If you’re preparing for the SSC GD Constable 2025 exam, understanding the exam pattern is very important and first step to success. The exam has evolved over the years, with recent changes in marking schemes, question weightage, and physical test requirements. Whether you’re a first-time aspirant or a repeater, this provides detailed account of SSC GD Constable exam pattern .

Key Highlights 📌

Key Aspect	Details
Conducting Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions	80 (20 per section)
Total Marks	160
Negative Marking	-0.25 per wrong answer
Exam Duration	60 minutes
Selection Stages	CBT → PET/PST → Medical Test → Document Verification
Language Options	English & Hindi (some regional languages)
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in

SSC GD CBT Exam Pattern 2025 (Computer-Based Test) 💻

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Topics Covered
General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40	Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Series, Analogy
General Knowledge & Awareness	20	40	Current Affairs, History, Polity, Science
Elementary Mathematics	20	40	Profit/Loss, Time & Work, Percentage, Ratio
English/Hindi	20	40	Grammar, Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms

🔹 Marking Scheme:

• +2 marks for each correct answer.
• -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• No penalty for unanswered questions.

🔹 Exam Language:

• Available in English & Hindi (some regional options like Bengali, Tamil, etc.) .

SSC GD Physical Test (PET & PST) Requirements 🏃‍♂️

After clearing CBT, you’ll face the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Here’s what to expect:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Race Criteria

Category	Race Distance	Time Limit
Male (All India)	5 km	24 minutes
Female (All India)	1.6 km	8.5 minutes
Male (Ladakh Region)	1.6 km	6.5 minutes
Female (Ladakh Region)	800 m	4 minutes

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height & Chest Requirements

Category	Height (Male)	Height (Female)	Chest (Male Only)
General/OBC/SC	170 cm	157 cm	80 cm (unexpanded) + 5 cm expansion
ST Candidates	Relaxation as per norms	Relaxation as per norms	Same as above

🔹 Medical Test:

• Must pass vision, fitness, and health checks (no flat feet, knock knees, etc.) .

Topic-Wise Weightage & Preparation Strategy 📊

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (High Weightage Topics)

Topic	Expected Questions
Coding-Decoding	2-3
Number Series	3-4
Puzzles (Seating Arrangement)	2-3
Analogy	1-2
Syllogism	1

2. General Knowledge (Most Repeated Topics)

Topic	Expected Questions
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)	5-6
Indian History & Freedom Struggle	3-4
Indian Polity & Constitution	2-3
Science & Technology	4-5

3. Elementary Mathematics (Scoring Topics)

Topic	Expected Questions
Percentage & Profit/Loss	3-5
Time & Work	2-3
Ratio & Proportion	2-3
Mensuration	1-2

Changes in SSC GD Exam Pattern (2022 vs. 2025) 🔄

Here’s how the exam has evolved:

Aspect	2022 Pattern	2025 Pattern
Total Questions	100	80
Total Marks	100	160
Negative Marking	-0.50 per wrong answer	-0.25 per wrong answer
Exam Duration	90 minutes	60 minutes

🔹 Why the Change?

• To reduce stress and make the exam more time-efficient .

Final Tips to Crack SSC GD 2025 🎯

✅ Speed & Accuracy: Since the exam is now 60 minutes for 80 questions, practice timed mock tests.
✅ Physical Fitness: Start running daily if you’re weak in PET.
✅ Current Affairs: Follow PIB, Yojana Magazine, and The Hindu for GK updates.
✅ Avoid Guesswork: With negative marking, only attempt sure-shot answers.