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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.

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.

Yes, there is physical test in the SSC GD Constable exam. Candidates who clear the SSC GD exam (CBE) are called to appear for the physical test which is conducted by the CRPF. The SSC GD physical test comprises following process:

• Candidates need to fulfill SSC GD height/ weight requirement and undergo measurement of height, weight and chest as mentioned in the official notification
• Candidates need to perform a race within the given SSC GD running time limits.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.