GD Constable

Purpose

  • The SSC GD Constable Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for the post of General Duty (GD) Constable in various forces such as (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NCB, SSF).

Application Process

  • Application Process: Visit SSC official website to apply online. Pay attention to important dates and application fees, which vary by category.

Elgibility Criteria

  • Nationality : 
  • A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal/Bhutan (with proper eligibility certificates as per Government of India norms).
  • Age Limit: 
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 23 years

Important Dates

  • Check the official SSC website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
  • Please Check it for Notification : SSC-Notofications

Exam Structure

  • Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

    • Mode: Online (Objective-type questions)
    • Total Marks: 160
    • Total Questions: 80
    • Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
    • Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Physical Standards

Height

  • Male Candidates:

    • General, OBC, SC: 170 cm
    • ST: 162.5 cm

  • Female Candidates:

    • General, OBC, SC: 157 cm
    • ST: 150 cm

  • Chest (for Male Candidates only)

    • General, OBC, SC: 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded)
    • ST: 76 cm (unexpanded), 81 cm (expanded)

Syllabus

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: Logical reasoning, puzzles, number series, coding-decoding, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current events, history, geography, polity, economy, and science.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation.
  • English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills.

Salary and Benefits

  • The salary of an SSC GD Constable is governed by the 7th Pay Commission, and they fall under Pay Level-3.

    Basic Pay

    • ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month

  • Deductions

    • National Pension Scheme (NPS): ₹2,000 – ₹2,500

Preparation Tips

  • Study Material: Use NCERT books, and previous years’ question papers.
  • Stay Updated: Follow current affairs, especially in areas like science, technology, and education.
  • Review Syllabus: Go through the detailed syllabus and focus on core engineering topics.

Resources

  • Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
  • Website : SSC

 

OFFICAL WEBSITE : SSC

Download SSC – GD Constable Syllabus

SSC Annual Planner Notification

Date of Notification : 05.11.2024

Date of Commencement of Examination : October to November.

Notification Link : SSC- Notification