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SSC GD 2022 PST/PET admit card has been released on the official website of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notice regarding the Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The candidates can download the e-admit card from the link given in the SSC notice. The Ministry of Home appoints the nodal force to conduct the PST/PET for the candidates who cleared the SSC GD written exam. The SSC GD PST/PET will be conducted from May 18 to June 9 at various CRPF centres. The total number of vacancies in SSC GD exam is 22,424 for male and 2,847 for female category.
SSC GD notification is scheduled to be released on February 22, 2023. SSC GD 2022 (Tier-I) exam will be conducted in June 2023 as per the released exam calendar.
- What is SSC Constable (GD)?
- SSC GD Admit Card
- SSC GD 2022 Result
- SSC GD 2022 Cutoff
- SSC GD 2022 Exam Dates
- SSC GD 2022 Answer Key
- SSC GD 2022 Exam Analysis
- SSC GD 2022 Eligibility
- SSC GD 2022 Syllabus
- SSC GD 2022 Exam Pattern
- SSC GD 2022 Preparation
- SSC GD 2022 Notification
- SSC GD 2022 Vacancies
- SSC GD 2022 Selection Process
- SSC GD 2022 FAQs
What is SSC Constable (GD)?
SSC GD Constable exam is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). SSC Constable (General Duty) is a popular exam among candidates because of its eligibility criteria, salary and the pride associated with working in the security forces. It is conducted to recruit candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in the following Central Armed Police Forces:
Forces for Recruitment of Constables (General Duty) | |
---|---|
Border Security Force (BSF) | Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
Secretariat Security Force (SSF) | - |
Forces for Recruitment of Rifleman (General Duty) | |
Assam Rifles | - |
SSC GD 2022 Latest Update
- May 12: SSC GD 2022 PST/PET admit card has been released. Check here steps and get a direct link to download SSC GD admit card 2022 for PST and PET
- March 28: SSC GD answer key (final) has been released online. The candidates can check here the SSC Constable (GD) answer key and official question paper
- March 25: SSC GD result 2021 was released online. The candidates can check here the SSC Constable result and cutoff 2021
SSC GD 2022 Exam Highlights
The details regarding SSC GD 2021 exam are summarised below.
Name of the recruitment exam |
SSC Constable (General Duty) Exam |
Conducting body |
Staff Selection Commission |
Post name |
Constable (Males and Females) |
Exam level |
National |
Job location |
All India |
Educational qualification |
10th Pass (appearing not allowed) |
Age limit |
18-23 years |
Application fee |
INR 100 |
Vacancies |
25,271 |
Payscale |
Pay Level-3 (INR 21700-69100) |
Selection stages |
Computer-Based Exam (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Exam (Detailed Medical Exam) |
Exam frequency |
Not fixed (based on the number of vacancies intimated by the Ministry of Home Affairs to SSC) |
Mode of exam |
Online |
Exam language |
English and Hindi |
SSC GD Admit Card
SSC GD admit card for the PST and PET has been released online on May 6. Admit card is the official information about the exam date and venue of the examination. The admit card is the official document required to get entry into the exam centres on the mentioned date and time of the exam.
SSC GD 2022 Result
SSC GD results have been released online and the candidates need to check their results by searching their roll number in the official result pdf. The result released by the commission is based on the performance of candidates in CBE. The PET, PST, DME, RME are only qualifying in nature.
SSC GD 2022 Cutoff
The SSC GD cutoff will be released along with the result. The Commission releases post-wise and category-wise cutoffs. In addition to that, the cutoff is released for each state separately. The candidates can see here the previous years' SSC GD 2021 cutoffs.
SSC GD 2022 Exam Dates
SSC GD Constable Exam date 2022 was released separately after the official notification. Candidates can check below the complete schedule of the exam.
