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Official syllabus PDF ssc.gov.in

SSC GD Constable is the Staff Selection Commission's recruitment exam for Constable (General Duty) posts. Selection runs through a Computer Based Examination (CBE), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test, medical exam and document verification — but the CBE is the only stage that carries marks, so that's where most of your preparation time should go. The CBE covers four parts: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.

Exam Pattern

SELECTION PROCESS (as per official notification, Section 12): (1) Computer Based Examination (CBE) — the only marks-carrying stage; (2) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Physical Standard Test (PST) — qualifying; (3) Detailed Medical Examination (DME); (4) Document Verification (DV).

COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION (CBE) — verified verbatim against SSC notification Section 12.1:

  • One Objective Multiple-Choice Type paper.
  • 80 questions, 2 marks each = 160 marks total.
  • Duration: 60 minutes. (PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe get standard compensatory time of one-third extra, i.e. ~80 minutes — this is SSC's general provision, not stated in the Section 12.1 scheme table itself.)
  • Four parts, 20 questions / 40 marks each:

Part A — General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 Q / 40 marks)

Part B — General Knowledge and General Awareness (20 Q / 40 marks)

Part C — Elementary Mathematics (20 Q / 40 marks)

Part D — English / Hindi (20 Q / 40 marks)

  • NEGATIVE MARKING (Section 12.1.2): 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No deduction for un-attempted questions.
  • Level of questions: Matriculation (Class 10) [Section 12.1.8].
  • Medium: English, Hindi AND 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) [Section 12.1.1].
  • Normalization of marks is applied across shifts; NCC certificate holders get bonus marks [Section 12.1.5].

PET (Section 12.4, qualifying only, not counted for merit): Race — Male 5 km in 24 minutes; Female 1.6 km in 8½ minutes (1.6 km in 7 minutes for Ladakh Region candidates). PST measures height, chest and weight per category standards. Ex-Servicemen exempted from PET. NOTE: exact PST height/chest standards, category relaxations, vacancy numbers and cut-offs are cycle-specific and must be read from the year's notification.

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Full Syllabus

1 General Intelligence and Reasoning (Part A) — official indicative syllabus (Section 12.1.11.1)

This part is mainly non-verbal — it tests your analytical ability to spot and distinguish patterns; it improves with regular practice, not rote learning.

What the syllabus listsWhat it means and how to prepare
analogiesAnalogies — spot the relationship between one pair of things and find the same relationship in another pair; practise pattern-matching.
similarities and differencesSimilarities and differences — carefully compare given figures or words to spot what matches and what doesn't.
spatial visualizationSpatial visualization — mentally rotate or fold a shape to picture how it would look; practise by sketching figures on paper.
spatial orientationSpatial orientation — work out which way a figure or object is turned or facing; practise with your hands to build intuition.
visual memoryVisual memory — look at a figure briefly and recall it later; practise daily by memorising small pictures.
discriminationDiscrimination — pick out the one item that is different among several look-alike figures or words; check every option carefully.
observationObservation — study the given picture or situation closely and note small details; don't rush to an answer.
relationship conceptsRelationship concepts — work out how items relate to each other (like family or number relationships); draw a small chart to solve these.
arithmetical reasoning and figural classificationArithmetical reasoning and figural classification — solve logic questions built on numbers, and group figures by their common property.
arithmetic number seriesNumber series — spot the pattern in a sequence of numbers and find the next one; check for a simple add/subtract/multiply pattern first.
non-verbal seriesNon-verbal series — identify the next figure in a sequence of shapes; check what's changing each step — size, rotation, or count.
coding and decodingCoding-decoding — letters or numbers are changed by a rule to form a code, and you reverse the rule to read it; keep the alphabet position (A=1, B=2...) handy.
2 General Knowledge and General Awareness (Part B) — official (Section 12.1.11.2)

This part doesn't need special or deep study of any subject — reading the newspaper daily and staying alert to current events is enough to build it up over time.

