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SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern / Syllabus 2024
12 Scheme of Examination:
12.1. Computer-Based Examination: The Computer-Based Examination will consist of
one Objective Type Paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each with the
following composition: -
Part Subject Number of Maximum Duration/Time
Questions Marks Allowed
Part-A General Intelligence 20 40
and Reasoning
Part-B General Knowledge and 20 40 60 minutes
General Awareness
Part -C Elementary 20 40
Mathematics

Part-D English/ Hindi 20 40

12.1.1 All the questions will be of Objective Multiple-Choice Type. The

Computer-Based Examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13
Regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv)
Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix)
Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.
12.1.2 There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the
questions.
12.1.3 The dates of the Computer-Based Examination will be informed to
candidates only through the website of the Commission.
12.1.4 There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No
correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
12.1.5 Marks scored by candidates in the Computer-Based Examination will be
normalized by using the formula published by the Commission vide its
Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores
along with the bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders will be used to
determine final merit and cut-off marks.
12.1.6 Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer-Based Examination will be placed
on the website of the Commission after the conduct of the Computer-Based
Examination. Candidates may go through the Tentative Answer Keys and
submit online representations, if any, through a provided link within the
stipulated time limit on payment of INR 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only)
per question. Representations received through any other mode e.g., letter,
application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representations regarding the
Tentative Answer Keys will be scrutinized before finalizing the Answer
Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.
12.1.7 The questions in the Computer-Based Examination will be of Matriculation
level.
12.1.8 A ‘Walk-through video/ Mock Test’ on the Computer-Based Examination
has been provided on the website of the Commission in the ‘Candidate’s
Corner’ Section.
12.1.9 Candidates are not permitted to use calculators and other electronic gadgets.
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 They should not, therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall/
Lab.
12.1.10 The indicative syllabus for the Examination will be as follows: -
12.1.10.1 General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analytical aptitude and
ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through
questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may
include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial
visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination,
observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural
classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding
and decoding, etc.
12.1.10.2 General Knowledge and General Awareness: Questions in this
component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general
awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be
designed to test knowledge of current events and such matters of
everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as
may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include
questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially
pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene,
General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These
Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any
discipline.
12.1.10.3 Elementary Mathematics: This Section will include questions on
problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole
Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and the relationship between
Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio
and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount,
Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work,
etc.
12.1.10.4 English/ Hindi: Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/
Hindi and their basic comprehension will be tested.

12.2 Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Based on the performance in the CBE, candidates will be shortlisted for PST/ PET
by the Commission. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test
(PET) will be conducted at various centres finalized by the CAPFs. Detailed
scrutiny of candidates’ eligibility/ documents will be undertaken at the time of
DME/ DV. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the candidates to verify their
eligibility as prescribed in this Notice before appearing for CBE/ PST/ PET.
Candidates shortlisted for PST/ PET will be asked to go through biometric
verification followed by PST & PET. The PST shall include measurement of height,
weight & Chest (as applicable).
12.3 Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PST/ PET. However, Ex-Servicemen, who are
shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination for PST/ PET, will have to appear in
PST/ PET for recording of measurement of height, chest and weight for record
purposes. PET will not be held for these Ex-servicemen candidates. However, they
will have to qualify the Medical Examination.
12.4 Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to clear the race within the

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