SSC GD Syllabus 2025: Exam pattern, marking scheme, and detailed subject-wise topics

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC GD Syllabus 2025, providing a detailed guide to help candidates prepare for the Constable (General Duty) recruitment exam. The syllabus covers Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, General Awareness, and Hindi/English, enabling aspirants to create a focused study plan.

SSC Constable GD Exam Overview

The 2025 SSC GD Exam introduces a revised pattern with 80 questions totaling 160 marks. Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the test, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The selection process includes:

Online Written Examination

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Medical Examination

Exam Conducting Body

Name: Staff Selection Commission

Exam: SSC Constable GD

Duration: 1 hour

Official Website: ssc.gov.in

Subject-Wise SSC GD Syllabus 2025

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Key topics:

Analogies, spatial visualization, and visual memory

Coding-decoding, number series, and non-verbal reasoning

2. General Knowledge & Awareness (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Key topics:

Indian geography, history, and culture

Sports, economics, scientific research, and the Constitution

3. Elementary Mathematics (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Key topics:

Number systems, percentages, and profit & loss

Mensuration, time & work, ratio & proportion

4. Language (English/Hindi – 20 Questions, 40 Marks)

English: Reading comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, error spotting, idioms & phrases

Hindi: Grammar, synonyms, sentence correction, and word substitution

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025

The exam consists of four sections, each carrying equal weight:

Subject Questions Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 40

GK & General Awareness 20 40

Elementary Mathematics 20 40

English/Hindi 20 40

Total 80 160

Candidates are advised to manage their time wisely during the one-hour exam.

Topic-Wise Weightage

Quantitative Aptitude

Topics like Profit & Loss and Speed-Time-Distance dominate with 4–6 questions each.

Reasoning

Series-based questions lead with 5–7 questions. Topics like Coding-Decoding and Seating Arrangement are also important.

English & Hindi

English emphasizes Vocabulary (up to 14 questions) and Grammar.

Hindi focuses on Sentence Formation and Vocabulary, with a higher frequency of vowel-related questions.

General Knowledge

Subjects like Polity, Geography, and Economy are prominent, with 1–4 questions each.

Understanding the updated syllabus and pattern of the SSC GD Exam is crucial for effective preparation. By focusing on high-weightage topics and managing time efficiently, candidates can increase their chances of success in this competitive exam.

For the official notification and updates, visit the SSC website at ssc.gov.in.