SSC Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles (25,271 posts) Examination 2021 Syllabus.
SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2021
The SSC Constable (GD) Selection process consists of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination and Document Verification.
- Dates for submission of online applications: 17.07.2021 to 31.08.2021
- Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I): To be informed later
Scheme of Examination
Computer Based Examination: The Computer based examination will consist of one objective type paper containing 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with the following composition
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration/ Time Allowed |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
90 minutes |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 | |
| English/ Hindi | 25 | 25 |
- All questions will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. The computer based examination will be conducted in English and Hindi only.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
The Syllabus for the Examination will be as follows:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.
General Knowledge and General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
Elementary Mathematics:
This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.
English/ Hindi:
Candidates’ ability to understand basic English/ Hindi and his basic comprehension would be tested.
