SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026

SSC GD Constable recruits constables in the central armed police forces (CAPFs) and allied units. The computer-based exam has 80 questions across four sections, with negative marking.

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SSC GD Constable exam pattern

SectionQuestionsDuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Q)2015 min
General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Q)2015 min
Elementary Mathematics (20 Q)2015 min
English / Hindi (20 Q)2015 min
Total8060 min

Marking: 2 marks per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–160.

SSC GD Constable syllabus — topic-wise

General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Knowledge & General Awareness

Elementary Mathematics

English / Hindi

How to cover the SSC GD Constable syllabus

SSC GD Constable is a Class-10-level CBT where high accuracy and physical readiness both matter — the written test is basic, so cut-offs are high, and the Physical Efficiency and Standard Tests are as decisive as the exam. Reflexive arithmetic and reasoning plus steady GK win the CBT.

✅ Preparation tips

  • Aim for very high accuracy — the level is basic, so cut-offs punish careless errors.
  • Keep a daily GK and current-affairs habit.
  • Start physical (running, endurance) preparation early for the PET/PST.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Assuming an easy syllabus means easy selection when high cut-offs punish mistakes.
  • Ignoring physical preparation until after the CBT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC GD Constable syllabus?

The SSC GD Constable syllabus covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English / Hindi. SSC GD Constable recruits constables in the central armed police forces (CAPFs) and allied units. The computer-based exam has 80 questions across four sections, with negative marking.

What is the SSC GD Constable exam pattern?

Staff Selection Commission — General Duty Constable has 80 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer.

How many sections are there in SSC GD Constable?

SSC GD Constable is organised into 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Q), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Q), Elementary Mathematics (20 Q), English / Hindi (20 Q).

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