About Level 3 — Constable / Stenographer Gr. III
Level 3 is heavily populated by CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) recruitments — CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and CISF together account for over 1 lakh Level-3 positions. SSC GD Constable is the gateway exam. Stenographers move via SSC Stenographer Grade C & D notifications.
Common posts at Level 3
- Constable (Executive)
- Stenographer Grade III
- Junior Court Assistant
- Naik (CAPF)
Promotion ladder
Promotion to Head Constable (Level 4) typically happens after 8-10 years; many constables also appear for ASI promotion (Level 5). MACP applies after 10/20/30 years if no regular promotion materialises.