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SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2024, Revised Exam Pattern

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2024

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2024 along with the SSC GD notification 2024 on its official website@ssc.nic.in. The SSC has made a few changes in the exam pattern and as per the revised pattern there will be 80 questions and the total marks will be 160 and each section will have 20 questions. The total duration which will be provided to the candidate is 60 minutes and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer marked by the candidate. The detailed SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2024 is provided below.

SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2024: Overview

The candidates should know the SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2024 along with the SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2024 to better prepare for the exam. For the convenience of candidates, we have summarized the SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2024 Overview below. Check the details mentioned here.

SSC GD 2024 Exam Pattern: Overview
Recruitment Commission Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name General Duty Constable
Type of Exam  CBE – Online Test
 PET, PST & DME – Offline/ Physical Test
Duration of Online Exam 60 minutes (1 hour)
Language of Online Exam  English
Hindi and 13 other regional languages
Category SSC GD Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
  1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
  4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Maximum Marks (Online Exam) 160 marks
Category SSC GD Exam Pattern
Type of Questions (Online Exam) All questions of CBE will be of Objective type (MCQs)
Marking Scheme 2 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers
Official Website ssc.nic.in
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SSC GD Constable Selection Process 2024

According to the SSC GD Constable Notification 2024, the selection process consists of four different stages, and a candidate needs to qualifyfor  all the stages to get the final selection. Check out the SSC GD Constable Selection Process 2024 mentioned below.

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST)

Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Stage 4: Medical Examination

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SSC GD Constable New Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates will be selected based on the written test, Physical test, and medical test for the posts of SSC GD Constable. The merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the SSC GD Constable written exam, and the final merit will be prepared after all the stages. The exam pattern for the SSC GD Constable Examination is given below as per the latest notification released by the SSC.

SSC GD Constable Written Test Exam Pattern

As per the new SSC GD Constable written exam pattern, There will be four sections in the SSC GD Written Test- GK, Reasoning, Mathematics, and English/Hindi. These are some important points.

  • There will be a total number of 80 questions with a total weightage of 160 marks.
  • The total time duration of the written exam will be 60 minutes.
  • Each question will carry 2 marks
  • There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
  • The questions asked will be of High School (10th) level.
Parts Name of Disciplines Questions Marks Duration
Part-A General Intelligence and reasoning 20 40 60 minutes
Part-B General Awareness and General Knowledge 20 40
Part-C Elementary Mathematics 20 40
Part-D English/Hindi 20 40
Total 80 160

SSC GD Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Exam Pattern

Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:-

Male Candidates Female Candidates Category
5 km in 24 mins 1.6 km in 8½ mins For candidates other than those belonging to the Ladakh region
1.6 km in 7 mins 800 m in 5 mins For candidates of the Ladakh region

SSC GD Constable Physical Standard Test (PST) Exam Pattern

Physical Standard Test: Height Requirements
Category Male Candidates (Minimum Height) Female Candidates (Minimum Height)
General, SC & OBC 170 cm 157 cm
Scheduled Tribes 162.5 cm 150 cm
Scheduled Tribe candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States 160 cm 147.5 cm
Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura 162.5 cm 152.5 cm
Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir 165 cm 155 cm

Physical Standard Test: Chest Requirements

Physical Standard Test: Chest Requirements
Category Minimum Chest Measurement (in centimeters)
General, SC & OBC 80 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)
Scheduled Tribes 76 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir 78 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)
Candidates hailing from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura 77 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)

Note: Please note that there are no specific chest measurement requirements for female candidates; this requirement typically applies only to male candidates. 

Physical Standard Test: Visual Ability

Visual Acuity Uncorrected Visual Acuity Refraction Color Vision
Near Vision Distant Vision
Better Eye Worse Eye Better Eye Worse Eye
 N6 N9 6/6 6/9 Visual correction of any kind is not permitted even by glasses CP-2

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FAQs

What is the mode of the SSC GD Constable examination?

The SSC conducts the SSC GD Constable exam online.

Is there any negative marking in the exam?

Yes, the exam has a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

When will SSC GD Exam 2024 be held?

SSC GD Exam 2024 is scheduled from 20th February to 7th March 2024.

What is the total duration of SSC GD Constable exam?

The candidate will get 60 minute to complete the exam.

What all subjects are included in SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2024?

The subjects are General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/ Hindi.