SSC GD Constable 2024

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC General Duty (GD) Constable exam. It is a national-level exam to recruit candidates for the post of Constable (General Duty) in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR). The SSC GD 2024 exam will be conducted on February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 5, and 7 2024

This recruitment is open to candidates who have completed matriculation/Class 10 and are between the ages of 18 to 23 years. The selection process involves a Computer-based Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Exam, and Document Verification. Candidates have to clear all the stages to get selected for Constable (General Duty) posts. Read on to learn more about the SSC GD 2024 exam.

SSC GD Constable 2024 Exam Summary

Before getting into the detailed information, candidates should check the SSC GD 2024 exam overview below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC General Duty (GD) Constable
Exam Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Level of Exam	National-level
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Examination Fee	Rs. 100/- (Exempted for Women, SC, ST, Ex-servicemen)
Stages of Exam	Four Stages: Computer-based Examination (CBE) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) Medical Examination Document Verification
Total Vacancies	26,146
Salary	Pay Scale 3 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100)
Official Website	ssc.nic.in

Check all the latest news and updates related to SSC GD Constable 2024 below:

• February 11, 2024: The SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2024 has been released for 5 regions, including CR, WR, NER, MPR and NWR.
• November 24, 2023: The SSC GD vacancy has been released for various departments. A total of 26,146 posts are available this year.

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC GD Constable 2024 exam notification on November 24, 2023. The notification included all the necessary information such as the age limit, how to apply, benefits and allowances, and others. Candidates check the notification on the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in. Furthermore, they can also download it from the direct link provided below:

• Download the SSC GD Constable 2024 official notification

Candidates can check the table below to know all the SSC GD Constable important dates 2024:

Events	Dates
Official Notification Release Date	November 24, 2024
SSC GD Apply Online 2024 Starts	November 24, 2024
Last Date to Fill Application Form	December 31, 2024
SSC GD Admit Card 2024	February 11, 2024
SSC GD Exam Date 2024	February 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 5, and 7 2024
SSC GD Result Declaration	Soon Announced
Admit Card for PET/PST	To Be Notified Later
Date of PET/PST	To Be Notified Later
Date of PET/PST Result Announcement	To Be Notified Later

SSC has declared 26,146 constable vacancies, of which 23,347 are for male candidates and 2,799 are for female candidates. Candidates can refer to the below table for the vacancies details:

SSC GD ConstableVacancy 2024
Force	Vacancies
Border Security Force (BSF)	6174
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)	11025
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)	3337
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)	635
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)	3189
Secretariat Security Force (SSF)	296
Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR)	1490
Total	26146

As per the recruitment scheme formulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Staff Selection Commission, the selected candidate will have to serve the following roles:

• General Duty Constable in Border Security Force (BSF), 
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), 
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), 
• Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), 
• Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and 
• Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) 

Note: The selected candidates serve the government to maintain the rule of law, public order and internal security effectively and efficiently, to preserve national integrity and promote social harmony and development by upholding the supremacy of the Constitution.

SSC GD Constable Salary Structure

Candidates selected for SSC GD Constable posts in different regions will get Level 3 salaries. The salary of SSC GD Constable ranges from Rs. 21,700 to 69,100/-. Besides the pay scale, aspirants are also entitled to get various allowances and benefits as follows:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Transport Allowance
• House rent Allowance
• Medical Facilities
• Pension Scheme
• Gratuity
• Paid Leaves

To be eligible for the SSC GD 2024 exam, candidates must meet all of the eligibility requirements, including educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards. The SSC GD Constable eligibility criteria are provided below:

SSC GD Age Criteria

The minimum age to apply for GD Constable is 18 years, and the maximum age is 23 years. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-01-2001, and later than 01-01-2006.

Furthermore, there is a certain age relaxation for some categories. Permissible relaxations in the upper age limit for different categories are as follows:

Category	Age Relaxation on Upper Age Limit
SC/ ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning.
Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved)	5 years
Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)	8 years
Children and dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ ST)	10 years

Note: The date of birth filled by the candidate in the online application form should be the same as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate.

