SSC GD Syllabus 2025: Constable GD Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

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.

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.

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

Candidates should prepare the following 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.

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.

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.

In the SSC GD PET/ PST exam, candidates need to complete the race within the given running time. The SSC GD running time for males is 5 km in 24 minutes, and for females is 1.6 km in 8 ½ minutes. However, for Ladakh-based candidates, the SSC GD physical running time is 1.6 km in 7 minutes for males and 800 metres in 5 minutes for females. 

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, 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.

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, 1 year is enough for SSC GD exam preparation. Candidates should begin their exam preparation by going through the SSC GD exam pattern and syllabus. After going through the entire syllabus, candidates should start practicing for the exam. Practicing SSC GD question papers and mock tests prove out to the best preparation stratgey to ace the exam with flying colours.

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).

SSC GD syllabus is typically released along with the notification. SSC GD syllabus and exam pattern are mentioned in the official notification. The Staff Selection Commission issues the latest exam pattern and syllabus for the SSC GD Constable exam in the official notification.

SSC GD syllabus is important as it is the first step towards effective preparation for the exam. Candidates are recommended to go through each topic of SSC GD syllabus thoroughly. The syllabus of SSC GD Constable exam comprises topics under General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/Hindi subjects. SSC GD Constable exam comprises 80 objective-type questions. The questions in the test are of matriculation level.

The Staff Selection Commission, the exam conducting body, prescribes SSC GD syllabus. The Commission releases the syllabus with the issue of SSC GD notification. Candidates should go through the notification carefully to understand the latest SSC GD exam pattern and syllabus. They can then prepare the topics accordingly.

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.

SSC GD CBE holds weightage of 160 marks. The SSC GD exam pattern was changed in 2022. Earlier, SSC GD CBE held a weightage of 100 marks. The time allotted to the exam is one hour now instead of 90 minutes earlier. The number of questions have been reduced from 100 to 80. The marks allotted to one question have been increased from one to two marks. As a result, the negative marking for incorrect answers increased from 0.25 to 0.50.

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.

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 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.

SSC GD syllabus is released for CBE stage of the exam only. The time allotted to the SSC GD Constable exam is one hour. The maximum marks are 160. The number of questions asked in the exam are 80 and the marks allotted to one question are two marks. There is a negative marking for the incorrect answers of 0.50 marks. Further, for PET/PST, the commission prescribes the standards and measurements.

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.

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.

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.