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SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026 - CBT + Physical Test Complete Guide

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Updated: 5 March 2026

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160 Marks
60 minutes
Negative: Yes

Exam Overview

Exam NameSSC GD Constable in CAPFs Examination
OrganizationSSC
Total Marks160
Total Papers1
Duration60 minutes
Negative MarkingYes
Last UpdatedMarch 2026

Complete Syllabus

SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026 - CBT + Physical Test Complete Guide

SSC GD Constable ki taiyaari mein 2 cheezein equally important hain - CBT (written exam) aur Physical Test. Bahut log sirf padhaai karte hain aur physical fitness ignore karte hain - ye galti mat karo! Is page pe tumhe complete CBT syllabus aur physical standards dono milenge. Exam pattern simple hai - 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes, 10th level difficulty. Lekin competition bohot tough hai - 25,487 posts ke liye lakho candidates apply karte hain.


Quick Info

Detail Information
Exam SSC GD Constable in CAPFs/NIA/SSF 2026
CBT Pattern 80 questions, 160 marks, 60 minutes
Sections 4 (Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi)
Marks per Question 2 marks
Negative Marking -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Difficulty Level Matriculation (10th standard)
Physical Test Race + Height + Chest (after CBT)
Languages English, Hindi + 13 regional languages
Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website ssc.gov.in

CBT Exam Pattern

Section Subject Questions Marks/Q Total Marks
1 General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 2 40
2 General Knowledge & General Awareness 20 2 40
3 Elementary Mathematics 20 2 40
4 English / Hindi 20 2 40
Total 80 160
Detail Value
Duration 60 minutes
Negative Marking -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Sectional Time Limit Nahi - poora paper 60 min mein
Language Choice English ya Hindi (Section 4 mein)

CBT Qualifying Marks

Category Minimum %
UR / EWS 40% (64 marks)
OBC / SC / ST 30% (48 marks)

Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Topics:

  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Spatial Visualization aur Spatial Orientation
  • Visual Memory
  • Discrimination and Observation
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Figural Classification
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding and Decoding

Tip: Ye section sabse easy hai SSC GD mein. Daily 20 reasoning questions practice karo - 15-20 minutes mein solve ho jaane chahiye.

2. General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Topics:

  • India and its Neighbouring Countries (geography, politics)
  • Sports (recent events, records)
  • History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India)
  • Culture (art, dance, festivals)
  • Geography (rivers, mountains, climate)
  • Economic Scene (budget, schemes)
  • General Polity (constitution, governance)
  • Indian Constitution (fundamental rights, duties)
  • Scientific Research
  • Current Affairs (last 6-8 months)
  • Static GK (capitals, currencies, national symbols)

Tip: Current affairs ke liye monthly magazine follow karo. Static GK ke liye Bihar Static GK 2026 bhi useful hai.

3. Elementary Mathematics (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Topics:

  • Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Relationship between Numbers
  • Fundamental Arithmetic Operations (BODMAS)
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Averages
  • Interest (Simple & Compound)
  • Profit and Loss, Discount
  • Mensuration (area, perimeter, volume)
  • Time and Distance
  • Ratio and Time
  • Time and Work

Tip: Maths 10th level ka hai - basic formulas ratt lo aur daily 15-20 questions solve karo.

4. English / Hindi (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

English Topics:

  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Spotting
  • Phrase Replacement
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Cloze Test
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Spellings
  • One Word Substitution
  • Reading Comprehension

Hindi Topics:

  • Sandhi (Conjunction)
  • Upsarg (Prefix) aur Pratyay (Suffix)
  • Paryayvachi Shabd (Synonyms)
  • Vilom Shabd (Antonyms)
  • Muhavare (Idioms)
  • Samas (Compound words)
  • Vakya-Shuddhi (Sentence correction)
  • Vachya (Voice)
  • Shabd-Shuddhi (Word correction)

Tip: Hindi choose karo agar English weak hai - Hindi questions generally easier hote hain.


Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Test Male Female
Race 5 km in 24 minutes 1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
  • PET qualifying hai - pass ya fail, koi marks nahi
  • Biometric verification hoti hai PET se pehle
  • Ladakh region ke candidates ko relaxation milti hai

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Height Requirements

Category Male Female
General / SC / OBC / EWS 170 cm 157 cm
ST 162.5 cm 150 cm
ST (NE States) 162.5 cm 152.5 cm
Garhwali / Kumaoni / Dogra / Maratha 165 cm 155 cm

Chest Requirements (Male Only)

Category Unexpanded Expanded (Min 5 cm)
General / SC / OBC 80 cm 85 cm
ST 76 cm 81 cm
Garhwali / Kumaoni / Maratha 78 cm 83 cm

Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.


Medical Examination (DME)

Parameter Requirement
Distant Vision 6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in other (without glasses)
Near Vision N6 in better eye, N9 in worse eye
Color Blindness Not allowed
Flat Feet Not allowed
Knock Knees / Bow Legs Not allowed
Squint Eyes Not allowed

DME fail hone pe Review Medical Examination (RME) ka option milta hai.


Selection Process Flow

CBT (80 questions, 160 marks, 60 min)
    |
PET (5 km Male / 1.6 km Female)
    |
PST (Height, Chest, Weight)
    |
DME (Medical Examination)
    |
Document Verification
    |
Final Merit List

Bihar Exam Centers

City Code
Patna 3206
Gaya 3203
Muzaffarpur 3205
Bhagalpur 3201

Preparation Strategy

CBT Preparation (3 months plan)

  • Month 1: Syllabus samjho + basic concepts clear karo
  • Month 2: Topic-wise practice + mock tests start karo
  • Month 3: Full-length mock tests daily + revision

Physical Preparation (start TODAY)

  • Running: Daily 5 km practice karo - target 20 min (race limit 24 min hai)
  • Height: Koi shortcut nahi - agar height kam hai toh medical ground pe exemption nahi milegi
  • Chest: Deep breathing exercises + push-ups daily
  • Stamina: Running + skipping rope + cycling

IMPORTANT: Bahut log CBT pass karke PET mein fail hote hain. Physical fitness ki taiyaari abhi se start karo!


FAQs

Q: Exam kab hoga? A: Original date 23 February 2026 thi jo postpone ho gayi hai. New date ssc.gov.in pe announce hogi.

Q: English ya Hindi choose karna padega? A: Haan. Section 4 mein English ya Hindi mein se ek choose karna hota hai. Baaki 3 sections dono languages mein available hain.

Q: 10th ke baad koi aur qualification chahiye? A: Nahi. Sirf 10th pass chahiye. 12th ya graduation kiya hai toh bhi eligible ho.

Q: Mera height 169 cm hai - eligible hoon? A: Nahi (General male ke liye 170 cm minimum hai). ST candidates ke liye 162.5 cm hai. Category check karo.

Q: Negative marking kitna hai? A: -0.50 marks per wrong answer. 2 galat = 1 marks ka loss. Guess mat karo agar confident nahi ho.

Q: Running practice kaise karein? A: Daily 5 km run karo. Pehle 30 min mein complete karo, phir gradually 24 min ke under laao. Morning running best hai.


Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein


CBT + Physical dono ki taiyaari karo - sirf padhaai se kaam nahi chalega!

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