SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern
Each stage is checked separately so one stage cannot inherit another stage's scoring rules.
CBE
Official Constable (GD) Examination, 2026 pattern| Questions | 80 |
| Total marks | 160 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Sections | General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, English/Hindi |
| Test | Qs | Marks | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 | 60 |
Timing: Single 60-minute timer for all four sections combined (no sectional lock). Each question carries 2 marks..
Questions are of Matriculation (Class 10) level. The CBE is followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST), Detailed Medical Examination, and Document Verification — none of which are written stages.
Official source · checked 5 August 2026