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About Staff Selection Commission General Duty (SSC GD)

SSC GD stands for Staff Selection Commission General Duty. It is a recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select candidates for the posts of Constable (General Duty) in various central armed police forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, NIA, SSF and rifleman in Assam Rifles. Some of the popular posts for which candidates are recruited through the SSC GD exam are:

  1. Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF)
  2. Constable (General Duty) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  3. Constable (General Duty) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  4. Constable (General Duty) in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  5. Constable (General Duty) in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  6. Constable (General Duty) in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
  7. Constable (General Duty) in Special Security Force (SSF)
  8. Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles
  Parameter                                                                     Details
Exam Name SSC GD (Staff Selection Commission General Duty) Exam
Conducting Authority Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Level of Exam National Level
Posts Offered Constable (General Duty) in various forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, NIA, SSF)
Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board
Age Limit 18-23 years as on 1st August 2021 (relaxation as per government norms)
Selection Process Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Medical Examination
Application Mode Online
Application Fee Rs 100 (Fee exemption for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, and women candidates)
Exam Mode Online (CBT)
Exam Duration 90 minutes
Number of Questions 100
Maximum Marks 100
Marking Scheme 1 mark for each correct answer, 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers
Syllabus General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi
Exam Dates 16th to 31st March 2021 (tentative dates for the previous year’s exam, new dates not yet announced)
Admit Card Available on the official website of SSC before the exam
Result Declared on the official website of SSC

Eligibility criteria for SSC GD-

  Parameter                                                            Details
Nationality Candidates must be citizens of India
Age Limit 18-23 years as on 1st August 2021 (relaxation as per government norms)
Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed 10th class or equivalent from a recognized board
Physical Standards Height: Male – 170 cm, Female – 157 cm; Chest: Only for male candidates – Unexpanded 80 cm and expanded minimum 5 cm; Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards
Visual Acuity Visual Acuity unaided (NEAR VISION) – N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye).

Uncorrected visual acuity (DISTANT VISION) – 6/12 (better eye) and 6/18 (worse eye)

Medical Standards Candidates should be free from any physical deformities or diseases like Knock- Knees, Flat Foot, Varicose Veins, etc., and should have good mental and physical health

Note: Relaxation in age, educational qualification, and physical standards is provided as per government norms for reserved category candidates.

Exam pattern for SSC GD-

Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25
Elementary Mathematics 25 25
English/Hindi 25 25
Total 100 100

✅ The exam consists of a computer-based test (CBT) with 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

✅ The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

✅ The questions are available in both English and Hindi language.

✅ The syllabus for the exam includes General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.

✅ The questions are of 10th standard level.

SELECTION PROCESS-

  Stage                                                       Description
Computer Based Test (CBT) It is the first stage of the selection process. Candidates have to appear for an online exam of 100 marks. The questions will be of objective type and available in both English and Hindi language. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. The

questions will be based on General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.

Physical

Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates who qualify in the CBT will have to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test. Male candidates have to run for 5 km in 24 minutes, and female candidates have to run for 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes.
Physical

Standard Test (PST)

Candidates who qualify in the PET will have to undergo the Physical Standard Test. The height, weight, and chest (only for male candidates) measurements of the candidates will be taken. Candidates who do not meet the prescribed standards will be disqualified.
Medical

Examination

Candidates who qualify in the PST will have to undergo a medical examination. The medical board will examine the physical and mental fitness of the candidates. Candidates who are found unfit will be disqualified.
Final Merit List Candidates who qualify in all the above stages and meet the cutoff marks will be selected for the post of Constable (GD) in various forces. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored by the candidates in the CBT.

SSC GD EXAM SYLLABUS-

  Section                                                  Syllabus
General Intelligence and Reasoning Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship

Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding and Decoding etc.

General Knowledge and General Awareness Current Affairs, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research, etc.
Elementary Mathematics Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations,

Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss,

Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.

English/Hindi Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Comprehension, etc.

SSC GD GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING TOPIC WISE SYLLABUS-

Verbal Reasoning-

Topic Sub-Topics
Analogy Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy
Classification Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification
Series Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
Coding- Decoding Coding and Decoding by Analogy, Coding-Decoding in Fictitious Language,

Coding-Decoding of Words, Operations on Place Value, Coding and Decoding in Various Types of Codes

Blood Relation Family Tree, Coded Blood Relations
Direction and Distance Route and Network-based, Distance and Direction sense
Ranking Arrangement in Rows and Matrix
Time Sequence Number and Alphabet based, Sequence Test
Venn Diagrams Logical Venn Diagrams
Missing

Characters

Logical Sequence of Words, Logical Sequence of Letters, Inserting the Missing Character, Human Body Parts, Seating Arrangement
Alphabetical Series Alphabet Test, Logical Venn Diagrams

✅ Non-Verbal Reasoning-

Topic Sub-Topics
Analogy Complete the Image Analogy, Mirror Image Analogy, Water Image Analogy
Classification Classification of Figures, Embedded Figures
Series Series Completion, Analogy, Classification
Mirror and Water Images Figure Reflections, Water Images
Paper Folding and Cutting Paper Folding, Paper Cutting
Completion of Figures Figure Matrix, Embedded Figure
Embedded Figures Hidden Figures, Completion of Incomplete Pattern

 

