The SSC GD Constable exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various paramilitary forces and security agencies. The recruitment process consists of four stages: Computer-Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Medical Examination.
Here’s the detailed exam pattern:
1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
The first stage of the recruitment process is a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), which is conducted online.
Key Points:
- Total Marks: 160
- Total Questions: 80
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects and Marks Distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
Total: 80 Questions and 160 Marks
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify in the CBE will be shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
PET Requirements:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race (General/OBC/SC) | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds |
| Race (ST candidates) | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 meters in 4 minutes |
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
The Physical Standard Test (PST) involves the measurement of the candidate’s height, chest (only for males), and weight to ensure they meet the physical criteria set by the SSC.
PST Requirements:
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm (minimum) with a 5 cm expansion |
| ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76 cm (minimum) with a 5 cm expansion |
4. Medical Examination
Candidates who pass the PET and PST are required to undergo a detailed Medical Examination. They will be checked for good physical and mental health, along with good visual standards.
Visual Standards:
- Better Eye: Distant Vision: 6/6, Near Vision: N6
- Worse Eye: Distant Vision: 6/9, Near Vision: N9
Final Selection:
The final selection of candidates is based on their performance in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE), provided they clear the Physical Tests (PET/PST) and the Medical Examination.
For more information and updates on the exam pattern, visit the SSC Official Website: www.ssc.nic.in.
