SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Schema and PET/PST Exam Pattern

SSC released the notification for the recruitment of SSC General Duty Constable on 1st December. More than 25,000 vacancies have been released to recruit constables for the paramilitary forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB. All the 10th pass candidates who are interested in applying for this role should be aware of the exam pattern and the selection process. In this blog, we will discuss the SSC GD Exam Pattern, Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standards in detail.

SSC GD Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC GD exam pattern starts with a written examination. This exam is conducted online and multiple-choice questions are asked. There are 4 sections in the exam with General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/ Hindi as the subjects. There is a total of 80 questions, with 20 questions per section, which account for 160 marks. There is a negative marking 0f 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The exam is conducted in 15 language including English, Hindi and 13 Regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)

SSC GD Constable Selection Stages 2026

The SSC GD Constable selection process consists of five following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

3. Physical Standard Test (PST)

4. Medical Examination

5. Document Verification​​​​​​​

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SSC GD Minimum Qualifying Marks Criteria

To be able to move forward in the recruitment process, applicants have to score more than the minimum qualifying marks fixed by SSC. These marks are different for different categories. The table below shows the minimum qualifying marks criteria for the CBT exam:

SSC GD Exam Pattern for PET/PST

After qualifying the CBT, candidates have to appear for the PET/PST stage, which is checks the physical fitness of the candidates and ensures that they meet the prescribed body standards. Only candidates who clear both PET and PST move to the medical examination stage.

SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Exam Pattern

This assessment is crucial for the recruitment process because it ensures that all the selected candidates have the strength to handle the demanding duties of a General Duty Constable, as this role involves long hours, patrolling and other operational responsibilities.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) involves a race which has to be finished within a time limit. The tables given below discuss the details of the test for both male and female candidates:

SSC GD Physical Standard Test (PST) Exam Pattern

The Physical Standard Test (PST) measures height, weight, chest, and vision as per SSC norms. This examination is carried out under the supervision of trained officials using standard instruments. Claims for adjustments or re-measurement will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to check the SSC GD physical requirements in advance and be prepared according to that before appearing for the exam. ​​​​​​​

Physical Standard Test: Chest Measurement Criteria

The chest measurement test in the PST stage is only applicable for the male candidates. Candidate’s chest measurement and expansion play an important role in the qualifying this test. The following table discusses the category-wise chest size criteria:

Visual Ability Requirements for PST

The Physical Standard Test also includes eyesight. Candidates have to meet the specified visual standards to move to the next stage. The table given below discusses the details of the visual standards:

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