Recruitment for General Duty (GD) Constables in Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
Recruitment for General Duty (GD) Constables in Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles.
| Exam Name | SSC GD Constable |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR |
| Language of Exam | English, Bengali, Hindi (State-specific) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
All dates are based on the latest recruitment notifications released by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| CBT Examination | Annual Cycle |
| PST / PET | Following Written Results |
Computer Based Examination: 80 Questions (160 Marks, 60 mins). General Intelligence & Reasoning (20), General Knowledge & General Awareness (20), Elementary Mathematics (20), English/Hindi (20). Negative: 0.25 marks.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies / GK | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
-0.25 Mark per incorrect |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Aptitude | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| English Language | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | 1/4th Penalty |
100 MCQs screening test covering General Studies, Arithmetic and English.
Descriptive written test in English & Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali (Report, Summary & Translation).
Computer typing speed (20 wpm in English or 10 wpm in Bengali) qualifying in nature.
10th Class (Matriculation) pass from recognized board. Age: 18-23 years.
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (as on Jan 1 of exam year) | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwD: +5 yrs |
| Educational Qualification | Madhyamik (10th Standard) Pass from WBBSE or recognized Board | Equivalent recognized boards accepted |
| Technical Qualification | Basic Computer Operation & Typing Knowledge | Qualifying test conducted post Part-II |
| Nationality | Citizen of India | Standard GoI & State residency rules apply |
Matriculation level reasoning, general knowledge, math, and language comprehension.
Official category-wise cut-off scores from recent exam cycles (out of 100 in Part-I):
| Category | 2024 Cut-Off | 2023 Cut-Off | 2020 Cut-Off | Expected 2026 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 68.50 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 72+ |
| OBC-A | 62.00 | 58.50 | 58.00 | 65+ |
| OBC-B | 64.50 | 61.00 | 60.50 | 68+ |
| SC | 56.00 | 52.00 | 48.50 | 60+ |
| ST | 44.50 | 40.00 | 32.00 | 48+ |
| EWS | 59.00 | 55.50 | - | 62+ |
Practice full-length tests matching the exact exam pattern with bilingual questions and instant rank analysis.
10 Total Tests • 2 Free Tests • English, Hindi
| Year & Paper Title | Stage | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC GD Constable Previous Year Solved Paper | Prelims / Tier 1 | English & Hindi | Practice CBT PDF ⬇ |
Authentic TCS-iON / NTA style examination interface with countdown timer, question palette and instant answer key review.
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