Official Exam Guide
GD Syllabus & Pattern
SSC GD Constable Exam Overview
The SSC GD Selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Exam, and Document Verification[cite: 33, 37, 38].
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) [cite: 33] |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice (MCQ) [cite: 37] |
| Total Questions | 80 Questions [cite: 34] |
| Total Marks | 160 Marks [cite: 35] |
| Duration | 60 Minutes [cite: 34] |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks per correct response [cite: 44] |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer [cite: 35, 54] |
| Difficulty Level | Class 10 (Matriculation) Level [cite: 25, 56] |
SSC GD Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 [cite: 48] | 40 [cite: 48] |
| Part B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 [cite: 49] | 40 [cite: 49] |
| Part C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 [cite: 50] | 40 [cite: 50] |
| Part D | English / Hindi | 20 [cite: 51] | 40 [cite: 51] |
| Total | 4 Sections | 80 [cite: 51] | 160 [cite: 51] |
Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies and Classification: Identifying relationships, patterns, figural classifications, and spatial orientations[cite: 63, 65].
- Visual and Spatial Reasoning: Analyzing spatial visualization, observation, mirror/water images, and embedded figures[cite: 64, 66].
- Series and Coding: Solving arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, pattern matching, coding, and decoding[cite: 65, 66].
- Memory and Relationships: Evaluating visual memory, discrimination, and relationship concepts[cite: 63, 64, 65].
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
- Historical and Cultural Knowledge: History, culture, sports, and geography of India and its neighboring countries[cite: 69, 70].
- Polity and Governance: General polity, Indian Constitution, and current national/state affairs[cite: 70, 71, 116, 117, 118].
- Economic and Scientific Awareness: Basic economics, scientific research, awards, and important policy events[cite: 70, 71, 114].
3. Elementary Mathematics
- Number Systems and Operations: Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and fundamental arithmetical operations[cite: 75, 76].
- Proportional Mathematics: Percentages, ratios, proportions, averages, time and work, and time and distance[cite: 74, 76, 77].
- Commercial Mathematics: Interest calculation, profit and loss analysis, and discount problems[cite: 75, 76].
- Mensuration: Surface area, perimeter, and volume estimations[cite: 76].
4. Language Section (English or Hindi)
English Syllabus
- Grammar and Syntax: Basic rules of grammar, sentence structure, and simple error identification[cite: 80, 81].
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, and word context[cite: 80].
- Comprehension: Passage reading, contextual inference, and fill-in-the-blanks exercises[cite: 81].
Hindi Syllabus (हिंदी पाठ्यक्रम)
- शब्द रचना और व्याकरण: संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, विकारी एवं अविकारी शब्द [cite: 84, 123, 124]।
- शब्दावली: पर्यायवाची शब्द, विलोम शब्द, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ, वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द [cite: 84]।
- वाक्य संरचना: वाक्य शुद्धि, समासिक पदों की रचना, समास विग्रह, और वाक्य रूपांतरण [cite: 85]।