The SSC GD Constable Exam, also known as the Staff Selection Commission General Duty Constable Exam, is a recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) of India. Get the latest SSC GD Constable Exam news, important dates, links, syllabus and more right here.
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How to apply for SSC GC 2025 exam?
- Link: Click here for SSC GD Apply Online 2025
- Application Deadline: September 5, 2024
- Application fee: General/OBC– Rs 100
SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Women – No fee
The SSC GD Constable 2025 online application will consist of two parts: the SSC GD registration and the online application form 2025.
- Information required for application
- Personal & academic details
- upload scanned documents
- pay the requisite examination fee to complete the SSC GD Constable 2023 apply online process.
- Mode of payment: Online via Net Banking, a credit card, debit card or offline by creating a challan.
Important dates for SSC GD 2025
Here are some important dates for you to keep track of (we will update these as and when announcements are made):
Click Here for Tentative calendar of examinations for the year 2024-2025
| Exam Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC GD 2025 Notification & Online Application Form | From September 5, 2024 onwards |
| SSC GD Constable 2025 Admit card | To Be Announced |
| SSC GD CBT Exam Date | January 2025/ February 2025 (Tentative) |
- SSC GD 2025 Update: The release of the SSC Constable GD notification, initially set for August 27, was postponed to September 5 due to administrative reasons.
- SSC GD 2025 Notification Update: The application process for the Constable GD exam starts from September 5, following the notification release. Candidates can apply via ssc.gov.in.
What is the syllabus for the SSC GD 2024 exam?
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Figural Classification
- Coding and decoding
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Sports
- History
- India & its neighbouring countries
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
Elementary Mathematics
- Number Systems Problems Related to Numbers
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions Relationship between Numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and Loss Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Ratio and Time Time and Work
English
- Fill in the blanks
- Error Spotting
- Phrase Replacement
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- Phrase and idioms meaning
- Spellings
- One Word Substitution
- Reading comprehension
Everything You Need to Know about SSC GD Exam 2024
At a glance:
| Name | Staff Selection Commission General Duty Constable Exam |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Staff Selection Commission |
| Official website | https://ssc.nic.in/ |
| Exam Level | All-India |
| Mode (online/offline) | Computer-Based Exam - Online Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Exam - Offline/ Physical Test |
| Duration | 60 mins |
| Question/Exam type | Objective type (MCQs) |
| Levels/Rounds |
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| Exam frequency | Not fixed (based on the number of vacancies intimated by the Ministry of Home Affairs to SSC) |
| Vacancies | 50,187 |
| Score Range | 160 |
| Marking Scheme | Correct answer: +2 marks Wrong answer: -0.50 marks |
| Exam languages | English and Hindi |
What is the SSC GD exam?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the SSC GD exam every year to select candidates for the post of General Duty (GD) Constables in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), such as:
- National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- Border Security Force (BSF).
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF).
- Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
- Rifleman in Assam Rifles (General Duty).
Who can take the SSC GD 2024 exam?
Before applying for the position, a candidate must meet a few eligibility criteria:
Nationality:
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must also possess domicile/ PRC against his/her state/ UT.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed or passed either the 10th grade or Matriculation from a recognized board or university.
Age Limit & Relaxation: The minimum and maximum ages, as well as any age relaxation given to candidates who are under the maximum age, are all given below.
Minimum – 18 years | Maximum – 23 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) | 3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning) |
Age Relaxation for Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002:
| (Unreserved) or Open Category | 5 years |
| (OBC) | 8 years |
| (SC/ST) | 10 years |
What is the exam pattern for SSC GD 2022?
For the SSC GD exam, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) adheres to a set pattern that is thoroughly described in the official notification.
(1) COMPUTER BASED EXAM (CBE) OR ONLINE EXAM: It has Objective and Multiple-choice questions in following 4 sections:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 Mins |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | 160 |
a. The exam will consist of 80 questions of the objective multiple-choice question.
b. Each question will be scored +2 points.
c. Each wrong answer will receive a negative score of 0.50 marks.
d. Exam will be offered in both English and Hindi.
(2) PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET): The physical efficiency test will follow the following pattern:
Race:
| Activity | Male | Female | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | 5 kms in 24 minutes. | 1.6 kms in 8 ½ minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. |
| 1.6 kms in 6 ½ minutes | 800 meters in 4 minutes | For candidates of the Ladakh Region. |
Height:
| Standard | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height (General, SC & OBC) | 170 | 157 |
| Height (ST) | 162.5 | 150 |
| Chest Expansion (General, SC & OBC) | 80/5 | - |
| Chest Expansion (ST) | 76/5 | - |
Visual Standard Test:
| Visual Acuity Unaided | Uncorrected Visual Acuity | Refraction | Colour Vision | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | Distant Vision | - | - | ||
| Better Eye Standard | Worse Eye Standard | Better Eye Standard | Worse Eye Standard | - | - |
| N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permissible even if it is by glasses | CP-2 |
Important points for GD Exam Cut Off:
- For PET/PST, candidates are generally shortlisted in a ratio of about 1:10 (vacancy: candidates).
- Ex-Servicemen and General candidates who receive less than 35% of the marks and SC/ST/OBC candidates who receive less than 33% of the marks are both regarded qualified for the PET/PST short list.
- Based on the normalised marks that candidates received in the CBE, candidates are selected for the PET/PST.
- In a similarly, candidates will be chosen for the Final Merit List based on normalised grades.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the minimum qualification that a candidate must have before applying for SSC GD 2022 exam?
The minimum age limit for the SSC GD Constable 2022 post is 18 years.
What is the exam date for SSC GD Constable 2022 Exam?
The SSC GD Constable CBE is scheduled to be conducted from 27 August 2024 .
What is the pay scale offered to candidates who clear the SSC GD exam 2022?
The SSC GD Constable Exam salary offered is around 21700 to 69100 rupees.
What are the total SSC GD 2025 vacancies?
There will be 40000 (expected) vacancies in the SSC GD test in 2025.
Is there a negative marking in the marking scheme of the Computer Based Exam?
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer.
What are the total marks of the Computer Based Exam?
The total marks of the Computer Based examination are 160.