SSC GD Constable
SSC GD Constable is conducted for General Duty Constable recruitment in CAPFs and related forces as notified by SSC.
About SSC GD Constable
Practice general intelligence, awareness, elementary mathematics and English/Hindi in exam-like weekly slots.
SSC GD Constable exam details
- Questions
- 80
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Category
- SSC GD Constable
- Sector
- SSC
SSC GD Constable eligibility
SSC GD applicants generally need matriculation or an equivalent qualification and must meet the nationality, domicile, age and category rules in the current notice. Physical and medical standards also apply and vary where the official notice specifies category-based relaxations.
SSC GD Constable syllabus
General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge and General Awareness Elementary Mathematics English / Hindi
SSC GD Constable exam pattern
Questions Marks Duration Negative marking 80 160 60 minutes As notified, commonly 0.25 mark
SSC GD Constable selection process
Selection includes CBT followed by PET/PST, medical examination and document verification as notified.
How to prepare for SSC GD Constable
SSC GD Constable preparation strategy Rotate practice across General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi. Take short timed sets first, then progress to complete computer-based mock tests to improve pace without sacrificing accuracy. Revise Class 10-level arithmetic, grammar, vocabulary, science, polity, geography, history, and recent current affairs regularly. Track weak topics after each test and repeat them within the same week so mistakes do not become recurring patterns. Include PET and PST preparation in the weekly schedule and verify the latest standards in the official SSC notice.
Important dates
- Notification
- As per SSC notification
- Application starts
- As per SSC notification
- Application ends
- As per SSC notification
- Exam date
- As per SSC calendar/notification
- Result date
- As notified
Marking scheme
- Negative marking
- Yes
Frequently asked questions about SSC GD Constable
What qualification is required for SSC GD? The current SSC GD notice specifies matriculation or equivalent as the core educational requirement. What follows the computer-based examination? Shortlisted candidates proceed to physical standard and efficiency tests, medical examination and document verification under the notice. Where should force-wise vacancies and dates be checked? Use the current Constable GD notice and updates on the SSC website.
Editorial review
Last reviewed 2026-10-18 by Exam Analyst Editorial Team, Exam Content Review.
Official sources checked 2026-10-18.