Exam Events | Important Dates | Salient Features |
---|---|---|
Notification |
May 2022 (First week) 17-Jul-2021 |
SSC Constable (GD) notification 2021 was released online. |
Application process |
May 2022 (First week) 17-Jul to 31-Aug-2021 |
SSC GD Constable 2021 application process commenced with the release of official notification. |
Last date to apply |
31-Aug-2021 |
The candidates could fill out the SSC GD 2021 application form online till August 31. |
Last date for online fee submission |
02-Sep-2021 |
The candidates could submit the SSC GD 2021 application fee online till September 2. |
Last date to generate bank challan |
04-Sep-2021 |
The candidates could generate challan for online payment till September 4 only. |
Last date for offline fee submission |
07-Sep-2021 |
The bank challan must be generated on or before September 4 and the fee could be submitted till September 7. |
SSC GD 2022 admit card |
06-Nov-2021 |
The regional offices of SSC released the admit card online one week before the exam date |
Computer-based exam |
02-Aug-2022 to 25-Aug-2022 16-Nov-2021 to 15-Dec-2021 |
SSC GD Constable 2021 exam was conducted online as CBE. |
SSC GD answer key |
24-Dec-2021 |
SSC released the tentative answer key and candidates' response sheet |
SSC GD CBE result |
25-Mar-2022 |
The SSC GD result for the CBE has been declared online and SSC also released the cut off for each category. |
SSC GD PET/PST admit card |
06-May-2022 |
CRPF released the SSC GD PST/PRT admit card |
SC GD physical exam date |
18-May-2022 to 09-Jun-2022 |
The eligible candidates will be called for a Physical Exam by the designated authority conducting the SSC GD Physical Exam. |
SSC GD 2023 Exam Dates
SSC GD 2023 exam dates will be released with the official notification. The commission has released the SSC GD 2023 application dates and the tentative exam dates. The SSC GD 2023 exam dates can be summarised as below:
SSC GD 2021 Exam Events |
SSC GD Constable Exam Dates |
Salient Features |
---|---|---|
Notification |
22-Feb-2023 |
SSC GD 2022 notification will be released online |
Application Commencement Date |
22-Feb-2023 |
SSC GD Constable 2022 application process will begin with the release of official notification |
Last date to apply online |
31-Mar-2023 |
SSC GD 2021 application will not be accepted after the said date |
Last date to submit the application fee online |
02-Apr-2023 |
The candidates can submit the SSC GD 2021 Application fee online till this date |
Last date to generate bank challan |
03-Apr-2023 |
The application fee through bank challan can be submitted till April 4 but the challan must be generated on or before April 3 |
Last date to submit the application fee offline |
04-Apr-2023 |
The application fee can be submitted offline till this date |
SSC GD admit card |
May/June 2023 |
The regional websites of SSC will release the admit card online only. |
Computer-Based Exam |
June 2023 (tentative) |
SSC GD 2022 exam will be conducted online as Computer Based Exam (CBE) |
The candidates should follow the exam dates to make their preparation plan for the exam.
SSC GD 2022 Answer Key
SSC released the provisional answer key for the GD written exam conducted from November 16 to December 15, 2021, across the nation as the CBE. The Commission will consider all the objections sent by the candidates and release the final answer key incorporating the required changes. The result will be prepared based on the final answer key.
SSC GD 2022 Exam Analysis
SSC GD 2022 exam analysis will be released after the paper. The candidates can see here the SSC GD exam Analysis video to get the details about the questions asked in the exam.
SSC GD 2022 Application Process
The SSC GD application will start with the release of notification. The candidates need to fill out the application as early as possible to avoid any last-minute server issues. The candidates can see here the video of SSC GD application process video.
SSC GD 2022 Eligibility
SSC GD Constable eligibility criteria contribute to the higher number of applications in the exam because the educational requirement is Matric/High School only. The SSC GD notification prescribes all the conditions of eligibility criteria for the SSC GD exam. The SSC GD eligibility criteria are defined for the candidates in terms of the following components.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Age limit: Candidates should be aged between 18 and 23 years.
- Educational qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination (Class 10) are not eligible for the exam.
The candidate should read and understand the SSC GD 2022 eligibility criteria and then only fill the application because the Commission can cancel the candidature of the candidate if he or she do not conform to any of the eligibility condition.
SSC GD Exam Centres
SSC GD CBE was conducted online in over 50 cities. The candidates selected three SSC GD exam centres in the online applications. The Commission reserve the right to allot the examination centre.
SSC GD 2022 Syllabus
The candidates need to see the SSC GD syllabus and make a note of the topics to be prepared for the exam. The candidates must prepare for each of the topics and try to score maximum marks in the CBE.
SSC GD 2022 Exam Pattern
The SSC GD exam pattern is notified in the official notification. The first stage of the SSC GD exam is a CBE conducted online at the designated exam centres. The candidates are required to score maximum marks here because the marks secured at this stage will be considered for the SSC GD result. Candidates need to solve 100 questions in 90 minutes. SSC GD exam pattern is released with the official notification every time and the exam process is governed as per the details given in the official notification. Each question carries one mark and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The structure of the SSC GD CBE is as follows.
