SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2026
The full SSC GD Constable exam pattern for 2026 — 4 stages, with the sections, question count, marks, duration and negative marking for each, as set by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Then take a free SSC GD Constable mock in the real pattern below.
Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- General Intelligence & Reasoning · General Knowledge & General Awareness · Elementary Mathematics · English / Hindi (candidate's choice)
- Questions
- 80 (20 per section)
- Marks
- 160 (each correct +2)
- Duration
- 60 minutes (no sectional timing)
- Negative marking
- -0.25 (one-fourth) marks per wrong answer
Candidates choose between English and Hindi for the language section at the time of application — cannot be changed later. CBE is conducted in multiple shifts; normalisation applied across shifts.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Mode
- Physical test (running)
- Sections
- Race only
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Male: 5 km in 24 min · Female: 1.6 km in 8 min 30 sec · Special category timings as per notification
- Negative marking
- —
Pregnant candidates may be allowed deferment as per rules. Failing PET disqualifies regardless of CBE marks.
Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Mode
- Physical measurement
- Sections
- Height, chest (male only), weight verification
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- —
- Negative marking
- —
Failed PST → disqualification. Relaxations available for ST, hill area and certain northeastern state candidates as per official rules.
Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
- Mode
- Medical fitness check
- Sections
- Vision, hearing, fitness for active duty, exclusions for specific medical conditions
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- —
- Negative marking
- —
Strict medical standards — common reasons for disqualification: poor eyesight, knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins. Re-examination available on appeal in some cases.
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