SSC GD Constable 2023 Exam Analysis (January 12): Check Section-Wise Students Feedback, Expected Cutoff, Topics
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SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis (Jan 12): Check the overall difficulty level of the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam held on January 12, 2023, its section-wise in-depth analysis, questions asked, good attempts, expected cutoff marks, etc.
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12
SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis (Jan 12): On January 12, 2023, the commission successfully completed the SSC GD Constable 2022-2023 exam, which was held at various locations across the country. The timings of the SSC GD Constable examination are divided into four shifts. The SSC GD Constable exam comprises four sections of 40 marks each. There are 20 questions in each section. The total marks allotted to the paper are 160. There is a negative marking of 0.50 for every incorrect answer.
According to the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the SSC GD 2022-23 exam held on January 12, 2023 was easy to moderate. Check out the section-by-section SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam analysis, which will be useful for students who have exams in the future shifts to understand the difficulty level of the questions asked and also the topics.
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 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC GD cutoff. The SSC GD Cut Off is prepared on basis of the difficulty level of the question paper, the total number of vacancies, number of candidates appeared in the exam and previous years' SSC GD Cut Off trend.
Before discussing the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam analysis, candidates can also check the exam pattern below.
- SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Pattern
- SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Overall Difficulty Level
- SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Exam Analysis Section-Wise
- SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Expected Cutoff Marks
- SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12 FAQs
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Pattern
SSC GD exam pattern has been revised for the Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission reduced the number of questions, the time allotted to the paper and changed the marks assigned to each question. The SSC GD exam pattern 2022 for CBE is summarised as below:
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| 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 |
There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
Also Read: SSC GD Constable Shift Timings 2023: Exam Timing, Reporting Time & Exam Instructions
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Overall Difficulty Level
According to the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam held on January 12, 2023 was easy to moderate. The pattern and questions are similar to previous days and shifts. In comparison to previous exams, questions about active-passive and direct-indirect were also asked today. The questions in the GD section were relatively simple to attempt. On the other hand, the questions asked in elementary mathematics were a bit challenging. Check below the section-wise overall difficulty level and good attempts.
| Section |
Overall Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
15-17 |
| Elementary Mathematics |
Moderate |
13-15 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness |
Easy |
16-18 |
| English/ Hindi |
Easy to Moderate |
16-18 |
| Overall |
Easy to Moderate |
63-72 |
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Exam Analysis Section-Wise
Here we are providing the SSC GS constable 2022-23 detailed exam analysis section-wise for Shift 1, held on January 12, 2023.
Elementary Mathematics
This section contains 20 questions for 40 marks. Check below to see which topics in mathematics were covered. It was found that questions about profit and loss were asked more this time.
Yes, SSC GD cutoff is released separately for Computer Based Examination (CBE) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST). The rest of the stages of SSC GD selection process are only qualifying in nature. The commission publishes the SSC GD Constable Cut Off Marks along with the result. The Staff Selection Commission publishes the SSC GD cut-off for each category for all states.
| Topic |
No. of Questions asked |
|---|---|
| Profit or Loss |
3-4 |
| Percentage |
2-3 |
| Simple Interest/ Compound Interest |
1-2 |
| Ratio Proportion |
1-2 |
| Mensuration |
1 |
| Time and Work |
2-3 |
| Number System |
1 |
| Speed, Time and Distance |
1 |
| Average |
1 |
| Simplification |
1 |
| Miscellaneous |
5-6 |
| Total |
20 |
Also Read: SSC GD 2023 Exam
General Intelligence and Reasoning
This section also contains 20 questions for 40 marks. Check out the detailed analysis below to get an idea of your upcoming shifts.
| Topics |
No. of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Seating Arrangement
|
2-4 |
| Number Series
|
1 |
| Coding-Decoding
|
3 |
| Coded Blood Relations
|
1 |
| Alphabetical Series |
1 |
| Paper Cutting and Folding
|
1 |
| BODMAS rule
|
2 |
| Dictionary Arrangement
|
1 |
| Classification |
1 |
| Syllogism
|
1 |
| Miscellaneous |
4 |
| Total |
20 |
Also Read: SSC GD 2023 Exam Analysis
General Knowledge and General Awareness
Check out one of the most scoring sections that candidates can complete in less time in the examination hall and for which no calculations are required. Questions asked in this section are based on general knowledge and awareness. Check below for a detailed analysis of the questions asked in the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam.
