Complete SSC GD 2027 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, & Selection Guide

Preparing for SSC GD 2027 requires a thorough understanding of the recruitment framework, exam format, and physical requirements. The Staff Selection Commission conducts this national-level examination to recruit eligible candidates for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) positions across India’s paramilitary forces. Aspiring candidates can review official documentation via the Official SSC GD Syllabus PDF.

SSC GD 2027 Overview & Exam Pattern

The difficulty standard for the SSC GD exam is set to Class 10. The online examination evaluates candidates through objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each correct answer awards 2 marks, while a negative marking of -0.25 marks applies to wrong answers. Candidates can also check related updates such as the SSC GD Result 2026 - Click to Check.

Parameter	Details
Name of Examination	SSC GD 2027
Type of Exam	• CBE – Online Test • PET, PST & DME
Duration of Online Exam	60 minutes (1 hour)
Maximum Marks (Online Exam)	160 marks
Selection Process	1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE) 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 3. Physical Standard Test (PST) 4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Type of Questions	Objective type (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	2 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking	-0.25 Marks for wrong answers

Computer-Based Examination Structure

The Computer-Based Examination is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu). Review the SSC GD Exam Pattern guidelines for precise distribution.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
General Knowledge & General Awareness	20	40
Elementary Mathematics	20	40
English/ Hindi	20	40
Total	80	160

SSC GD Selection Process Checklist

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC GD 2027 examination in three rigorous stages, followed by medical evaluation and documentation. Note that there is no interview round.

• Written Exam (CBT)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Medical Test (DME)
• Document Verification

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)

Candidates clearing the CBT must appear for the physical standards evaluation.

PET Race Requirements

Category	Male	Female
Candidates other than Ladakh Region	5 Km in 24 minutes	1.6 Km in 8.5 minutes
Ladakh Region	1.6 Km in 6.5-7 minutes	800 metres in 4-5 minutes

PST Height Requirements

Category	Male	Female
General, SC & OBC	170 cm	157 cm
ST	162.5 cm	150 cm
ST of North-Eastern States	157 cm	147.5 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas & residents of Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh	165 cm	155 cm

Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus & Topic Weightage

The exam evaluates candidates across four primary sections.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Includes questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.

• Questions on analogies (समानता पर आधारित प्रश्न)
• Similarities and differences (समानताएँ और अंतर)
• Spatial visualization (स्थानिक दृश्यांकन)
• Spatial orientation (स्थानिक अभिविन्यास)
• Visual Memory (दृश्य स्मृति)
• Discrimination observation (भेदभावात्मक अवलोकन)
• Relationship Concepts (संबंध अवधारणाएँ)
• Arithmetical Reasoning (अंकगणितीय तर्क)
• Figural Classification (आकृति वर्गीकरण)
• Arithmetic Number Series (अंकगणितीय संख्या श्रेणी)
• Non-Verbal Series (अशाब्दिक श्रेणी)
• Coding and Decoding, etc. (कूटलेखन और कूटभेदन आदि)

Topics	Marks Distribution
Coding-Decoding	02-03
Missing Term	02-03
Venn Diagram	01-02
Syllogism	02-04
Paper Folding	01-02
Odd one out	03-04
Mathematics Operation	01-02
Analogy	02-04
Series (Missing/Number)	04-05
Sequence	01-02
Puzzle ( Linear Sitting Arrangement)	02-03
Mirror Image	02-03
Hidden Figure	01-02
Complete Figure	02-03

Elementary Mathematics

Covers number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, Mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time, and time and work.

• Number Systems (संख्या प्रणाली)
• Computation of Whole Numbers (पूर्ण संख्याओं की गणना)
• Decimals and Fractions (दशमलव और भिन्न)
• Relationship between Numbers (संख्याओं के बीच संबंध)
• Fundamental arithmetical operations (मूल अंकगणितीय संक्रियाएं)
• Percentages (प्रतिशत)
• Ratio and Proportion (अनुपात और समानुपात)
• Averages (औसत)
• Interest (ब्याज)
• Profit and Loss (लाभ और हानि)
• Discount (छूट)
• Mensuration (क्षेत्रमिति)
• Time and Distance (समय और दूरी)
• Ratio and Time (अनुपात और समय)
• Time and Work (समय और कार्य)

Topics	Marks Distribution
SI/ CI	02-03
Profit/Loss	02-03
Mensuration	03-04
Ratio & Proportion	02-03
Number System	01-02
Time and Work	02-03
Simplification	05-07
Time, Speed, and Distance	02-03
Average	02-03
DI	01-03

English / Hindi Language

Candidates can choose either English or Hindi. English syllabus covers fill in the blanks, error spotting, phrase replacement, Antonyms, synonyms, cloze test, Phrase and idioms meaning, spellings, One Word Substitution, and reading comprehension.

