SSC GD Constable Exam analysis 2026
Shift-wise difficulty level, good attempts and question trends.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC GD exam analysis 2025
The SSC GD exam analysis 2025 reviews the Constable (GD) CBE held from 4 February to 25 February 2025 in four shifts a day. Candidates rated the paper easy to moderate overall. Reasoning and Mathematics were the most scoring sections, General Knowledge was the toughest, and overall good attempts were about 52–57 out of 80.
The analysis is based on candidate feedback and memory-based questions from the 2025 shifts. Reading it helps you judge the level of the paper, see which topics were stressed and set a realistic attempt target for your own exam.
Overall difficulty, section by section
| Section | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Easy to moderate |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | Moderate to difficult |
| Elementary Mathematics | Easy to moderate |
| English / Hindi | Moderate |
Each section had 20 questions worth 40 marks, for 80 questions and 160 marks in total. Every wrong answer cost 0.25 marks. The full structure is on the SSC GD exam pattern page.
Shift-wise review
| Shift | Reasoning | GK/GA | Maths | English/Hindi | Good attempts (total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Easy | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Highest of the day |
| Shift 2 | Moderate (12–16) | Easy (16–20) | Moderate (12–16) | Easy (18–20) | 58–74 |
| Shift 3 | Moderate (12–16) | Moderate (16–20) | Easy (12–16) | Moderate (18–20) | 58–74 |
| Shift 4 | Hard (10–14) | Easy (18–20) | Moderate (14–16) | Moderate (12–16) | 54–68 |
Figures in brackets are good attempts out of 20. Shift 1 was reported as the easiest. Shift 4 had the toughest reasoning set.
Section-wise topics asked
Reasoning
| Topic | Level |
|---|---|
| Analogies | Easy to moderate |
| Coding-decoding | Moderate |
| Blood relations | Easy |
| Directions and distance | Easy to moderate |
| Series and puzzles | Moderate |
Candidates said the reasoning section rewarded steady practice. Most questions came from analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions and series.
General Knowledge and General Awareness
| Topic | Level |
|---|---|
| Current affairs | Moderate to hard |
| History, geography and polity | Moderate |
| General science | Moderate |
| Awards, sports and culture | Easy to moderate |
This was the section candidates found hardest. History and geography questions caused the most trouble. Those who kept up with recent events and static GK did better.
Elementary Mathematics
| Topic | Level |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic (profit and loss, percentage) | Easy to moderate |
| Number series | Easy |
| Time and work | Moderate |
| Mensuration | Moderate |
| Simplification and approximation | Easy |
The paper stayed mostly arithmetical. Candidates with solid basics found it manageable.
English / Hindi
| Topic | Level |
|---|---|
| Grammar (tenses, articles) | Moderate |
| Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms) | Moderate to hard |
| Reading comprehension | Moderate |
| Idioms and phrases | Moderate |
Idioms and synonyms made the English part a little harder than expected.
Shift timings in 2025
| Shift | Reporting | Exam starts | Exam ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7:45 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2nd | 10:45 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 3rd | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 4th | 3:45 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Memory-based GK questions from the 2025 shifts
- Who is called the "Missile Man of India"? Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Which river is known as the "Dakshina Ganga"? Godavari
- Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi? Shah Jahan (1648)
- Which state is India's largest producer of coffee? Karnataka
- In which year was the RTI Act passed? 2005
- Which amendment is called the "Mini Constitution"? 42nd Amendment (1976)
- When did India conduct its first nuclear test? 18 May 1974 ("Smiling Buddha")
- Which vitamin is called the "sunshine vitamin"? Vitamin D
- What is the minimum age to become President of India? 35 years
- Which article guarantees equality before law? Article 14
- Which community organises the Jonbeel Mela in Assam? The Tiwa community
- When was the Rowlatt Act repealed? March 1922
- Which state had the lowest child sex ratio in Census 2011? Haryana (834)
- What did the 61st Amendment change? It lowered the voting age to 18
- What did the 86th Amendment add? Article 21A, the right to education for children aged 6–14
Practise more questions on the SSC GD important questions page. Compare your attempts with past SSC GD cut-offs.
Frequently asked questions
What was the difficulty level of SSC GD 2025?
The paper was easy to moderate overall. General Knowledge was the hardest section, while Reasoning and Mathematics were the most scoring.
What were good attempts in SSC GD 2025?
Overall good attempts were about 52–57 out of 80 questions. Easier shifts were higher and the tougher fourth shift was lower.
Which section was the easiest in SSC GD 2025?
Most candidates found General Intelligence and Reasoning the easiest. Elementary Mathematics was also rated easy to moderate.
When was the SSC GD 2025 exam held?
The CBE for the 2025 cycle ran from 4 February to 25 February 2025, with four shifts a day.
Are previous year papers useful for SSC GD?
Yes. Previous papers and exam analysis show which topics repeat and how hard each section is, so you can plan your attempts better.
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