SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus: 80 Qs, 160 marks, 60 min, 0.25 negative marking, topic-wise syllabus, PET/PST height and race.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus
Exam Pattern, Marks, Negative Marking, Topic-wise Syllabus & PET/PST Standards
The SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus is short and very doable, but the competition is not. With 25,487 posts across BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and SSF, lakhs of 10th pass candidates write this exam, and a lot of them from our two Telugu states. The written paper is just 60 minutes long, but after that you also have to clear a running test and body measurements. Here is the full exam pattern, negative marking, topic-wise syllabus and the PET/PST standards, written straight from SSC’s official notice.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Exam Pattern (CBE)
There is one objective paper with four parts. Every question carries 2 marks and the questions are of Matriculation level.
| Part & Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 min |
| Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | (one paper) |
| Part-C: Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | — |
| Part-D: English / Hindi | 20 | 40 | — |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 60 min |
Language: The CBE is conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Telugu. Exam centres in the 2026 notice included Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar and Siddipet in Telangana, and Guntur, Kurnool, Kakinada, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Ongole and Eluru in Andhra Pradesh.
Negative Marking, Qualifying Marks & NCC Bonus
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (a correct answer gets 2).
- Minimum qualifying marks (without NCC bonus): UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, all other categories 20%.
- NCC bonus marks: ‘C’ certificate 5%, ‘B’ 3% and ‘A’ 2% of the maximum marks, added to your normalised score.
- Calculators: Not allowed. A mock test is available in the Candidate’s Corner on ssc.gov.in.
- Shortlisting: About 8 times the vacancies are called for PET/PST, and about 2 times the vacancies for the medical exam and document verification, state-wise and category-wise.
SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus: Topic-wise Breakdown
Part-A: General Intelligence and Reasoning
SSC says this part checks your analytical aptitude and how well you spot patterns, mostly with non-verbal questions. Topics named in the notice:
| Type | Topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal & logic | Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Relationship Concepts, Coding and Decoding, Arithmetical Reasoning, Arithmetic Number Series |
| Non-verbal & visual | Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Figural Classification, Non-verbal Series |
Part-B: General Knowledge and General Awareness
Questions test your awareness of the world around you: current events, and everyday observations from a scientific angle. There will also be questions on India and its neighbouring countries, especially Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, the Indian Constitution and Scientific Research. SSC clearly says these will not need special study of any one subject, so broad reading works better than deep notes.
Part-C: Elementary Mathematics
| Area | Topics |
|---|---|
| Numbers | Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations |
| Arithmetic | Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount |
| Applied | Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work |
Part-D: English / Hindi
You choose English or Hindi. The section checks basic understanding and simple comprehension of the language, nothing advanced.
SSC GD Physical Test 2026: PET & PST Standards
PET and PST are conducted by the CAPFs after the CBE result. You first clear the race, and then your height and chest are measured. There is no appeal against the race result.
| PET (Race) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes |
| Candidates of Ladakh Region | 1.6 km in 7 minutes | 800 metres in 5 minutes |
| PST | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (general) | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Height (all Scheduled Tribes) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest (general) | 80 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | Not measured (should be well developed) |
| Chest (Scheduled Tribes) | 76 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion | — |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Proportionate to height and age |
Other relaxations: The notice also gives relaxed height/chest for ST candidates of North-Eastern States and LWE-affected districts, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, the North-Eastern States and the Gorkha Territorial Administration area. Non-ST candidates must carry the Annexure-IX certificate to PET/PST. Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but are still measured for records.
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SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus – Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are there in the SSC GD exam?
80 questions for 160 marks, 20 each from Reasoning, GK, Elementary Maths and English/Hindi, in 60 minutes.
What is the negative marking in SSC GD Constable?
0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Each correct answer gets 2 marks.
Can I write SSC GD in Telugu?
Yes. The CBE is held in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, and Telugu is one of them.
What is the SSC GD running time for male and female?
Male: 5 km in 24 minutes. Female: 1.6 km in 8½ minutes. Ladakh region candidates have shorter distances.
What height is needed for SSC GD?
170 cm for men and 157 cm for women, with relaxation for ST and certain regions and communities.
Is there any bonus for NCC certificate holders?
Yes. 5% for ‘C’, 3% for ‘B’ and 2% for ‘A’ certificate, as a percentage of the maximum marks.
Quick Summary
| Exam | Constable (GD) in CAPFs & SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
| Latest Notice | Examination, 2026 (published 01.12.2025) |
| Vacancies (2026) | 25,487 (23,467 male, 2,020 female) |
| Qualification | Matriculation / 10th pass |
| Age (2026 notice) | 18–23 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100) |
| CBE | 80 Q / 160 Marks / 60 min |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| PET (Race) | 5 km in 24 min (M) / 1.6 km in 8½ min (F) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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