SSC GD Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed Matriculation or Class 10 from a recognised board or university.

Candidates who are interested and eligible could apply for SSC GD Constable 2024 on the official website – ssc.nic.in. To apply for the post, they first need to register themselves and then proceed to fill out the application form.

How to Fill SSC GD Application Form?

After registering, aspirants must follow the steps outlined below to apply online for SSC GD Constable 2024:

• 1st Step: Registered candidates must log in to the official website, ssc.nic.in, using their credentials.
• 2nd Step: After logging in, candidates should click the Apply Now button in the top menu of the homepage.
• 3rd Step: Navigate to the SSC Application Page and click on the SSC GD Constable tab.
• 4th Step: Click on the Apply Now link.
• 5th Step: Fill in all of the required information and double-check it before submitting the form.
• 6th Step: Candidates must then upload their signatures and photographs. Make sure to upload the photograph and signature per the SSC Guidelines for dimensions and file size.
• 7th Step: Aspirants can complete their application forms by paying the online application fees after submitting all of the required details.

SSC GD Registration Fee

The following is the application fee for SSC General Duty Constable 2024:

Category	Application Fee
Women/ SC/ ST/ Ex-servicemen	Nil
Other Candidates	Rs. 100/-

Note:

• Candidates will have to pay the application fee via online mode (Credit/Debit Cards or Net Banking or an E-challan).
• E-challan of the application fee can be downloaded online. The payment can be made in cash at the nearest SBI branch.

Candidates should select three exam centres of their choice while filling in the online application. No request for the change of centre is considered later under any circumstances. The list of SSC GD Constable exam centres is mentioned in the table below:

SSC Region and States/ UTs	Test Centres (Centre Code)
Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar Pradesh	Bhagalpur(3201), Darbhanga (3202), Muzaffarpur(3205), Patna(3206), Purnea (3209), Agra(3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur(3009), Lucknow(3010), Meerut(3011), Prayagraj(3003), Varanasi(3013)
Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal	Port Blair (4802), Ranchi(4205), Balasore(4601), Berhampore(Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneshwar(4604), Cuttack(4605), Dhenkanal(4611), Rourkela(4610), Sambalpur(4609), Gangtok(4001), Hooghly (4418), Kolkata(4410), Siliguri(4415)
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala	Kavaratti (9401), Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012). Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211).
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal (6001), Gwalior(6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.	Itanagar(5001), Dibrugarh(5102), Guwahati(Dispur)(5105), Jorhat(5107), Silchar(5111), Churachandpur(5502), Imphal(5501), Ukhrul(5503), Shillong(5401), Aizawl(5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima(5302), Agartala(5601)
Northern Region (NR)/ Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand	Dehradun(2002), Haldwani(2003), Haridwar(2005), Roorkee(2006), Delhi(2201), Ajmer(2401), Alwar(2402), Bharatpur(2403), Bikaner(2404), Jaipur(2405), Jodhpur(2406), Kota(2407), Sriganganagar(2408), Udaipur(2409), Sikar(2411)
North Western Sub-Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab	Chandigarh/Mohali(1601), Hamirpur(1202), Shimla(1203), Jammu(1004), Samba(1010), Srinagar(J&K)(1007), Leh(1005), Amritsar(1404), Jalandhar(1402), Patiala(1403)
Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.	Chirala(8011), Guntur(8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool(8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry(8004), Tirupati(8006), Vizianagaram(8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam(8007), Puducherry(8401), Chennai(8201), Coimbatore(8202), Madurai(8204), Salem(8205), Tiruchirapalli(8206), Tirunelveli(8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad(8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal(8603)
Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra	Panaji(7801), Ahmedabad(7001), Anand(7011), Gandhinagar(7012), Mehsana(7013), Rajkot(7006), Surat(7007), Vadodara(7002), Amravati(7201), Aurangabad(7202), Jalgaon(7214), Kolhapur(7203), Mumbai(7204), Nagpur(7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik(7207), Pune(7208)

Aspirants should check the exam pattern for SSC GD Constable to understand the question paper pattern. The SSC GD exam pattern contains sections, the number of questions, duration, and marking scheme. These details will help aspirants prepare better for the exam.

