SSC GD Constable Exam 2024

SSC GD  Exam Syllabus

The SSC GD 2025 has four consecutive stages, and the first stage is a Computer Based Exam. The syllabus for the SSC GD CBE 2025 will be based on matriculation level. The second stage is a Physical Efficiency Test wherein several physical tests will be conducted to test the candidate’s fitness. The next stage is that of the Physical Standard Test, and here the physical parameters are checked. The Last Stage is a Medical Examination to ensure the proper health of the candidate.

SSC GD  Computer Based Exam Pattern

• The duration of the exam will be 1 hr.
• The mode of administration will be online.
• Each question carries a weight of 2 mark.
• Each question is of objective type.
• The last paper will be either in Hindi or English depending on your choice.

SSC GD Computer Based Exam Syllabus

SSC GD CBE is the first stage of the SSC GD 2025. To crack the examination, you have to be very clear about each and every section of the paper. This section is very important as it is the qualifying round. You have to especially keep in mind that each question carries the same weightage. Here is SSC GD 2025 syllabus to help you prepare in advance

Before the aspirants appear for the SSC GD exam, they should have detailed knowledge about the exam pattern and syllabus. It helps them stay confident and crack the exam like a pro.

SSC GD  Physical Efficiency Test Syllabus

Once you clear the SSC GD CBE, you will be allowed to attempt the SSC GD PET. The PET exam is a rigorous physical exam that tests your fitness and physical aptitude. The officials will first check whether you fit the height and weight criterion after which you will be allowed to attempt the PET. The PET is a Race that you have to complete within the time allotted. This will be followed by biometric identification. Here are the criteria for SSC GD 2025 PET

• Pregnant women cannot take PET.
• Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET.
• Scrutiny of eligibility is done only after the PET(Race) is completed

SSC GD  Physical Standard Test

The SSC GD PST (Physical Standard Test) is carried out on the basis of the following factors

• Height and Weight standards are based on the Gender of the Candidate.
• Weight has to be proportionate to the height of the candidate.

SSC GD Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Education, & Others

To apply for the post of SSC GD Exam, Candidates have to fulfill the following eligibility requirements. The eligibility for the post of SSC GD exam is based on the below factors.

• Academic Qualification
• Nationality
• Age limit
• Age relaxation
• Physical standard

Academic Qualification (As on 01-01-2025): 

• Academic Qualification is one of the important eligibility criteria to apply for the post of SSC GD. The minimum qualification to apply for the post of SSC GD, 2023 is to qualify for 10th standard or Matriculation from a recognized board/ University. Candidates who have not acquired the essential qualification are not eligible to apply for the post.
  • As per Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification dated 10-06- 2015 published in the Gazette of India all the degrees/ diplomas/ certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government provided they have been approved by the Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission. Accordingly, unless such degrees are recognized for the relevant period when the candidates acquired the qualification, they will not be accepted for the purpose of Educational Qualification.
  • All the candidates who are called for Document Verification will be required to produce the relevant Certificates such as Mark sheets, Provisional Certificates etc. for completion of Matriculation in original as proof of having acquired the minimum educational qualification on or before the cut-off date, failing which the candidature of such candidates will be cancelled by the Commission. The candidates who are able to prove, by documentary evidence, that the result of the qualifying examination was declared on or before the cut-off date and he has been declared passed, will also be considered to meet the educational qualification. It is reiterated that the result of requisite educational qualification must have been declared by the Board/ Institute/ University by the specified date. Mere processing of the result by the Board/ University/ Institute by the cutoff date does not fulfill the EQ requirement.

Incentive to NCC Certificate Holders: The incentive to ‘NCC Certificate’ holders will be granted at the following scales.

• The benefit of incentive/Bonus marks will only be provided to a candidate who has opted for bonus marks/ incentive for ‘NCC certificate’ in online application.
• The benefit to NCC Certificate Holder will be confirmed only on production of the original certificate supporting their claims at the time of document verification.
• However, till the verification of NCC Certificate, bonus marks will be awarded provisionally as per the claim of candidate in the online application form.
• The crucial date for this purpose will be the closing date of receipt of online applications.
• This benefit is not available for Ex-servicemen.

Age limit

18-23 years as on 01-01-2025. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2002 and later than 01-01-2007 in normal course.

• Note: Due to unprecedented ‘Covid Pandemic’, it has been decided by the Government to grant three (03) years age relaxation beyond respective prescribed upper age limit for all categories of the candidates as one-time measure for this recruitment.

Nationality:

Nationality is another important Eligibility Criteria to apply for this post. Only Indian Candidates can apply for the post. For migrated candidates, they must submit domicile/ PRC against his/ her state/ UT.

