What is the revised exam pattern for SSC GD Constable 2026?

The SSC GD examination is conducted as a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) consisting of 80 objective multiple-choice questions carrying 2 marks each, totaling 160 marks. The exam duration is 60 minutes (1 hour). It comprises four sections of 20 questions (40 marks) each: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi.

What is the negative marking penalty in SSC GD Constable exam?

As per the revised Staff Selection Commission notice, exactly 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer (one-eighth of the marks assigned to a question). Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.

What are the physical running criteria (PET) for SSC GD Constable?

For male candidates (other than Ladakh region): 5 km race to be completed within 24 minutes. For female candidates (other than Ladakh region): 1.6 km race to be completed within 8 minutes and 30 seconds. For candidates belonging to Ladakh region: Male candidates must run 1.6 km in 7 minutes, and Female candidates must run 800 metres in 5 minutes.

What is the height and chest measurement required in SSC GD PST?

General/OBC/SC male candidates require a minimum height of 170 cm, and female candidates require 157 cm. For male candidates, unexpanded chest must be at least 80 cm with a minimum 5 cm expansion (85 cm). Scheduled Tribe (ST) male candidates require 162.5 cm height and 76 cm unexpanded chest (minimum 5 cm expansion); ST female candidates require 150 cm height.

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SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, 160 Marks Breakdown, Physical PST/PET Standards & Medical Criteria

Q: In which languages can candidates attempt the SSC GD Computer-Based Examination?

The Computer-Based Examination is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Conducting Commission: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Participating Forces: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) Verified On: Official SSC Gazetted Notice

Executive Summary: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the centralized recruitment examination for Constable (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. Selection operates on a rigorous multi-tier framework consisting of an objective Computer-Based Examination (80 Questions / 160 Marks / 60 Minutes), followed by Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (5 km race in 24 minutes for males), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

160 Marks Exam Pattern 4-Subject Detailed Syllabus PST Height & Chest Norms PET 5 KM Race Standards Frequently Asked Questions

🏛️ 1. Official Regulatory Framework & Authority Proof

The recruitment of Constable (GD) is governed under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directives and executed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Examination rules, reservation policies, physical efficiency standards, and medical parameters are formulated in accordance with the Model Recruitment Rules for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces and notified via official gazette notifications on ssc.gov.in.

Official Verification Citation:
The syllabus parameters, negative marking penalty (0.25 marks per incorrect response), physical race benchmarks, and regional language options detailed below are sourced directly from the official notification of the Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination published by the Staff Selection Commission. All physical events are coordinated and executed under the Nodal Force designated by MHA (e.g., CRPF).

📊 2. Revised Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Pattern

The Computer-Based Examination consists of one objective paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each. Total time allocated is 60 minutes. The examination is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).

Part	Subject / Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Part A	General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Non-Verbal, Blood Relations	20	40	60 Minutes (1 Hour Composite)
Part B	General Knowledge & General Awareness Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Basic General Science	20	40
Part C	Elementary Mathematics Class 10th Arithmetic, Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio, Mensuration	20	40
Part D	English or Hindi (Candidate Choice) Basic Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Idioms, Error Spotting	20	40
TOTAL EXAMINATION SCHEME		80 Questions	160 Marks	60 Minutes

Marking Scheme & Negative Deduction Guidelines

Positive Marking: Each correct MCQ awards exactly 2.00 Marks.
Negative Penalty: Exactly 0.25 Marks is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Incentive Bonus Marks for NCC Certificate Holders:
- NCC 'C' Certificate: 5% of maximum marks (8 Bonus Marks)
- NCC 'B' Certificate: 3% of maximum marks (4.8 Bonus Marks)
- NCC 'A' Certificate: 2% of maximum marks (3.2 Bonus Marks)
Note: NCC bonus marks are added to the normalized CBE score for candidates qualifying for PST/PET.

📚 3. Subject-Wise Detailed Micro-Syllabus

🧠 Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning (40 Marks)

Analogies and similarities (Semantic, Symbolic, Number, Figure analogies).
Spatial visualization and spatial orientation.
Discrimination, observation, and visual memory.
Relationship concepts (Blood relations family tree).
Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification.
Arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, and letter series.
Coding and decoding (Letter-to-letter, Letter-to-number, Substitution coding).
Syllogism, Venn diagrams, statement and conclusion.
Paper folding, paper cutting, mirror image, and embedded figures.

🌍 Part B: General Knowledge & Awareness (40 Marks)

Current Events: National and international events, sports awards, summits, bilateral pacts over the preceding 6–12 months.
Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian National Freedom Movement.
Culture & Heritage: Classical and folk dances, musical instruments, major festivals of states.
Geography: Rivers, mountain ranges, national parks, climate, neighboring countries.
Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP, President, Prime Minister, Parliament, Panchayati Raj.
Economic Scene: Basic economic terms, inflation, RBI monetary policy, budget highlights.
General Science: Basic Class 10th Physics, Chemistry, and Biology principles.

