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:
- Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF)
- Constable (General Duty) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Constable (General Duty) in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Constable (General Duty) in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Constable (General Duty) in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- Constable (General Duty) in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Constable (General Duty) in Special Security Force (SSF)
- 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
| 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 |