SSC General Duty exam is conducted to recruit suitable candidates in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and other organizations under Home Ministry like: NIA, SSF and Rifleman in Assam Rifles. This is an all-India Level Exam and with lacks of candidates appearing for the exam. The eligibility criteria and exam pattern is given in the official notification. The SSC GD Exam as per the job role and organization is described below.
SSC General Duty Constables
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
SSC GD Exam Rifleman
- Assam Rifles
SSC GD 2022 Exam Highlights
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Name Of Exam |
SSC Constable (General Duty) Exam |
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Conducted by |
Staff Selection Commission |
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Conducted For |
Constable (Males and Females) |
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Exam level |
All India |
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Vacancies |
To be announced |
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Selection stages |
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Mode of exam |
Online |
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Exam language |
English and Hindi |
SSC GD Exam Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the exam is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must ensure they meet all the criteria before they apply for the exam. The SSC GD Exam Eligibility criteria is as follows:
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Parameter |
Details |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Age Limit |
Should be aged between 18 and 23 years. |
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Educational Qualification |
Must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board. Candidates appearing for their qualifying examination (Class 10) are not eligible for the exam. |
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SSC GD Exam Selection Process
There are three satages in SSC GD selection process:
SSC GD Computer Based Test
All the candidates with valid admit cards can appear for this Stage. This is a computer-based exam, where 5 sections are tested for 100 marks in total. The candidates who are successful in this stage are called for the Physical Round.
SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test
The physical test is mandatory and there are no marks awarded for this exam. The candidates who meet the criteria are considered for the medical examination. Otherwise, candidates are rejected.
SSC CD Medical Examination
Before the final selection candidates who have made it through the written round and physical efficiency test are made to go through a medical examination.
SSC GD Exam Pattern
There are three phases to the exam, only candidates who clear the three stages and are found medically suitable are selected for various posts under BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP,NIA, SSF and Rifleman in Assam Rifles.
These phases are mentioned below:
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Stage 1: – Written Exam (Objective type)
Stage 2: – Physical Standard Test/ Physical Efficiency Test
Stage 3: – Medical Test
Candidates willing to appear for SSC Exam 2021 for the General Duty Constable post can check the following links for relevant information:
SSC GD Written Exam Pattern
The first phase of the SSC GD exam is the online exam. Where candidates will have to secure marks more than a certain cutoff, in order to be eligible for other phases of the exam. Questions in Stage 1 are objective type carry 1 mark each, stipulated time for completion of stage one is 2 hours. SSC GD Stage one is a bilingual exam, conducted in Hindi and English.
The exam pattern is illustrated below:
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Section |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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General Knowledge and General Awareness |
25 |
25 |
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Elementary Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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English/Hindi |
25 |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
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Physical Standard Test/ Physical Efficiency Test Pattern
All candidates will have to undergo a physical endurance & measurement test. They should meet fixed criteria. Candidates not found medically fit are rejected.
Though there are no marks allotted for this test, it is mandatory to be physically fit is one is to serve in posts under BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP,NIA, SSF and Rifleman in Assam Rifles. Following are the physical parameters set for males and females.
SSC GD Physical Standard for Male Candidates
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Height |
170 cm (minimum) |
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Chest |
81 (Unexpanded), 85 (Expanded) |
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Race |
5 km in 24 minutes |
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Long Jump |
14 feet , candidates will get three chances
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High Jump |
3’9’’ (In three chances)
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SSC GD Physical Standards for Female Candidates
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Height |
157 cm (minimum) |
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Race |
1600 meters in 8.30 minutes |
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Long Jump |
1o feet , candidates will get three chances
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High Jump |
3’ (In three chances)
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SSC GD Syllabus
The SSC GD Exam Syllabus is mentioned below:
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Section |
Topics |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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General Knowledge and General Awareness |
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Elementary Mathematics |
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English/Hindi |
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SSC GD Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the posts under SSC GD Exam?
SSC General Duty Constables
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
SSC GD Exam Rifleman
- Assam Rifles
What is the age limit to be eligible for SSC GD Exam?
What is the required educational qualification to be eligible for SSC GD Exam?
How many attempts are allowed for SSC GD Exam?
How many stages are there in SSC GD Exam?
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Medical Exam (Detailed Medical Exam)
What is the language in which SSC GD Exam is conducted?
What is the duration of SSC GD Exam?
What are the subjects from which questions are asked in SSC GD Exam?
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Knowledge and General Awareness
- Elementary Mathematics
- English/Hindi