• Fill in the blanks (रिक्त स्थान भरें)
• Error Spotting (त्रुटि पहचानें)
• Phrase Replacement (वाक्यांश प्रतिस्थापन)
• Synonyms & Antonyms (पर्यायवाची और विलोम)
• Cloze Test (गद्यांश पूर्ति)
• Phrase and idioms meaning (वाक्यांश और मुहावरों के अर्थ)
• Spellings (वर्तनी)
• One Word Substitution (एक शब्द प्रतिस्थापन)
• Reading comprehension (पाठ बोध)

Hindi language syllabus covers:

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद
• उपसर्ग
• प्रत्यय
• पर्यायवाची शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• सामासिक पदों की रचना और समास विग्रह
• विपरीतार्थक (विलोम) शब्द
• शब्द-युग्म
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक सार्थक शब्द
• संज्ञा शब्दों से विशेषण बनाना
• अनेकार्थक शब्द
• वाक्य-शुद्धि : अशुद्ध वाक्यों का शुद्धिकरण और वाक्यगत अशुद्धि का कारण
• वाच्य : कर्तृवाच्य, कर्मवाच्य और भाववाच्य प्रयोग
• क्रिया : सकर्मक, अकर्मक और पूर्वकालिक क्रियाएँ
• शब्द-शुद्धि : अशुद्ध शब्दों का शुद्धिकरण और शब्दगत अशुद्धि का कारण
• अंग्रेजी के पारिभाषिक (तकनीकी) शब्दों के समानार्थक हिंदी शब्द
• सरल, संयुक्त और मिश्र अंग्रेजी वाक्यों का हिंदी में रूपांतरण और हिंदी वाक्यों का अंग्रेजी में रूपांतरण
• कार्यालयी पत्रों से संबंधित ज्ञान

Topics	Marks Distribution
Fill In The Blanks	03-04
Sentence Improvement	02-03
Error Detection	03-05
Idioms & Phrases	02-03
Synonyms	02-03
Antonyms	02-03
One word substitution	01-02
Spelling check	01-02

General Knowledge & General Awareness (GK)

Covers India & its neighbouring countries, sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general Polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research.

• India & its neighbouring countries (भारत और उसके पड़ोसी देश)
• Sports (खेल)
• History (इतिहास)
• Culture (संस्कृति)
• Geography (भूगोल)
• Economic Scene (आर्थिक परिदृश्य)
• General Polity (सामान्य राजनीति)
• Indian Constitution (भारतीय संविधान)
• Scientific Research (वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान)

Topics	Marks Distribution
History	04-05
Geography	03-04
Polity	02-03
Science	04-05
Current Affairs	05-06
Static GK	06-07
Total	20

SSC GD Preparation Steps

Follow these expert-backed SSC GD Preparation Tips to secure top scores:

1. Review and analyse the subject-wise SSC GD syllabus and exam pattern.
2. Need to learn and improve reasoning and numerical ability.
3. Stay updated on current affairs from the past 6 months through newspapers and reliable online education sites.
4. Arrange the SSC GD previous years' question papers to check the difficulty level of questions and the topics from which they are.
5. Attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy for the computer-based examination.
6. Allocate sufficient time for each section and give more effort to the tough subjects.

After reviewing preparation tips, candidates should download their admit cards on time, arrange travel logistics for exam centers, and maintain physical fitness routines for the PET stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the SSC GD Syllabus?

The SSC GD exam encompasses four subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi, and General Knowledge & Awareness, totaling 80 questions worth 160 marks.

Q2. What is the minimum height required for SSC General Duty Constable?

The minimum physical standard height requirement is 170 cm for male candidates (General, SC, and OBC) and 157 cm for female candidates.

Q3. How many questions will be asked in SSC General Duty online exam?

The online exam consists of 80 questions to be completed within a 60-minute duration, with each correct answer carrying 2 marks.

Q4. What are the posts in SSC GD?

SSC GD recruitment is specifically for the roles of Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) within India’s paramilitary forces.

Q5. Is SSC GD easy or hard?

The SSC GD Constable exam generally maintains an easy-to-moderate difficulty level based on the 10th-grade curriculum. With a strong grasp of basic subjects and a disciplined strategy, clearing the exam on your first attempt is highly achievable.

Q6. Is there any interview in SSC GD?

No, the SSC GD recruitment does not include an interview round. The selection process is strictly limited to the written examination, physical tests, and medical evaluation.