What the syllabus listsWhat it means and how to prepare
general awareness of the environmentGeneral awareness of the environment — things you see and hear in everyday life, like common schemes and civic facts; build a habit of reading the newspaper.
current events and matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as expected of any educated personCurrent events — the recent months' major news in science, government and society that any educated person would know; note down daily headlines and revise them.
India and its neighbouring countriesIndia and its neighbouring countries — general facts about India and the countries bordering it; keep a map handy and learn the names and borders.
SportsSports — questions on major sports, tournaments, awards and players; remember the winners of recent big tournaments.
HistoryHistory — key periods, events and figures from ancient India through to the freedom struggle; make a timeline to remember them.
CultureCulture — India's festivals, art forms, dance, music and traditions; learn them state by state (which dance belongs to which state).
GeographyGeography — mountains, rivers, climate and resources of India and the world; mark them on a map to remember.
Economic SceneEconomic Scene — basic facts about India's economy, like the budget, schemes and banking terms; understand the meaning of economic terms that appear in the news.
General PolityGeneral Polity — basic working of the government, Parliament, state governments and the election system.
Indian ConstitutionIndian Constitution — basics like fundamental rights, duties and directive principles; understand what each means rather than rote-learning article numbers.
Scientific ResearchScientific Research — general awareness of recent major scientific achievements, such as from ISRO, defence and health research.
3 Elementary Mathematics (Part C) — official (Section 12.1.11.3)

Note: this part does not include algebra, geometry or trigonometry — those belong to higher exams like CHSL, not GD. Focus only on the arithmetic topics listed above.

What the syllabus listsWhat it means and how to prepare
Number SystemsNumber Systems — basics like whole numbers, integers and prime numbers; get these definitions clear, as the rest of maths builds on them.
Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and the relationship between NumbersComputation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions — doing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division correctly with decimals and fractions; daily calculation practice is what builds your speed here.
Fundamental arithmetical operationsFundamental arithmetical operations — fast, accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; knowing your times-tables well saves time here.
PercentagesPercentages — working out what part of a number something is; keep common fraction-to-percentage conversions (like 1/4 = 25%) at your fingertips.
Ratio and ProportionRatio and Proportion — comparing two or more quantities and solving equal-ratio problems; think of a ratio as just a simplified fraction.
AveragesAverages — finding the middle value of several numbers (sum divided by count); questions often focus on how the average changes when one value changes.
InterestInterest — how much interest builds up on money saved or borrowed over time; keep the simple-interest and compound-interest formulas separate in your mind.
Profit and LossProfit and Loss — comparing buying and selling price to find the gain or loss; first correctly identify the cost price and selling price in the question.
DiscountDiscount — how much is cut from the marked price to get the actual selling price; solve it the same way as a percentage problem.
MensurationMensuration — finding the area, perimeter and volume of shapes; make a chart of formulas for each shape and keep it handy.
Time and DistanceTime and Distance — working out the relationship between speed, time and distance; remember speed = distance ÷ time, and most questions build from there.
Ratio and TimeRatio and Time — solving time-related questions when the ratio of two speeds or rates is given; treat these the same way you would a ratio problem.
Time and WorkTime and Work — figuring out how much work a person or machine completes in a given time; write one day's work as a fraction to solve these.
4 English / Hindi (Part D) — official (Section 12.1.11.4)

Note: the official notification only says basic English/Hindi comprehension will be tested — the detailed list below (spot the error, synonyms, Hindi grammar items etc.) is NOT official wording, it's just the commonly-tested question pattern. Don't treat it as a fixed list — prepare broadly.

