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About the SSC GD Exam

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) invites applications from candidates across the country for recruitment to various Constable posts in BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, Rifleman, etc. through SSC GD (SSC GD Constable).

Recruitment for positions such as

  • Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  • National Investigation Agency (NIA)
  • Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and
  • Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles is conducted through the Staff Selection Commission-General Duty-Constable (SSC GD Constable).

The recruitment process consists of four stages: Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

SSC GD Job Profile
Initially, SSC GD is appointed as a security guard or escort. A GD constable is supposed to supervise all the tasks and duties in the absence of Sub-inspector and Assistant Sub-inspector. GD constables may even get cases for investigations. SSC GD Constable has to work under the supervision of SHO and follow his instructions.
SSC GD Selection Process

SSC GD selection process 2024 has four stages as per Staff Selection Commission. The first course is the computer based test or SSC GD CBT test, which tests the knowledge of the candidates on the topics related to SSC GD 2024. CBT is followed by two sessions of physical examination ie. Physical Fitness and Physical Standards. The final stage is the medical examination, which is conducted to check the overall health and fitness of the candidate for the post of SSC GD Constable.

The four stages of the SSC GD Selection Process 2024 are as follows:

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can appear for the SSC GD Constable Examination conducted in English and Hindi. SSC GD Computer Based Test 2024 has four sections mentioned below.

  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standards Test (PST)

The next stage of the SSC GD Selection Process 2024 is the SSC GD Physical Standard Test 2024. The SSC GD PST evaluates the endurance and fitness levels of both male and female candidates through a race. 

  • Pregnant women are ineligible to participate in the SSC GD PST.
  • Ex-servicemen are exempted from the PST, but they must attend the Detailed Medical Examination (DME), which is the final stage of the SSC GD Selection Process 2024.

SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test 2024

SSC GD Physical Requirements

Categories

Male (in cms)

Female (in cms)

Height

General, SC & OBC

170

157

Chest

General, SC & OBC

Expanded 80 cm

Minimum Expansion of 5 cm

NA

Weight

Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards

Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards

SSC GD Physical Standard Test 2024

Parameter

Male Candidate

Female Candidate

Race

5 km in 24 Minutes

1.6 km in 8.5 Minutes

  • Medical Test or Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Candidates who pass the first three stages of the SSC GD Selection Process 2024 will proceed to the final stage, which is the Advanced Medical Examination (DME) Advanced Medical Examination (DME). , is conducted by a medical board formed by CAPF members. It aims to look after the physical and medical well-being of its candidates, with a special focus on their eyesight.

  • Document Verification
SSC GD Salary

The minimum basic pay of a GD Constable is Rs. 21,700 which can maximum go to Rs. 69,100. The annual package for a General Duty Constable is approximately INR 3,00,000/- - INR 6,00,000/-. Check the detailed SSC GD Constable Salary Structure from the below tabular data.

SSC GD Constable Salary 2024

Earnings

Gross Amount

Basic Pay

Rs. 21,700

Transport Allowance

Rs. 1,224

House Rent Allowance

Rs. 2,538

Dearness Allowance

Rs. 434

Total Earnings

Rs. 25,896

Deduction- CGHS, CGEGIS, Pension

Rs. 125 + Rs. 30 + Rs. 2214= Rs. 2369

Net Earnings

Rs. 23,527

SSC GD Application Fees

The candidates have to pay the SSC GD Application Fees 2024 to complete the application process. The SSC GD Application Fees have been mentioned in the table given below.

SSC GD Application Fees 2024

Category

Application Fees

Women candidates and candidates belonging to scheduled castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

NIL

Others

Rs 100

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Notification

Exam Conducting Body

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Post Name

Constable (General Duty)

Forces 

BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF

Vacancy

TBA

Job Category

Govt Jobs

Exam Type

National Level Exam

Selection Process

Written examination (Computer Based)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Document Verification and Medical Test

Salary

Pay Level-3 (Rs 21,700-69,100)

Job Location

Across India

SSC GD Notification

5th September 2024

SSC GD Exam Date 

January-February 2025

Official Website

www.ssc.gov.in

SSC GD Eligibility
SSC GD Eligibility Nationality

As per the official notification, the candidates must be an Indian citizen or,

  • The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  • Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
SSC GD Age Limit
This is one of the most important criteria for candidates to meet. Purchase must be between the ages of 18 to 23 years, which means they cannot be born later than 01.09.2005. The Commission will consider the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate. Additionally, there is a 3-year break for all groups. This means that the candidates could not have been born before January 2, 1997 to be exercised.
SSC GD Age Relaxation

Check out the age relaxation for all categories in the table below.

