SSC GD 2024: Full Form, Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 22, 2024

SSC GD 2024 application form is released on the official website. The final result for Constable GD in CAPF, Rifleman, and SSF in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau examination, session 2022, is likely to be released soon. The candidates can check the results on the official website. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the next phase of the recruitment process.

The Commission will examine recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Investigation Agency (NIA) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.

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SSC GD 2024 Results

The SSC GD final result for Constable in CAPF, Rifleman, and SSF in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Exam 2022 is expected to come out soon on the official website.

The candidates can check the results on the official website. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the next phase of the recruitment process. Keep reading to know more about SSC GD 2024 results. 

SSC GD 2024 result for the SSF and NIA exam will be declared by the conducting authorities on the official website. The result is released in pdf form containing the cut off marks and the final result.

The SSC GD 2021 result for PET/PST was declared on Aug 12, 2022, on the official website. Qualified candidates were called for the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). The candidates can check the results on the official website. SSC GD 2024 Result will contain candidates' name, roll numbers, gender, marks, ranks, categories and date of birth of candidates.

How to Check SSC GD 2024 Results?

Below mentioned are the steps to check and download SSC GD results.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the link SSC GD Result.
  • Step 3: Download the PDF file containing the list of qualified candidates in SSC GD
  • Step 4: Find your Roll Number (Use “Ctrl + F”)
  • Step 5: Take a printout of it for future reference.

Note: The same procedure is followed to check the results of other stages.

Read More: SSC GD Result

About SSC GD Exam

SSC conducts exams for various posts in different Government Departments and Ministries. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the examination. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in Government departments.

The Commission will examine recruitment to the posts of Constable (General Duty) in Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Investigation Agency (NIA) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles. Also, Interested and Eligible candidates can check to apply for clerical cadre positions. The table below gives the particulars about SSC GD 2024 Exam.

SSC GD 2024 Highlights
Exam Name Staff Selection Commission General Duty
Acronym SSC GD
Conducting Authority Staff Selection Commission
Frequency Annually
Exam Mode Online Mode
Official Website ssc.nic.in

SSC GD is a National-Level Exam. SSC GD 2024 Exam is conducted in four stages. Those four stages are:

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Physical Standard Test (PST)
  • Medical Examination

SSC GD Syllabus includes the following:

  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • General Knowledge and General Awareness
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • English/ Hindi

SSC GD 2024 Exam Date

The dates given below are as per SSC GD 2024.

SSC GD 2024 Tentative Exam Dates
Events Dates
SSC GD 2024 SSF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, SSB, AR, and Sepoy in NCB Application Date Oct - Nov 2024
SSC GD 2024 SSF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF, SSB, AR, and Sepoy in NCB Application Fee Last Date Dec 2024
Final Result and Cut Off for SSF and NIA Date Nov 2024
Opening of Registration Window Feb 2024
Last date to apply for SSC GD Mar 2024, 
Last date to pay the fee through the online mode Apr 2024
Last date to pay the fee through offline challan Apr 2024
Release of Admit Card

SSC GD: May 2024

SSC GD DME: Sep 2024

SSC GD 2024 Exam Date May 18 - Jun 9, 2024
SSC GD DME 2024 Exam Date Sep 12 - Oct 4, 2024
 Declaration of Results Aug 12, 2024

The commission will release stage-wise Results for SSC GD 2024. Final results will be announced after the medical test.

SSC GD 2024 Eligibility

Every candidate who is applying for SSC GD has to satisfy the eligibility criteria set up by SSC. If it is found at a later stage that a candidate has lied or given incorrect information about himself/herself, then the candidate's candidature will be cancelled with immediate effect. The eligibility of a candidate is divided into the following:

SSC GD 2024 Nationality Criteria

Only Indian aspirants can apply for the exam. The candidate must be born and be a citizen of India.

SSC GD 2024 Age Criteria

Only the candidates who belong to the age group of 18 to 23 years are eligible to apply for SSC GD 2024. The candidates must not cross the age limit of 23 before the release of the notification. For candidates belonging to ST/SC, there is a 5-year relaxation in the age upper limit and for OBC candidates there is a 3-year relaxation. For candidates who are Ex-Servicemen, there is a 3-year relaxation after deducting the military service rendered from the actual age on the date of reckoning, however, candidates who are sons/daughters/dependants of Ex-Servicemen will not be given the age relaxation.

SSC GD 2024 Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed Matriculation or X class from a Recognized Indian Board to be eligible for this exam. Candidates who are appearing for their class 10th examination or who have not completed it cannot apply or are not eligible to apply for SSC GD 2024.

SSC GD 2024 Application Form

The application fee for SSC GD 2024 is INR 100 for candidates who belong to the General category and the OBC category. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of application fee.