📐 Part C: Elementary Mathematics (40 Marks)

Number Systems: Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and relationships between numbers.
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: BODMAS, LCM and HCF.
Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages.
Interest: Simple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI).
Profit and Loss, Discount, Marked Price calculations.
Mensuration: Area and perimeter of triangles, circles, rectangles; volume of cubes, cylinders, cones, spheres.
Time and Distance, Speed calculations, Trains and Boats & Streams.
Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Unitary method.

📖 Part D: General Hindi / English (40 Marks)

Candidates choose EITHER Hindi OR English during the examination:

Hindi Section Topics:
- वर्तनी की सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ तथा शब्दों के शब्द रूप
- विलोम शब्द (Antonyms) एवं पर्यायवाची / समानार्थक शब्द (Synonyms)
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ तथा उनके सही अर्थ
- अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द (One-word substitution)
- वाक्य शुद्धि (लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वर्तनी की त्रुटि सुधार)
- संधि और समास की पहचान
- रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति एवं गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (Comprehension Passage)
English Section Topics: Spotting errors, fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, cloze test, reading comprehension.

📏 4. Physical Standard Test (PST) Height & Chest Requirements

Candidates qualifying the Computer-Based Examination are summoned for the Physical Standard Test (PST) at designated CAPF recruitment centres. Height and chest measurements are recorded using standardized digital stadiometers.

Candidate Category / Region	Male Height	Female Height	Male Chest (Unexpanded / Exp.)
General, OBC, SC Categories (Standard)	170 cm	157 cm	80 cm / 85 cm (Min 5 cm exp.)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates	162.5 cm	150.0 cm	76 cm / 81 cm (Min 5 cm exp.)
ST Candidates of North-Eastern States (NE)	157.0 cm	147.5 cm	76 cm / 81 cm (Min 5 cm exp.)
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas & Candidates of HP, J&K, Ladakh	165.0 cm	155.0 cm	78 cm / 83 cm (Min 5 cm exp.)
Candidates of North-Eastern States (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, etc.)	162.5 cm	152.5 cm	77 cm / 82 cm (Min 5 cm exp.)

🏃‍♂️ 5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Running Race Standards

The Physical Efficiency Test is strictly qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded for PET, but failing to complete the designated running distance within the stipulated time limit results in immediate disqualification.

Candidate Classification	Male Running Race Standard	Female Running Race Standard
For all candidates OTHER than Ladakh region	5 Kilometres in 24 Minutes	1.6 Kilometres (1600m) in 8½ Minutes (8 min 30 sec)
For candidates belonging to Ladakh Region	1.6 Kilometres in 7 Minutes	800 Metres in 5 Minutes

🏥 6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Eye Standards

Candidates clearing PET/PST are subjected to the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) conducted by Medical Boards constituted by CAPFs to ensure that selected personnel are physically robust and mentally sound for demanding operational duties across border outposts and counter-insurgency environments.

Medical Aspect	Official CAPF Medical Criteria
Visual Acuity (Eye Sight)	Better Eye: Near vision N6, Distant vision 6/6. Worse Eye: Near vision N9, Distant vision 6/9. Visual acuity must be tested without corrective glasses. Wearing glasses or contact lenses is NOT permitted. Refractive eye surgeries (LASIK/PRK/ICL) are disqualifying for GD Constable posts in CAPFs.
Color Vision	Must strictly be CP-II (Ishihara test). Candidates suffering from color blindness or partial color deficiency are rejected.
Orthopedic & Bodily Deformities	Candidates must NOT have Knock Knee, Flat Foot, Bow Legs, Varicose Veins, Squint in Eyes, Stammering, or any loss of fingers/digits.
Tattoo Guidelines	Religious symbol tattoos on traditional sites (inner aspect of forearm, not on salient saluting arm) are permissible provided size is less than 1/4th of the particular limb. Offensive tattoos or tattoos on palm/hand are strictly disqualifying.

❓ 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the age limit and minimum educational qualification for SSC GD Constable?

Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board. The general age limit is 18 to 23 years, with statutory age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Q2: Can I choose Hindi language in Part D even if I wrote other parts in English?

Yes. Candidates have the freedom to select either English or Hindi for Part D. The choice of medium for Parts A, B, and C does not restrict your choice of Hindi or English in Part D.

Q3: Are there any marks for the Physical Test (PET/PST) in SSC GD?

No. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) are purely qualifying in nature. The final merit list is computed exclusively from normalized marks obtained in the Computer-Based Examination (160 marks) plus NCC bonus marks, if applicable.

Q4: Is LASIK surgery allowed for SSC GD Constable medical examination?

No. As per official Ministry of Home Affairs CAPF medical guidelines, laser refractive surgeries (LASIK, PRK) are strictly prohibited and detected through slit-lamp examinations during DME.

Q5: What is the in-hand salary of an SSC GD Constable?

Constable (GD) is placed in Pay Level-3 with basic pay starting at ₹21,700. Including Dearness Allowance (DA ~50%), Ration Money Allowance (~₹3,900), Risk and Hardship Allowance (up to ₹17,300 depending on posting in high altitude/border area), and HRA, the in-hand monthly salary ranges between ₹32,000 and ₹46,000.