What the syllabus listsWhat it means and how to prepare
candidates' ability to understand basic English/Hindi and their basic comprehensionBasic comprehension — tests your ability to read and understand simple English/Hindi sentences; build a daily reading habit.
spot the errorSpot the error — find the grammar mistake in a sentence; break the sentence into parts and check each part separately.
fill in the blanksFill in the blanks — choose the correct missing word in a sentence; read the whole sentence for meaning before picking the word.
synonyms/antonymsSynonyms/antonyms — pick the word with the same or opposite meaning; learn a few new words with their synonyms each day.
spellingsSpellings — identify the correctly spelt word; keep a list of commonly misspelt words and revise it.
idioms & phrasesIdioms & phrases — identify the correct meaning of an idiom; learn 2-3 new idioms a day with an example each.
one-word substitutionOne-word substitution — choose the single word that means a whole phrase; make a list and revise it repeatedly.
sentence improvementSentence improvement — replace the faulty part of a sentence with the correct option; the same rules used for spotting errors apply here.
comprehensionComprehension — read a short passage and answer questions based on it; read the questions first, then hunt for the answers in the passage.
उपसर्ग-प्रत्ययPrefixes-suffixes (उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय) — recognise the word-parts added before or after a root word that change its meaning; learn common ones and practise forming new words.
पर्यायवाची-विलोमSynonyms-antonyms (पर्यायवाची-विलोम) — learn Hindi words with the same or opposite meaning; add a few new word-pairs to memory each day.
मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँIdioms-proverbs (मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ) — identify the correct meaning of Hindi idioms and proverbs; learn each with an example sentence so the meaning sticks.
संधि-समासSandhi-samas (संधि-समास) — break apart or join Hindi compound words formed from two words; learn the rules through examples, not by rote.
वाक्य-शुद्धिSentence correction (वाक्य-शुद्धि) — fix the grammatical mistake in a Hindi sentence; read carefully to spot the error.
अपठित गद्यांशUnseen passage (अपठित गद्यांश) — answer questions based on a Hindi paragraph you're reading for the first time; read the questions first, then search the passage for answers.

Not covered in this pack — where to find it

Cut-off / qualifying marksNot stated in this pack — changes every recruitment cycle, check that year's notification
Vacancy numbersNot stated in this pack — cycle-specific
Exam dateNot stated in this pack
Age limitNot stated in this pack
Application feeNot stated in this pack
PST height/chest/weight standardsNot stated in this pack — only the PET race timing is given; PST body-measurement standards are cycle- and category-specific

Free practice — 22 questions

Work out the answer yourself first, then tap “Show answer”. Every answer shows the method, not just the letter.

  1. How many total questions are there in the SSC GD Constable CBE?

    • A 100
    • B 80
    • C 60
    • D 120
    Show answer

    B — 80

    The official notification (Section 12.1) states the CBE has 80 objective questions, 2 marks each, for a total of 160 marks.

    Exam Pattern

  2. What is the total marks of the SSC GD Constable CBE?

    • A 160
    • B 100
    • C 200
    • D 80
    Show answer

    A — 160

    80 questions × 2 marks each = 160 total marks, as fixed in Section 12.1.

    Exam Pattern

  3. The CBE paper is divided into how many parts?

    • A 3
    • B 4
    • C 5
    • D 2
    Show answer

    B — 4

    Section 12.1 splits the CBE into four parts: A) Reasoning, B) GK/GA, C) Elementary Mathematics, D) English/Hindi.

    Exam Pattern

  4. How many questions does each part of the CBE carry?

    • A 25
    • B 15
    • C 20
    • D 30
    Show answer

    C — 20

    80 questions are split equally across 4 parts, so each part has 20 questions worth 40 marks.

    Exam Pattern

  5. What is the total duration given for the SSC GD Constable CBE?

    • A 90 minutes
    • B 45 minutes
    • C 120 minutes
    • D 60 minutes
    Show answer

    D — 60 minutes

    Section 12.1 fixes the CBE duration at 60 minutes.

    Exam Pattern

  6. How many marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the CBE?

    • A 0.5
    • B 0.25
    • C 1
    • D 0.33
    Show answer

    B — 0.25

    Section 12.1.2 states 0.25 marks are deducted per wrong answer; unattempted questions have no deduction.

    Exam Pattern

  7. A candidate marks 12 answers wrong in the CBE. Going by the pack's negative-marking rule, how many marks will be deducted for these?

    • A 2.5
    • B 3.5
    • C 4
    • D 3
    Show answer

    D — 3

    Negative marking is 0.25 marks per wrong answer, so 12 × 0.25 = 3 marks are deducted.

    Exam Pattern

  8. Which stage of the SSC GD Constable selection process is the only one that carries marks toward merit?

    • A PET
    • B CBE
    • C PST
    • D DME
    Show answer

    B — CBE

    The official notification states the Computer Based Examination (CBE) is the only marks-carrying stage; PET/PST, DME and DV are qualifying only.

    Exam Pattern

  9. At what educational level are the CBE questions set?

    • A Graduate level
    • B Class 12 level
    • C Matriculation (Class 10) level
    • D Class 8 level
    Show answer

    C — Matriculation (Class 10) level

    Section 12.1.8 fixes the question level at Matriculation (Class 10) standard.

