Post Date: January 2026
Short Information: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC GD Syllabus 2026 at the official website www.ssc.gov.in along with the SSC GD Notification 2026. Candidates appearing in the SSC GD Exam scheduled for February-April 2026 can check the complete syllabus and exam pattern for effective preparation. The written exam covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, General Knowledge & General Awareness, and Hindi/English subjects.
| Important Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC GD 2026 Exam Date | February-April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Online Application Last Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Application Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women Candidates | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI) |
| Age Limit | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules |
| Age Calculation Date | As mentioned in official notification |
| Vacancy Details | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 Posts |
| BSF | As per notification |
| CISF | As per notification |
| CRPF | As per notification |
| SSB | As per notification |
| ITBP | As per notification |
| AR | As per notification |
| SSF | As per notification |
| NCB | As per notification |
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10th/Matriculation from recognized board |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Physical Standards | As per official notification |
| Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Exam | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Total Questions | 80 Questions |
| Total Marks | 160 Marks |
| Duration | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for wrong answer |
| Subject Wise Questions Distribution | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
SSC GD Syllabus 2026 Subject Wise Topics:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
• Questions on 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
General Knowledge and General Awareness:
• India & its neighbouring countries
• Sports
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General Polity
• Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research
• Current Affairs
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
• Time and Work
English Language:
• Fill in the blanks
• Error Spotting
• Phrase Replacement
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Cloze Test
• Phrase and idioms meaning
• Spellings
• One Word Substitution
• Reading comprehension
How to Apply:
Candidates need to apply online through the official website of SSC at www.ssc.gov.in. The application process will be available once the official notification is released. Candidates must fill the online application form, upload required documents, pay application fee, and submit the form before the last date.
| Selection Process | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Stage 3 | Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Stage 4 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| Final Stage | Document Verification |
Important Questions (FAQs):
Q1. What is the SSC GD Syllabus?
The SSC GD Syllabus consists of 4 subjects General Intelligence & Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi and General Knowledge & General Awareness. There will be 80 questions asked in the exam for 160 marks.
Q2. What is the minimum height required for SSC General Duty Constable?
The minimum height required for male candidates of General, SC & OBC categories is 170 cms and 157 cms for female candidates.
Q3. How many questions will be asked in SSC General Duty online exam?
The SSC GD online examination consists of 4 sections having a total of 80 questions which has to be completed in 1 hour and each question carries 2 marks.
Q4. What are the posts in SSC GD?
SSC GD Recruitment is released for the posts of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Indian Paramilitary forces.
Q5. Is SSC GD easy or hard?
SSC GD exam is usually not very tough. The difficulty level of SSC GD Constable exam is usually easy to moderate, and most of the questions are asked on class 10th Level. With proper strategy and preparation, candidates can crack this exam.
Q6. How long is SSC GD training?
The training period for SSC GD constable posts is of 1 year.
Q7. Is negative marking in SSC GD Exam?
Yes, There is a negative marking for wrong answers in SSC GD CBT exam and it carries a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
Q8. Is there any interview in SSC GD?
No, There is no interview in SSC GD Constable Exam. The selection process consists of Written examination, Physical and Medical Test.
