SSC GD 2025: Physical Test Dates (Soon), Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Vacancy, Syllabus & Result

The SSC GD physical date 2025 for the PET/ PST exam has not been announced yet. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) of the SSC GD 2025 recruitment exam will be carried out by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on behalf of the CAPF. Candidates who will qualify the SSC GD Constable exam, that is, CBE (online exam) will be called for the PET/ PST.

The final allocation of candidates is done based on the performance of candidates in the CBE and the preference chosen by the candidates. The SSC GD PST/PET and medical examination (DME) are qualifying in nature. Candidates need to get into the SSC GD final merit list to get shortlisted for post allocation.

The SSC GD apply online 2026 link will be activated by the Commission in October 2025, along with the release of official notification. The Commission will release the official notification and application form for the SSC GD 2026 session on its official website. Candidates are required to fill out the SSC GD Constable application form 2026 in order to appear for the exam. The SSC GD last date 2026 to fill out the online form will be of November 2025.

The Staff Selection Commission has introduced new SSC normalization formula for all the exams including- SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS, JE, CPO, etc. This SSC normalization of marks formula is valid for exams notified from June 2025. Here is the SSC marks normalization formula:

 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conductes the SSC GD exam every year for the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other forces. The SSC GD post is generally referred to Constable GD, Riflemen GD and Sepoy. These posts are filled in the following forces:

• 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)
• Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
• Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau

SSC GD Constable exam is a national level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). SSC GD exam 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: SSC GD Constables are recruited for following Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): Border Security Force (BSF) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Sashastra Seem Bal (SSB) National Investigation Agency (NIA) Secretariat Security Force (SSF) Recruitment of Rifleman (General Duty) - Assam Rifle

The SSC GD selection process comprises three stages: This three-stage selection process for SSC GD Constable is:

• SSC GD Computer-Based Exam - CBE
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Document Verification (DV)/ Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

SSC GD recruitment is done in total eight forces. For the post of Constable (GD), the recruitment is done in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles (AR), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Secretariat Security Force (SSF). For the post of Rifleman (GD), recruitment is done in Assam Rifles and Sepoy is posted in the NCB.

SSC GD exam is held in three stages -

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME)

Candidates need to clear all the three stages to get shortlisted for appointment under the SSC GD recruitment drive.

The SSC GD Constable Exam is held to select constables for various central armed police forces' general duty GD positions as well as riflemen in Assam. The eligibility criteria to apply for SSC GD Constable posts are as follows: 1. You must be a citizen of India to apply for SSC GD. 2. Your age must be between 18 and 23 years old, as per the year mentioned in the official notification. 3. You must have completed your 10th grade with a recognised board. 4. You must be physically fit for physical tests such as PET and PST. You can read the SSC GD notification for detailed criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-notification.

SSC GD Recruitment is carried out to fill vacancies to the Central Armed Police Forces. The recruitment involves three stages:

• Stage 1: Computer-based examination (CBE)
• Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Stage 3: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME)

Based on the performance in all these three stages, a candidate is recruited through the SSC GD Constable recruitment drive.

No, you cannot change your post preference after the exam is over. When filling out the SSC GD application form, you must enter the post preference code. Once you have submitted this form, you are not allowed to change your post preference. So, you should be careful while filling out the post-preference code section of the application form. It is mandatory to fill out all seven preferences on the GD form. Once the exam process is over, the selected candidates will be posted according to the post preferences they have provided in their application form.

Candidates need to go to the Forgot Password link mentioned on the SSC website home page and enter the required details to regenerate their GD registration number and password. On verification, the registered email ID and registration number will be displayed on the screen. Candidates will be prompted to change the password. Set the new password and save it for your reference.

The SSC GD Physical Test 2025 will be conducted soon. The SSC GD Physical admit card 2025 for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) will be released by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The SSC GD PET/PST admit catd will be released around 10 days before the allotted exam date.

 Candidates can download the SSC GD physical test 2025 admit card by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website- rect.crpf.gov.in.
• Click on the SSC GD admit card 2025 link for PET/ PST.
• Login using the registration ID and date of birth
• Download the SSC GD physical admit card.

In the SSC GD PET/ PST exam 2025, candidates need to undertake race within the given running time. Have a look at the SSC GD running time below:

For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region.

Category	For Male candidates	For Female candidates
Race	5 kms in 24 minutes	1.6 kms in 8 ½ minutes

For candidates of the Ladakh Region

Category	For Male candidates	For Female candidates
Race	1.6 km in 7 minutes	800 metres in 5 minutes

Candidates called to appear for the SSC GD Physical Test 2025 need to fulfill the physical requirements in terms of weight and height. Have a look at the SSC GD Height requirement below:

Category	Height Required
Female Height	157 cms
Male Height	170 cms

However, there is relaxation of SSC GD height for SC/ ST/ Others. Candidates can check the detailed requirement here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-gd-physical-test-blogId-161853.

