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SSC GD Syllabus 2024: Selection process, Exam pattern, Topic-wise weightage

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Ranjan Kumar

Updated on 31st May, 2024 , 2 min read

SSC GD Syllabus 2024

SSC GD Syllabus 2024 Overview

Candidates should have a good grasp of SSC GD Syllabus 2024 so they can strategically prepare for it. You can go through the brief overview table below.

Organization Name

Staff Selection Commission

Post

Constable

Category

Syllabus And Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Online

Total number of questions

80

Total marks

160

Duration

60 minutes(1hour)

Negative Marking

0.25

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SSC GD Syllabus 2024

Sections Asked

Topics to Prepare

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

  1. Arithmetic Number Series
  2. Relationship concepts
  3. Similarities and Differences
  4. Spatial Visualization
  5. Arithmetical Reasoning
  6. Figures Classification
  7. Spatial Orientation
  8. Analogies
  9. Non-verbal series
  10. Visual Memory
  11. Discrimination
  12. Observation
  13. Coding and Decoding

General Knowledge & General Awareness Syllabus

  1. Sports
  2. History
  3. Culture
  4. Geography
  5. Economic Scene
  6. General Policy
  7. Indian Constitution
  8. Scientific Research

Elementary Mathematics Syllabus

  1. Number Systems
  2. Computation of Whole Numbers
  3. Decimals and Fractions and Relationship Between Numbers
  4. Fundamental arithmetical operations
  5. Ratio and Proportion
  6. Percentages
  7. Average
  8. Interest
  9. Profit and Loss
  10. Discount
  11. Mensuration
  12. Time & Distance
  13. Ratio & Proportion

English Syllabus

  1. Spot the Error
  2. Fill in the Blanks
  3. Synonyms/Homonyms & Antonyms
  4. Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words
  5. Idioms & Phrases
  6. One Word Substitution
  7. Improvement of Sentences
  8. Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
  9. Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration
  10. Shuffling of Sentence parts
  11. Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
  12. Cloze Passage

SSC GD Selection Process 2024

The SSC GD 2024 Selection Process includes four stages which have been mentioned below.

  • Computer-based test conducted online
  • Physical Standard Test
  • Physical Efficiency Test
  • Medical Examination

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2024

Now that you have seen the SSC GD Syllabus for the Computer Based examination, it is equally important to have a look at the SSC GD Exam Pattern. The exam pattern will help in answering questions about how the examination will look like for candidates. This exam pattern is mentioned below: 

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Exam Duration

General Intelligence & Reasoning

20

40

60 min

General Knowledge & General Awareness

20

40

Elementary Mathematics

20

40

English/Hindi

20

40

Total

80

160

  • There will be four different subjects in the computer-based exam (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi).
  • Each question will carry +2 marks.
  • Every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
  • The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English languages.

SSC GD Exam Pattern - Physical Standards Test

Candidates interested in SSC GD Constable recruitment should verify that they meet the physical standards threshold set for the Physical Standards Test (PST) which is the first step in the selection process. Check the details below.

Physical Standards Test

Item

Gender

Measurement

Height

Male

170 cm

Female

157 cm

Chest

Male

Unexpanded 80 cm

Minimum Expansion of 5 cm

Weight

Male & Female

Proportionate as per the height and medical standard for the candidates.

SSC GD Exam Pattern - Physical Efficiency Test

Candidates who pass the PST will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).  In this stage, both the male and female candidates will be put to a test. The board will test if they’re fit enough for the post by conducting a running race. The details of the test are as follows.

Activity

Male

Female

Remarks

Race

5 Kms in 24 minutes.

1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes

For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region.

1.6 Kms in 7 minutes

800 metres in

5 minutes

For candidates of Ladakh Region.

SSC GD Syllabus Topic Wise Weightage 

The table below shows the weightage of the topic-wise questions in previous year's paper exam analysis which helps candidates prepare for what they should study for the SSC GD Exam 2024.

Subject

Topics

Number of Questions

General Knowledge

Current Affairs

8 to 10

Static GK

13 to 15

Reasoning

Analogy

2 to 3

Coding-Decoding

2 to 3

Classification

1 to 2

Series

1 to 2

Order Ranking

2 to 3

Direction & Distances

1 to 2

Clock and Calendar

0 to 1

Alphabet or Word Test

2 to 3

Venn Diagram

2 to 3

Blood Relation

1 to 2

Puzzle

2 to 3

Syllogism

1 to 2

Math

Mixture Problem

1 to 2

Ratio and Proportion

2 to 3

Simplification

3 to 4

Algebra

1 to 2

Profit and Loss

1 to 2

Percentage

1 to 2

Average

0 to 1

Speed, Time, and Distance

0 to 1

Measurement

1 to 2

Simple Interest & Compound Interest

2 to 3

Data Interpretation

3 to 4

English/ Hindi

Error Spotting

3 to 5

Fill in the blanks

2 to 3

Cloze Test

5 to 6

Synonym and Antonym

3 to 4

Phrase and Idioms

3 to 4

One-word Substitution

3 to 4

Reading Comprehension

5

Spellings

2 to 3

prepare hard :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of questions in the SSC GD Exam 2024?

The SSC GD Exam 2024 consists of 80 questions.

How many marks are allotted for each question in the SSC GD Exam 2024?

Each question carries 2 marks, making a total of 160 marks.

Is there negative marking in the SSC GD Exam 2024?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

What are the sections covered in the SSC GD Syllabus 2024?

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

How can I prepare for the General Intelligence & Reasoning section?

Focus on topics such as arithmetic number series, analogies, coding and decoding, spatial orientation, and visual memory.

What topics should I study for the General Knowledge & General Awareness section?

Study topics related to sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, Indian constitution, and scientific research.

Are the SSC GD Exam questions available in both Hindi and English?

Yes, the questions are available in both Hindi and English languages.

How can I improve my chances of scoring well in the SSC GD Exam 2024?

Practice previous years' question papers, focus on the syllabus topics, and take mock tests to enhance speed and accuracy.

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