SSC GD Selection Process 2024

The SSC GD Constable selection process consists of the following four stages:

• Computer-based Examination (CBE)
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

SSC GD Constable Marking Scheme

The SSC GD Constable question paper has four sections, i.e., General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi. Check the number of questions and marking scheme for each section below:

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Part A	General Intelligence and Reasoning	20	40 marks
Part B	General Knowledge and General Awareness	20	40 marks
Part C	Elementary Mathematics	20	40 marks
Part D	English/ Hindi	20	40 marks
–	Total	80	160 marks

Note:

• All of the questions will be objective types.
• CBE will consist of questions from the Matriculation level.
• CBE will be available in English and Hindvi language.
• Each question carries 2 marks.
• Each incorrect answer will result in a 0.25-mark deduction.

The SSC GD Constable Syllabus comprises the following four sections:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning 
• General Knowledge and General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

SSC GD General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. The syllabus includes the following topics:

• Reasoning Analogies
• Arithmetic Number Series
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Coding-Decoding
• Discrimination
• Figural Classification
• Non-verbal Series
• Observation
• Relationship Concepts (Blood Relations)
• Similarities and Differences
• Spatial Orientation
• Visual Memory

SSC GD General Knowledge and General Awareness Syllabus

Questions in this section will test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around them, current affairs, everyday events, scientific aspects and observations will also be part of this section. The syllabus includes the following simple and interesting topics.

• Cultural Matters
• Economic Trends
• Common Political Knowledge
• Geographical Understanding
• Historical Events
• Indian Constitution
• Scientific Investigations
• Sports

SSC GD Elementary Mathematics Syllabus

This paper will include questions on problems relating to 

• Calculation of Averages
• Manipulation of Whole Numbers
• Handling Decimals and Fractions
• Understanding Discount
• Fundamental Arithmetic Operations
• Exploring Interest
• Measurement and Geometry (Mensuration)
• Study of Number Systems
• Grasping Percentages
• Analysis of Profit and Loss
• Proportional Relationships and Ratios
• Time-related Ratios and Scenarios
• Interconnection between Numbers
• Calculating Time and Distance
• Solving Time and Work Problems

SSC GD Language Proficiency Syllabus

Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/Hindi and their basic comprehension would be tested. 

The comprehension will be tested based on the following topics:

• Identifying Errors
• Completing Sentences with Articles, Prepositions, etc.
• Substituting Phrases
• Filling in the Blanks through a Cloze Test
• Exploring Synonyms & Antonyms
• Interpreting Meanings of Phrases and Idioms
• Using a Single Word as a Substitute
• Checking Spelling Accuracy
• Comprehending Reading Passages

The language skills will be tested based on the following topics:

• Verbal Ability
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Comprehension, etc.

Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the GD Constable examination syllabus to plan and clear their examination with a good percentage. Here are some preparation tips for SSC GD Constable examination:

• Know the latest syllabus completely.
• Have a clear understanding of the SSC GD exam pattern.
• Know the weak and strong areas. 
• Prepare a timetable.
• Refer to the best SSC GD Books
• Practice SSC GD previous year papers.
• Spend a little more time in the areas that are difficult.
• Prepare study points.
• Take SSC GD Mock Tests regularly.
• Enrich general knowledge and get updated on current affairs by reading newspapers and watching the NEWS.
• Be positive and confident about the study plan.
• Don’t study without any breaks. Take a small break after studying for an hour.

The Staff Selection Commission started releasing the SSC GD 2024 admit card for CR, WR, NER, MPR and NWR regions on February 11, 2024, online on its regional official website. However, the hall tickets for all other regions will be released in the forthcoming days. Candidates have to visit the regional website to download their hall tickets.

