SSC GD Constable Exam Notification: Check Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Vacancies
The SSC GD exam is conducted each year by the SSC to recruit candidates for various security forces. It is undoubtedly one of the most prominent and well-reputed examinations conducted in India. SSC GD opens an ocean of opportunities for individuals who wish to work with the Indian government. Candidates can enjoy a lot of perks and benefits after joining their respective posts. The SSC GD constable exam notification has been released on the official website of SSC. Candidates should check this notification to keep an eye on the latest events related to this exam.
However, in this article, we will mention all the details regarding the SSC GD exam like its latest exam dates, exam pattern, and syllabus.
Dive in further to know all the relevant details related to this examination.
Take a look at the detailed SSC GD Exam Highlights below.
Name of the Exam | SSC GD (General Duty) |
Conducting Body | SSC |
Exam level | National |
Selection Stages | Written Test (computer-based), Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Medical Exam |
Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC GD Exam Pattern
The SSC GD exam has four stages that candidates need to clear. Take a look at all these stages below
- Written test (Computer-Based)
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Medical Test
Candidates should know that those who clear the written test are only eligible to enter the further stages of the SSC GD examination.
Let us take a look at the SSC GD exam pattern for each of these stages below
Written Test
Candidates should know that the written test is one of the most important stages of the SSC GD exam. It is a computer-based test that candidates need to clear in the first attempt to enter the further stages of the examination.
Subject | Marks | No of Questions | Duration |
General Intelligence & reasoning | 25 | 25 |
90 mins |
General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
English/Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Note that the mode of the examination will be online where candidates can answer their papers either in English or Hindi language. There will be a negative marking for each question where ¼ marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Physical Test
The physical test assesses a candidate’s physical requirements as mentioned by the SSC. You must know that SSC has certain physical criteria when it comes to clearing your SSC GD exam.
Take a look at the complete SSC GD exam pattern for the physical test below.
Item | Gender | Measurement |
Height | Male | 170 cm |
| Female | 157 cm |
Chest | Male | Expanded 80 cm Minimum expansion is 5 cm |
Weight | Male and Female | Proportionate as per the height and medical standard for the aspirants |
Physical Efficiency Test
This test is conducted after the physical standard test and it evaluates a candidate’s strength by conducting physical activities. In this stage, a running race will be arranged where candidates need to cover a certain distance in the given time. This test is conducted for both men and women.
Take a look at the complete SSC GD exam pattern for the physical efficiency test below
Race | Gender |
5 km in 24 minutes | Male |
1.8 km in 8 minutes | Female |
Medical Test
The SSC GD exam is conducted soon after the candidates clear their written test. Here, a candidate’s eye vision is evaluated, if one fails to meet the criteria defined by the SSC then they will be rejected from this round. Note that the document verification will also be done in this stage.
Take a look at the eligibility criteria for the medical test below
Visual Acuity Unaided | Uncorrected Visual Acuity | Refraction | Color Vision | ||
Near Vision | Distant Vision |
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Better Eye | Worse Eye | Better Eye | Worse Eye | Visual Correction of any kind is not allowed even by glasses | CP-2 |
N6 | N9 | 6/6 | 6/9 |
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SSC GD Written Exam Syllabus
Candidates must take a look at the complete SSC GD exam syllabus for the written exam below.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
1. Reasoning Analogies
2.Arithmetic Number Series
3.Arithmetical Reasoning
4.Coding-Decoding
5.Discrimination
6.Figural Classification
7.Non-verbal Series
8.Observation
9.Relationship Concepts – Blood Relations
10.Similarities and Differences
11. Spatial Orientation
12. Spatial Visualization
13. Visual Memory
General Knowledge & General Awareness
1. Culture
2.Economic Scene
3.General Polity
4.Geography
5. History
6.Indian Constitution
7.Scientific Research
8.Sports
Elementary Mathematics
1. Averages
2.Computation of Whole Numbers
3.Decimals and Fractions
4.Discount
5. Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
6.Interest
7. Mensuration
8.Number Systems
9.Percentages
10.Profit and Loss
11. Ratio and Proportion
12.Ratio and Time
13.Relationship between Numbers
14.Time and Distance
15. Time and Work
SSC GD Vacancies
This post will have 40,000 vacancies. To know the exact details related to the vacancies, candidates should check the official website of SSC.
To conclude, candidates who are aspiring for their SSC GD exams should be well aware of the complete syllabus and exam pattern to get a hold of their examination. Candidates should check the website of SSC for the SSC GD constable exam notification and other exam-related updates. This will give them an idea about the actual examination and they can start their preparation accordingly.