SSC GD Constable Preparation 2026: Subject-wise Tips & Guide

Candidates should prepare the given SSC GD General Intelligence & Reasoning topics-

• Analogies
• Similarities & Differences
• Spatial visualization and orientation
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Figural classification
• Arithmetic number series
• Non-verbal series
• Coding and decoding, etc.

Have a look at the important SSC GD important topics of Mathematics section below:

• Decimals
• Fractions
• Problems relating to Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Fundamental arithmetical operations
• Percentages
• Relationship between Numbers
• Ratio and Proportion
• Averages, Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Mensuration
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Time
• Time and Work, etc.

SSC GD exam is not a tough exam. The difficulty level of SSC GD Constable exam is generally easy to moderate or moderate. However, the competition for the exam is high, which makes it is a bit tough to crack.

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 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 session exam, the overall difficulty level was easy to moderate and the same goes for the SSC GD question paper level of the 2024 session. 

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 makes changes in the difficulty level of the same topics asked in the exam. Moreover, the Commission may give more weight to one topic this year and another topic next year. For example, there may be more questions on the 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.

One year is enough for SSC GD exam preparation. Candidates must begin the preparation by going through the pattern and syllabus. Practicing previous years' question papers proves out to the best stratgey to crack the exam with flying colours.

There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in the SSC GD Constable exam. It is an objective type exam conducted online. The marks for the correct answer are 2. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. 

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.

In the SSC GD Constable exam, a total of 80 questions are asked. Each question carries two marks and there is negative marking.

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.

In the SSC GD PET/ PST exam, candidates need to complete the race within the given running time. Have a look at the details 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

SSC GD syllabus 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).

For SSC GD Constable preparation, candidates can refer to the following books: 

Subjects	Authors/ Publications
General Intelligence & Reasoning	BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
	M K Pandey
	R S Aggarwal
	S P Bakshi
	KD Campus
General Knowledge & General Awareness	KD Campus
	Lucent Publication
	Mammen Mathew
Quantitative Aptitude	Arihant Publication
	R.S. Aggarwal
	Neetu Singh
English Comprehension	R S Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
	S P Bakshi
	Wren & Martin

The SSC GD subjects are:

General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Elementary Mathematics

English/ Hindi Language

As per the changed SSC GD exam pattern, the marks allotted to one question are two marks. The SSC GD exam is of total 160 marks containing 80 multiple choice questions (MCQs). There is a negative marking for the incorrect answers. A total of 0.50 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Have a look at the SSC GD important topics for General Awareness section:

• Indian Constitution
• Geography
• History
• Culture
• Economics
• General Polity
• India and its neighbouring countries
• Scientific Research,
• Sports, etc.

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.

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.

The SSC GD Constable exam is conducted online as the Computer-Based Examination. However, the PET and PST are held offline as these include performing race and fulfilling the physical eligibility.