Furthermore, they must enter the registration number and password/date of birth to download the SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2024. The hall ticket contains the candidate’s details, exam centre name & address, roll number, and exam-related instructions. Aspirants must carry a printout of their hall tickets to the exam centre.

The Commission will soon publish the tentative SSC GD exam answer key online at ssc.nic.in. Moreover, candidates need to enter their login credentials to download the key. The Commission also provides a chance for candidates to raise objections against the tentative answer key by paying the objection fee. Based on those objections, the officials publish the final answer key.

The Staff Selection Commission tentatively will announce the SSC GD Constable exam result in March 2024. Aspirants can check the SSC GD Constable result online at ssc.nic.in. The Commission releases the result in the form of a PDF. It contains roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next selection stage. In case of a tie in the score, the following tie-breaking criteria are used:

• Marks in Part A of the computer-based examination
• Marks in Part B of the computer-based examination
• Date of birth, with older candidates placed first
• Alphabetical order of names

The cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks required for candidates to qualify for the next stage. Therefore, candidates must score equal to or higher than the cut-off marks to move to the next stage. The SSC GD Constable Cut-off depends on the following factors:

• The number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Performance of candidates
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Vacancies

As the cut-off for the current year is yet to be released the expected cut-off marks are mentioned below:

Category	Cut-off (Out of 100 Marks)
General	75 to 85 Marks
EWS	73 to 83 Marks
OBC	70 to 80 Marks
SC	60 to 70 Marks
ST	55 to 65 Marks

SSC GD Constable Previous Year Cut-off

Check the table below to know the previous year’s GD Constable cut-off marks:

SSC GD Cut-off 2021

List-1: Female Candidates Qualified Against All-India Vacancies (SSF)

Category	Cut-off (Out of 100 Marks)
General	75 to 85 Marks
EWS	73 to 83 Marks
OBC	70 to 80 Marks
SC	60 to 70 Marks
ST	55 to 65 Marks

List-2: Female candidates qualified against State/ UT-wise vacancies of Forces other than SSF

EWS	SC	ST	OBC	UR	Total
1970	4812	3432	7039	13714*	30967

List-3: Male Candidates Qualified Against All-India Vacancies (SSF)

Category	Cut-off Details
	Marks	Part-A Marks	Part-B Marks
EWS	76.66559	19.50	13.75
SC	72.57983	18.25	8.25
ST	71.47705	18.50	14.25
ESM	39.78192	19.75	4.75
OBC	78.67987	23.75	5.50
UR	79.61447	23.00	10.75

List-4: Male Candidates Qualified Against State/ UT-wise Vacancies of Forces Other Than SSF

EWS	SC	ST	OBC	UR	ESM	Total
16275	39818	25568	57778	108049*	2786	250274

Some commonly asked questions related to SSC GD Constable 2024 are mentioned below:

Q: What is the number of vacancies for the GD constable 2024?

A: The officials have released 2,6146 vacancies for SSC GD Constable 2024. 

Q: When was the official notification for the SSC GD Constable 2024 exam released? 

A: The SSC GD Constable 2024 notification was released on November 24, 2023.

Q: What is the SSC GD Constable examination fee for women candidates?

A: For women, SC, ST, and Ex-serviceman candidates, the examination fee is exempted. However, the examination fee is Rs. 100/- for general and OBC candidates.

Q: What was the last date to apply online for SSC GD Constable 2024? 

A: The last date to submit the SSC GD application form was December 31, 2023.

Q: What is the educational qualification required for SSC GD Constable 2024?

A: Candidates must have passed the Matriculation or Class 10 examination from a recognised board or university.

Q: What is the age limit for the SSC GD Constable exam?

A: The age of candidates should be between 18 to 23 years to be eligible for the exam.

Q: What is the salary of an SSC GD Constable?

A: Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 21,700-69,100/-.

Q: What is the selection process for SSC GD Constable?

A: The SSC GD selection process involves four stages, i.e., Computer-based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.