SSC GD Constable Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics

The SSC GD Constable syllabus covers four parts: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English or Hindi. All four are tested in a single computer-based exam, so there is no separate paper to plan for. The difficulty is closer to Class 10 level than to graduate-level SSC exams, which makes steady daily practice more important than advanced theory.

The Staff Selection Commission names these four parts in its notice but does not publish a long topic-wise syllabus for them. The topic lists below are built from the official notice and from the kinds of questions asked in earlier constable exams. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list, and compare them against the current notice on the official SSC website.

Table of Contents

• Syllabus at a glance

• Key points to know before you start

• General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus

• General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus

• Elementary Mathematics syllabus

• English or Hindi syllabus

• Physical tests: is there a syllabus?

• Where to start and how to plan

Syllabus at a glance

The total is 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes. For the full marking rules, see the SSC GD Constable exam pattern page.

Key points to know before you start

• Every part carries equal weight: Each part is worth 40 marks, so a weak part cannot be hidden behind a strong one.

• English or Hindi is a choice: You attempt the language part in English or Hindi, so prepare in the language you are strongest in.

• Question language: The paper is also offered in 13 regional languages, so check the language options in the notice.

• Older pages can mislead: Some pages still show a different pattern or an outdated topic list from earlier years. Follow the current official notice.

• Sectional and category rules: Minimum qualifying marks apply as a percentage of total marks, so aim for balanced scores in all four parts.

General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus

This part tests how quickly you can spot patterns. It rewards practice more than reading, and it is usually the fastest part to improve in a few weeks.

Analogies, series, coding-decoding and non-verbal questions generally account for a large share of questions, so build speed there first. Do not skip the topics you find confusing, because one or two questions per topic add up across attempts.

General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus

This part has no fixed textbook. The notice describes it as testing awareness of the environment and its application to society, along with current events and everyday observations. In practice, questions come from a predictable set of subjects.

Static GK

• History: Ancient, medieval and modern India with emphasis on the freedom struggle, major movements and leaders.

• Geography: Indian physical geography, rivers, mountains, climate, soils, crops and basic world geography.

• Polity: Constitution basics, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Parliament, President and Governor, local government.

• Economy: Basic terms, banking, budget, major schemes and national institutions.

General science and everyday knowledge

• Science: Class 9 and 10 level physics, chemistry and biology, including human body, diseases, nutrition, common materials and basic laws.

• Everyday science: Practical applications such as electricity at home, food adulteration and household chemistry.

Current affairs and miscellaneous

• Current affairs: National and international events of the last 6 to 12 months, government schemes, appointments, awards, sports events and summits.

• India and neighbours: Important places, borders, organisations and defence-related facts.

• Culture and sports: Important books, dance forms, festivals, stadiums, trophies and sportspersons.

Static GK is the most reliable use of time because the questions are factual and repeat in different forms. Add current affairs in short daily doses, and revise them monthly rather than trying to read everything near the exam date.

Elementary Mathematics syllabus

The word elementary matters here. Questions are mostly Class 8 to Class 10 arithmetic, so the goal is speed and accuracy in calculation, not advanced methods.

Percentage, ratio and average act as the base for most commercial topics, so learn them first. Learn tables up to 20 and squares up to 30, which saves time in every question.

English or Hindi syllabus

The language part checks basic comprehension and grammar. If you choose Hindi, the same areas apply in Hindi.

For Hindi, focus on vyakaran basics such as sandhi, samas, paryayvachi and vilom shabd, muhavare, ashuddh vakya shuddhi and apathit gadyansh.

Physical tests: is there a syllabus?

The Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test have no written syllabus. They check running performance, height and chest, and later a detailed medical examination.

Where to start and how to plan

A phased plan keeps the four parts balanced. Adjust the weeks to the time you have.

1. Weeks 1 to 4, build the base: Cover arithmetic basics, grammar and the main static GK subjects. Do 20 to 30 reasoning questions a day.

2. Weeks 5 to 8, add topic tests: Move to topic-wise practice in all four parts and start a daily 30-minute current affairs habit with monthly notes.

3. Weeks 9 to 12, practise in timed sets: Attempt sectional tests of 20 questions in 12 to 15 minutes, then full-length papers.

4. Final phase, mock and revise: Take full-length mocks on exam-like timing, analyse the same day and revise your error log.

Before you finalise your plan, read the current notice on the Staff Selection Commission website so that your checklist matches the latest exam scheme.