The Staff Selection Commission conducts the recruitment drive to select eligible candidates for General Duty Constable positions across prominent forces including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. Aspirants preparing for this competitive journey must thoroughly understand the selection process, which spans across a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). To kickstart your preparation effectively, reviewing the Complete SSC GD Syllabus 2026 - Check Topic-Wise Details is essential.
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026
The initial stage of the selection process is the Computer-Based Test (CBT), hosted in an online, multiple-choice format. The exam consists of 80 total MCQs distributed evenly across four sections. Each correct answer carries 2 marks, while an incorrect response attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks. The overall duration of the test is 60 minutes (1 hour) with no sectional timing.
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CBT Exam Sections Checklist
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 MCQs, 40 Marks)
- General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 MCQs, 40 Marks)
- Elementary Mathematics (20 MCQs, 40 Marks)
- English/ Hindi (20 MCQs, 40 Marks)
For deeper study insights on subjects like General Knowledge, candidates should refer to structured preparation resources.
| Sno. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | Exam Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| 2. | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| 3. | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| 4. | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
The Computer-Based Examination (CBE) is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Qualifying Criteria and Category-Wise Passing Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum threshold percentages to qualify for the next recruitment phases.
Category-Wise Qualifying Marks Checklist
- UR: 30%
- OBC/EWS: 25%
- All Other Categories: 20%
| Categories | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
Physical Standards (PET & PST)
The scheduling and execution of PST, PET, DME, and RME are managed directly by the CAPFs. Shortlisted Ex-servicemen must appear for the PST stage for biometric measurements but are exempted from the PET. Furthermore, pregnancy at the time of the physical test serves as grounds for disqualification.
| Type | For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates other than Ladakh Region | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 Km in 8½ minutes |
| For Ladakh Region | 1.6 Km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
Minimum Height Requirements
| Minimum Height Required | For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General, SC & OBC | 170 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 |
| Schedule Tribe candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Naxal/ Left Wing Extremism affected districts | 160 | 147.5 |
| Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura | 162.5 | 152.5 |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir | 165 | 155 |
Minimum Chest Requirements
| Minimum Chest Required | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General, SC & OBC | 80/ 5 | Information not available |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 / 5 | |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir | 78 / 5 | |
| candidates hailing from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura | 77 / 5 |
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
All qualified candidates must clear the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) administered by CAPF medical boards. Vision standards are rigorously tested to ensure operational readiness.
| Visual Acuity Unaided (Near Vision) | Visual Acuity Unaided (Near Vision - Worse Eye) | Uncorrected Visual Acuity (Distant Vision - Better Eye) | Uncorrected Visual Acuity (Distant Vision - Worse Eye) | Refraction | Color Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6 | N9 | 6 / 6 | 6 / 9 | Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses | CP-2 |
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