SSC GD Important Dates, Selection Process, Eligibility, Application Form, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Syllabus, Tips and Tricks, Previous Year Paper

Table of Contents

1. ​​SSC GD Important Dates

2.  SSC GD Selection Process

3.  SSC GD Eligibility

4.  SSC GD Application Form

5.  SSC GD  Admit Card

6.  SSC GD Exam Pattern

7.  SSC GD Marking Scheme

8.  SSC GD Syllabus

9.  SSC GD Tips and Tricks

1. SSC GD Important Dates

• The notification for the SSC GD will be published on 25 March 2021

• The exam is held every year to recruit constables in BSF/CRPF/SSB/SSF/CISF/ITBP/NIA

​SSC GD Registration Period

• The online registration (Application form submission) will be started from 25 March 2021

• The application form (Registration) will be closed from 10 May 2021

• Last date of Fee Submission: Last date of application

• SSC GD admit card will be released before 10-15 days of the exam

• The exam will be conducted from 02 to 25 August 2021

• The result date is to be announced

2. SSC GD Selection Process

• Computer-Based Examination (Written Test)

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Medical Test

3. SSC GD Eligibility

Nationality

• The applicant must be a citizen of India

• The NRI candidates are not eligible

SSC GD Age Limit

• The minimum age limit is 18 years

• The maximum age limit is 23 years

• The age relaxation varies according to the category

• Age Relaxation

  • General: No age relaxation

  • ​OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 03 Years

  • SC/ST: 05 Years

  • Ex-serviceman (GEN): 03 years

  • Ex-serviceman (OBC): 06 years

  • Ex-serviceman (SC/ST): 08 years

SSC GD Educational Qualification

• Minimum 10th/12th standard from a recognized university/Board

• SSC does not require any minimum percentage in intermediate

• For Male Candidates

  • Height: 170 cm for GEN/OBC/SC Candidates and 162.5 cm for ST Candidates

  • Chest: 80-85 cm for GEN/OBC/SC and 76-81 cm for ST Candidates

• Height for Female Candidates

  • 157 cm for GEN/OBC/SC

  • 150 cm for ST Candidates

• The SSC releases the information of the mandatory eligibility criteria on the official site in the notification

• The aspirants should read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the exam to avoid circumstances

• The main factor of change in eligibility is the age limit because the period in which DOB should lie changes with time

• Operating and working knowledge of computer to attempt questions in CBT

4. SSC GD Application Form

• The candidates will apply on the official site of the SSC

• The SSC invites application form to the candidates for filling the vacancies of constables

• The SSC publishes a calendar every year containing information of the exam incidents

• The SSC releases notification on the official site to fill the application form

• This notification contains the information of registration period, required documents, vacancies, exam date, relevant eligibility conditions, etc

• The application form filling will be started once the application form filling notification releases

• The candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the exam because the candidature of ineligible candidates will not be acknowledged

SSC GD Application Fee

• Gen/OBC: INR 100/-

• Women/SC/ST/Other: Nil

• The application fee (exam fee or registration fee) can be paid via net banking, mobile wallets, IMPS, Cash card, debit card, credit card, etc

SSC GD Application Form Filling Process (Registration Process)

• The candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully and they should recheck the details filled by them before final submission

• There is no provision of the correction window

• If the candidate has made mistake in application form filling, he can apply again by filing a new application form

• The application fee once submitted will not be refunded under any circumstances, so the candidates will have to make a fresh payment to pay the application fee

• The application form will be filled in the below simple steps

  • (a). Complete Registration

  • (b). Upload Photo and Signature

  • (c). Fill Application Form

  • (d). Pay Application Fee

• The personal information of the candidates is required like class 10/12/graduation certificate, category certificate (if applicable), etc during the form filling

• The post, exam center preference, etc also asked on filling the application form

• The candidate's photo and a signature will be required during the application form filling

  • Photo Size: 20-50 kb

  • Signature: 10-20 kb (Scan Copy)

• The face and eyes should be visible on the photograph

• The signature should be also clear. It will be matched in the future use

• The signature should not be in capital letters

• The candidates should read instructions carefully before application form filling