Mode of Payment: The application fee can be paid online through SBI Challan/ SBI Net Banking or by using Visa, Mastercard or Debit card or Maestro Credit.

Read more: SSC GD 2024 Application Form

SSC GD 2024 Application Process

Stages: SSC GD 2024 application process is divided into two parts :

  1. One Time Registration
  2. Online Application Form

Steps to Apply for SSC GD 2024

  • Step 1 - Registration: Candidates need to enter Aadhar Card number, Email-Id, Phone number, father's and mother's name, category, nationality, gender, etc to complete the registration process. The candidate must also create a password or it will be created for them and shall be sent to the given Phone number or mail ID.
  • Step 2 - Application Form: Candidates should log in with the registered email id to apply for SSC GD 2024 posts. The next step is to fill the exam centres, age, Domicile State/ UT, and preference of CAPFs.
  • Step 3 - Documents Needed: Candidates should upload Photo/ Signature/ Biometric impression in the prescribed format.
  • Step 4 - Application Status: Payment status and application status can be checked by clicking on the links available on the Latest Notifications Tab on the official website. The payment must be done only through the Online process.

SSC GD 2024 Admit Card

SSC GD 2024 DME admit card will be released by the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF). The CRPF will announce the dates for the SSC GD Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Document Verification (DV). 

Candidates must bring the printed Admit Card on the day of the Detailed Medical Examination along with other original and important documents for checking. The candidates must also strictly follow new rules and guidelines as per the given COVID situation like wearing a face mask at all times, downloading the Arogya Setu App, Carrying hand sanitisers, etc.

SSC GD 2024 Admit card is released before the Computer Based Examination and for all other stages, it is notified on the official website. SSC GD Admit Card contains the details of the candidates like name, address, photo, signature etc. along with important instructions for the candidates.

Candidates must carry the hard copy of the Admit Card to the exam centre. It is mandatory to carry admit card to the exam centre and candidates are not allowed to sit in the examination centre without the admit card. The candidates must carry a valid ID Proof and other essential documents as per the instructions along with SSC GD 2024 Admit Card to the exam centre.

How to download SSC GD 2024 Admit Card?

The candidates can download SSC GD PST/PET admit card 2024 in the manner given below:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of SSC-ssc.nic.in
  • Step 2: Click on SSC GD PST/PRT admit card link given under the ‘Latest News’ section
  • Step 3: On Clicking on the notice, the pdf will open on a new screen
  • Step 4: The notice mentions the CRPF website link to download SSC GD admit card for PST/PET

How to Download SSC GD 2024 Admit Card?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to download SSC GD admit card.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website
  • Step 2: Choose the region from where you are taking the exam
  • Step 3: Enter your Registration ID and Password.
  • Step 4: Click on the “Login” button.
  • Step 5: View SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2024.
  • Step 6: Download and save the admit card.
  • Step 7: Finally, take a print out of it for future use.

Read More: SSC GD Admit Card 

SSC GD 2024 Exam Centres

SSC GD 2024 exam is conducted across India and candidates can choose the exam centre based on their convenience. Exam centre details will be printed on the Admit Card.

Candidates who are interested in enrolling for SSC GD Exam will be able to fill in the choices for the exam centre when they fill out the registration form. Candidates would need to select multiple SSC GD exam centres in the order of preference from first to last.

Out of the selected choices, a candidate will be allotted only one exam centre. This exam centre would be non-changeable. Any requests to the commission to change the centre will not be entertained.

SSC GD 2024 Exam Pattern

SSC GD 2024 exam will be conducted in four stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examination.

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
    • The Computer-Based exam consists of 100 objective type questions carrying 100 marks and the total duration of the exam is one and a half hours i.e., 90 minutes.
    • SSC GD 2024 exam will consist of four sections namely General Intelligence, General Knowledge and general awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi.
    • The table shows the subjects and the maximum marks for each subject:
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The commission shortlists candidates for PET/ PST based on their performance in CBE (Computer Based Examination). Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be done at various centres finalized by the CAPFs.
  • Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates' height, chest and weight will be measured after qualifying PET (race).
  • Medical Examination: This is the final round in the recruitment process and the candidates will be called for the Medical Examination only if they have qualified in PET/ PST and scored above the cut-off marks in the Written Examination.
SSC GD Exam Pattern
Part Subjects No. of Questions Maximum marks
A General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 25
B General Knowledge and General Awareness 25 25
C Elementary Mathematics 25 25
D English/ Hindi 25 25

Read More: SSC GD 2024 Exam Pattern

SSC GD 2024 Syllabus

SSC GD 2024 Syllabus for the CBT consists of the following subjects

General Intelligence 

The section on General Intelligence in SSC GD 2024 Syllabus will test the candidate for his problem-solving skills. The topics of this section include topics related to Visualisation, Visual Memory, Discrimination, etc. The main topics in the General Intelligence section are mentioned below.

