SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026
SYLLABUS
Ssc
ALL-INDIA
Updated: 22 Mar 2026
Quick Overview
Exam Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the General Duty (GD) Constable exam for recruitment in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, and Assam Rifles. To succeed, understanding the 2026 exam pattern and syllabus is the first critical step.
New Exam Pattern (2026)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
Note: Total time is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies & Classification
- Number & Alphanumeric Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations & Directions
- Visual Memory & Discrimination
- Non-verbal Reasoning (Patterns, Figures)
2. General Knowledge & Awareness
- Current Affairs: Last 6-12 months news.
- History: Freedom struggle and Ancient India.
- Geography: Rivers, Mountains, and Neighbors.
- Indian Constitution: Articles, Rights, and Duties.
- Economy: Five-year plans, GDP basics.
3. Elementary Mathematics
- Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion
- Average, Interest (SI/CI), and Profit & Loss
- Number Systems & Decimals
- Mensuration (Area/Volume)
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
SSC GD Selection Process
- CBE: Computer Based Examination
- PET/PST: Physical Efficiency & Standard Test
- DME: Detailed Medical Examination
- DV: Final Document Verification