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