Sections |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
---|---|---|
Part A - General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
Part B - General Knowledge and General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
Part C - Elementary Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
Part D- English/Hindi |
25 |
25 |
The CBE is followed by the PET, PST and Medical Examination. The candidates need to qualify all the stages of the SSC GD exam to get finally selected in the final result.
SSC GD 2022 Preparation
The candidates must prepare all the topics given in the syllabus. After initial SSC GD preparation, the candidates need to attempt the mock test and the previous year question papers. It would be more helpful if the candidates attempt the previous year's question papers in a time-bound manner. After calculating their marks, the candidate should compare them with the cutoffs of that year. It will provide them with a clear picture of their preparation.
SSC GD 2022 Notification
SSC GD 2022 notification will be released on February 22, 2023. SSC Constable (GD) 2022 recruitment advertisement will notify the vacancies, important dates, syllabus, exam pattern, application details and other important details. SSC GD 2022 registration and application link will also be activated after the release of the official notification. SSC GD notification 2021 was released for 25,271 vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). The number of vacancies for male candidates was 22,424 and for females was 2,847. Candidates can check the SSC GD 2022 notification PDF to get all information related to the exam.
SSC GD 2022 Vacancies
SSC GD 2022 vacancies will be notified in the official notification scheduled to be released in 2023. We are providing here the details of the SSC GD vacancies of the previous year. A total of 25,271 vacancies were advertised in the previous notification. The candidates can see here the previous years' SSC GD vacancies in detail.
Force |
Vacancies for Males |
Vacancies for Female |
Total |
---|---|---|---|
BSF |
6,413 |
1,132 |
7,545 |
CISF |
7,610 |
854 | 8,464 |
CRPF |
0 |
0 | 0 |
SSB |
3,806 |
0 | 3,806 |
ITBP |
1,216 |
215 | 1,431 |
Assam Rifles (AR) |
3,185 |
600 | 3,785 |
National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
0 |
0 | 0 |
Secretariat Security Force (SSF) |
194 |
46 | 240 |
Total |
22,424 |
2,847 | 25,271 |
SSC GD 2022 Selection Process
SSC GD selection process will start with the release of notification. The official SSC GD notification is the first official information about the number of vacancies, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and other important information. The candidates must read the SSC GD Constable notification to understand all the eligibility conditions given in the official notification.
SSC GD selection process consists of the application process, CBE, PET, PST and medical examination. The complete steps of the selection process are as explained below:
Step 1: SSC GD 2022 Application
The first and foremost step of the recruitment process is filling in the application form. Candidates need to fill out the application form online on the official website of SSC. The application fee for all candidates is INR 100 (women/SC/ST/ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment).
Step 2: SSC GD admit card
SSC GD Constable admit card is issued one week before the exam. Candidates need to download the SSC GD Constable admit card from the official regional websites of the commission by entering the required login credentials and date of birth. The admit cards for PET/PST and DME/RME are uploaded by CRPF.
Step 3: SSC GD Computer Based Exam
SSC GD CBE was conducted from November 16 to December 15 at the designated exam centres across the nation. The test carries 100 objective-type questions of 100 marks. The question paper is divided into four parts - General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/Hindi. The difficulty level of questions is of matriculation level.
Step 4: SSC GD PET/PST
Based on the performance of CBE, candidates are shortlisted for physical tests such as PET and PST. The tests are conducted at various centres finalised by the recruiting body such as CAPFs.
Step 5: SSC GD Medical Exam
Candidates who qualify PET/PST exam then finally need to appear for the Detailed Medical Examination and in some cases Review Medical Examination, conducted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Step 6: SSC GD result
SSC GD result is the final step of the selection process. The selected candidates are called to the respective force headquartered for the appointment.
SSC GD 2022 FAQs
Q: Is the SSC GD PST/PET admit card released?
Q: When will SSC GD answer key be released?
Q: Is the SSC GD 2022 result declared?
Q: What is the qualifying cut off for CBE?
Q: Is the SSC GD 2022 application status released?
Q: What is the age limit for SSC GD recruitment?
Q: How can I apply for SSC GD Exam?
Q: What is the salary of the SSC GD Constable?
Q: Is there any negative marking in the SSC GD exam?
Q: Can a 10th pass Apply for SSC GD exam?
Q: Is SSC GD exam conducted every year?
Q: How many vacancies are released for SSC GD exam 2021?
Q: What is the application fee for SSC GD exam?
Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the SSC GD exam?
Q: How many candidates are shortlisted for PET/PST?
Q: How the final allocation of candidates is done in SSC GD exam?
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