SSC GD Syllabus 2026 PDF Download — Detailed Subject-Wise Topics & Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC GD Syllabus 2026 alongside the recruitment notification. Candidates preparing for the Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles must thoroughly understand the exam pattern and subject-wise topics to score high marks.

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) consists of four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi Language. Below is the complete, official syllabus breakdown, including the expected topic-wise weightage to help you prioritize your preparation.

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer-Based Examination will consist of one Objective Type Paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each.

Crucial Exam Rules:

• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with Objective Multiple-Choice Questions.
• Languages: The exam will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 Regional languages (including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).
• Negative Marking: There will be a strict negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
• Difficulty Level: All questions will be of Matriculation (10th Class) level.

Detailed SSC GD Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)

Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analytical aptitude and the ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of the non-verbal type.

• Analogies, Similarities, and Differences
• Spatial Visualization and Spatial Orientation
• Visual Memory and Discrimination
• Observation and Relationship Concepts (Blood Relations)
• Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification
• Arithmetic Number Series and Non-Verbal Series
• Coding and Decoding

Part B: General Knowledge and General Awareness

Questions in this component aim to test the candidate's general awareness of the environment around them and current events. These questions do not require a special study of any discipline.

• Sports, History, and Culture
• Geography and Economic Scene
• General Polity and Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research
• India and its neighboring countries

Part C: Elementary Mathematics

This section focuses on problems relating to fundamental arithmetical operations and basic numerical skills.

• Number Systems and Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimals, Fractions, and the relationship between Numbers
• Percentages, Ratio and Proportion
• Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, and Discount
• Mensuration
• Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work

Part D: English / Hindi

Candidates' ability to understand basic English or Hindi and their basic comprehension skills will be tested. Topics generally include:

• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Spelling and Error Spotting
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Reading Comprehension / Cloze Test
• (For Hindi): संधि, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, गद्यांश

Expected Topic-Wise Weightage

Based on the analysis of previous year's question papers, here is the expected number of questions per topic to help you strategize your 15-day revision plan.

Best Books for SSC GD Preparation 2026

To maximize your score in the CBT round, experts recommend the following books:

1. Mathematics: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
2. Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
3. General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge
4. Hindi: Samanya Hindi by Arihant Publications