Age relaxation:

Age relaxation is there for the candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC, Ex-serviceman, and other categories of person. There is age relaxation in the upper age limit. In the below table, the details of age relaxation are given:

Physical Standard

Physical Standard is another important eligibility for the post of SSC GD. Candidates who will qualify for the Computer Based Test will be shortlisted for the Physical Eligibility Test/ Physical Standard Test which is conducted by the commission. Physical Eligibility Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be conducted at various centres which will be finalized by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Candidates who found themselves to be eligible on height parameters will have to undergo Physical Eligibility Test (PET) which will be followed by biometric/ technology aided identification. The details of the Physical standard of both men and women are mentioned in the below table.

SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Male and Female Candidates

SSC GD Physical Standard Test

The eligibility criteria include different categories which are very important to appear for the exam. If any candidates do not fulfil any of the criteria, then the candidates will not be eligible or will be disqualified to appear in the exam. So, in the conclusion, we can say that to apply for the post of SSC GD, candidates have to fulfil the above eligibility criteria.

All the best for your exam preparation!

SSC GD  Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC GD Exam, commissioned by SSC, has four parts

1. Written Exam
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Detailed Medical Examination

SSC GD : Written Exam

SSC conducts the written exam for General Duty Constable Exams both in online and offline modes. Details related to SSC GD exam pattern are mentioned below:

• The question papers for online exams are in Hindi and English.
• The question papers for offline exams are in Hindi, English, and the regional language based on the location of the exam centre.
• The papers are MCQ based and consist of 80 questions.
• The total time duration of the SSC GD exam is 60 minutes.
• The paper has four sections- General Awareness, English/Hindi, Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude.
• The first section of General Awareness contains scientific research, general polity, geography, history, culture, and others.
• This section contains topics that test the comprehensive and grammatical abilities of the students through the questions about the language.
• General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of topics like problem-solving, number series, analogies, coding-decoding and figures classification, and others.
• The section of Quantitative Aptitude consists of topics like decimals, fractions, average, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and proportion, and others.
• The questions consist of 2 mark for every correct answer.
• There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
• Each of the four sections contains 20 questions with a maximum mark of 40.
• The candidates of the General category have to score a minimum of 35% to qualify for the next round.
• The candidates of SC/ST/OBC have to score a minimum of 33% to qualify for the next round.

• Pregnant women cannot take PET.
• Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET.
• Scrutiny of eligibility is done only after the PET(Race) is completed.

SSC GD : Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

This test assesses the physical fitness parameters of the candidates.

• For the Physical Efficiency Test, the candidates have to race through to pass.
• The male candidates have to run 5km in 24 minutes.
• The female candidates have to run 1.6km in 8 and a half minutes.

SSC GD : Physical Standard Test (PST)

This test evaluates the candidates based on their physical features such as height, chest, and weight.

SSC GD : Medical Test

This test determines if the candidates are medically fit for the post and job they are applying.

The interested and eligible candidates must check the complete syllabus for the exam on the official website. To apply for the exams, the students must look out for application notifications. The complete details regarding the online submission of the application are present in the Annexure-III of SSC GD Notification on the official website. The application fee for General Male candidates is INR 100. The women candidates, ex-servicemen, and SC/ST/OBC candidates don’t have to pay any application fees.

All the best for your exam preparation!

SSC GD Constable Job Profile & Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of an SSC GD Constable vary for different forces with the major responsibility of security of citizens in the country. Before moving to the force-wise responsibilities, have a look at the posts to be recruited through SSC GD

1. Constable GD in Border Security Force
2. Constable GD in Border Security Force (BSF)
3. Constable GD in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
4. Constable GD in Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
5. Constable GD in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
6. Constable GD in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
7. Constable GD in Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
8. Constable GD in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
9. Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles – AR

Job Profile of SSC GD Constable

• Initially, SSC GD is appointed as a security guard or escort.
• GD constable is supposed to supervise all the tasks and duties in the absence of Sub-inspector and Assistant Sub-inspector.
• GD constables may even get cases for investigations.
• SSC GD Constable has to work under the supervision of SHO and follow his instructions.
• The detailed job profile of SSC GD Constable under various Security forces are as mentioned below: 

Role of Constable in Border Security Force (BSF)

The job profile of Constable in BSF includes

1. To provide protection at Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh Border.
2. The General Duty Constable has to promote a sense of security among the people residing in the border areas.
3. To anticipate the trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry or exit at the territory of India.
4. To anticipate smuggling of illegal items or any other illegal activities on the Border
5. The constable has the responsibility of other Anti-infiltration duties.
6. Collection of trans-border intelligence.

Role of Constable in Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)

The job profile of Constable in ITBP includes:

1. Providing protection at the border between India & China (from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh).
2. Restoration and preservation duty in any area in the event of a disturbance.
3. To promote vigilance on the northern borders.
4. To anticipate smuggling of illegal items or any other illegal activities on the Border
5. Detection and prevention of border violations.
6. To keep a check on the illegal immigration and trans-border smuggling of illegal activities.
7. To promote security to the sensitive installations and threatened VIPs.
8. The duty of the GD Constable in ITBP is to maintain the peace in the assigned areas and promotion of a sense of security among the local population.

