SSC GD Constable Exam

SSC GD, which is one of the popular SSC exams amongst students, is conducted to fill the vacant constable positions in CRPF, BSF, BSF, SSB, NIA, SSF, etc. The exam is divided into four stages and only after qualifying each stage, a candidate is recruited by the authority. The four stages of SSC GD examination are- PST(Physical Standard Test, PET(Physical Efficiency Test), Computer Based Test, and Medical exam. To make things easier, here is a blog that will highlight the key details of this coveted exam. 

Vacancies and Benefits

In 2018, there were a total of 60210. However, It is important to note that these numbers are can vary according to requirements every year. When it comes to the benefits one can avail upon completing the SSC GD exam and being appointed as a constable, other than the general pay, an individual can reap the following benefits: 

• Medical facilities
• Dearness allowance
• House rent allowance
• Pension Facilities
• Paid leaves
• Gratuity
• Transport allowance.

Moreover, after a few years of service, the recruited candidates will be promoted to higher levels. While some times, these promotions are based on inter-departmental examinations, the experience and number of years of service are enough in some cases. 

SSC GD: Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualification required to apply for the SSC GD exam is that the candidate should have passed at least class 10th from a recognised board. The candidate can study further after 12th but to apply, the educational qualification should not be less than matriculation. Also, the age limit to appear for the examination is between 18-23 years. However, there are some relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, and other categories. They are given below:

SSC GD Exam Pattern

As discussed, the SSC GD exam is held in 3 phases namely, Written examination, PST (Physical Standard Test), and PET (Physical Efficiency Test). The written test consists of four parts and each has 25 questions. Furthermore, each question carries 1 mark and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The duration of the whole examination is 90 minutes. The number of questions, marks, and topics covered in the written part of the SSC GD exam have been tabulated below: 

Physical Standard Test

Physical Efficiency Test

Syllabus of SSC GD Exam

Be it RRB NTPC, RBI Grade B, UPSC exams, or NABARD Grade B, to qualify any exam with flying colours, it is very important for the candidate to know the syllabus comprehensively. Below is the detailed syllabus of SSC GD exam:

[optin-monster-shortcode id=”xf2mlnjiouddzrshykdb”]

We hope this blog on SSC GD has equipped you with the key details pertaining to the exam. Confused about which stream to pursue after 10th? Don’t worry! Reach out to our experts at Leverage Edu through an e-meeting and