SSC GD Constable Syllabus, Exam Pattern — Constable (GD) in CAPFs & SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th pass (Matriculation) |
| Selection process | Computer Based Exam → PET / PST → Detailed Medical Examination → Document Verification |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Exam. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Examination (single paper)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | — |
| Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | — |
| Part-C: Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | — |
| Part-D: English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | — |
Total: 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes. After the CBE, shortlisted candidates face the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST), then the Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Syllabus — Topics to Prepare
These topics are listed in the official notification's syllabus.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization and spatial orientation
- Visual memory, discrimination and observation
- Relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning
- Figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
General Knowledge and General Awareness
- General awareness of the environment around you and its application to society
- Current events and matters of everyday observation (scientific aspects)
- India and neighbouring countries — Sports, History, Culture, Geography
- Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
Elementary Mathematics
- Number Systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages
- Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work
English / Hindi
- Ability to understand basic English / Hindi
- Basic comprehension
Sources (official documents)
Checked: Pattern and syllabus verified from the official SSC GD Constable 2026 notice (ssc.gov.in). The notice calls its syllabus indicative. Always confirm with the latest notification before applying.
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