Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces as a constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF, and Rifleman in Assam Rifles need to appear for the SSC GD Constable examination organized annually by the SSC. Candidates should be aware of the Exam pattern as it will help them plan a smart strategy to crack the exam. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for this test, but only a few get through it. But, this should not deter the candidates from appearing in the exam. With proper guidance, one can easily crack the written exam organized by the commission.
Through this article, candidates will get complete information on the SSC GD Constable GD Exam Pattern 2022 in a simplified way. The exam will be conducted in online mode. But, before that candidates should acquire detailed knowledge on the examination. This can be achieved with the help of the exam pattern which illustrate how the question paper will be structured, what will be the marking scheme, what will be the duration of the exam and so forth. Candidates can follow the article for more info on the SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern.
SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2022
Physical Standard Test (PST)
All candidates will be called for the Physical standard test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) test at the place finalized by the commission in consultation with the CAPFs. Only after clearing the PST and PET, candidates will be able to appear for the written exam.
Written Exam
| Exam Mode | Online and Offline |
| Exam Duration | Two hours |
| Language | Online Exam: English & Hindi
Offline Exam: English, Hindi and Regional Language |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark will be given for each right answer |
| Part | Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Two Hours |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| D | English/Hindi | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note:
- The offline mode of exam will only be applicable to the candidates from J & K, Naxal affected areas, Border districts and districts with Left Wing Extremism.
- Candidates will only need to attempt either English or Hindi section of the Part-D of the question paper.
SSC GD Constable 2023 Syllabus
Candidates need to know the syllabus of the exam to crack it efficiently. Applicants should study for the exam strictly according to the syllabus provided by the authority. They can refer the following details for quick reference-
General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analytical Aptitude, Similarities, and differences, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Discrimination, Observation, Blood Relations, Figure classification, Number Series, Coding-Decoding etc.
General Knowledge and General Awareness: History, Polity, Culture, Current Affairs, Latest Sports Events, Indian Constitution, Geography, Economics, Science etc.
Elementary Mathematics: Number Systems, Decimals and Fractions, Fundamental Arithmetic operations, Ratio & proportions, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Average, Simplification, Profit & Loss, Mensuration, Simple Interest, Discount, Percentages etc.
English/Hindi: This part will test a candidate’s comprehension skills, his/her basic understanding of the English or Hindi language.