SSC GD Weight Requirement: Candidates’ weight should be proportionate to their height and age as per the medical standards.

 

Yes, the SSC GD 2025 result has been released. The SSC GD result 2025 has been announced based on the candidates' performance in the computer based exam (CBE). The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) declares the SSC GD Constable results on the official website- ssc.gov.in along with the cut off marks and merit list of candidates shortlisted for appointment in the forces.

The SSC GD result is displayed as a PDF download file on the official website of the of the Staff Selection Commission- ssc.gov.in. The SSC GD result 2025 PDF contains the official cut off marks and merit list of candidates shortlisted for the next round of the selection process. Candidates can check the SSC GD Constable result 2025 and download the PDF from the direct link provided by the Shiksha.com at the SSC GD result page. 

The steps to check the result for the SSC GD exam are as follows:

1. Check out the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the "SSC GD Result 2024" link on the homepage.
3. Now, enter the roll number and password in the given fields.
4. Click the "Submit" button to see your result.

Keep your roll number and password handy to go smoothly. In case of any problem, one can check the website for any announcements or contact the support of SSC for assistance. The result will display scores and qualifying status. Save or print the result for future reference. For detailed information, visit the SSC official website or results section directly.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC GD result 2025 on June 17, 2025 after the completion of the assessment process. The SSC GD result has been announced on the official website at ssc.gov.in. Along with the GD result, the commission announces the force-wise and category-wise GD Constable Cut Off. The SSC GD marks 2025 will also be released. The SSC GD marks and score card contain the section-wise scores of candidates. The SSC GD result only contains the qualifying status, cut off marks and force-wise qualifying numbers. 

The final results of the SSC GD Constable 2024 exam was out on December 13, 2024. The SSC GD Constable Result 2024 of the CBE was released on July 10, 2024.

Candidates can check the result for SSC GD Constable exam by following the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.gov.in.
• Click on the Result button present at the top of the Home page.
• Click on the GD tab.
• Click on the relevant SSC GD result link.
• View, download and save the result PDF.

The SSC GD score card 2025 was released on June 26, 2025. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC GD scorecard or marks on the official website- ssc.gov.in. Candidates who took the SSC GD 2025 exam can download their score cards by logging to their registered accounts. The direct SSC GD marks 2025 download link will be shared here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-gd-marks-score-card-blogId-122595

The SSC GD marks obtained by candidates in the online exam (Computer Based Examination) will be normalized by the Commission using the normalization formula. The SSC GD normalized marks 2024 will be used to determine the result, cut off marks and merit list. Have a look at the SSC GD normalization marks formula below:

Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to secure minimum 30 per cent aggregate marks to qualify SSC GD exam. Have a look at the SSC GD qualifying cutoff percentage below:

• General: 30 per cent
• Other Backward Class (OBC)/ EWS: 25 per cent
• Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ PwD: 20 per cent

It may be noted that the final SSC GD merit list is prepared only on the basis of candidates’ performance in SSC GD CBE exam. PET, PST and medical examination are only qualifying in nature.

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The SSC GD exam is an objective type exam conducted online as Computer Based Exam (CBE). The marks assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.25 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. It is advisable that candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam as the wrong guess would lower down the overall score.

Candidates can download the SSC GD 2025 scorecard or marks using the steps given below:

• Visit the old website of the Commission - ssc.gov.in.
• Login using the registration number and password.
• Click on the Result/Marks tab.
• SSC GD Marks/ scorecard appears on the screen.
• Download the scorecard and keep it for future reference.

You can download the SSC GD answer key by following the given steps:

• Visit the official website of the commission – ssc.gov.in
• Click on the Answer Key tab present at the top of the page
• Click on the relevant answer key link
• Enter user ID (exam roll number) and password (given on SSC GD admit card)
• Click on Login
• View, download and save the answer key

The SSC GD paper is generally easy to moderate in terms of the difficulty level. Candidates who have prepared well in advance can crack the SSC GD Constable exam without any hassle. As per the feedback shared by candidates who took the SSC GD 2025 exam, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate and same goes with the SSC GD question paper level of the 2024 session. 

You can download the SSC GD Constable answer key by using user ID, which is the exam roll number and password given on the admit card. Candidates cannot download the SSC GD answer key without their login credentials. The following login credentials are required to download the answer key:

• User ID
• Password
• Captcha code

SSC GD cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates need to score in order to qualify for the next stage of the exam. The Commission releases the SSC GD Cut off category-wise for all the states separately. The Commission releases the separate cutoff for the Secretariate Security Force (SSF). The SSC GD cut off marks are released along with the results.

