The SSC GD (General Duty) Constable Exam syllabus is divided into four main sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the syllabus:
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests the candidate's ability to think logically, solve problems, and identify patterns.
Topics Covered:
- Analogies
- Similarity and Differences
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
- Coding and Decoding
- Direction Sense Test
- Venn Diagrams
- Syllogism
- Number Series
- Alphabet Test
- Mirror and Water Images
- Seating Arrangement
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
This section evaluates the candidate's awareness of current events, general knowledge, and understanding of the environment.
Topics Covered:
- Current Affairs (National and International Importance)
- Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Geography (Physical and Political)
- Economy (Basic Concepts, Indian Economy)
- Polity (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Environmental Issues
- Awards and Honors
- Sports Events
- Books and Authors
- General Science (Basic concepts of biology, physics, and chemistry)
- Technology and Innovations
- Famous Personalities and Places in News
3. Elementary Mathematics
This section tests basic arithmetic and mathematical knowledge.
Topics Covered:
- Number System
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Percentages
- Averages
- Ratio and Proportions
- Mensuration (Perimeter, Area, Volume)
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Speed, Distance, and Time
- Algebra
- Geometry (Basic concepts of lines, angles, and shapes)
- Trigonometry (Basic Trigonometric Ratios)
4. English/Hindi
This section checks the candidate’s proficiency in the chosen language (English or Hindi).
Topics Covered:
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- Fill in the Blanks
- Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Modals)
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Idioms and Phrases
- Error Spotting
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Comprehension (Reading and understanding passages)
If you choose Hindi as your language:
- समास, विलोम शब्द, संग्या, क्रिया, वर्ण विचार
- साक्षात्कार, वाचन (Comprehension)
- शुद्ध लेखन
Key Points to Remember:
- The General Intelligence & Reasoning section requires logical and analytical thinking.
- The General Knowledge section covers a wide range of topics, including current affairs, history, and geography.
- Elementary Mathematics focuses on arithmetic, number series, and basic concepts of geometry and algebra.
- The English/Hindi section evaluates language skills, grammar, and vocabulary knowledge.
- The CBT (Computer-Based Test) is Objective in nature and consists of 80 questions for 160 marks.
Preparation Tips:
- Regularly practice questions from each section.
- Stay updated on current affairs by reading newspapers and watching news channels.
- Solve previous year’s question papers to get a feel for the exam pattern.
- For Mathematics, practice basic problems and focus on time management.
- For the latest updates on the exam syllabus and pattern, refer to the official SSC website https://ssc.gov.in/