SSC GD 2026 PET/PST Shortlisting Notice: How to Check the Official List and Next Steps

Notice update: 13 October 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has listed a notice dated 12 October 2026 on shortlisting candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) in the Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026. Candidates should treat this as an update about progression to the physical stage—not as a final result, appointment letter or fresh application window.

Official notice: Visit the Staff Selection Commission website and open the notice board entry dated 12 October 2026. Read the full notice and its annexures before deciding what to do next.

What has been announced?

The notice title specifies that candidates have been shortlisted to appear for PET/PST. It relates to the 2026 Constable (GD) recruitment covering CAPFs and the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), as well as Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. The SSC notice board is the authoritative place to confirm the roll-number list and any accompanying instructions.

This article does not state a shortlisted-candidate count, physical-test date, venue or document list because those details must be checked in the complete official notice and any subsequent schedule. Candidates should not rely on numbers copied from unverified social-media posts or assume that a date from a previous recruitment cycle applies to this one.

PET and PST: understand the difference

The Physical Efficiency Test evaluates specified physical performance, while the Physical Standard Test checks prescribed physical measurements. They are related but not interchangeable. The precise events, qualifying standards, exemptions and procedures must be read from the official rules for this recruitment. Standards can differ according to the notified category or region, so a generic table may be misleading.

Shortlisting for the physical stage means that a candidate has been called forward under the relevant process. It does not by itself establish final eligibility or guarantee appointment. Candidates must complete the required subsequent stages and satisfy all applicable conditions, which may include medical examination, document verification and other checks under the official recruitment rules.

How to check the shortlist

1. Type ssc.gov.in directly into the browser, or use a trusted bookmark.
2. Open the notice board and locate the entry dated 12 October 2026 concerning Constable (GD)/Rifleman (GD) shortlisting for PET/PST.
3. Download the notice and any attached PDF or annexure from the official site.
4. Use the search function in the PDF to locate your roll number, checking the complete number carefully rather than relying on a partial match.
5. Read the instructions after the list. Check whether a separate schedule, admit card, reporting instruction or regional notice is to follow.
6. Save a copy of the notice and note the date on which you checked the official portal.

What shortlisted candidates should prepare

Until the SSC or the authorised testing agency publishes specific instructions, candidates should avoid treating unofficial checklists as binding. Keep registration details, the application confirmation and identity documents available. Check the official notice for the documents and certificates required for the particular category, including any certificate whose format or issuing authority is prescribed. If information in the application needs to be reconciled with a certificate, seek clarification through the official channel rather than altering a document or relying on an agent.

For physical preparation, use the official event requirements and standards as the reference. Do not follow a training plan that ignores a known injury or medical limitation. The immediate administrative priority is to understand the notice, confirm the shortlist entry and monitor the official portal for the schedule and reporting instructions.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Confusing shortlisting with final selection: PET/PST is a stage in the process, not an appointment.
• Using an old recruitment notice: standards and procedures must be checked against the 2026 notice.
• Trusting an unverified date: do not travel or make bookings based on social-media claims before confirming the official schedule.
• Checking only a partial roll number: compare the complete number and any additional identifiers requested by the notice.
• Ignoring annexures or corrigenda: important instructions may appear separately from the headline notice.
• Assuming all categories have identical rules: exemptions and standards are determined by the official notification and applicable rules.

Where this update fits in the recruitment process

Recruitment notices often use several distinct terms: application status, admit card, answer key, result, shortlisting, PET/PST, medical examination, document verification and final result. Each describes a different step. A candidate should follow the sequence stated by SSC rather than infer the next step from a headline. If a further notice is released, confirm its date and whether it applies to all shortlisted candidates or a specific group.

DailyGKUpdate maintains separate pages for current vacancies, admit cards and results. These pages help readers find related updates, but the SSC notice remains the final authority for candidate-specific status, eligibility, dates, standards and instructions.

Official source and related pages

• Staff Selection Commission — official notice board
• Government Jobs: recruitment notifications
• Admit Cards: hall tickets and reporting updates
• Competitive Exam Results
• Competitive Exams Preparation Hub
• Daily Current Affairs 13 October 2026

Important: Confirm the complete notice and all later updates on SSC’s official website. This page is an explanatory guide and does not replace the recruitment notice or candidate-specific instructions.