Understanding the SSC GD
Constable Exam Syllabus
The Staff Selection
Commission (SSC) General Duty (GD) Constable exam is a crucial gateway for
candidates aspiring to join various police forces and central paramilitary
organizations in India. A comprehensive understanding of the exam syllabus is
essential for effective preparation.
Exam Structure
The SSC GD Constable exam comprises four primary sections:
- General
Intelligence & Reasoning
- General
Knowledge & General Awareness
- Elementary
Mathematics
- English/Hindi
Language
Each section contains 20
questions, totaling 80 questions for the exam. The total duration is 60
minutes, and each correct answer awards 2 marks, while each incorrect answer
results in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
Section-wise Breakdown
- General
Intelligence & Reasoning
This section assesses logical reasoning and analytical
abilities. Key topics include:
- Analogies
- Similarities
and Differences
- Spatial
Visualization
- Problem-Solving
- Decision
Making
- Visual
Memory
- Discriminating
Observation
- Relationship
Concepts
- Arithmetic
Number Series
- Non-Verbal
Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood
Relations
- Direction
and Distance
- Statement
Conclusion
- Syllogism
- General
Knowledge & General Awareness
This section evaluates awareness of current events and
general knowledge. Important topics include:
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic
Scene
- General
Polity
- Indian
Constitution
- Scientific
Research
- Elementary
Mathematics
This section tests mathematical aptitude and
problem-solving skills. Key areas include:
- Number
Systems
- Computation
of Whole Numbers
- Decimals
and Fractions
- Fundamental Arithmetic Operations
- Ratio
and Proportion
- Percentages
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit
and Loss
- Discount
- Mensuration
- Time
and Distance
- Time
and Work
- English/Hindi
Language
Candidates are required to have a basic understanding
of either English or Hindi. The syllabus includes:
- Error
Recognition
- Fill
in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Homonyms
& Antonyms
- Spellings/Detecting
Misspelt Words
- Idioms
& Phrases
- One
Word Substitution
- Improvement
of Sentences
- Active/Passive
Voice of Verbs
- Conversion
into Direct/Indirect Narration
- Shuffling
of Sentence Parts
- Shuffling
of Sentences in a Passage
- Cloze
Passage
Preparation Tips
- Understand
the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the
structure and marking scheme to strategize your preparation effectively.
- Subject-wise Focus:
Allocate time to each section based on your strengths and weaknesses.
- Regular
Practice: Consistent practice through mock
tests and previous years' papers can enhance speed and accuracy.
- Stay
Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs and
general knowledge through newspapers, magazines, and reputable online sources.