March 26, 20269 min read

SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2025: CBT, PET, PST, Medical and Document Verification

Full SSC GD Constable exam pattern — CBT (80 questions, 60 min), Physical Efficiency Test standards for male and female, Physical Standard Test (height/chest), Medical Examination criteria, and document verification.

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SSC GD (General Duty) Constable recruitment is one of the largest single-exam recruitments in the country — often drawing over a crore of applicants for vacancies in CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF, and Rifleman in Assam Rifles. The selection involves a computer-based test, followed by physical tests, medical examination, and document verification.

Unlike desk-job recruitment exams, the physical stages in SSC GD are non-negotiable — failing any physical test means disqualification regardless of CBT score.

Forces Covered in SSC GD Constable Recruitment

Organization	Full Name
BSF	Border Security Force
CRPF	Central Reserve Police Force
CISF	Central Industrial Security Force
ITBP	Indo-Tibetan Border Police
SSB	Sashastra Seema Bal
NIA	National Investigation Agency
SSF	Special Security Force
AR	Assam Rifles (Rifleman GD post)

Complete Selection Process

Stage	Component	Qualifying / Merit
Stage 1	Computer Based Examination (CBT)	Merit-based (shortlist for stage 2)
Stage 2	Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	Qualifying only
Stage 2	Physical Standard Test (PST)	Qualifying only
Stage 3	Medical Examination	Qualifying only
Stage 4	Document Verification	Qualifying only

Merit and final selection are based on CBT score among candidates who qualify all physical and medical tests.

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

80 questions | 160 marks | 60 minutes

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40
General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40
Elementary Mathematics	20	40
English/Hindi	20	40

Each question carries 2 marks. Total: 160 marks. Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer.

The exam is available in bilingual format — English and Hindi. The English/Hindi section, however, is specific to the language you opt for:

Candidates opting for English get English language questions

Candidates opting for Hindi get Hindi language questions

You declare this preference at the time of applying.

CBT Syllabus — Section by Section

General Intelligence and Reasoning (20 questions)

Analogies: word analogy, number analogy, figure analogy
Similarities and differences: odd one out
Spatial orientation and visualization
Visual memory: recall what was shown
Discrimination and observation
Relationship concepts: figural, symbolic
Arithmetic number series
Non-verbal series: figural completion
Coding and decoding
Statement-conclusion (simple)
Venn diagrams (basic)
Syllogisms (simple)
Direction and distance
Blood relations (basic)

General Knowledge and General Awareness (20 questions)

History of India: freedom struggle, important events, famous personalities
Indian polity: Constitution basics, rights and duties, Parliament
Geography: physical features, rivers, mountains, states and capitals
Indian economy: key concepts, government schemes, economic developments
Culture: festivals, dances, music, UNESCO heritage sites
General science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology at Class 10 level
Sports: recent tournaments, Indian champions, Olympic events
Current affairs: last 6-8 months, national and international events
Awards and honours
Important government schemes: PM Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat, etc.

Elementary Mathematics (20 questions)

Number systems: natural, whole, integers
LCM and HCF
Percentage, profit and loss
Simple interest and compound interest
Ratio and proportion, averages
Time and work, time and distance
Mensuration: area and perimeter of simple 2D shapes; volume of 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, cylinder)
Fractions and decimals
Simplification (BODMAS)
Data interpretation: simple bar chart or table reading

The mathematics section is at Class 10 level — not as advanced as SSC CGL/CHSL quantitative aptitude. Speed and accuracy in basic arithmetic matters here. English Language (20 questions — for English option)

Spot the error
Fill in the blanks
Synonyms and antonyms
Spelling: correct/incorrect spelling identification
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitution
Sentence improvement
Reading comprehension (1 short passage)

Hindi Language (20 questions — for Hindi option)

Grammatical correctness
Synonyms and antonyms (Hindi)
Idioms and proverbs (मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ)
Fill in the blanks
Sentence improvement
Comprehension (Hindi passage)
Correct spelling

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PET is qualifying — it does not add to your merit. You either pass or fail.

