{"id":58,"date":"2026-01-14T11:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2026-01-24T16:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:13:26","slug":"ssc-gd-constable-2026-syllabus-eligibility-exam-pattern-pet-pst-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/ssc-gd-constable-2026-syllabus-eligibility-exam-pattern-pet-pst-details\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC GD Constable 2026 Syllabus &amp; Eligibility \u2013 Exam Pattern, PET, PST Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\ude96<strong>Syllabus &amp; Eligibility (Complete Guide)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/strong> conducts the <strong>SSC GD Constable Examination<\/strong> every year to recruit candidates for <strong>BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF and Assam Rifles<\/strong>. SSC GD 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates who want to join India\u2019s paramilitary forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To crack this exam, candidates must understand the <strong>SSC GD syllabus<\/strong>, <strong>exam pattern<\/strong>, and <strong>eligibility criteria<\/strong> properly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"946\" data-id=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ueirpdueirpdueir.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ueirpdueirpdueir.png 1024w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ueirpdueirpdueir-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ueirpdueirpdueir-768x710.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>SSC GD Constable 2026<\/strong> recruitment cycle is active, with the Computer Based Examination (CBT) scheduled to begin on <strong>February 23, 2026<\/strong>. This drive aims to fill <strong>25,487 vacancies<\/strong> across various paramilitary forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the complete details regarding the syllabus, eligibility, and physical standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility Criteria (As of Jan 1, 2026)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have passed <strong>Matriculation (10th class)<\/strong> from a recognized board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum Age:<\/strong> 18 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> 23 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Relaxation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ex-Servicemen<\/td><td>As per rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwD<\/td><td>As per govt norms<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidate must be:<br>\u2714\ufe0f Citizen of India<br>\u2714\ufe0f Or Nepal \/ Bhutan subject (as per rules)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>SSC GD 2026 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam is conducted in <strong>Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge &amp; Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elementary Mathematics<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English \/ Hindi<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>160<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Time: 60 minutes<br>\u2714\ufe0f Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>SSC GD 2026 Syllabus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe1 <strong>1. General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analogies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similarities and Differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spatial Visualization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>2. General Knowledge &amp; Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India &amp; World Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd35 <strong>3. Elementary Mathematics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit &amp; Loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time &amp; Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time &amp; Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algebra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd36 <strong>4. English \/ Hindi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error Detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc3 <strong>Physical Efficiency Test (PET)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Distance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Male<\/td><td>5 km in 24 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female<\/td><td>1.6 km in 8.5 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf <strong>Physical Standard Test (PST)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Height<\/th><th>Chest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Male<\/td><td>170 cm<\/td><td>80\u201385 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><td>NA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage involves the measurement of height and chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Height (Male)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Height (Female)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chest (Male Only)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>General \/ OBC \/ SC<\/strong><\/td><td>170 cm<\/td><td>157 cm<\/td><td>80 cm (+5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ST Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td>162.5 cm<\/td><td>150 cm<\/td><td>76 cm (+5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hilly Areas (Assam, HP, J&amp;K)<\/strong><\/td><td>165 cm<\/td><td>155 cm<\/td><td>78 cm (+5 cm expansion)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a focused <strong>30-day revision schedule<\/strong> designed to sharpen your skills in Mathematics and Reasoning, the two highest-scoring sections of the SSC GD 2026 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Week 1: Strengthening the Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Number System, Simplification (BODMAS), Fractions &amp; Decimals, LCM &amp; HCF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy (Number and Letter).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Master the basics to increase calculation speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Week 2: Arithmetic &amp; Logical Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Percentage, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Average, Age Calculations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Syllogism, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Mathematical Operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Practice 50+ questions daily for these high-weightage topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Week 3: Commercial Math &amp; Analytical Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Profit &amp; Loss, Simple &amp; Compound Interest, Time &amp; Work, Time &amp; Distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Directions &amp; Distance, Ranking, Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror images, Paper folding).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Focus on formulas and logical shortcuts for time-consuming problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Week 4: Final Polish &amp; Mock Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Mensuration (Formula revision), Mixed practice of all topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Seating Arrangement (Circle &amp; Linear), Data Sufficiency, Puzzles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Take one full-length mock test daily and analyze your mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Top Tip for the Last 30 Days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The 1\/3rd Rule:<\/strong> Spend <strong>1 hour<\/strong> learning\/reviewing a concept, then <strong>3 hours<\/strong> practicing previous year questions (PYQs) related to that concept. For SSC GD, the patterns are frequently repeated from previous cycles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like me to find a list of the <strong>most repeated Math formulas<\/strong> for the 2026 exam?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfe <strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ssc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>SSC GD Constable 2026 syllabus and eligibility. Check exam pattern, PET, PST, age limit and qualification details here.<\/strong>\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\ude96Syllabus &amp; Eligibility (Complete Guide) The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC GD Constable Examination every year to recruit candidates for BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, NIA, SSF and Assam Rifles. SSC GD 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates who want to join India\u2019s paramilitary forces. To crack this exam, candidates must [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/60"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examupdates.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}