exam will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). In this article, we are going to provide you all the information related to the post Constable (GD); be it the nature of the work, postings, pay scales or the promotion policies.

Let us first look at the work responsibilities of a Constable (GD) in detail:

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Job Profile of GD Constable in CAPF Departments

Let’s have a look at the role and responsibilities allocated to the GD constables in CAPF Departments:

• He/ she will be appointed as an in-charge of guard or escort at the time of deputation.
• He/she will be liable to obey the duties handed over by the SHO to him. GD Constables come directly under the supervision of SHO. So, any other task or duties assigned by the SHO will have to be performed by the GD Constables.
• GD Constables are responsible for the overall activities in absence of Assistant Sub-Inspector and Sub-inspectors.
• He/she has authority to inquire and investigate any case, if Sub-Inspector asks him/her to do so.
• Duties of Station Writer in rural and urban areas might also be a part of GD Constable’s role.
• Apart from that, if you are promoted to Head Constable, then you will be mainly employed to be in charge of police stations.

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SSC GD Constable 2018 Vacancies in CAPF Departments

Before analyzing the detailed Salary Structure of GD Constable, let us first have a look at the total number of vacancies announced by SSC for this post in 2018.

REVISED SSC GD CONSTABLE 2018 VACANCIES

Note:

• Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India.
• 10% vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen (ExS). If suitable Ex-servicemen candidates are not available, vacancies reserved for Ex-servicemen will be filled by non-Ex servicemen candidates of respective categories.
• Vacancies are state/ UT wise hence a candidate must submit domicile/ Permanent Residential Certificate against his/ her state/ UT.
• The appointment of candidates after selection is subject to availability of seats in training facilities of various CAPFs. As such, candidates may be appointed in phases in accordance with availability of training space.

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Border Security Force (BSF)

BSF is largely employed for Internal Security Duties and other law and order duties on the requisition of the State Government. Being a Central Armed Police Force, it can be entrusted with policing duties at any place apart from its mandate. The major role performed by BSF:

• To protect the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh Border.
• To promotes the sense of security among the people living in the border areas.
• To prevent trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry into or exit from the territory of India.
• To prevent smuggling and any other illegal activities on the Border.
• Anti-infiltration duties.
• To collect trans-border intelligence.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

The major roles performed by CISF are:

• To provide security to various PSU’s and other important infrastructures.
• To protect the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units.
• The CISF is in charge of airport security at all commercial airports in India.
• Security on the Delhi Metro is handled by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),
• Besides providing protection, safety, and security to Industrial undertaking/installations, CISF also offers protection against Fire hazards.
• Special Security Group (SSG) provides security cover to persons nominated by the Home Ministry

Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF)

CRPF is the largest paramilitary organisation of the country and is actively looking after the internal security of every part of India and are were even operating abroad as part of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) and the United Nations peacekeeping missions. It is performing a variety of duties ranging from VIP security to election duties, from guarding of vital installations to the counter-naxal operations.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

The major roles performed by SSB are:

• To protect the Indo – Nepal and Indo – Bhutan borders.
• To prevent cross-border crimes, smuggling and other anti-national activities.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

ITBP is a multi-dimensional force which primarily has 5 functions:

• To protect the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh)
• Vigil on the northern borders, detection and prevention of border violations, and promotion of the sense of security among the local populace.
• To check illegal immigration and trans-border smuggling.
• To provide security to sensitive installations and threatened VIPs.
• To restore and preserve order in any area in the event of disturbance.
• To maintain the peace in the assigned areas

Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles is a potent organization with 46 battalions and its associated command and administrative back up. It is designated by the Group of Ministers (GoM) committee as the Border Guarding Force for the Indo – Myanmar border and is also its lead intelligence agency. It is under the control of the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and they perform many roles including:

• Provision of internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations,
• Provision of aid to the civil power in times of emergency, and
• Provision of communications, medical assistance and education in remote areas.
• In times of war they can also be used as a combat force to secure rear areas if needed.

Secretariat Security Force (SSF)

The Secretariat Suraksha Dal (Secretariat Security Force) is constituted under a chief security officer who is equivalent to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. This unit is responsible for entry in Secretariat premises, posting of guards at Secretariat gates and other places of premises, maintenance of internal discipline, entry of vehicles and its parking, protection of Secretariat property and regulation for taking out material out of Secretariat premises.

National Investigation Agency (NIA)

NIA functions as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.

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Salary Structure and Allowances of GD Constable

The Pay Scale of SSC GD Constable after 7^th Pay Commission is Rs 21700- 69100:

Let’s look at the dummy Salary Slip of a GD Constable in a CAPF Department:

Apart from the Basic Pay, a Constable (GD) is entitled to several other benefits and allowance as mentioned below:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Transportation Allowance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical Facilities
• Pension Schemes
• Gratuity
• Annual Paid Leaves

SSC GD Constable Promotion Policy

After certain period, there are chances of promotion for a Constable (GD) deputed under different CAPF Departments. However, the time period is different for all departments. Many a times, candidates might have to take departmental exams for promotions. While at certain times promotions are also given considering the number of years given to the service by the candidate.

Let us see the organizational hierarchy and promotion flow of a Constable (GD) in descending order:

So before starting the preparation of SSC GD Constable 2018 Exam, candidates are advised to first have a look at the job profile, salary structure, total number of vacancies and promotion policy for this post. If you found this information on ‘SSC GD Constable 2018: Job Profile, Vacancies, Pay Scale and Promotion Policy’ useful, then do visit www.jagranjosh.com/staff-selection-commission-ssc for more such information on SSC EXAM 2019.