About the SSC GD exam
SSC General Duty Constable (CAPF, NIA, SSF, Rifleman) is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held once a year.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based test, then physical efficiency and standard tests and a medical examination. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why SSC GD mock tests matter.
SSC GD eligibility
Class 10 pass and an age limit of about 18 to 23 years with relaxations.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Staff Selection Commission (SSC) before you apply.
SSC GD exam pattern and marking scheme
The CBT has 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes, with 20 questions each on Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and English or Hindi. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- Subjects and sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics and English / Hindi.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based test, then physical efficiency and standard tests and a medical examination.
- Frequency: Once a year.
SSC GD syllabus: what to study
The SSC GD syllabus is organised around 4 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- General Knowledge & Awareness: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Elementary Mathematics: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- English / Hindi: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for SSC GD
A good SSC GD plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Train physically in parallel, because the PET is a qualifying stage with a firm cut-off.
- Practise 80 questions in under 50 minutes to leave a review window.
- Revise basic maths: percentages, averages, ratios and simple interest.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise SSC GD mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A SSC GD mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.