SSC Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, NIA and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the Ministry of Home Affairs
- Question paper languages
- English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for SSC GD are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
Computer Based Examination60 minutes160 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 2 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 2 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Part-C: Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 2 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Part-D: English | 20 | 2 | 1/4 | MCQ |
| Part-D: Hindi | 20 | 2 | 1/4 | MCQ |
PET / PST
Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verification
CBT (GD 2026 notice para 12): 80 MCQs x 2 marks = 160, 60 minutes, -0.25 per wrong answer, matriculation level. Part-D is English OR Hindi (candidate's choice). Then PET/PST (qualifying), detailed medical exam and document verification. NCC bonus marks are added to normalised CBT scores.
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
38 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapGeneral Intelligence and Reasoning8
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences; figural classification
- Spatial visualisation and orientation
- Visual memory, discrimination, observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning; arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
General Knowledge and General Awareness8
- Current events
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General polity and Indian Constitution
- Everyday science and scientific research
Elementary Mathematics10
- Number systems; whole numbers, decimals, fractions; relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and loss, discount
- Mensuration
- Time and distance
- Time and work
English3
- Basic vocabulary
- Basic grammar
- Basic comprehension
Hindi4
- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution
- Grammar: sandhi, samas, gender, number, error correction
- Idioms and proverbs
- Basic comprehension
Official sources
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