    Exam Pattern

  10. What is the PET race requirement for male candidates (general category)?

    • A 5 km in 24 minutes
    • B 1.6 km in 8½ minutes
    • C 5 km in 20 minutes
    • D 10 km in 24 minutes
    Show answer

    A — 5 km in 24 minutes

    Section 12.4 requires male candidates to run 5 km within 24 minutes; the female requirement is 1.6 km in 8½ minutes.

    Exam Pattern

  11. 20% of a certain number is 50. What is the number?

    • A 200
    • B 250
    • C 150
    • D 300
    Show answer

    B — 250

    20% of x = 50, so x = 50 × 100/20 = 250.

    Percentages

  12. Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. Their sum is 88. Find the smaller number.

    • A 30
    • B 40
    • C 33
    • D 35
    Show answer

    C — 33

    3+5 = 8 parts; 88 ÷ 8 = 11 per part; the smaller number = 3 × 11 = 33.

    Ratio and Proportion

  13. The average of 5 numbers is 20. When one number is removed, the average of the remaining 4 numbers becomes 18. What is the removed number?

    • A 24
    • B 30
    • C 20
    • D 28
    Show answer

    D — 28

    Total of 5 numbers = 5 × 20 = 100; total of remaining 4 = 4 × 18 = 72; removed number = 100 − 72 = 28.

    Averages

  14. Find the simple interest on ₹2,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years.

    • A ₹250
    • B ₹350
    • C ₹200
    • D ₹300
    Show answer

    D — ₹300

    Simple Interest = (P × R × T) / 100 = (2000 × 5 × 3) / 100 = 300.

    Interest

  15. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹400 and sells it for ₹460. Find the profit percentage.

    • A 12%
    • B 20%
    • C 15%
    • D 10%
    Show answer

    C — 15%

    Profit = 460 − 400 = 60; Profit% = (60/400) × 100 = 15%.

    Profit and Loss

  16. An item with a marked price of ₹800 is sold at a 10% discount. What is the selling price?

    • A ₹700
    • B ₹750
    • C ₹680
    • D ₹720
    Show answer

    D — ₹720

    Discount = 10% of 800 = 80; Selling price = 800 − 80 = 720.

    Discount

  17. Find the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and breadth 5 cm.

    • A 55 sq cm
    • B 65 sq cm
    • C 60 sq cm
    • D 50 sq cm
    Show answer

    C — 60 sq cm

    Area of a rectangle = length × breadth = 12 × 5 = 60 sq cm.

    Mensuration

  18. A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

    • A 50 km/h
    • B 45 km/h
    • C 65 km/h
    • D 60 km/h
    Show answer

    D — 60 km/h

    Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 180 ÷ 3 = 60 km/h.

    Time and Distance

  19. A can finish a piece of work in 10 days and B can finish the same work in 15 days. Working together, how many days will they take to finish it?

    • A 5 days
    • B 8 days
    • C 12 days
    • D 6 days
    Show answer

    D — 6 days

    A's one-day work = 1/10, B's one-day work = 1/15; together = 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6, so they finish the work in 6 days.

    Time and Work

  20. Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

    • A 40
    • B 44
    • C 36
    • D 42
    Show answer

    D — 42

    The gap between consecutive terms increases by 2 each time (4, 6, 8, 10, 12); so the next term is 30 + 12 = 42.

    arithmetic number series

  21. In a certain code, CAT is written as DBU. How will DOG be written in the same code?

    • A FQI
    • B DPH
    • C EPI
    • D EPH
    Show answer

    D — EPH

    Each letter of the code is shifted one place forward in the alphabet (C→D, A→B, T→U); applying the same rule to DOG gives D→E, O→P, G→H, i.e. EPH.

    coding and decoding

  22. Pointing to a man, a woman said, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?

    • A Sister
    • B Aunt
    • C Grandmother
    • D Mother
    Show answer

    D — Mother

    "My mother's only daughter" can only be the woman herself, since she has no sisters; so the man's mother is the woman, which makes the woman his mother.

    relationship concepts

These questions are built from the official pattern and syllabus on this page. Every answer was independently re-solved before it was published.

This exam recruits at these levels: 10th Pass

Note — Always confirm the syllabus and pattern against that year's official notification — changes are possible.

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