SSC GD Constable – Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the General Duty (GD) Constable exam annually to recruit candidates for positions in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) such as BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles, and NCB.

The selection process consists of four stages: Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. Below is a detailed breakdown of the SSC GD 2025 syllabus and exam pattern.

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC GD exam comprises four stages, with the CBE being the first and primary written test. Below is the detailed exam pattern for each stage.

Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

• Mode: Online, objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Total Questions: 80
• Total Marks: 160
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
• Languages: English and Hindi
• Question Level: High School (10th standard)

The CBE is divided into four sections, each with equal weightage:

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Topics Covered
Part A	General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40	Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Spatial Orientation, etc.
Part B	General Knowledge & General Awareness	20	40	Current Affairs, History, Geography, etc.
Part C	Elementary Mathematics	20	40	Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, etc.
Part D	English/Hindi	20	40	Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.

Note: Candidates who qualify the CBE are shortlisted for PET/PST.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Tests physical fitness through a race.
• No marks awarded; qualifying in nature.

Category	Task	Time Limit
Male	5 km race	24 minutes
Female	1.6 km race	8.5 minutes
Male (Ladakh Region)	1.6 km race	7 minutes
Female (Ladakh Region)	800m race	5 minutes

Note: Pregnant women and ex-servicemen are exempt from PET.

Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Measures physical parameters like height and chest (for males).
• Qualifying in nature.

Category	Height (cm)	Chest (cm, Male Only)
Male (General)	170	80 (unexpanded), 85 (expanded)
Female (General)	157	–
Male (Reserved Categories)	165	76 (unexpanded), 81 (expanded)
Female (Reserved Categories)	155	–

Note: Relaxations in height/chest apply for certain categories (e.g., ST, Gorkhas).

Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

• Conducted by CAPF Medical Boards to assess physical and medical fitness.
• Includes vision (6/6 for distant, N6 for near), hearing, and overall health.
• Biometric verification precedes PET/PST; document verification occurs during DME.

SSC GD Syllabus 2025

The CBE syllabus covers four subjects at the 10th-standard level. Below is a detailed subject-wise breakdown.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

This section tests analytical and logical reasoning, focusing on non-verbal questions.

• Topics:
  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Spatial Visualization
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Visual Memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Figural Classification
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Syllogism
  • Number Series Completion
  • Puzzles, etc.

General Knowledge & General Awareness

This section evaluates awareness of current events and general knowledge.

• Topics:
  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Indian History
  • Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Economics
  • General Science
  • Culture
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Books and Authors
  • Awards and Honors
  • Important Dates
  • Scientific Research, etc.

Elementary Mathematics

This section tests basic mathematical skills.

• Topics:
  • Number Systems
  • Computation of Whole Numbers
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Relationship between Numbers
  • Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Averages
  • Interest (Simple and Compound)
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry, etc.

English/Hindi

This section assesses language proficiency (candidates choose either English or Hindi).

• English Topics:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Correction
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Error Spotting
  • Cloze Test
• Hindi Topics:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, etc.)
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Muhavare, etc.

Selection Process Stages

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
  • 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes.
  • Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
  • Cut-off varies by state/category; normalized scores used for fairness.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
  • Qualifying race (5 km for males in 24 mins, 1.6 km for females in 8.5 mins; Ladakh: 1.6 km for males in 7 mins, 800m for females in 5 mins).
• Physical Standard Test (PST):
  • Height: Male 170 cm (general), 165 cm (reserved); Female 157 cm (general), 155 cm (reserved).
  • Chest (Male): 80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded (general); 76/81 cm (reserved).
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME):
  • Vision: 6/6 distant, N6 near (better eye); 6/9 distant, N9 near (worse eye).
  • No color blindness, flat foot, or major deformities.
  • Includes biometric verification and document check.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3, 7th CPC).
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, medical facilities, pension under NPS.
• Job Profile: Guarding borders, maintaining internal security, VIP protection (SSF), anti-narcotics (NCB).

Key Exam Features

• Languages: 15 languages for CBE (English, Hindi, 13 regional).
• Normalization: Applied for multi-shift exams to ensure fairness.
• No Interview: Selection based on CBE, PET, PST, and DME.
• Syllabus Level: Strictly 10th standard for all subjects.
• Question Type: MCQs only; no descriptive paper.

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