SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026
Stage-wise and subject-wise syllabus with the exam pattern.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC GD syllabus 2026 overview
The SSC GD syllabus 2026 covers four subjects at Class 10 level: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi. Each subject has 20 questions worth 40 marks. The syllabus is the same whichever force you end up in: BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles or NCB.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 160 |
The paper is objective (MCQ), lasts 60 minutes and carries 0.25 negative marks for each wrong answer. The full scheme is on the SSC GD exam pattern page.
Part A: General Intelligence and Reasoning
This part tests logical thinking with both verbal and non-verbal questions.
- Analogies; similarities and differences
- Arithmetic number series and non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
- Relationship concepts (blood relations)
- Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
- Discrimination, observation and visual memory
- Spatial orientation and spatial visualisation
- Directions, order and ranking, Venn diagrams, simple puzzles
Part B: General Knowledge and General Awareness
This part checks how aware you are of India and the world. It does not expect specialist depth.
- Current affairs, national and international
- History: Indian and world
- Geography
- Indian Constitution and general polity
- Economic scene
- Sports, culture, awards and important dates
- Scientific research and everyday science
- India and its neighbouring countries
Part C: Elementary Mathematics
Questions are set at Class 10 level. Speed and accuracy count most here.
- Number systems and computation of whole numbers
- Decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetic operations and simplification
- Percentages, ratio and proportion, averages
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit and loss, discount
- Mensuration
- Time and distance, time and work
- Basic data interpretation
Part D: English
- Error spotting and sentence improvement
- Fill in the blanks and cloze test
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and phrases, one-word substitution
- Spellings
- Reading comprehension
Part D: Hindi
- संधि और संधि विच्छेद
- उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- समास और समास विग्रह
- अनेकार्थक शब्द
- शब्द-शुद्धि और वाक्य-शुद्धि
- वाच्य, क्रिया और काल
- हिंदी में अंग्रेज़ी शब्दों का प्रयोग
Section-wise difficulty (previous years)
| Subject | Usual difficulty |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Easy to moderate |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | Moderate |
| Elementary Mathematics | Moderate |
| English / Hindi | Easy to moderate |
Topic-wise weightage
| Subject | Topic | Expected questions |
|---|---|---|
| GK/GA | Static general knowledge | 13–15 |
| GK/GA | Current affairs | 8–10 |
| Reasoning | Coding-decoding | 2–3 |
| Reasoning | Analogy | 2–3 |
| Reasoning | Puzzle and Venn diagram | 2–3 |
| Reasoning | Order and ranking | 2–3 |
| Reasoning | Direction and distance | 1–2 |
| Reasoning | Classification | 1–2 |
| Reasoning | Series | 1–2 |
| Reasoning | Clock and calendar | 0–1 |
| Maths | Simplification | 3–4 |
| Maths | Ratio and proportion | 2–3 |
| Maths | Simple and compound interest | 2–3 |
| Maths | Profit and loss | 1–2 |
| Maths | Percentage | 1–2 |
| Maths | Mensuration | 1–2 |
| Maths | Speed, time and distance | 0–1 |
| Maths | Average | 0–1 |
| English/Hindi | Cloze test | 5–6 |
| English/Hindi | Reading comprehension | 5 |
| English/Hindi | Error spotting | 3–5 |
| English/Hindi | Synonyms and antonyms | 3–4 |
| English/Hindi | Idioms and phrases | 3–4 |
| English/Hindi | One-word substitution | 3–4 |
| English/Hindi | Fill in the blanks | 2–3 |
These counts are estimates built from past papers, so the number from any one topic can change from shift to shift. The SSC GD topics page explains how to rank these areas for study.
How to use the syllabus
- Read through the whole syllabus once before you plan your timetable.
- Spend more time on the high-weightage topics above, but do not skip any area entirely.
- Practise previous year papers and timed mocks; see SSC GD important questions.
- Revise the last six months of current affairs every day.
- Keep your accuracy high. Wrong answers cost marks.
Frequently asked questions
Has SSC released the SSC GD syllabus 2026?
Yes. The syllabus was published with the notification on 1 December 2025 and covers the four CBE subjects.
How many subjects are there in SSC GD 2026?
There are four: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi.
Is the SSC GD syllabus the same for all forces?
Yes. Every candidate takes the same CBE, whether they are later posted to BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles or NCB.
Which SSC GD section has the most static GK?
The General Knowledge section usually has about 13–15 static GK questions and 8–10 current affairs questions, according to past-paper trends.
Can I choose both English and Hindi in Part D?
No. You choose one language for Part D, and all 20 questions in that part are set in it.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.