Male Candidates

Event	Qualifying Standard
Race	5 km in 24 minutes
Long Jump	11 feet / 3.35 metres (3 chances)
High Jump	3.5 feet / 1.07 metres (3 chances)

Female Candidates

Event	Qualifying Standard
Race	1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
Long Jump	9 feet / 2.74 metres (3 chances)
High Jump	3 feet / 0.91 metres (3 chances)

PET Relaxation for Specific Regions and Categories

Candidates from Ladakh region, tribal areas, and certain hilly regions get relaxation in PET events as specified in the official notification.

Pregnant women: Currently pregnant female candidates are temporarily disqualified from PET. They may appear in subsequent recruitments.

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)

PST measures height, weight, and chest (for males). All measurements are in physical presence — you cannot use old certificates.

Height Standards

Category	Male Height	Female Height
General / OBC / SC	170 cm	157 cm
ST	162.5 cm	150 cm
Candidates from North East states	162.5 cm	150 cm
Candidates from hilly states (HP, UK, J&K, Sikkim, etc.)	165 cm	155 cm
Scheduled areas of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha	162.5 cm	150 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkimis	165 cm	155 cm

Chest Measurements (Male Only)

Category	Unexpanded	Expanded	Minimum Expansion
General / OBC / SC	80 cm	85 cm	5 cm
ST	76 cm	81 cm	5 cm
Hilly regions and NE states	78 cm	83 cm	5 cm

Female candidates: No chest measurement. Weight should be proportionate to height and age.

Weight

No fixed minimum weight in most categories. Proportionate to height and age as determined by the medical board.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

Medical examination is conducted by a Medical Board at designated government hospitals or military hospitals.

Vision Standards

Type	Better Eye	Worse Eye
Distant Vision (without glasses)	6/6	6/9

Color vision: Must be able to distinguish red, green, and blue colors. Candidates with color blindness are disqualified. Other vision conditions: Candidates with squint, night blindness, or any other significant visual impairment are disqualified.

General Medical Requirements

Hearing: Must hear a forced whisper from 6 metres (both ears)
Speech: No stammer or difficulty in speaking
Teeth: Should have a healthy set of teeth for proper speech
Feet: No flat foot (pes planus), no knock knee (genu valgum)
Varicose veins: Disqualifying if pronounced
Hernia: Must be repaired before joining; uncorrected hernia may be disqualifying
Mental health: No history of mental illness, seizures, or neurological disorders
Tattoo policy: Tattoos on visible areas (face, neck, hands) may be disqualifying for some forces. Inner arm tattoos may be allowed with declaration. Check force-specific rules in the notification.

Medical Categories

Different forces have different medical fitness categories (A1, B1, B2 etc.). CRPF and BSF generally require higher physical standards compared to NIA or SSF. The Medical Board assesses fitness per the force's specific requirements.

Stage 4: Document Verification

After clearing medical examination, candidates are called for document verification. Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of:

Class 10 certificate (proof of age and education)

Class 10 marksheet

Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable

Domicile certificate

Character certificate

NOC if already in government service

Discharge certificate if ex-serviceman

Final Selection and Merit

The final merit list is prepared category-wise and force-wise based on:

CBT score (among candidates who qualified PET, PST, Medical)

Category-wise cutoffs

Candidates are allotted to forces based on their force preference (filled during application), merit rank, and vacancies available per force per category.

FAQ

Is there any minimum educational qualification for SSC GD?

10th standard (Matriculation) pass from a recognized Board is required. This is the same as SSC MTS. No higher qualification is necessary, though graduates can apply.

What happens if I fail the PET but scored very high in CBT?

You are disqualified from that recruitment cycle. CBT score alone does not guarantee selection — all physical stages must be cleared. There is no exemption from PET/PST regardless of written score.

Can I choose which force (BSF, CRPF, etc.) I get posted to?

You fill force preferences during application. Actual allotment depends on your merit rank, the forces you listed, and vacancies available in each force per your category.

How often is SSC GD Constable recruitment held?

SSC GD recruitment is held periodically — not every year. Major cycles have been conducted in 2018, 2021, 2023-24. The frequency depends on government manpower requirements for the CAPF forces.

Stay updated on SSC GD notification, admit card, PET/PST schedule, and result at SarkariNaukriHub.