SSC GD Constable 2026 syllabus remains consistent with the previous cycle, focusing on a 10th-grade (Matriculation) difficulty level. The Computer-Based Examination (CBE) consists of 80 questions for a total of 160 marks, with a duration of 60 minutes.
📋 SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 60 Minutes |
| English / Hindi (Choice) | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
- Marking Scheme: +2 for every correct answer.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/8th of the question value) will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Languages: The exam is available in Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages.
📚 Subject-Wise Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests your logical and analytical abilities through verbal and non-verbal questions.
- Key Topics: Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Spatial Visualization, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts (Blood Relations), Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, and Coding-Decoding.
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
Questions are designed to test your knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation.
- Focus Areas: India and its neighboring countries, Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research.
3. Elementary Mathematics
This section covers arithmetic problems typically encountered at the high school level.
- Key Topics: Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound), Profit & Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Ratio & Time, and Time & Work.
4. English / Hindi
Candidates can choose between English or Hindi to test their basic comprehension and language skills.
- Topics (Both Languages): Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks (Grammar), Synonyms & Antonyms, Cloze Test, Phrase/Idiom Meanings, One Word Substitution, Spellings, and Reading Comprehension.
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements
If you pass the written exam, you must qualify for the following physical test:
- Male Candidates: 5 km run in 24 minutes.
- Female Candidates: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes.
- (Note: Relaxations exist for candidates from the Ladakh region and specific categories).
