SSC GD Constable 2026 syllabus: section-wise topics for every stage
The CBT has four sections of equal weight: reasoning, general knowledge, elementary mathematics and English or Hindi. The physical test follows the CBT and has its own standards.
✓ Data verified 6 Oct 2026
The topic lists follow the broad areas SSC publishes in its notice. SSC does not give a chapter-wise list, so use these as a checklist and treat the questions asked in the past papers as the guide to depth.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
CBT- Analogies, classification, similarities and differences
- Number, letter and figure series
- Coding and decoding, relationships, blood relations, direction sense
- Venn diagrams, arithmetical reasoning, problem solving
- Non-verbal reasoning: figure counting, paper folding, pattern completion
General Intelligence & Reasoning notes and practice · 20 topics
General Knowledge and General Awareness
CBT- Current events of national and international importance
- India and its neighbours: history, culture, geography, economic scene, polity
- Sports, awards, books and authors, important days
- General science as seen in everyday life and research
- Static GK: first in India, organisations, schemes, national parks and similar fact tables
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
Elementary Mathematics
CBT- Number system, fractions and decimals, square roots
- Percentage, ratio and proportion, averages
- Interest, profit and loss, discount
- Time and work, time and distance
- Mensuration of basic figures, simple algebra and geometry
- Data tables and simple graphs
Quantitative Aptitude notes and practice · 23 topics
English or Hindi
CBT- Error spotting and fill in the blanks
- Synonyms and antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution
- Comprehension of a short passage
- Sentence arrangement and basic grammar
Tip: You pick English or Hindi at the time of application, so check the language choice in your form.
English Comprehension notes and practice · 14 topics
Physical tests (PET and PST)
After the CBT- Race, height, chest and other standards are set by the notice for each force and for men and women separately. These are qualifying and are not part of the CBT syllabus.
For the number of questions, marks, timing and negative marking of each stage, see the SSC GD Constable exam pattern.
SSC GD Constable syllabus: FAQs
What is the SSC GD Constable syllabus?
General Intelligence and Reasoning (CBT); General Knowledge and General Awareness (CBT); Elementary Mathematics (CBT); English or Hindi (CBT); Physical tests (PET and PST) (After the CBT). The CBT has four sections of equal weight: reasoning, general knowledge, elementary mathematics and English or Hindi. The physical test follows the CBT and has its own standards.
Where is the official SSC GD Constable syllabus published?
The conducting body is Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The syllabus and pattern are given in the official notification for each cycle, so check that notice before you finalise your plan.