SSC GD Syllabus for General Intelligence
Analogies Spatial Visualisation Spatial Orientation
Visual Memory Discrimination Observations
Relationships Concepts Arithmetic Reasoning
Verbal Series Non-verbal Series Coding and Decoding
Figure Classification - -

General Knowledge and General Awareness 

The candidate's basic knowledge of current and recent events is tested in this section. The main topics of the General Knowledge section are mentioned below.

General Knowledge and General Awareness
Sports History
Art and Culture Geography
Economics General Polity
Constitution of India Civics
Science and Technology National and International Affairs

Elementary Mathematics

The Elementary Mathematics section of SSC GD 2024 Syllabus will test the candidates for their analytical as well as problem-solving skills. The major topics in Elementary Mathematics are given below.

SSC GD Syllabus for Elementary Mathematics
Ratio and Proportion Distance and Time Mensuration
Profit and loss Averages and Interests Fractions
Decimals Relationship between numbers Computation and whole numbers
Percentages Arithmetic Operations Allegations and Mixtures
Simplification Approximation Boats and Streams
Problems on Trains - -

English/ Hindi 

The candidate's ability to analyze English, and Hindi passages, and understand the basics of English, and Hindi are tested in this section. The topics below are some of the main topics in the English/Hindi section of SSC GD 2024 Syllabus.

SSC GD Syllabus for Hindi/English
Fill in the Blanks Reading Comprehensions Grammar
Error Spotting Cloze Tests Synonyms
Antonyms Phrases and Idioms Spellings
Para-jumbles Sentence Formation -

SSC GD 2024 Reference Books

Every year Staff Selection Commission conducts various exams for many job profiles. Selected candidates are hired into ministries and departments of the Indian government. A large number of candidates appear for SSC GD 2024 Exam so the competition is tough and it becomes difficult to qualify for this exam. To qualify SSC GD 2024 Exam successfully, candidates must be well prepared. They should know SSC GD 2024 Syllabus. They must cover all the topics in the syllabus to get a good score in SSC GD 2024 Exam. Candidates can make use of study guides, practice books, as well as reference books. There are plenty of SSC GD 2024 Reference Books available. Due to this, it can be confusing for candidates when selecting SSC GD 2024 Reference Books. There are four sections in SSC GD 2024 Exam. So the following is the section-wise list of reference books candidates can use while preparing for SSC GD 2024 Exam.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning - Vikas Experts
  • Analytical Reasoning - M. K. Pandey
  • Shortcuts of Reasoning for Competitive Exams - Disha Experts
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning - R. S. Agarwal
  • Non-verbal Reasoning - B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali

General Knowledge

  • General Knowledge - Manohar Pandey
  • General Studies - Disha Experts
  • General Knowledge Manual - Pearson
  • General Knowledge - Lucent Publication

Elementary Mathematics

  • Maths for SSC Constable Exam - Ram Singh Yadav, Yajvendar Yadav
  • SSC Mathematics Chapter-Wise Questions - Rakesh Yadav
  • Popular Arithmetic Multiple Choice Questions - RPH Editorial Board

English/Hindi

  • English Grammar Book - Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English - R. S. Agarwal
  • Objective General English - S. P. Bakshi
  • Adhunik Hindi Vyakaran Aur Rachana - Dr. Vashudevnandan Prasad
  • Idioms, Phrases, and Proverbs with Hindi Meanings - H. S. Bhatia
  • General Hindi and Concise Grammar: An Indispensable Guide for all Competitive Exams - Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad Singh

SSC GD 2024 Cut Off

The SSC GD 2024 cut off marks for SSF and NIA will be released on the official website. Candidates can refer to the cut off marks from the SSC official webiste.

SSC GD 2024 Cut Off is the minimum marks that a candidate must score in the exam to qualify that exam. The authorities of SSC will decide the cut off of SSC GD 2024 Exam. Candidates will be able to find out SSC GD 2024 Cut Off, after the exam concludes and results are announced. Candidates who score marks more than the declared cut off in the written test will be qualified for the next rounds like PET, PST. SSC GD will publish category-wise, state-wise, border region-wise cut off.

There are multiple factors which are taken into consideration by SSC GD authorities when deciding the cut off which are as below.

  • Total number of vacancies announced
  • Total number of candidates who have appeared for the exam
  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Cut Off marks of previous years 

SSC GD 2024 Recruitment

The recruitment process consists of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST) and Medical Examination.