Categories

SSC GD Age Relaxation

Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)

5 years

SSC GD Age Limit OBC (Other Backward Class )

3 years

Ex-Servicemen

3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning)

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved)

5 years

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)

8 years

Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST)

10 years

Domiciled candidates of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989

5 years

SSC GD Educational Qualification
This is another important criterion for candidates to meet. As per the official notification, all candidates who have passed Class X or Matriculation from a recognized board are eligible to apply for the SSC GD 2024 exam. Those who have not appeared in the final examination are not eligible to apply.
SSC GD Physical Eligibility

as General Duty Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR and SSF. The Commission has fixed different SSC GD physical qualification norms for male and female candidates. Check SSC GD Physical Eligibility 2024 for both females and males below.

SSC GD Female Height and Weight

Category

Height Required

Female Height

157 cms

Female Weight

The weight of the candidate should be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

SSC GD Male Height and Weight 2024

Category

Height Required

Male Height

170 cms

Male Weight

The weight of the candidate should be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

SSC GD Exam Pattern

Candidates can review the SSC GD Exam Pattern 2024 for the computer-based Test, which serves as the initial step. The SSC GD Tier 1 Exam comprises four sections, each containing 20 questions and carrying 40 marks per section. For further information, refer to the table provided below.

  • The four subjects include General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. 
  • Each correct answer will carry 2 marks.
  • Each incorrect answer will deduct 0.50 marks. 

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2024

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

General Intelligence and Reasoning

20

40

60 minutes

General Knowledge and General Awareness

20

40

Elementary Mathematics

20

40

English/Hindi

20

40

Total

80

160

SSC GD Syllabus
The subject wise SSC GD syllabus has been given below.
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus for SSC GD
General Knowledge and General Awareness Section
Elementary Mathematics Section

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.

The questions in this section aim to test the candidate’s general knowledge of the environment. The questions will also be designed to test the knowledge of current events and such matters of daily observation and experience in their field of science as expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions specific to India and neighboring countries relating to the following:

  • Sports,
  • History,
  • Culture,
  • Geography,
  • Economic scene,
  • General polity,
  • Indian constitution, and
  • Scientific research etc.

These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

This paper will include questions on problems relating to:

  • Number System
  • Computation of Whole Numbers,
  • Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers,
  • Fundamental arithmetical operations,
  • Percentages,
  • Ratio and Proportion,
  • Average
  • Interest
  • Profit and Loss & Discount
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Distance
  • Ratio and Time
  • Time and Work, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus for SSC GD

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.
General Knowledge and General Awareness Section

The questions in this section aim to test the candidate’s general knowledge of the environment. The questions will also be designed to test the knowledge of current events and such matters of daily observation and experience in their field of science as expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions specific to India and neighboring countries relating to the following:

  • Sports,
  • History,
  • Culture,
  • Geography,
  • Economic scene,
  • General polity,
  • Indian constitution, and
  • Scientific research etc.

These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Elementary Mathematics Section

This paper will include questions on problems relating to:

  • Number System
  • Computation of Whole Numbers,
  • Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers,
  • Fundamental arithmetical operations,
  • Percentages,
  • Ratio and Proportion,
  • Average
  • Interest
  • Profit and Loss & Discount
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Distance
  • Ratio and Time
  • Time and Work, etc.

SSC GD FAQs

The SSC GD full form is Staff Selection Commission, General Duty.
Ans: The starting monthly SSC GD Salary 2024 is Rs. 23,527, with basic pay ranging from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. In addition, transportation, housing rent, and dearness allowances will be given to the chosen candidates.
Candidates can apply online for the SSC GD Exam through the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates can fill out the SSC GD application form by following the given steps: Visit the official SSC website- ssc.nic.in. Click on SSC GD application link Complete the SSC GD online registration form Upload the scanned photo and signature Fill out the SSC GD application form Pay the SSC GD application fee Submit and save the confirmation page.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognised Board/ University to apply for the SSC GD exam.
Yes. when aspirants purchase the complete course they can get complete access to the syllabus, exam pattern and study materials.
Aspirants can ask the mentors during the live classes.
SSC GD (General Duty) officers basically start their careers in medium armed police units. While the first position is not an officer, there are opportunities for career advancement through departmental promotions and other tests