The SSC GD Constable 2025 exam, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), is a crucial recruitment drive for 39,481 vacancies in paramilitary forces, including roles like Constable (GD) in CAPFs, Rifleman in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in the Narcotics Control Bureau512. With over 52 lakh applicants, the exam is highly competitive. Here’s a detailed analysis of the exam pattern, difficulty level, and trends based on the first two days of the multi-shift examination (February 4–5, 2025).
Exam Overview
- Dates: February 4–25, 2025 (conducted in 4 daily shifts).
- Language Options: Available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, etc.)912.
- Admit Cards: Released four days prior to each candidate’s exam date.
SSC GD 2025 Exam Pattern
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) comprises 80 questions (160 marks) across four sections, with 0.25 negative marking per incorrect answer51015:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 60 minutes |
SSC GD 2025 Exam Analysis
Based on candidate feedback from Shifts 1–2 (February 4–5), here’s the section-wise breakdown:
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Topics: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Analogy512.
- Good Attempts: 13–14 (out of 20).
2. General Knowledge & Awareness
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Focus: Current Affairs (5–6 questions), History, Polity, Geography512.
- Good Attempts: 13–14.
Questions asked on topics like constitution amendment, anjum chopra, pt ravi shankar etc
3. Elementary Mathematics
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Topics: Profit-Loss, Time-Work, Percentage, Average510.
- Good Attempts: 13–14.
4. English/Hindi
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Topics: Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary515.
- Good Attempts: 17–18.
Overall Attempts: 52–62 (Easy to Moderate difficulty)58.
Expected Cut-Off Trends
Category-wise cut-offs (out of 160) are projected as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 145–155 |
| SC | 130–140 |
| ST | 120–130 |
| EWS | 138–148 |
| OBC | 135–145 |
| ESM | 60–70 |
Note: Cut-offs vary based on normalization and vacancy distribution12.
Key Preparation Tips
- Focus on Weak Areas: Use previous year papers to identify recurring topics (e.g., Arithmetic for Maths, Current Affairs for GK)915.
- Time Management: Practice mock tests under timed conditions1113.
- Language Flexibility: Opt for Hindi/English based on proficiency to maximize scores10.
- Physical Readiness: Post-CBT, prepare for PET/PST (e.g., 5 km run in 24 minutes for males)1012.