Role of Constable in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

The job profile of Constable in SSB includes

1. To monitor and anticipate cross-border crimes, and other illegal activities
2. To provide protection at the Indo–Nepal and Indo–Bhutan borders

Role of Constable in Central Reserve Police Force (CISF)

The job profile of Constable in CISF includes:

1. To provide security to various Public Sector Units and other important infrastructures.
2. Be in charge of airport security at all commercial airports in India.
3. To provide security on the Delhi Metro is handled by the CISF.
4. To protect the Government infrastructure projects and industrial units.
5. Special Security Group of CISF is responsible to provide security cover to the persons nominated by the Home Ministry
6. To provide protection, safety, and security to Industrial undertaking/installations, also offer protection against fire hazards.

Role of Constable in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

The job profile of Constable in CRPF includes:

1. To look into the internal security all across the country.
2. To operate abroad as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force and the UN peacekeeping missions
3. To provide VIP security services during elections from guarding of vital installations to counter-Naxal operations.

Role of Constable in Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles

The job profile of Constable in Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles includes: 

1. To provide internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations,
2. To provide internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations,
3. To provide aid to the civil power in times of emergency.
4. To provide communications, medical assistance and education in remote areas.
5. In times of war, working as a combat force to secure rear areas if needed

Role of Constable in Secretariat Security Force (SSF)

The job profile of Constable in SSF includes

1. This unit is responsible for providing an entry in Secretariat premises, posting of guards at Secretariat gates and other places of premises,
2. To maintain the internal discipline, entry of vehicles and their parking, regulation for taking material out of Secretariat premises and protection of Secretariat property.

SSC GD Constable Promotion & Carrer Growth

GD Constable → Senior Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub Inspector → Sub Inspector → Inspector

The candidates shortlisted for General Duty Constable posts have to undergo a probation period. On the basis of their performance in the duration as GD Constable, they can be promoted to Senior Head Constable and may have to take charge of a police station. After Senior Head Constable, the career growth is as to Head Constable, Assistant Sub Inspector, Sub Inspector, and lately Inspector. The SSC GD salary also increases with the promotion in posts.

SSC GD Constable Salary

In addition to the basic pay, GD Constable under Central Government are entitled to several other benefits and allowance such as House Rental Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Transportation Allowance (TA), Medical Facilities, General Provident Fund (GPF), Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS), Annual Paid Leaves, etc. We have provided the

The pay scale is 5200-20200 with 2000 GP. After the 7th CPC the salary is as under:

SSC GD Constable Salary at the time of training

SSC GD Constable Salary at the time of service

• Apart from receiving the prescribed BSF GD Constable salary, you will get Field allowances and Security allowances which by and large enhance your salary up to 25,000.
• You will also get Rs 4,000 as part of the food allowance.
• Salary depends upon your place of posting. It can slightly differ in various regions.

All the best for your exam preparation!

SSC GD Vacancies Examination, 2025

39481 vacancies released for SSC GD Constable Exam 2025. Download State Wise Vacancies

SSC GD Vacancies Examination 2024

Vacancies 2022: The details of vacancies are as follows

• The vacancies are Tentative. Any change in the number of vacancies will be intimated through the website of the Commission
• 10% vacancies are earmarked for Ex-servicemen (ESM). If suitable ESM candidates are not available, vacancies reserved for ESM will be filled by non-ESM candidates of respective categories.
• As the vacancies in CAPFs have been earmarked States/ UT-wise, candidates are required to submit Domicile/ Permanent Residential Certificate of the State/ UT indicated by them in the online Application Form at the time of DME/ Documents Verification failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled forthwith and the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the Detailed Medical Examination. If a candidate produces Domicile/ Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by a State other than the State mentioned in his/ her application, he/ she shall not be allowed to change the State at the time of Document Verification and his/her candidature shall be cancelled straightaway. Therefore Candidates should fill the Application Form very carefully.
• Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India.
• The appointment of candidates after selection is subject to availability of seats in training facilities of various CAPFs. As such, candidates may be appointed in phases in accordance with availability of training space. The Joining and in-service issues, seniority, training, etc will be regulated in accordance with the rules and regulations of various Organizations.

SSC GD Constable Examination 2024 Final Result

Category wise cut-off for Females in SSF

Category wise cut-off for Male in SSF

Male candidates qualified against All India vacancies of SSF:

SSC GD Constable Examination, 2022 Final Result

SSC GD Constable Examination, 2022 Cut-Off

Female candidates qualified against State/ UT-wise vacancies of Forces other than NCB and SSF

Male candidates qualified against State/ UT-wise vacancies of Forces other than NCB and SSF:

SSC GD Cut off for Male & Female UR Category (for SSF only)