SSC GD (General Duty) is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select Constable and equivalent posts in the Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles and others notified for the cycle. Set at the Matriculation (Class 10) level, it's one of India's largest annual recruitment drives.
Because SSC GD combines a written Computer-Based Examination with the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), success depends on academic preparation and genuine physical readiness working together — not one at the expense of the other. Our coaching builds both from the start of a student's preparation, not physical training as an afterthought once the CBT is cleared.
Preparation follows the cycle: Learn → Practise → Test → Analyse → Improve → Train → Repeat, with physical-test awareness — understanding current PET/PST standards and tracking progress against them — built in alongside subject teaching.
Subjects Tested in the CBT
Stages From CBT to Force Allocation
Forces & Organisations Recruiting via SSC GD
Matriculation-Level Minimum Qualification
Running stamina, endurance and PET/PST awareness are built alongside CBT preparation from the start — not treated as a secondary concern once the written exam is behind a candidate.
The CBT syllabus is Class 10 level, but under real time pressure — we build genuine speed and accuracy across Reasoning, GK, Maths and English/Hindi, not just topic familiarity.
We help students understand current official PET/PST standards and track their own progress against them consistently, rather than attempting last-minute, unsupervised training.
Every mock CBT is followed by detailed review distinguishing conceptual, careless and time-pressure errors, feeding into a running error log.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation / Class 10th from a recognised board — no additional academic qualification beyond Class 10 is required.
General (unreserved) age limit is 18 to 23 years, calculated as on the reference date in the official notification. Category-wise relaxation applies — OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, Ex-Servicemen up to 28 years, as per current rules.
Candidates must be Indian citizens as per the citizenship requirements in the official notification. Domicile-related requirements, where applicable, are specified force-wise and State/UT-wise.
Eligibility requirements, age relaxation and domicile rules can differ between recruitment cycles and forces. Always verify every detail from the current official SSC GD notification at ssc.gov.in before applying.
The syllabus is set at the Matriculation (Class 10) level, divided into four sections tested in the Computer-Based Examination.
The topics above reflect the general SSC GD syllabus pattern. Candidates must refer to the official syllabus PDF released with the current notification for the exact, cycle-specific topic list.
The CBT generally comprises 80 objective-type questions carrying 160 marks, attempted within 60 minutes, with negative marking for incorrect answers — questions are distributed roughly equally across the four subjects.
| Stage | Mode | Main Components | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-Based Exam (CBT) | Online | Reasoning, GK/GA, Mathematics, English/Hindi | Written examination assessing academic ability |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Physical | Timed race event | Assesses physical fitness and endurance |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) | Physical | Height, chest (males), body measurements | Verifies physical eligibility standards |
| Medical Examination | Medical | DME / RME, BMI-based criteria | Assesses medical fitness, including BMI-based criteria |
Exam pattern details — number of questions, marks, duration, negative marking and qualifying criteria — can change between recruitment cycles. Always verify against the latest official SSC GD notification.
Physical assessment is as critical as the written exam. Standards can vary by gender, category, region and the specific rules of the current cycle.
A timed race event assessing fitness, stamina and endurance. Requirements — distance and qualifying time — vary for male and female candidates, with relaxed standards for regions such as Ladakh, as notified. Ex-servicemen are generally exempted from the race but must appear for measurement.
Verifies height, chest measurement (male candidates, including expansion) and other prescribed measurements. Category- and region-specific relaxations may apply. Weight-based rejection has reportedly shifted to a BMI-based assessment during the medical exam — verify current rules officially.
Assesses general physical and medical fitness, vision standards and BMI. Candidates found unfit may request a Review Medical Examination (RME), subject to applicable rules and timelines.
Do not rely on measurements or standards from previous recruitment cycles. Physical standards, relaxation provisions and medical criteria must be verified from the current official SSC GD notification and PET/PST guidelines. This section is general awareness, not medical or fitness advice — consult a qualified professional for individualised guidance.
Objective written test
Timed race, fitness & endurance
Height, chest & measurements
Fitness, vision & BMI standards
Certificates & claims verified
Merit, vacancy & preference based
Baseline academic level and current physical fitness.
Fundamentals across Reasoning, Maths, GK and English/Hindi.
Timed CBT mocks alongside progressive, structured running practice.
Detailed review plus tracked physical progress ahead of PET/PST.
SSC GD recruits Constable (General Duty) and equivalent posts across forces notified for the current cycle — the exact force list can change year to year.
BSF, SSB, ITBP and Assam Rifles for border security; CRPF for internal security and law-and-order support.
CISF for installation security, SSF for designated government premises, and Sepoy posts in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Force allocation depends on final merit, vacancies and candidate preferences — not on CBT score alone. SSC GD Constable posts generally fall under Pay Level-3 of the 7th CPC for most forces; NCB Sepoy posts fall under a different pay level. Verify current figures from the official notification.
Subject specialists who bring years of SSC GD-specific teaching experience into every class.
Builds Matriculation-level fundamentals into genuine exam-day speed through timed, structured practice.
Keeps current-affairs and static GK notes organised alongside language and comprehension practice.
Helps students understand current physical standards and track running stamina and endurance progress consistently.
Starting running practice from week one instead of after the CBT meant PET didn't feel like a scramble when the time came.
The timed mock tests under real 60-minute pressure made a huge difference — I was slower than I thought until I actually practised that way.
Understanding the current PST measurement standards early, instead of guessing from old cutoffs, saved me a lot of uncertainty.
A national recruitment examination conducted by SSC to select candidates for Constable (General Duty) posts in Central Armed Police Forces and other notified organisations.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation / Class 10th from a recognised board — no additional academic qualification is required.
Candidates must meet the Physical Standard Test (height, chest for males, other measurements) and clear the Physical Efficiency Test (a timed race event), as per current official standards.
Yes — negative marking applies for incorrect answers; sources vary between 0.25 and 0.50 marks for the current cycle, so confirm the exact deduction from the official notification.
Candidates meeting the qualifying marks in the CBT are shortlisted for PET and PST, followed by Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Yes — GICE Academy provides physical-test awareness and readiness guidance alongside academic coaching, though it does not claim to provide professional physical training.