The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to conduct the
SSC GD exam in 2024. Prospective candidates are eagerly awaiting
the SSC GD Notification 2024. This article provides key details about the
upcoming SSC GD examination, including important dates,
eligibility criteria, required documents,
physical measurements, and the exam pattern. Candidates
interested in SSC GD vacancies can follow the instructions for online
application.
Table Of Contents / मुख्य विषय:
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern
- Application Process
- Important Dates and Links
- FAQs
Overview / अवलोकन:
| Organization Name: | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Last Date: | 28th December 2023 |
| Vacancies: | 84866 Posts |
| Post Name: | Constable General Duty (GD) |
| Application Fee: | Online |
| Category: | Central Government Jobs |
| Salary: | Rs. 21,700/- to 69,100/- |
| Job Location: | All India |
| Official Website: | @ss.nic.in |
Vacancy Details / रिक्ति विवरण:
- Post Title : General Duty (GD) Constable
- Number of Posts : 84866
Vacancy Breakdown by Force:
| Name of Force | No. Of Post |
| CRPF | 29283 |
| BSF | 19987 |
| ITBP | 4142 |
| SSB | 8273 |
| CISF | 19475 |
| Assam Rifles | 3706 |
| Total | 84866 |
Eligibility Criteria / योग्यता मानदंड:
✔️Age Limit:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not exceed 23 years in age. The
crucial date for age determination will be updated following the release of
the SSC GD 2023 Notification on November 24, 2023.
crucial date for age determination will be updated following the release of
the SSC GD 2023 Notification on November 24, 2023.
✔️Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation based on categories is as follows:
(i) OBC Candidates: 3 Years
(ii) ST Candidates: 5 Years
(iii) SC Candidates: 5 Years
✔️Educational Qualification:
Applicants must have achieved a passing grade in their 10th-grade examination
from a recognized educational board to meet the eligibility criteria.
from a recognized educational board to meet the eligibility criteria.
Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क:
- General Candidates : 100/- Rupees
- EWS Candidates : 100/- Rupees
- OBC Candidates : 100/- Rupees
- ST Candidates : Free
- SC Candidates : Free
- PWD Candidates : Free
- Female Candidates : Free
✔️Mode of Payment:
Applicants can conveniently pay their application fee through the online
payment gateway. To make the payment, candidates can choose from the following
options: Debit Card (Rupay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Net Banking,
or UPI.
payment gateway. To make the payment, candidates can choose from the following
options: Debit Card (Rupay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Net Banking,
or UPI.
Salary – SSC GD Constable:
The sum of Rs. 21,700/- has been adjusted to Rs. 69,100/- in accordance with
the 7th Central Pay Commission’s Pay Matrix.
the 7th Central Pay Commission’s Pay Matrix.
Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया: :
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification.
- Medical Test.
- Re-Medical Examination
- Final Merit List.
Exam Pattern / परीक्षा पैटर्न:
- Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Exam Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4th deduction for each wrong answer
The exam consists of four sections, each with its own set of questions and
marks:
marks:
1. Intelligence & Reasoning: 20 Questions, 40 Marks
2. General Knowledge (GK): 20 Questions, 40 Marks
3. Mathematics: 20 Questions, 40 Marks
4. English/Hindi: 20 Questions, 40 Marks
In total, there are 80 questions worth 160 marks.
✔️Physical Standard Test (PST):
For All India Male/Female Candidates:
- Height: 170 cm (Male), 157 cm (Female)
- Chest: 80 cm + 5 cm expansion (Male)
For All Scheduled Tribes Candidates:
- Male Height: 162.5 cm
- Chest: 76-81 cm
- Female Height: 150 cm
For Scheduled Tribe Candidates of North Eastern States:
- Male Height: 157 cm
- Chest: 78-83 cm
- Female Height: 147.5 cm
For Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh (GEN/SC/OBC)
Candidates:
Candidates:
- Male Height: 165 cm
- Chest: 78-83 cm
- Female Height: 155 cm
For North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura (GEN/SC/OBC) Candidates:
Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura (GEN/SC/OBC) Candidates:
- Male Height: 162.5 cm
- Chest: 77-82 cm
- Female Height: 152.5 cm
✔️SSC GD – Physical Efficiency Test:
| Gender | Running | Time |
| Male Candidates | 5 km Running | 24 Minutes |
| Female Candidates | 1.6 km Running | 8 Minutes 30 Seconds |
Application Process / आवेदन प्रक्रिया:
Here are the steps to apply for the SSC GD Exam:
Step 1: Scroll down to the “Important Web-links” section.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Online Application Link.’
Step 3: A new web page will open.
Step 4: Enter all the necessary personal and educational details.
Step 5: Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and other
required documents.
required documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee according to your category and click
the submit button.
the submit button.
Step 7: Don’t forget to print the submitted application form for your
records.
records.
Important Dates and Links / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ और लिंक्स:
| Full Notification Release Date | 24th November 2023 |
| Starting Date for Online Apply | 24th November 2023 |
| Closing Date for Online Apply | 28th December 2023 |
| SSC GD CBT Exam Date | 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, February and 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th March, 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be updated |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs / पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न:
Q1) What is the last date to apply for the SSC GD exam in 2024?
Ans: The last date to apply for the SSC GD exam in 2024 is 28th December 2023.
Q2) How many vacancies are available for the SSC GD Constable post?
Ans: There are a total of 84,866 vacancies available for the SSC GD Constable post.
Q3) What is the eligibility criteria for the SSC GD exam?
Ans: The eligibility criteria for the SSC GD exam include a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 23 years. Candidates must have passed the 10th-grade examination from a recognized educational board.
Q4) What is the exam pattern for the SSC GD exam?
Ans: The SSC GD exam is a computer-based test (CBT) with a duration of 60 minutes. It consists of four sections: Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge (GK), Mathematics, and English/Hindi. There are 80 questions in total, with a maximum of 160 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/4th deduction for each wrong answer.
Q5) What is the physical measurement requirement for the SSC GD exam?
Ans: The physical measurement requirements for the SSC GD exam vary based on gender, category, and region. For example, for male candidates, the height requirement is 170 cm, while for female candidates, it is 157 cm. Chest measurements and height requirements differ for different categories and regions. It is advised to refer to the official notification for specific details.