SSC GD stands for Staff Selection Commission, General Duty. It is an examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for Constable (General Duty) positions in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
*SSC GD (General Duty Constable) – Brief Overview
Exam Pattern*
✅The SSC GD exam consists of 80 multiple choice questions for 160 marks, divided into 4 sections with 20 questions each carrying 2 marks.
✅Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour) SSC GD Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern And Syllabus
✅Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) – Online
✅Language: Available in both English and Hindi SSC ✅Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
✅SSC GD Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern And Syllabus
Syllabus (4 Sections)
The SSC GD syllabus covers 4 subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi, and General Knowledge & General Awareness.
✳️General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions)
Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations, Direction & Distance, Puzzles
✳️Elementary Mathematics (20 questions)
✳️Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest, Geometry, Mensuration
✳️English/Hindi Language (20 questions)
Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
Sentence Formation, Error Detection
✳️General Knowledge & Awareness (20 questions)
Current Affairs, History, Geography
Science, Sports, Awards, Indian Constitution
✅Selection Process
Candidates who clear the written exam must also pass the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examination.
✅Key Preparation Tips
1. Study Strategy:
✳️Focus equally on all 4 sections (20 questions each)
✳️Practice previous year papers and mock tests regularly
✳️Create a systematic 30-day study plan with subject-wise weekly preparation SSC GD Constable Study Plan 2025 for 1 Month, Preparation Tips
2. Time Management:
✳️Allocate 15 minutes per section during the exam
Practice speed and accuracy with online tests
Focus on strong areas first, then weak sections
3. Subject-wise Focus:
✳️Reasoning: Practice daily with puzzles and logical questions
✳️Math: Master basic formulas and shortcuts
GK: Stay updated with current affairs (last 6 months)
✳️Language: Focus on grammar rules and vocabulary building
4. Last-minute Tips:
✳️Revise formulas, shortcuts, and important facts
✳️Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
✳️Don’t attempt questions you’re unsure about due to negative marking
The exam is ideal for 10th/12th pass candidates seeking government jobs in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, and SSB.