SSC GD Cut Off 2025: Male candidates against All India vacancies of NCB & SSF

Force	Category	Candidate	Cut Off Marks	Part-A Marks	Part-B Marks
NCB	ST	15	136.77575	40.00	24.25
NCB	ESM	15	102.74048	31.50	15.00
NCB	OBC	75	145.99092	37.75	28.75
NCB	UR	75	147.42882	40.00	22.75
SSF	EWS	195	142.13309	35.50	20.00
SSF	SC	300	137.51772	33.25	28.75
SSF	ST	150	133.12441	40.00	22.25
SSF	ESM	195	78.94782	15.50	20.75
SSF	OBC	540	143.64504	38.00	24.75
SSF	UR	795	144.93140	37.75	28.75

Number of male candidates against All Forces other than NCB

Category	Number of Shortlisted Candidates
General	151903
OBC	77977
EWS	25270
SC	54215
ST	40764
ESM	1423
Total	351552

SSC GD Cut Off 2025: Female candidates against the All-India vacancies of NCB

Force	Category	Candidates	Cut Off Marks	Part-A Marks	Part-B Marks
NCB	EWS	15	139.68161	35.50	18.50
NCB	ESM	1	106.32328	35.75	13.00
NCB	OBC	60	140.12041	35.75	25.00
NCB	UR	90*	141.56593	40.00	22.00

SSC GD Result 2025: Number of female candidates against All Forces other than NCB

Category	Number of Shortlisted Candidates
General	17536
OBC	8665
EWS	2922
SC	6212
ST	4698
ESM	14
Total	40047

Candidates can check SSC GD Constable cutoff by following the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website – ssc.gov.in.
• Click on the SSC GD result notification.
• Search for the SSC GD cutoff table
• SSC GD cut-off list is published force-wise, category-wise and gender-wise. 
• Check, download and save the SSC GD Constable cutoff

The SSC GD minimum qualifying marks or the passing marks differ for reserved and unreserved category candidates. The passing marks for the SSC GD Constable exam are as follows:

Categories	Qualifying Percentage (in %)	Qualifying Marks
General	30	36
OBC/ EWS	25	30
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Others	20	24

However, candidates need to obtain the SSC GD cut off marks to get selected for recruitment.

Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to secure minimum 30 per cent aggregate marks to qualify SSC GD exam. Have a look at the SSC GD qualifying cutoff percentage below:

• General: 30 per cent
• Other Backward Class (OBC)/ EWS: 25 per cent
• Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ PwD: 20 per cent

It may be noted that the final SSC GD merit list is prepared only on the basis of candidates’ performance in SSC GD CBE exam. PET, PST and medical examination are only qualifying in nature.

No, the SSC GD Constable cutoff varies as per the category of candidates. SSC GD Cut Off is released category-wise separately for males and females candidates:

• General
• OBC
• SC
• ST
• EWS
• ESM

The Staff Selection Commission has released the revised SSC GD vacancy 2025 list. The SSC GD Constable vacancies have been increased to 53,690. The state-wise vacancy PDF is available on the official website. Candidates can download the SSC GD state-wise vacancy 2025 PDF using the given steps:

• Visit the official website- ssc.gov.in.
• Go to the 'Tentative Vacancy' tab under 'For Candidates' section.
• Selection the GD Constable exam.
• Click on tentative vacancies for SSC GD link.
• Download the SSC GD vacancy PDF.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the state-wise SSC GD vacancy 2025 that will be filled through the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2025.

The SSC GD 2024 exam seeks to fill a total of 46,617 vacancies. Have a look at the force-wise SSC GD vacancies 2024 for male and female candidates below:

Force	Male Vacancy	Female Vacancy	Total Vacancy
BSF	10227	1849	12076
CISF	11558	2074	13632
CRPF	9301	109	9410
SSB	1884	42	1926
ITBP	5327	960	6287
AR	2948	42	2990
SSF	222	74	296
NCB	0	0	0
TOTAL	41467	5150	46617

Yes, there will be the SSC GD Constable exam in 2026. The Commission has notified the dates for the conduct of the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2026. The SSC GD Constable 2026 recruitment exam will be held in March - April 2026. The SSC GD 2026 notification will be released on November 11, 2025.

Candidates can check SSC GD vacancy by visiting the official website of the Staff Selection Commission, that is, ssc.gov.in. The SSC GD vacancy list is released in the official notification. Candidates need to download the SSC GD notification PDF to check the vacancies. Candidates will also be able to check the SSC GD Constable vacancies from the direct link here- SSC GD Vacancy. 

The SSC GD vacancies are released for Constable (General Duty), Rifleman (General Duty) and Sepoy in NCB posts. The SSC GD vacancy is distributed among all the forces including:

• Border Security Force (BSF)
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
• Sashastra Seem Bal (SSB)
• Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
• Rifleman (General Duty) - Assam Rifle
• Sepoy-NCB

SSC GD Constable exam is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The SSC Constable exam is a popular exam among candidates because of its eligibility criteria, salary and the pride associated with working in the security forces.

