SSC Constable GD Exam 2025 Selection Procedure

Scheme of Examination:

Computer-Based Examination: The Computer-Based Examination will consist of one Objective Type Paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each with the following clickposition: –

All the questions will be of Objective Multiple-Choice Type. The Computer-Based Examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 Regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.

There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Based on the performance in the CBE, candidates will be shortlisted for PST/ PET by the Commission. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted at various centres finalized by the CAPFs. Detailed scrutiny of candidates’ eligibility/ documents will be undertaken at the time of DME/ DV. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the candidates to verify their eligibility as prescribed in this Notice before appearing for CBE/ PST/ PET.
Candidates shortlisted for PST/ PET will be asked to go through biometric verification followed by PST & PET. The PST shall include measurement of height, weight & Chest (as applicable).

Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PST/ PET. However, Ex-Servicemen, who are shortlisted in the Computer Based Examination for PST/ PET, will have to appear in
PST/ PET for recording of measurement of height, chest and weight for record purposes. PET will not be held for these Ex-servicemen candidates. However, they
will have to qualify the Medical Examination.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits: –

Physical Standard Test (PST): Physical Standards for the posts are as follows: –

Height:

1. Male: 170 cms
2. Female: 157 cms
3. Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in the heights mentioned above. Relaxed standard of height for such candidates are as follows:

Chest: Male candidates should have the following standards of chest measurement:

1. Un-expanded: 80 cms
2. Minimum expansion: 5 cms
3. Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in chest measurement. Relaxed standards of chest measurement for such candidates are as follows:

Chest measurements for female candidates will not be taken. However, it will be ascertained that the chest is well-developed.

Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards