The SSC GD Constable exam is one of the most competitive 10th-pass level exams in India. With 25,487+ vacancies in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NCB, SSF, and Assam Rifles — the opportunity is massive. But so is the competition. Lakhs of candidates appear for this exam, and the difference between selection and rejection often comes down to 2-3 marks.
That's why knowing the exact syllabus, marks distribution, and which topics carry maximum weightage isn't optional — it's the foundation of your preparation. Let's break it down completely.
SSC GD 2026 — Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC GD Constable CBT 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487+ Posts |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online |
| Total Questions | 80 |
| Total Marks | 160 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Negative Marking | -0.50 per wrong answer |
| Difficulty Level | Class 10th (Matriculation) |
| Language | Hindi, English + 13 Regional Languages |
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Section-wise Marks Distribution
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time (Suggested) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 15 min |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 10 min |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 20 min |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | 15 min |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 60 min |
All four sections carry equal weightage — 40 marks each. There's no sectional cut-off, so your total score matters. But here's the strategy: Reasoning and Maths are where you can score consistently with practice. GK is unpredictable, and language section depends on your comfort level.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions — 40 Marks)
This is the most scoring section if you practice enough. Questions are logic-based, not knowledge-based — so anyone can master them.
- Analogy: Word analogy, number analogy, letter analogy
- Series: Number series, alphabet series, mixed series
- Classification: Odd one out (words, numbers, figures)
- Coding-Decoding: Letter coding, number coding, mixed
- Direction & Distance: Map-based direction problems
- Blood Relations: Family tree questions
- Mirror & Water Image: Figure-based
- Non-verbal: Pattern completion, paper cutting & folding, figure counting
Tip: Practice 50 reasoning questions daily. Speed is everything — most questions can be solved in 30-45 seconds if you know the trick.
General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 Questions — 40 Marks)
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern — freedom struggle, important battles, rulers
- Indian Polity: Constitution, fundamental rights, Parliament, Panchayati Raj
- Geography: Indian rivers, mountains, climate, states, world geography basics
- General Science: Physics (light, sound, electricity), Chemistry (acids, metals), Biology (human body, diseases)
- Current Affairs: Last 6 months — national/international events, sports, awards, appointments, government schemes
- Static GK: Headquarters, currencies, dams, first/largest/highest in India & world
Tip: GK is the most unpredictable section. Read Lucent's GK cover to cover + follow monthly current affairs magazine. For SSC GD specifically, Science and Polity questions appear most frequently.
Elementary Mathematics (20 Questions — 40 Marks)
- Number System: HCF, LCM, divisibility, remainder
- Simplification: BODMAS, fractions, decimals
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Ratio & Proportion, Average, Mixture & Alligation
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Pipes & Cisterns
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Geometry: Triangles, circles, quadrilaterals (basic properties)
- Mensuration: Area, perimeter, volume of basic shapes
- Data Interpretation: Tables, bar graphs, pie charts (basic)
Tip: Maths needs the most time in the exam. Learn shortcut methods — especially for percentage, ratio, and time-work problems. Kiran's or Rakesh Yadav's books are best for SSC-level maths.
English / Hindi (20 Questions — 40 Marks)
English
- Error detection (sentence-based), fill in the blanks
- Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms & phrases
- Spelling correction, sentence rearrangement
- Reading comprehension (1 passage, 3-5 questions)
- Cloze test (fill blanks in a passage)
Hindi
- वर्तनी शुद्धि, वाक्य शुद्धि, रिक्त स्थान
- पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ
- अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
- संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
- अपठित गद्यांश
Selection Process — After CBT
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: CBT | 80 MCQs, 160 marks, 60 minutes |
| Stage 2: PET (Physical Efficiency Test) | Male — 5 km in 24 min. Female — 1.6 km in 8.5 min |
| Stage 3: PST (Physical Standard Test) | Height, chest, weight measurement |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination | Vision, hearing, general fitness |
| Stage 5: Document Verification | Original certificates |
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