SSC GD Constable 2024, Pattern, Eligibility Criteria

The SSC GD exam is a competitive test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of General Duty (GD) constables in various paramilitary forces of India. The exam consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi Language. The exam is held in two stages: a computer-based test (CBT) and a physical efficiency test (PET). Candidates who qualify the CBT are eligible for the PET, which tests their physical fitness and endurance. The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in both the stages.

SSC GD 2023 Overview

SSC GD 2023 Important Dates

Have a look at the important dates related to SSC GD 2023 Notification.

SSC GD 2023- Official Notification

Download the official notification here.

SSC GD 2023- Vacancies

Detailed vacancies of different forces are mentioned below:

SSC GD 2023- Eligibility

Please ensure that you are eligible as per the below-mentioned criteria prior to applying.

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India. Additionally, candidates who fall under any of the following categories are also eligible to apply:

• The subject of Nepal or Bhutan: Candidates who are subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are eligible to apply for the SSC GD Constable exam.
• Tibetan Refugee: Candidates who are Tibetan refugees and came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India are eligible to apply for the exam.
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO): Candidates who are of Indian origin and have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India are eligible to apply for the SSC GD Constable exam.

It is important for candidates to provide valid documents and proof of their nationality during the application process to establish their eligibility.

Age Limit

18-23 years as on 01-01-2024. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 02-08-2000 and later than 01-08-2005 in normal course. Please note that there are permissible relaxations in upper age limit for different categories. 

Educational Qualification

The candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class Examination from a recognized Board/ University.

SSC GD 2023- Exam Pattern

Note:

• All questions will be of Objective Multiple Choice Type. The computer based examination will be conducted in English and Hindi only.
• There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

SSC GD 2023- How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted in online mode at the official website of the Commission i.e. https://ssc.nic.in.

1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
2. If you are a new candidate, complete the one-time registration process.
3. Log in using the username and password created during the registration process.
4. Click on the ‘Apply’ tab.
5. Choose ‘SSC GD Constable’ from the list and click on the ‘Apply Online’ link.
6. Fill in all details like age, father’s name, date of birth, category, educational qualification, etc.
7. Upload the scanned photograph and signature.
8. Preview the form, pay the exam fee (Rs. 100 for general and OBC candidates, reserved category candidates are exempted), and finally submit the form.

Please note that the SSC GD Constable 2024 online application will consist of two parts – the SSC GD registration and the online application form 2024. The last date to fill the SSC GD application form 2024 is December 31, 2023. The SSC GD Constable exam will be held on February, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 2024.

Application Fee

• Fee payable: Rs 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only).

• Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee.

SSC GD 2023- Salary/ Pay Scale

The initial salary of SSC GD (General Duty) Constable is Rs 23,527 per month. The basic pay is between 21,700 to 69,100. Successful candidates will also enjoy dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, medical facilities, pension scheme, annual paid leaves etc. Annual package of SSC GD is approximately between RS 3,00,000 to Rs 6,00,000. SSC GD Salary is explained in the below table.

SSC GD Constable Admit Card 2024: Know Region-Wise Application Links Online

SSC GD 2023- Job Profile

Below is the list of posts to be recruited through SSC GD recruitment process:

1. Constable GD in Border Security Force
2. Constable GD in Border Security Force (BSF)
3. Constable GD in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
4. Constable GD in Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
5. Constable GD in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
6. Constable GD in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
7. Constable GD in Secretariat Security Force (SSF)
8. Constable GD in National Investigation Agency (NIA)
9. Rifleman GD in Assam Rifles – AR

Please note that there is no vacancy announced for CRPF, NIA, and SSB (for females only).

• Initially SSC GD is appointed as a security guard or escort.
• In the absence of sub-inspector and assistant sub-inspector, a GD constable is supposed to do their duties.
• Sometimes, a GD constable may even get investigation cases.
• An SSC GD Constable follows his SHO’s instructions.

SSC GD 2023- Cut-Offs

SSC GD Constable Cut Off 2022 Paper 1

SSC GD 2023- Study Plan

SSC GD exam is slated to start on February 20, 2024. Below is the study plan you should resort to, for perfect preparation.

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