SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission General Duty Constable
Conducted By
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Eligibility
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board
Age Limit
18-23 years (varies by category)
Exam Pattern
CBE, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination
The General Duty Constable exam is conducted by SSC to recruit constables for paramilitary forces like BSF, CISF, and CRPF. It is open to candidates who have passed class ten. The selection process has a written test, physical standards test, and a medical exam. The written test has eighty questions covering GK, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, and English or Hindi. You must practice basic mathematical formulas and grammar to score well. Additionally, regular running practice is crucial to clear the physical fitness round. Most candidates spend three to six months preparing for this recruitment. Our tracker below lists all topics to help you check off your study milestones daily.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (42 topics)
Computer Based Examination (CBE)
100 marks | 60 minutes | 80 MCQs | 0.50 negative marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 Marks
- Analogies - Objects, Words, Concepts
- Similarities and Differences
- Spatial Visualization - Mirrors, Patterns
- Spatial Orientation - Direction, Distance
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination and Observation
- Relationship Concepts - Blood Relations
- Figural Classification
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Non-Verbal Series
- Coding and Decoding
General Knowledge & General Awareness 20 Marks
- India - History, Culture, Geography, Economy
- Scientific Research and Inventions
- Current Events in India and World
- Sports and Games
- Indian Constitution - Basic Provisions
- Important Days, Places, Persons
Elementary Mathematics 20 Marks
- Number Systems - Integers, Fractions
- Computation of Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationships between Numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Interest - Simple and Compound
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Mensuration - Area and Perimeter
- Time and Work, Distance
English / Hindi 20 Marks
- Vocabulary - Synonyms, Antonyms
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Detection - Spotting Errors
- Comprehension - Short Passage
- Basic Grammar - Tenses, Parts of Speech
- Hindi Grammar - Sandhi, Samas (if Hindi medium)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical tests - Qualifying in nature
Physical Standards
- Height and Weight Criteria - As per category
- Running - 5 km in 24 minutes (Male)
- Running - 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes (Female)
- Long Jump (Male: 11 feet, Female: 9 feet)
- High Jump (Male: 3.5 feet, Female: 3 feet)
- Medical Examination - Eye sight, Fitness
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Arihant General Knowledge 2026 | Manohar Pandey |
| Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal Class 10 Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Reasoning | Mental Ability for Competitive Exams | R.S. Aggarwal |
| English / Hindi | General Hindi by Hardev Bahri | Hardev Bahri |
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