The difficulty level of the SSC GD exam is usually of easy to moderate or of moderate level. The SSC GD question paper of the 2024 session was of easy to moderate difficulty level. SSC GD is one of the most sought after exam when it comes to Constable General Duty or Rifleman General Duty jobs in armed forces of India. The questions asked in SSC GD exam are of Class 10 level. A few days before the exam can be stressful for candidates who are perplexed about the difficulty level of question paper. Follow these last minutes tips to ace the SSC GD exam: 

• Don't read any new chapters or sections before the examination.
• Stay hydrated and eat healthy food
• Don't take much stress, try to be confident
• Download and print SSC GD Constable Admit card well in advance.

As per the latest SSC GD exam pattern, there are a total of 80 questions in the GD Constable exam in MCQ format. The SSC GD paper pattern is summarised as below:

• Sections:
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • General Knowledge and General Awareness
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • English/Hindi
• Total questions: 80    
• Total marks: 160
• Negative marking: There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

No, there is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD Constable exam. In the SSC GD exam, a total of 80 questions asked from four sections- General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/Hindi. Candidates are given cumulative one hour to attempt all 80 questions. There is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD exam.

The SSC GD previous years question papers are generally released by the Commission on the registered accounts of candidates along with the answer key. However, the candidates who did not appear for the exam can get the previous years SSC GD question papers on this Shiksha.com page - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-question-papers. The SSC GD previous years papers are displayed for free on this year-wise and shift-wise. Candidates simply need to download the PDF and start solving it for their practice.

In the SSC GD Constable exam, the questions are asked from four sections- General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Each section contains 20 questions. There is equal distribution of questions in each section of SSC GD question paper. However, it depends upon each candidate which section of the SSC GD exam paper they find lengthy based on the difficulty level of the questions.

Candidates can check SSC GD exam analysis here. The SSC GD exam analysis provides details of the difficulty level of the paper, topics from which questions are asked in the exam, paper pattern, good attempts, etc. The SSC GD exam anaysis 2025 of the online exam will be provided here based on the inputs provided by the candidates. The overall difficulty level of the SSC GD question paper 2025 is generally easy to moderate.

SSC GD exam analysis is really helpful for candidates who are looking forward to appearing for the exam. The SSC GD exam review gives details on the difficulty level of question paper, number of questions, topics from question are asked, good attempts and expected cut off marks. The exam analysis also helps in understanding the latest SSC GD question paper structure.

SSC GD  examcontains objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each question contains four options from which candidates need to choose the most appropriate answer. The questions are set in English, Hindi and language opted by candidates.

The General Awareness section of the SSC GD exam is generally moderate in terms of the difficulty level. The section contains questions from current affairs, General Science, General Knoweldge and others. Candidates are advised to thoroughly prepare the General Awareness section and revise the syllabus as per prescribed by the Commission.

SSC GD syllabus 2025 comprises the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The SSC GD Constable exam is conducted online and comprises 80 questions from:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Knowledge and General Awareness
• Elementary Mathematics
• English/Hindi

Candidates must internalize the topics given in the syllabus and prepare each topic separately. Candidates should practice questions based on the topics given in the SSC GD Constable syllabus. The more they practice, the better they can perform in the Computer-Based Exam (CBE).

Candidates can pass the SSC GD Constable by preparing well in advance. Candidates should have a clear understanding of the SSC GD syllabus 2023 and examine the previous year questions for exam preparations. Prepare a proper schedule for the SSC GD Constable exam, fix the revision time and practise throroughly. Candidates should take as many SSC GD Constable Mock Tests as they can.

No, SSC GD syllabus is only the first step of the exam preparation. After going through the syllabus, candidates must read important books to brush up their preparations. Also, candidates should attempt the SSC GD previous year's question papers and mock tests to be well prepared for the exam.

The SSC GD exam is the entry-level exam for the constable post in the Central Armed Police Forces. You should plan on studying for this exam for at least six months. You can follow the given expert tips to prepare for the SSC GD Constable exam: 1. Before starting preparation, you must see the exam pattern and syllabus to understand the requirements for the exam. 2. SSC GD has only one computer-based test (CBT), which is followed by the physical and medical test. 3. Complete the exam syllabus in the first three months. 4. Make short notes on important topics such as coding and decoding, number series, mensuration, profit and loss, etc. 5. You should focus on grammar and vocabulary to ace the Hindi and English sections. 6. To prepare for the SSC GD, you should take as many mock tests as possible. 7. Start doing some kind of physical exercises and activities to pass the physical and medical tests. You can SEE detailed preparation guidelines to prepare for SSC GD at this Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-preparation.

The SSC GD exam is conducted for a 60-minute duration. Candidates are not given more time to complete the exam. Therefore, it is suggested that candidates should maintain speed and accuracy to attempt the complete SSC GD question paper. Candidates can practice the SSC GD previous years papers to catch hold of their speed while maintaining accuracy.