SSC GD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & GENERAL AWARENESS TOPIC WISE SYLLABUS-

 Subject/Topic  Subtopics                                               Details
Current Affairs National current affairs – Politics and Governance, Economy and Finance, Science and Technology, Sports

Environment, Arts and Culture, Awards and Honours, Appointments and Resignations, Obituaries, Government Schemes and Programs

International current affairs – World Organizations, World Leaders and Personalities, Bilateral and Multilateral

Agreements, World Events and Summits, Science and Technology updates

History Ancient Indian History – Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Post Gupta Period, Harshavardhana, South Indian Kingdoms, Sultanate Period
Medieval Indian History – Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, European Trade and Colonization, Revolt of 1857, Socio-religious Reform Movements
Modern Indian History – British Administration, Indian National

Movement, Partition of India, Post Independence India, Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts

Emergency, Mandal Commission and Mandalization

World History – Ancient Civilizations, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars and Cold War

Globalization, Major Events and Conferences

Geography Indian

Geography

– Physical Geography, Climate and Vegetation, Agriculture and Irrigation, Mineral Resources and Industries, Transport and Communication

Demography and Human Geography

World

Geography

– Continents and Oceans, Major Landforms and Water Bodies, Climate and Vegetation, Natural

Resources, Population and Demography, Trade and Transport

Polity Indian

Constitution

– Preamble and Salient Features, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
Union and State Legislature, Judiciary and Judicial Review, Emergency Provisions
Indian Judiciary – Hierarchy of Courts, Judicial Activism and

Reforms, Recent Landmark Judgments, Contempt of Court

Indian

Government System

– President and Vice President, Prime Minister and

Council of Ministers, Governor and Chief Minister, Parliament and its Committees, Elections and Election Commission

Public Policy – Welfare Schemes and Programs, Economic Policy and Planning, Industrial Policy and Reforms, Foreign Policy and Relations, Defence Policy
Rights and Duties – Human Rights and their Protection, Duties of Citizens and Public Servants, Women and Child Rights<br>-

Constitutional and Legal Remedies

Economics Indian Economy – GDP and Growth Rates, Poverty and

Unemployment, Banking and Finance, Public Finance and Budget, Economic Reforms and

Liberalization, Agriculture, and Rural Development

World Economy – International Trade and Agreements, WTO and

Globalization, International Financial Institutions, IMF and World Bank, Fiscal and Monetary Policies of Major Countries

Public Finance – Budget and Fiscal Policy, Government Revenue and Expenditure, Public Debt and Deficit Financing, Public Distribution System and Subsidies
Banking and Finance – Banking System and Reforms, Monetary Policy and Regulation, RBI and its Functions, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
Economic and Social

Development

– Human Development Index, Sustainable Development Goals, Social Welfare

SSC GD QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE TOPIC-WISE SYLLABUS-

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  Topic                                                                 Chapter
Arithmetic Whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice versa
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions and decimals
Percentages: calculation of percentages, percentage increase or decrease, and compound interest
Simple and compound interest
Calculation of profit and loss
Ratio and Proportion: direct and inverse proportions
Problems on ratio and proportion
Partnership problems
Average: finding the central value of a set of numbers
Mean, median, and mode
Problems on average
Algebra Basic Algebraic Identities: formulas involving algebraic expressions
Identities related to (a+b)2, (a-b)2, and (a+b)(a-b)
Factorization
Linear Equations in One and Two Variables: solving linear equations with one or two variables
Solutions of linear equations
Word problems
Geometry Basic geometrical concepts: lines, angles, and polygons
Parallel lines
Types of angles and their properties
Triangles and their properties
Triangles: types of triangles and their properties
Congruence of triangles
Similarity of triangles

 

 Topic                                                                 Chapter
Congruence and Similarity of Triangles: determination of congruent or similar triangles
Problems related to congruence and similarity of triangles
Circles: properties and formulas related to circles
Tangents and chords
Arcs and sectors
Chords and Tangents: properties of chords and tangents
Problems related to chords and tangents
Mensuration: calculation of area, perimeter, and volume for various shapes
Squares, rectangles, parallelograms, and triangles
Circles and semicircles
Cubes, cuboids, and cylinders
Trigonometry Trigonometric Ratios: sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant ratios
Trigonometric identities
Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles
Heights and Distances: calculation of heights and distances using trigonometric ratios
Angle of elevation and depression
Simple problems on heights and distances
Statistical Charts Pie Chart: representation of data in a circular chart
Interpretation of data represented in pie charts
Bar Graph: representation of data in a rectangular chart with bars
Interpretation of data represented in bar graphs
Histogram: representation of data in a rectangular chart with bars of varying widths
Interpretation of data represented in histograms
Frequency Polygon: representation of data in a line chart connecting the midpoints of bars in a histogram
Interpretation of data represented in frequency polygons

SSC GD ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION TOPIC WISE SYLLABUS-

  Chapter                                                             Topic
Reading Comprehension Understanding passages and answering questions based on them
Cloze Test Filling in the blanks in a passage with the appropriate words
Sentence Correction Finding and correcting errors in sentences
Para Jumbles Rearranging sentences to form a coherent paragraph
Idioms & Phrases Understanding and using common idioms and phrases
Synonyms & Antonyms Understanding and using synonyms and antonyms of common words
One Word Substitution Understanding and using a single word in place of a phrase or sentence
Spellings Correct spelling of common words