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SSC General Duty Constable

Conducting Authority: Staff Selection Commission

Pan-India examination conducted by the SSC for recruitment of Constables (General Duty) in CAPFs, SSF, and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles.

Verified against official gazette notifications & examination brochures•Last civic audit: 2026-10-05
⚙️Examination Mechanics

Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure

Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for SSC General Duty Constable.

Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts

Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:

  • ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
  • ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme

Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties

Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by Staff Selection Commission.

Response TypeMark AllocationRule Description
Correct Answer+1 markAwarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key.
Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty)-0.25 mark (25% negative marking)Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing.
Unattempted Question0 marksZero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option.
📋Statutory Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules

Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for SSC General Duty Constable.

Qualifying Educational Degree

Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination.

Minimum Aggregate Marks

50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

Age Limit Policy

As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.

Permissible Attempts

As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority.

🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)

Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)

Under the National Education Policy, SSC General Duty Constable question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.

🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule

Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers

Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by Staff Selection Commission.

General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment

Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway

Candidates qualifying in SSC General Duty Constable are allocated seats via Centralized Board / Conducting Statutory Agency. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions on SSC General Duty Constable

Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.

What is the exam pattern and duration for SSC General Duty Constable?▼
SSC General Duty Constable is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in SSC General Duty Constable?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for SSC General Duty Constable?▼
Candidates must have passed Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).. Regarding age limits: As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.. Permitted attempts: As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority..
In how many languages is SSC General Duty Constable conducted?▼
SSC General Duty Constable is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for SSC General Duty Constable?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://ssc.gov.in).

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Sources & Verification

Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days

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