The SSC GD exam is conducted for the recruitment of constables on general duty (GD). Here are some tips that can help you prepare for this exam and become part of the security forces as a constable: 1. Take a printout of the previous year's SSC GD question paper, as most of the questions are repeated and the level is also not difficult. 2. Make a proper schedule and allot more time to practice the math section. 3. Practice reasoning topics like analogies, coding, and decoding as much as you can to improve accuracy. 4. Prepare short notes on GK facts to learn and revise for the general awareness section. 5. Give equal importance to current affairs and learn about all important events. 6. Focus on basic grammar and vocabulary to do well in the language section of the paper. 7. Do physical exercise regularly to pass the physical test of GD. 8. Do not ignore your health, as you will have to pass a medical test as well. 9. You can maintain a proper diet while preparing for the SSC GD exam. The SSC GD exam tests your mental and physical strength, and you have to prepare accordingly.

The cut-off marks of SSC GD Constable CBE is 30 per cent for General, 25 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and 20 per cent for ESM categories.

Have a look at the SSC GD exam pattern 2025 below:

Sections	Number of questions	Maximum marks
Part A - General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40
Part B - General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40
Part C - Elementary Mathematics	20	40
Part D- English/Hindi	20	40
Total	80	160

It is challenging but not impossible to clear the SSC GD exam in two months. With the right approach, you can ace this exam if you put in 8 to 10 hours of dedicated study time. Following these expert suggestions can help you: 1. Select limited but useful study material as you have only two months 2. Focus on the fundamental concept in the first month. 3. Dedicate next month to practice. 4. For quant, you can refer to R. S. Aggarwal. For GK, read Arihant or Lucent, and for Hindi read BN Prasad. 5. Since you have limited time, you should focus heavily on practice tests. 6. You can refer to online study materials such as YouTube to revise concepts. 7. Focus equally on fitness to qualify for the physical test following the exam. This Shiksha page contains a detailed strategy that can help you: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-preparation.

To get selected as a GD in BSF, you need to qualify for the SSC GD exam with a good score. You should allocate at least six months to studying for this test. To get selected for the SSC GD you can use the following advice from professionals: 1. To understand the requirements for the exam, go through the exam pattern and syllabus before beginning your preparation. 2. There is only one computer-based test (CBT) for the SSC GD which is followed by a physical and medical examination. 3. Finish the exam's syllabus within the first three months. 4. Make notes on crucial topics like coding and decoding, number series, Mensuration profit and loss, etc. 5. To ace the Hindi and English language sections, you have to study grammar and vocabulary from good English books. 6. One month before the exam, take as many mock exams as possible. 7. Start engaging in physical activities and exercises to help you pass the required medical and physical tests. The following Shiksha page has a detailed preparation strategy to help you pass the SSC GD exam: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-preparation.

SSC GD exam is not a very tough. The difficulty level of SSC GD Constable exam is usually easy to moderate or moderate. However, the competition for the exam is tough, which makes it is a bit tough to crack. Candidates with good SSC GD exam preparations can attempt the questions in the exam easily. It is advisable that candidates should prepare for the exam well in advance to crack the SSC GD exam with flying colours. Here are some of the preparation tips to prepare for the exam:

• Go through the SSC GD exam pattern 2025.
• Cover the entire SSC GD syllabus 2025.
• Attempt as many as previous year SSC GD question papers.
• Take the SSC GD Constable Mock Tests
• Analyse the attempted papers and work on weak areas.

Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to secure minimum 30 per cent aggregate marks to qualify SSC GD exam. Have a look at the SSC GD qualifying cutoff percentage below:

• General: 30 per cent
• Other Backward Class (OBC)/ EWS: 25 per cent
• Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ PwD: 20 per cent

It may be noted that the final SSC GD merit list is prepared only on the basis of candidates’ performance in SSC GD CBE exam. PET, PST and medical examination are only qualifying in nature.

The Commission conducted the Constable GD in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF and Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination, 2025 on February 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 25, 2025. The SSC GD Constable 2025 exam was conducted online in the computer based exam (CBE) mode. The Staff Selection Commission organised the exam in various exam centres across India.

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC GD 2026 notification on November 11, 2025. The SSC GD notification 2026 will be released on the official website- ssc.gov.in. All the important information related to the exam is mentioned on the SSC GD notification PDF 2026 such as the vacancy list, dates, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules which will govern the conduct of the examination. The Commission releases the SSC GD application form 2026 along with the notification. 

 

Yes, SSC GD notification 2025 has been released. The SSC GD 2025 notification was released on September 5, 2024. The SSC GD Constable 2025 notification mentions the important details of the exam including the application dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern and selection criteria. The SSC GD notification is available as a PDF download file on the official website- ssc.gov.in.

The SSC GD recruitment notification contains imporant details regarding the exam including:

• Exam dates
• Number of vacancies
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Eligibility criteria
• Application process
• Selection process
• Admit card details
• Result preparation criteria

The SSC GD notification is released on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission- ssc.nic.in. Candidates need to visit the official website to download the official notification. Moreover, the direct link to download the SSC GD notification PDF will be provided here as well.

