Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
GD Constable Physical Test Date 2025
Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
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- Notification Date: 05 September 2024
- Online Apply Start Date: 05 September 2024
- Online Apply Last Date: 14 October 2024
- Fee Payment Last Date: 14 October 2024
- Correction Date: 05–07 November 2024
- Application Status: 21 January 2025
- Exam City Details: 26 January 2025
- Admit Card (CBT): 31 January 2025
- Exam Date (CBT): 04–25 February 2025
- Answer Key: 04 March 2025
- Final Answer Key: 26 June 2025
- Result Declared: 17 June 2025
- Score Card: 20 June–10 July 2025
- Physical Test Date (PET/PST): 20 August–11 September 2025
- Note: Verify dates on ssc.gov.in.
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Application Fee
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- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/Female: ₹0/-
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): ₹0/-
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan
- Note: Verify fees on ssc.gov.in.
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Age Limits & Reservation (as on 01 January 2025)
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- Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years, Maximum 23 Years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, EWS: No relaxation, PwD: 10–15 years, Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after service deduction)
- Reservation: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), EWS (10%), PwD (4% horizontal)
- Note: Verify details on ssc.gov.in.
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Vacancy Details (Total: 53,690 Posts)
Category-Wise Vacancies
| Category |
Male Candidates |
Female Candidates |
| UR |
20,569 |
2,291 |
| EWS |
4,767 |
528 |
| OBC |
10,573 |
1,155 |
| ST |
5,355 |
597 |
| SC |
7,056 |
799 |
| Total |
48,320 |
5,370 |
| Grand Total |
53,690 |
Force-Wise Vacancies
| Force Name |
No. of Posts |
| Border Security Force (BSF) |
16,371 |
| Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) |
16,571 |
| Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) |
14,359 |
| Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
902 |
| Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) |
3,468 |
| Assam Rifles (AR) |
1,865 |
| Secretariat Security Force (SSF) |
132 |
| Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) |
22 |
| Total |
53,690 |
Vacancies are for Constable (GD), Rifleman (GD), and Sepoy posts across CAPFs, SSF, AR, and NCB. Detailed distribution is available in the official notification.
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Eligibility Criteria
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- Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from any recognized board in India.
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Note: Verify eligibility on ssc.gov.in.
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Physical Standards
| Category |
Male Height |
Female Height |
Male Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded) |
| General, OBC, SC |
170 cm |
157 cm |
80 cm / 85 cm |
| ST |
162.5 cm |
150 cm |
76 cm / 81 cm |
| Relaxations |
Hill Areas (e.g., Garhwalis, Kumaonis): Male: 165 cm, Female: 155 cm; ST Hill Areas: Male: 160 cm, Female: 147.5 cm |
Note: Chest measurements apply only to male candidates. Pregnant women are ineligible for PST. Ex-servicemen are exempt from PST but must attend DME. Verify standards on rect.crpf.gov.in.,
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category |
Male Running |
Female Running |
| General/Other Regions |
1.6 km in 7 minutes |
800 m in 5 minutes |
| Ladakh Region |
5 km in 24 minutes |
1.6 km in 8.5 minutes |
Note: PET includes running only. