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SSC GD Constable 2027

Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027

The SSC GD Constable 2027 examination is a recruitment examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for General Duty Constable posts in the forces and organizations listed in the official notification. SSC’s tentative 2026–27 calendar schedules the advertisement for September 2026, the application closing period for October 2026, and the Computer-Based Examination for January–March 2027. Dates and all eligibility details are subject to change until confirmed by SSC.

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ELIGIBILITY & POSTS

Who can apply?

Conducting authorityStaff Selection Commission (SSC)

Post name(s)Constable (General Duty) in CAPFs, NIA and SSF; Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles. Confirm the participating posts against SSC’s detailed 2027 notice.

QualificationAwait the detailed 2027 notice. In the 2026 cycle, candidates needed to have passed Class 10 from a recognized board by the specified cutoff date. Treat that as a previous-cycle reference, not confirmed 2027 eligibility.

Age limitAwait the 2027 notice. The 2026 cycle used an age range of 18–23, with category-based relaxations. T

Pay level / salaryAwait confirmation in the 2027 notice. The 2026 notice listed Pay Level 3, ₹21,700–₹69,100 for the posts.

Physical requirementsThe recruitment process is expected to include PET/PST and medical examination, but use the 2027 notice for confirmed standards. The 2026 notice included running and physical measurements, with standards and relaxations varying by category and region.

Posts and other eligibilityRecruitment is for General Duty roles in the forces/organizations named in SSC’s detailed notice. Candidates should check domicile, medical, physical, age-relaxation, and document requirements in that notice.

EXAM PATTERN

How the exam is structured

Detailed 2027 pattern not confirmed yet. As a previous-cycle reference only, the 2026 CBE had 80 multiple-choice questions for 160 marks, a 60-minute duration, four sections, and 0.25 negative marks per wrong answer. Update this field from the 2027 notice before presenting it as final.

STAGES, SECTIONS & SYLLABUS

Exam structure

Computer-Based Examination (CBE)

80 questions · 60 minutes

2.00 marks each · 0.25 negative marks

The CBE has 80 multiple-choice questions across four parts. Each correct answer carries 2 marks; 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Total duration: 60 minutes. Check the official SSC notification for the final 2027 rules.

Sections

General Intelligence and Reasoning20 questions2.00 marks each · 0.25 negative

General Knowledge and General Awareness20 questions2.00 marks each · 0.25 negative

Elementary Mathematics20 questions2.00 marks each · 0.25 negative

English/Hindi20 questions2.00 marks each · 0.25 negative

Subjects and syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analogies
Similarities and differences
Spatial visualisation
Spatial orientation
Visual memory
Discrimination and observation
Relationship concepts
Arithmetical reasoning
Figural classification
Number series
Non-verbal series
Coding and decoding

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Current affairs
India and neighbouring countries
Sports
History
Culture
Geography
Economic scene
General polity
Indian Constitution
Scientific research
Everyday science and general awareness

Elementary Mathematics

Number systems
Whole numbers
Decimals and fractions
Relationships between numbers
Fundamental arithmetic operations
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Averages
Interest
Profit and loss
Discount
Mensuration
Time and distance
Ratio and time
Time and work

English/Hindi

Reading comprehension
Basic grammar
Vocabulary
Sentence structure
Error spotting
Fill in the blanks
Synonyms and antonyms
Correct usage

OFFICIAL TIMELINE

Important dates

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