Candidates are required to carry a few documents to the SSC GD exam centres on the day of the examination. The SSC GD documents to be carried to the exam centres are:

• SSC GD admit card
• Passport size photos
• Photo ID proof such as Pan card, Voter ID, Driving License, ID Cards issued by the Government

Candidates who forget to carry any of these documents to the SSC GD exam centres will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

No, you cannot get your SSC GD exam centre changed. The Staff Selection Commission SSC does not entertain any request for the change of SSC GD examination centre. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the centre mentioned on their respective SSC GD admit cards.

Candidates need to give their preference of exam centre cities where they wish to appear for the exam while filling out the SSC GD application form. The Commission does not entertain any request for change of the GD Constable exam centre under any circumstances. However, the Commission reserves the right to cancel any exam centre and ask the candidates of that centre to appear from another centre.

Candidates can check their exam centres by downloading the SSC GD admit card only. The Commission do not mention the name of examination centre in the application status. Candidates can check their exam city, date, and time for the SSC GD Constable exam on their admit cards. Candidates will be required to download the admit card from their regional websites. A direct link is also provided on this page.

Candidates who have passed Class 10 exam or equivalent from a recognised board can apply for the SSC GD Vacancy 2025. Candidates should be between 18 to 23 years of age to be eligible for the SSC GD Constable 2025. The Commission can cancel the candidature of the candidate at any point if he or she do not conform to any of the eligibility condition. Candidates should go through the SSC GD Constable eligibility criteria 2025 carefully before applying online for the exam.

Yes, a Class 10th pass candidate can apply for the SSC GD exam. The SSC GD educational qualification is Matric/ High School/ Class 10th. However, candidates appearing in Class 10th exam are not eligible to apply for SSC GD recruitment.

Candidates selected for SSC GD constable must pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) or Physical Standard Test (PST). Therefore, the SSC GD applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible for PET or PST: (a) Height Requirements: 1. The Male candidates need to have minimum height of 170 cm. 2. The Female candidates need to have minimum height of 157 cm. (b) Weight Requirements: According to medical standards, the candidate's weight should be proportionate to his or her height and age. The detailed physical standard requirements for SSC GD can be found on this Shiksha Page: https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-gd-eligibility-nationality-age-limit-educational-qualification-relaxation-blogId-39607.

Candidates must be of minimum 18 years of age in order to be eligible for SSC GD exam. The upper SSC GD age limit is 23 years. However, the Commission provides a relaxation in the upper age limit for all the reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, ExS and others. The SSC GD age limit relaxation for SC category is five years, for OBC and Ex-Servicemen is three years. Refer SSC GD Eligibility Criteria for detailed age limit criteria.

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the online exam for recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) and Sepoy in NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau). The SSC GD Constable Pay Level for Level 1is INR 18,000 to 56,900 (Sepoy in NCB) and Pay
Level 3 is INR 21,700-69,100 for all others posts.

Yes, the SSC GD exam is generally conducted every year. The SSC GD notification is released by the Staff Selection Commission SSC every year based on the vacancies intimated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Maharashtra). Upon receiving the vacancy requirement from the Maharashtra, the SSC releases the notification and begins the online application process. The SSC GD exam process comprises online exam, PST/PET exam and DME. Candidates need to go through the entire exam process to get shortlisted for recruitment.

The SSC GD Computer-Based Examination (CBE) comprises questions from four subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/ Hindi Language. A total of 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the SSC GD Constable exam. Each question carries 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer.

The SSC GD exam is conducted online in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode. On the other hand, the SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) is conducted offline as it involves physical test. The SSC GD physical test is conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on behalf of the CAPFs to test the physical eligibility of candidates.

No, candidates can provide details of any ID proof at the time of filling the SSC GD application form 2023. For more details candidate can visit the Shiksha. Com webpage regarding the application process of the SSC GD Constable exam.

Candidates can apply online for the SSC GD Exam through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates can fill out the SSC GD application form by following the given steps:

• Visit the official SSC website- ssc.nic.in.
• Click on SSC GD application link
• Complete the SSC GD online registration form
• Upload the scanned photo and signature
• Fill out the SSC GD application form
• Pay the SSC GD application fee
• Submit and save the confirmation page.

The SSC GD apply online 2026 link will be released along with the official notification in October 2025. Candidates will be given over 30 days to fill out the SSC GD application form 2026. It is compulsory for candidates to fill out the online SSC GD application form 2026 in order to appear for the exam. The last date to apply online for the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam will be in November 2025.

The SSC GD application fee is different for reserved and unreserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 100 as the application fee for the SSC GD Constable exam. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories and women candidates of all categories are exempted from paying the SSC GD application fee.

Candidates can download SSC GD admit card in the manner given below:

• Go to the official website- SSC KKR, CR, SR, ER, NR, MPR, NER and NWR.
• On the home page, SSC GD admit card link is provided.
• Click on the admit card link.
• Read the instruction and click on the okay button given at the bottom.
• Enter the roll number and date of birth.
• Download the admit card.
• Take a prinout.

