Question 1

What is the SSC GD Constable exam pattern 2026?

Accepted Answer

SSC GD CBT exam consists of 80 objective questions carrying 160 marks in 60 minutes. It has 4 sections: Reasoning (20 Qs, 40 marks), General Knowledge (20 Qs, 40 marks), Elementary Maths (20 Qs, 40 marks), and English/Hindi (20 Qs, 40 marks). Negative marking is 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Question 2

What is the physical efficiency test (PET) for SSC GD?

Accepted Answer

For Male candidates: 5 km run in 24 minutes. For Female candidates: 1.6 km run in 8.5 minutes. For Ladakh region candidates, relaxed running standards apply (Male: 1.6 km in 7 min, Female: 800m in 5 min).

Question 3

What is the physical standard test (PST) height & chest for SSC GD?

Accepted Answer

Height: Male (General/OBC/SC) — 170 cm, Female — 157 cm. Height relaxation applies for ST candidates (Male: 162.5 cm, Female: 150 cm). Chest (Male only): 80 cm unexpanded with minimum 5 cm expansion.

Question 4

What is the SSC GD eligibility and age limit 2026?

Accepted Answer

Education: 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board. Age Limit: 18 to 23 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per govt rules: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), Ex-Servicemen (+3 yrs).

Question 5

What is the starting salary of SSC GD Constable?

Accepted Answer

SSC GD Constable is placed in Pay Level 3 with Basic Pay of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month. With DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Ration Money, in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month depending on posting location.

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