The SSC GD (General Duty) Constable Exam is conducted for recruitment in CAPFs (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), NIA, SSF, and Rifleman (Assam Rifles).
📋 Exam Pattern Overview (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | |
B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 160 | 60 minutes |
Each question carries 2 marks.
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
📚 Detailed Subject-wise SSC GD Syllabus
🧠 A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Important Topics:
Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Visual Memory
Discrimination
Observation
Arithmetic Number Series
Non-verbal Series
Coding and Decoding
Reasoning Puzzles
Syllogism
Decision Making
🌍 B. General Knowledge & General Awareness
This section checks your awareness of current events and general facts.
Important Topics:
Current Affairs (National and International)
India and its Neighboring Countries
History
Geography
Indian Polity & Constitution
Economics
General Science
Sports
Culture & Heritage
Static GK (important dates, awards, books)
➗ C. Elementary Mathematics
Basic math knowledge based on 10th level.
Important Topics:
Number System
Simplification
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Simple and Compound Interest
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Geometry (basic level)
📖 D. English / Hindi
Candidates can choose either English or Hindi language paper.
🔤 English Topics:
Comprehension Passage
Fill in the Blanks
Spellings
Vocabulary
One-word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
Sentence Rearrangement
📝 Hindi Topics:
गद्यांश (Passage)
रिक्त स्थान पूर्ति
वाक्य संशोधन
विलोम शब्द
पर्यायवाची
मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
समानार्थक शब्द
वाक्य विन्यास
वर्तनी शुद्धि
🏋️♂️ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Only those who qualify the CBT are called for PET/PST.
🔹 For Male Candidates:
5 km run in 24 minutes (General)
1.6 km in 6½ minutes (for Ladakh region)
🔹 For Female Candidates:
1.6 km in 8½ minutes (General)
800 meters in 4 minutes (Ladakh)
🔸 Height:
Male: 170 cm | Female: 157 cm (Relaxation for certain categories)
🔸 Chest (Male only):
Unexpanded: 80 cm | Expanded: 85 cm
📌 Final Selection
Written Exam (CBT)
Physical Test (PET/PST)
Medical Examination
Document Verification
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