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SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026

SSC GD Constable recruits General Duty constables for BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau. A single computer-based test is followed by physical tests and a medical exam.

Selection Process

1Computer Based Test (CBT)
2Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST)
3Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Computer Based Test

📝 80 questions🎯 160 marks⏱️ 60 minutes➖ 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer.

Mode: Computer Based, objective multiple-choice

SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2040
General Knowledge & General Awareness2040
Elementary Mathematics2040
English / Hindi2040
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogies, coding-decoding, series, direction sense, blood relations, syllogism, non-verbal reasoning, embedded figures.
General Knowledge & General AwarenessCurrent affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science, sports, awards, government schemes.
Elementary MathematicsNumber system, percentage, ratio-proportion, average, SI-CI, profit-loss, time-work, time-distance, mensuration basics.
English / HindiComprehension, error spotting, synonyms-antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, fill in the blanks (in the chosen language).

The CBT is the only written stage. Candidates clearing the cut-off are called for PET/PST in a fixed ratio of vacancies.

📋 Source: Pattern as per the official SSC GD Constable 2026 notification on ssc.gov.in. Physical standards (height, chest, race timings) are notified separately — check the official notice. Official website: https://ssc.gov.in

Previous Year Papers — Year-wise

SSC uploads question papers along with the final answer key on ssc.gov.in through candidate login.

YearExamStatus
2026CBT Apr-May 2026Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2025CBT Feb 2025Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2024CBT Feb-Mar 2024Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2022CBT Jan-Feb 2023 (2022 cycle)Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2021CBT Nov-Dec 2021Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)

Get papers from the official portal: https://ssc.gov.in. NaukriRoz never links unverified Telegram / Drive / blog PDFs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the negative marking in SSC GD?A: 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the CBT.
Q: Is there a second written exam in SSC GD?A: No. Selection is through a single CBT, followed by PET/PST and medical examination.
Q: Can I choose Hindi or English for the paper?A: Yes. The paper is bilingual — you can attempt in Hindi or English, including the language section.