SSC GD Constable Recruitment 2025 – Complete Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the General Duty (GD) Constable Examination every year to recruit eligible candidates for various paramilitary forces. The recruitment drive aims to fill thousands of vacancies in BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, and SSF. It is one of the most popular central government job opportunities for 10th pass candidates.
Exam Overview
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name | SSC GD Constable Exam 2025 |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Post | Constable (GD) |
Forces Covered | BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, AR, SSF |
Mode of Application | Online |
Selection Process | CBT, PET/PST, Medical Test, Document Verification |
Official Website | https://ssc.nic.in |
Eligibility CriteriaEducational Qualification:
Age Limit:
Nationality:
Application Form
The application process is online. Candidates must follow these steps:
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Visit https://ssc.nic.in
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Register using a valid email ID and phone number.
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Fill in the required personal, educational, and contact details.
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Upload documents like a photograph and signature.
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Pay the application fee (₹100 for General/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/Female).
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Submit and print the application for future reference.
Exam Pattern
The SSC GD Exam consists of four stages:
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Computer-Based Test (CBT):
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Total Questions: 80
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Total Marks: 160
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Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi
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Time Duration: 60 minutes
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
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Physical Standard Test (PST):
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Medical Examination & Document Verification
Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning:
Analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, arithmetic reasoning, coding-decoding, etc.
General Knowledge:
Current affairs, history, culture, geography, Indian polity, economics, general science.
Elementary Mathematics:
Number system, ratio & proportion, profit & loss, time & distance, averages, percentages, etc.
English/Hindi:
Basic grammar, vocabulary, sentence formation, comprehension.
Admit Card
The SSC GD Admit Card will be released region-wise before the exam. Candidates can download it using their registration ID and date of birth from the official SSC website.
Exam Centers
The exam will be held across major cities in India. Candidates must select their preferred center during application. Exam centers will be mentioned in the admit card.
Preparation Tips
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Start with the basics and strengthen your NCERT-level knowledge.
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Practice mock tests and previous year papers regularly.
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Focus on time management during the CBT.
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Maintain physical fitness for PET/PST rounds.
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Revise important current affairs and general knowledge daily.
Cut-Off
SSC GD Cut-Off varies category-wise and force-wise each year. The cutoff depends on:
Expected Cutoff (General Category): 75–80 marks out of 160
Career Opportunities
After selection, candidates are appointed as Constables in various paramilitary forces. They enjoy:
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Basic pay of ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level 3)
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Dearness allowance, HRA, transport allowance
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Pension and promotion benefits
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Job security and adventure-filled service