• The candidates should note down the registration number and password for further use

• They should print out the application form copy in a white blank paper to keep all the information with them for further use

5. SSC GD Admit Card

• Candidates can download the admit card from the official site of SSC

• Admit card will be available to download before minimum 7-10 days of the exam

• The candidates should print the admit card on a white blank paper

• The text and information printed on the admit card should be visible and readable

• The candidates are advised to save a copy of the admit card for future use

• The candidates should have clear information about the exam pattern and marking process before attempting the real exam. They are advised to make a wise strategy to acquire more marks than the cutoff

• The admit card will be available to download till the exam

• Adress and photograph of identity proof should be matched to the uploaded records

• They should also carry two passport size photograph matches to the uploaded one

Steps to download SSC GD Admit card

• The SSC provides a link on its official site to download the admit cards

• Fill the credentials like registration number, roll number, password, date of birth, etc

• Mostly these credentials are available on the printed copy of the application form

• After filling the credentials, they will reach on the admit card

• Now they can print or download the admit card

• In case of forgetting the password, they can use the forget password option. The login information will be sent on the registered mobile number or mail

Information in the SSC GD Admit card

• Roll Number/ User id and password

• Name and address of the candidate

• Registration number of the candidate

• The venue of the examination center

• Date and time of the examination

• Date of Birth and Category

• Gender and Signature of the candidate

• Candidate's photograph and a blank space to affix the candidate's photograph matching to the uploaded one

• Boxes containing space for signature and thumb impression of the candidate

• A box for the signature of the invigilator

SSC GD Exam Day Instructions

• The candidates are advised to follow all the instructions printed on the admit card

• The instructions printed on the admit card should be clearly readable. Instructions make the candidate aware of attending the exam

• Original copy and photocopy of a valid identity proof containing photograph and address is required in the examination hall

• The candidates will be disqualified for misconduct in the examination

• The candidate must have the same information and signature in each document

• The SSC will not acknowledge any change in time, date, center of the examination, etc

• digital devices, earphones, unnecessary objects are not permitted to bring into the exam hall

• The SSC will handle the situation and co-operate with the candidates in case of administrative or technical issue

• The candidates have to Wear mask and gloves during the exam

• The candidates should carry minimum 50 ml sanitizer in a transparent bottle

• The candidate should install Arogya Setu App

The discrepancy in SSC GD Admit card

• The candidates should cross-check the information on the admit card

• They should make sure that there is no mismatch in the details of the admit card and identity proof

• If there is any discrepancy, they should bring it in front of the SSC

6. SSC GD Exam Pattern

• The correct understanding of exam pattern and marking process to answer the questions with a planned strategy directs towards the bright score

• The SSC is responsible  to set up exam pattern and the marking process for SSC GD Exam

• The commission mention exam pattern and marking scheme on the notification of application form filling

• The exam will be conducted in online mode and questions will be objective

• Each MCQ contains 4 options to opt right answer amongst them

• Exam level will be national-level

• This is a computer-based exam

• Exam duration will be 90 minutes​

• Paper will be available in both Hindi and English Language

• Total questions will be 100 MCQs

• Number of sections

  • 1. English Language: 25 MCQs (1 Mark for each)

  • 2. Quantitative Aptitude: 25 MCQs (1 Mark for each)

  • 3. General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 MCQs (1 Mark for each)

  • 4. General Awareness: 25 MCQs (1 Mark for each)

7. SSC GD Marking Scheme

• The marking process is similar in each section of the exam

• 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer

• There is no negative marking for wrong answers

• There is no negative mark or inclusive mark for unattempted questions

• The exam will be conducted online, so marking two answers of a question is not possible in CBT

• To excel in the exam, candidates should focus on accuracy in solving the questions

• The SSC implements the marking scheme in the exam

• The candidates have to clear the cutoff to be eligible for the next rounds. They have to clear the overall cutoff to come on the merit list

• We should never mark guess based answer

• Reduce time consumption to answer the questions during the exam

8. SSC GD Syllabus

General Awareness

Reasoning Ability

Quantitative Aptitude

English

Hindi