Candidates can check the SSC GD application status by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website of the SSC - ssc.gov.in for all the regions- KKR/ SR/ CR/ ER/ WR/ NER/ NWR/ MPR.
• Click on the link to check the application status. 
• Enter the SSC registration number and date of birth.
• Check the SSC GD application status.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC GD admit card 2025 around five days before the exam. The SSC GD 2025 admit card will be issued region-wise on the official websites of the - SSC ER, KKR, NR, NER, NWR, MPR, SR, CR and WR. Candidates can download the SSC GD admit card 2025 using the application number and date of birth. Before the admit card, the Commission released the SSC GD application status 2025 informing the candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their applications.

The SSC GD Constable application status 2026 will be released after the application process is over. The Commission issues the SSC GD application status on the regional websites of the Commission- SSC KKR, NR, ER, WR, CR, SR, NER, NWR and MPR. The SSC GD 2026 application status informs the candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their applications. Only those candidates will be able to download the SSC GD admit card 2026 whose applications have been accepted.

No, the SSC GD exam admit card 2026 has not been released. The SSC GD Constable exam admit card 2026 will be released exam date-wise. The SSC GD admit card 2026 is released by the Commission at ssc.gov.in for all regions- KKR, NR, ER, SR, WR, NER, NWR, MPR, CR. The SSC GD 2026 admit card informs candidates about their respective exam date and the centre of the examination.

Yes, after a certain number of years of service, a SSC GD constable is promoted. The SSC GD officer is on probation in her initial posting. After this, they join their respective forces as general duty constables and are eligible for promotion after a certain number of years. The following are the career promotions for SSC GD officers: 1. First promotion to senior constable post 2. Next promotion as the Head Constable 3. The third promotion of SSC GD constable is of Assistant Sub Inspector 4. Later they can be promoted to the post of Sub Inspector 5. The Inspector position is the final promotion for an SSC GD constable.

The full form of GD is General Duty in the Staff Selection Commission recruitment. SSC GD Constable exam is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). SSC Constable exam is a popular exam among candidates because of its eligibility criteria, salary and the pride associated with working in the security forces.

The SSC GD Constable Exam is conducted to recruit constables for general duty GD in multiple forces. You can join the following Central Armed Police Forces after passing the SSC GD for Constable (General Duty): 1. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 2. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 3. Sashastra Seem Bal (SSB) 4. Secretariat Security Force (SSF) 5. Border Security Force (BSF) 6. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 7. National Investigation Agency (NIA) 8. You can also join the Assam Rifles for the post of rifleman (general duty). The SSC GD pay scale is Level 3 and ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. You can know in detail at this Shiksha page: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-notification.

The SSC GD constable is one of the most popular posts among high school-passed armed forces aspirants. This is due to the following perks provided to the SSC GD Constables: 1. A decent salary: The basic pay scale for the GD post ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. At entry level, you can expect an in-hand salary of Rs. 23,527. 2. Respect: You will have the opportunity to work in reputable central armed police forces such as the Border Security Force. 3. Allowance: You are eligible for other allowances such as transportation, field, and security allowances in addition to your salary as an SSC GD constable. 4. Other facilities: You are entitled to certain annual paid leaves and medical facilities. You can take advantage of GD pension schemes in your force. 5. Career growth: After your probation period is over, you will join as a general duty constable and become eligible for promotion after certain years. You can be promoted to the rank of Inspector after several promotions in your police force.

The difficulty level of the SSC GD exam is usually of easy to moderate or of moderate level. The SSC GD question paper of the 2024 session was of easy to moderate difficulty level. SSC GD is one of the most sought after exam when it comes to Constable General Duty or Rifleman General Duty jobs in armed forces of India. The questions asked in SSC GD exam are of Class 10 level. A few days before the exam can be stressful for candidates who are perplexed about the difficulty level of question paper. Follow these last minutes tips to ace the SSC GD exam: 

• Don't read any new chapters or sections before the examination.
• Stay hydrated and eat healthy food
• Don't take much stress, try to be confident
• Download and print SSC GD Constable Admit card well in advance.

The candidates get their registration ID on their mobile and the email account provided at the time of SSC One-Time registration.If you forget your Registration ID or Password:

• Go to the SSC login page
• Click on “Forgot Registration ID/Password”
• Enter your registered email ID or mobile number and date of birth
• You will receive an OTP to reset your credentials

You can get the latest answer key for the SSC GD exam once the Commission releases the official answer key on its website. The SSC GD answer key is released around 4 to 5 days after the exam. The answer key is displayed along with the SSC GD response sheet and question paper. Candidates need to login to their registered accounts to get the official the latest answer key. 

