SSC GD Question Paper PDF: Download Free Previous Years Papers

As per the latest SSC GD exam pattern, there are a total of 80 questions in the GD Constable exam in MCQ format. The SSC GD paper pattern is summarised as below:

• Sections:
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning
  • General Knowledge and General Awareness
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • English/Hindi
• Total questions: 80    
• Total marks: 160
• Negative marking: There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Have a look at the important SSC GD important topics of Mathematics section below:

• Decimals
• Fractions
• Problems relating to Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Fundamental arithmetical operations
• Percentages
• Relationship between Numbers
• Ratio and Proportion
• Averages, Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Mensuration
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Time
• Time and Work, etc.

Candidates should prepare the following SSC GD General Intelligence & Reasoning topics:

• Analogies
• Similarities & Differences
• Spatial visualization and orientation
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Figural classification
• Arithmetic number series
• Non-verbal series
• Coding and decoding, etc.

Have a look at the SSC GD important topics for General Awareness section:

• Indian Constitution
• Geography
• History
• Culture
• Economics
• General Polity
• India and its neighbouring countries
• Scientific Research,
• Sports, etc.

No, there is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD Constable exam. In the SSC GD exam, a total of 80 questions asked from four sections- General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English/Hindi. Candidates are given cumulative one hour to attempt all 80 questions. There is no sectional time limit in the SSC GD exam.

The SSC GD exam is conducted online in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode. On the other hand, the SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) is conducted offline as it involves physical test. The SSC GD physical test is conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on behalf of the CAPFs to test the physical eligibility of candidates.

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The SSC GD exam is an objective type exam conducted online as Computer Based Exam (CBE). The marks assigned for the correct answer is 2 marks and the negative marking is 0.25 marks. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. It is advisable that candidates should avoid the guesswork in the exam as the wrong guess would lower down the overall score.

The difficulty level of the SSC GD exam is usually of easy to moderate or of moderate level. The SSC GD question paper of the 2024 session was of easy to moderate difficulty level. SSC GD is one of the most sought after exam when it comes to Constable General Duty or Rifleman General Duty jobs in armed forces of India. The questions asked in SSC GD exam are of Class 10 level. A few days before the exam can be stressful for candidates who are perplexed about the difficulty level of question paper. Follow these last minutes tips to ace the SSC GD exam: 

• Don't read any new chapters or sections before the examination.
• Stay hydrated and eat healthy food
• Don't take much stress, try to be confident
• Download and print SSC GD Constable Admit card well in advance.

SSC GD exam is not a very tough. The difficulty level of SSC GD Constable exam is usually easy to moderate or moderate. However, the competition for the exam is tough, which makes it is a bit tough to crack. Candidates with good SSC GD exam preparations can attempt the questions in the exam easily. It is advisable that candidates should prepare for the exam well in advance to crack the SSC GD exam with flying colours. Here are some of the preparation tips to prepare for the exam:

• Go through the SSC GD exam pattern 2025.
• Cover the entire SSC GD syllabus 2025.
• Attempt as many as previous year SSC GD question papers.
• Take the SSC GD Constable Mock Tests
• Analyse the attempted papers and work on weak areas.

In the SSC GD Constable exam, the questions are asked from four sections- General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Each section contains 20 questions. There is equal distribution of questions in each section of SSC GD question paper. However, it depends upon each candidate which section of the SSC GD exam paper they find lengthy based on the difficulty level of the questions.