  • Eligibility: All eligible candidates will be called for SSC GD Computer Based Examination. Admit Cards to applicants for PET/ PST and DME/ RME will be available through online mode only.
  • Document Verification: Candidates' documents will be verified at the time of Detailed Medical Examination (DME) by the CAPFs
  • Final Selection: Based on aggregate marks scored by the candidates in the Computer-Based Examination, the final selection of candidates, along with force allocation, in each category, namely, SC, ST, OBC, Un-Reserved, and veterans, will be made separately for male and female candidates in respect of each State/ UT.

SSC GD 2021 Vacancy

Under SSC GD, there are vacancies for Constable (GD) Examination in CAPFs, Force, as intimated by the Nodal Force CRPF, and the pay scale, is between INR 21700 and INR 69100. SSC GD 2024 Vacancy will be published in the official notification of the exam.

For Male Candidates

SSC GD 2021 Vacancy for male candidates is tabulated below according to each category.

SSC GD Vacancy for Male Candidates
Positions SC ST OBC UR Vacancy
BSF 2351 1341 3267 7477 14436
CISF 26 13 47 94 180
CRPF 3894 1586 4230 10263 19972
SSB 1041 610 1420 3450 6521
ITBP 533 366 726 1882 3507
AR 290 361 448 1212 2311
NIA 0 1 2 5 8
SSF 38 47 75 212 372

For Female Candidates

SSC GD 2021 Vacancy for females in each category is presented below in the table.

SSC GD Vacany for Female Candidates
Positions SC ST OBC UR Vacancy
BSF 412 235 575 1326 2548
CISF 2 0 5 13 20
CRPF 328 12 398 856 1594
SSB 338 159 477 1051 2025
ITBP 97 60 128 334 619
AR 96 115 150 404 765
NIA 0 0 0 0 0
SSF 10 7 18 40 75

Note: 

  • Candidates selected for appointment should serve anywhere in India and 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (Ex-S). If suitable or required Ex-servicemen candidates are not available, vacancies reserved for them will be filled by non-ex-servicemen candidates of respective categories.
  • Candidates are required to submit the Domicile/ Permanent Residential Certificate of the State/ UT at the time of the Documents Verification round failing which his/ her candidature will be cancelled.

SSC GD 2024 Salary 

SSC GD 2024 Salary for various posts of SSC GD Constables are given on the table below- 

SSC GD 2024 Salary
Basic Pay INR 21,700
TA or Transportation Allowance INR 1224
HRA or House Rent Allowance INR 2538
Dearness Allowance INR 434
Deductions - Pension Contribution + CGHS + CGEGIS (2,214 + 125 + 30) = 2,369
Net Earnings  INR 23, 527

Besides the mentioned allowances SSC GD 2024 shall also provide various other allowances such as food allowances, field allowances, security allowances, etc which makes the total pay up to INR 25,000. Apart from these SSC GD 2024 also gives many benefits such as medical facilities, pension schemes, annual paid leaves, etc.

Aspirants must also note that the salary structure of SSC GD 2024 depends on the place of posting. In some places, the salary will be high while in some places the salary may be low. 

SSC GD Contact Details

If candidates face any trouble during the entire procedure of SSC GD 2024 Exam, they can contact the exam authorities to resolve their queries. The contact details of the Staff Selection Commission are mentioned below.

  • Official Website: Staff Selection Commission
  • Email Address: rdsscwr@gmail.com
  • Telephone Number: 022-22019118
  • Fax Number: 022-22018527
  • Address: Staff Selection Commission,1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan,101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020

Please note that the above contact details are of the Mumbai office of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates can find contact information of other regional offices on the official website which has been mentioned above. Candidates can submit their queries to the concerned regional office.

FAQs

How many stages does SSC GD have?

SSC GD Exam has four stages- CBT (Computer-based Test), PET (Physical Efficiency Test), PST (Physical Standard Test) and Medical Examination.

Is there any age limit for the SSC GD Exam?

Yes, the candidates belonging to the age group of 18 to 23 years can apply for the SSC GD exam.

How many times SSC GD is conducted in a year?

SSC GD is conducted only once a year.

How much is the fee for SSC GD?

For SSC GD, the application for General Male candidates is INR 100/-. SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted from paying the fee which means they do not have to pay the fee.

How much is the salary of a GD Constable?

All the candidates who are recruited will get a salary of  INR 21,700/- to INR 69,100/-.

What is the minimum qualification for a GD Constable?

A candidate should have at least qualified Class 10 minimum to be eligible for GD Constable.

How long is the SSC GD Written Exam?

SSC GD Written Exam is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes.

How many vacancies are there for recruitment for SSC GD?

There are around 50,000 or more vacancies for recruitment through SSC GD.

What is the purpose of SSC GD Exam?

The SSC GD Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman (General Duty) under any of the following categories- Border Security Force (BSF) Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) National Investigation Agency (NIA) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Secretariat Security Force (SSF)

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