The updated exam pattern and syllabus for the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam have been released with the official notification PDF. Reviewing the SSC GD syllabus will help candidates plan their preparation effectively. The exam will cover General Intelligence & Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, General Knowledge & General Awareness, and Hindi/English.
In this article, we will discuss the detailed exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, negative marking, and other important information. If you’re preparing for the SSC GD Constable exam, bookmark this page for essential updates.
SSC GD 2025: Overview
| Name of Examination | SSC GD 2025 |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Computer-Based Examination (CBE), PET, PST, DME |
| Online Exam Duration | 60 minutes (1 hour) |
| Maximum Marks | 160 marks |
| Selection Process | 1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE) 2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 3. Physical Standard Test (PST) 4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| Question Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 marks for correct answers |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 marks for incorrect answers |
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC GD Constable Tier 1 exam will be conducted in an online, multiple-choice format. The exam will consist of four sections with 80 questions in total. There is no sectional time limit, but you must complete the exam in 60 minutes. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect answer.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
SSC GD Syllabus 2025
The syllabus for the SSC GD 2025 exam covers four key subjects: Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Mathematics, and English/Hindi. The level of questions will be based on high school (10th-grade) knowledge.
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
This section assesses analytical skills and the ability to recognize patterns. Topics include:
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Spatial Visualization
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination & Observation
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Figural Classification
- Coding and Decoding
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness Syllabus
This section tests general awareness and current affairs knowledge. Topics include:
- Sports
- History
- Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Economic Scene
- Scientific Research
- Current Affairs
- Culture
3. Elementary Mathematics Syllabus
This section covers high school-level mathematics. Key topics include:
- Number Systems
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
4. English/Hindi Language Syllabus
Candidates will be tested on basic comprehension and understanding of English or Hindi, based on their choice of language for the exam. Topics include:
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- One Word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
For Hindi language candidates, the topics include:
- Sandhi and Samdhi Vichhed
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Sentence Correction
- Word Usage
Topic Wise Weightage for SSC GD Constable Exam
Understanding the weightage of each topic will help you focus your preparation effectively. Here’s an analysis based on previous exams.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
| Topics | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Coding-Decoding | 2-3 |
| Missing Term | 2-3 |
| Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
| Syllogism | 2-4 |
| Odd One Out | 3-4 |
| Analogy | 2-4 |
| Series (Missing/Number) | 4-5 |
Elementary Mathematics
| Topics | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| SI/CI | 2-3 |
| Profit/Loss | 2-3 |
| Mensuration | 3-4 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2-3 |
| Time and Work | 2-3 |
| Simplification | 5-7 |
| Average | 2-3 |
English/Hindi Language
| Topics | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| Fill in the Blanks | 3-4 |
| Sentence Improvement | 2-3 |
| Error Detection | 3-5 |
| Synonyms & Antonyms | 2-3 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 2-3 |
General Knowledge & General Awareness
| Topics | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|
| History | 4-5 |
| Geography | 3-4 |
| Polity | 2-3 |
| Science | 4-5 |
| Current Affairs | 5-6 |
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