The SSC GD previous years question papers are generally released by the Commission on the registered accounts of candidates along with the answer key. However, the candidates who did not appear for the exam can get the previous years SSC GD question papers on this Shiksha.com page - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-question-papers. The SSC GD previous years papers are displayed for free on this year-wise and shift-wise. Candidates simply need to download the PDF and start solving it for their practice.

There are no such repetitive questions in the SSC GD Constable exam. However, the topics and types are generally the same almost every year. The Commission make changes in the difficulty level of the same topics asked in the exam. Moreover, the Commission may give more weightage to one topic this year and another topic in next year. For example, there may be more questions on number system in 2025 and in 2026, the Mathematics section may include more questions on Algebra. So. Candidates need to prepare all the topics and sections carefully.

Yes, you can make corrections to your SSC GD application using your mobile phone. To make corrections, visit the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in), log in with your registration number and password, and access the "Re-Apply" link under the SSC GD Constable recruitment box. Make the necessary changes, submit the application form, and pay the correction charges if applicable. 

Steps to Make Corrections:

• Visit the official SSC website: Go to ssc.gov.in.
• Log in: Use your registration number and password to log in to your profile.
• Navigate to the "Re-Apply" link: Find the "Re-Apply" link under the SSC GD Constable recruitment section.
• Make corrections: Open the application form and make the necessary changes.
• Submit the form: Once you have made the changes, submit the application form.
• Pay correction charges: If applicable, pay the required correction charges.

The SSC GD merit list is important exam event as it informs the candidates about their qualification or disqualification in the exam. The GD Constable merit list contains the names and roll numbers of candidates who are shortlisted for the next round- Physical Test (PET/ PST). These candidates get to know about their selection and can prepare for the next round accordingly.

The SSC GD merit list contains the following details:

• Rank of candidates based on their merit in the online CBE exam
• Names of shortlisted candidates
• Roll numbers of shortlisted candidates

 

The SSC GD cut-off 2025 may go high as per the feedback shared by candidates who took the exam. We gave guesstimated the expected SSC GD cut off marks below considering the difficulty level of question paper and good attempts. Check below the SSC GD expected cut-off 2025 marks:

Category	Expected Cut Off Marks
UR	145-155
SC	130-140
ST	120-130
EWS	138-148
OBC	135-145
ESM	60-70

The SSC GD Constable exam was conducted from February 4 to 25, 2025. The result was released on June 17, 2025. The SSC GD 2025 result is out within 4 months of the exam. Candidates can check the results by downloading the SSC GD result/merit list PDF. 

To access your SSC GD exam scorecard, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official SSC Website: Go to ssc.nic.in.

2. Log In to Your Account:Click on the "Login" button.

Enter your Registration Number and Password.

3. Access Your Scorecard:

After logging in, navigate to the "Result/Marks" section on your dashboard.

Locate the link for "Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination."

The SSC GD application fee is different for reserved and unreserved category candidates. General category candidates need to pay INR 100 as the application fee for the SSC GD Constable exam. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories and women candidates of all categories are exempted from paying the SSC GD application fee.

The SSC GD exam is conducted for a 60-minute duration. Candidates are not given more time to complete the exam. Therefore, it is suggested that candidates should maintain speed and accuracy to attempt the complete SSC GD question paper. Candidates can practice the SSC GD previous years papers to catch hold of their speed while maintaining accuracy.

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for all the stages of SSC GD exam- Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/ Review Medical Examination (RME). Candidates need to qualify the SSC GD CBE by obtaining the cut off marks to get shortlisted for the next round, that is, PET/ PST followed by the DME/ DV round. 

The last date to download SSC GD scorecard 2025 was July 10, 2025. The marks or scorecard of the candidates who appeared in SSC GD 2025 exam were made available on the official website i.e. ssc.gov.in. Candidates could check the SSC GD marks and download the scorecard from June 26, 2025 to July 10, 2025 up to 5:00 pm. Get the direct link here - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/ssc/articles/ssc-gd-marks-score-card-blogId-122595

The last date to download the SSC GD final answer key 2025 along with the question papers and response sheets was July 10, 2025. Candidates could download the final answer key along with the SSC GD response sheet using their Roll Number and Password. The facility to download the PDFs is available up to 5:00 pm on July 1. Get the direct link here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-answer-key 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the results of the GD Constable exam on its official website. Candidates can find the SSC GD Constable result online on the following platforms:

• SSC Website: Candidates can find and check the SSC GD results on the official website of the Commission, that is, ssc.gov.in.
• shiksha.com: The direct link to check the results is provided in the following page of shiksha.com - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ssc-gd-exam-results.

Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the SSC GD Constable exam to get shortlisted for the next round- PET/ PST. The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC GD exam 2024 are as follows (without adding bonus marks to NCC certificate holders):

• UR: 30%
• OBC/ EWS: 25%
• All other categories :20%

If an OBC category candidate has scored 25 per cent of the total marks then he or she has qualified the exam. However, it does not guarantee selection of candidature for appointment as candidates need to obtain the SSC GD cutoff marks 2024.