- Dance form of Andhra Pradesh
- Full form of NITI, PGMY
- World Braille Day
- Apollo 1
- FIFA World Cup
- Ramsar Sites of India
- Chandragupta
- Indira Gandhi Award
- World's Largest Constitution
- Census, 5-Year Plan
- India's Literacy rate
- Chemical Formula
- Sports, etc.
English/Hindi Language
Check below for a detailed analysis of the questions asked in the English/Hindi section.
- Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks
- Active & Passive
- Direct and Indirect
- Idioms and Phrases
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Sentence improvement
- Error detection
- One Word Substitution
- Cloze Test, etc.
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 (Jan 12) Expected Cutoff Marks
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will soon announce the SSC GD Constable cutoff marks on the official website. Experts have suggested the expected cutoff marks after analysing the past year's trends and the difficulty level of the exam this year. The expected cutoff marks for the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam are provided below so that candidates can get a rough idea of their selection.
| Categories |
SSC GD Constable Expected Cut Off Marks (Male) |
SSC GD Constable Expected Cut Off Marks (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| General |
74-77 |
64-68 |
| OBC |
72-75 |
62-65 |
| SC |
65-69 |
57-60 |
| ST |
58-61 |
54-56 |
| EWS |
70-72 |
63-64 |
| Ex-Servicemen |
48-51 |
41-45 |
Read More:
SSC GD 2022-23 Jan 10 Exam Analysis of Shift 1 in detail
SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Analysis Jan 12 FAQs
Q: What was the difficulty level of the SSC GD Constable Exam 2022-23 for Shift 1?
Q: In the mathematics section of the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam, which topics were asked the most questions in Shift 1?
Q: What was the difficulty level of the General Intelligence and Reasoning section in the SSC GD Constable 2022-23 exam?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Here's a forum-style response tailored for the SSC GD normalisation discussion:
I've been curious about how SSC GD normalization works, and after digging a bit, here's my take. The process doesn't arbitrarily change your raw marks but adjusts scores across different shifts to ensure fairness. Imagine
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The tie-breaking policy of SSC GD is done when two candidates secure the same marks or positions in the exam. This done based on date of birth, marks in each section, alphabet-wise names gets higher rank.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SSC GD Constable merit list is released in PDF form by SSC. It shows the roll numbers of qualified candidates for the next round of selection process. The list is released along with the cut off marks so that candidates can check they have qualified for the physical test or final recruitment.
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SSC GD marks are made available few days after the declaration of the result. The scorecard is released for qualified and non-qualified candidates. The marks can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
SSC GD Constable result is announced online only. The process to check the result is given below.
- Visit ssc.gov.in
- Go to the result tab on the home page
- SSC GD result links are available for male and female candidates
- Click the relevant link
- The result PDF opens in a new page
- Download SSC GD result PDF
I
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates are required to carry one photo-identity proof along with the SSC GD admit card. They can carry the any one of the following photo-identity proofs.
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Passport
Voter ID
Driving License
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The SSC GD Constable DV/ DME 2025 dates have not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the SSC GD medical exam will start in November 2025. The CRPF will soon announce the dates for the Constable DME exam after the declaration of PET/ PST result.
M
Beginner-Level 5
SSC GD Notifications
The SSC GD Constable cut off is released along with the declaration of result. The SSC CGD cut off is generally released within two months of the conduct of the exam. The cut off is announced separately for male and female candidates and category-wise for General, OBC, ST, EWS and ESM. The cut-off marks are fixed state-wise or UT-wise.