SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC GD (General Duty) Constable exam is conducted as a Computer Based Examination (CBE). Understanding the exact structure and weightage of each section is essential for computing your raw marks accurately.

Subject / Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks Total Duration
Part A: General Intelligence & Reasoning 20 40 60 Minutes
Part B: General Knowledge & General Awareness 20 40
Part C: Elementary Mathematics 20 40
Part D: English / Hindi 20 40
Total 80 160 Marks 1 Hour

Candidates must clear this online exam phase to progress to the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).


Marking Scheme Summary

  • +2.0 Marks for every correct response.
  • -0.25 Marks (or as per notification specification) deducted for every incorrect response.
  • 0 Marks for questions left unattempted.

Since multiple shifts are held across different days, SSC will apply a normalization formula to calculate final merit marks.

SSC GD Constable 2026 FAQs

Q. What is the marking criteria for the SSC GD 2026 Exam?

Every correct answer adds 2 marks, while an incorrect response will incur a negative marking penalty (typically 0.25 or 0.50 marks depending on the latest notification layout).

Q. How can I compute my raw score using RankGuruji?

Simply copy your official answer key link from the SSC candidate login portal, paste it into the URL field above, select your category, and click "Calculate".

Q. What are the maximum aggregate marks for the online test?

The online assessment scales to a maximum of 160 marks spanning 80 dynamic multiple-choice questions.

Q. Is the rank shown by the predictor dynamic or fixed?

It is real-time and dynamic. As more applicants submit their answer response sheets, your rank estimate adjusts dynamically to reflect correct trends.

Q. Does the tool estimate normalized marks?

The tool calculates accurate raw benchmarks based on your response matrix. Shift normalization curves are predicted based on comparative historical datasets across various shifts.

Q. Is it safe to provide my Response URL on RankGuruji?

Yes, RankGuruji processes your answer details strictly for objective automated calculation configurations to simulate open group comparative performance scores safely.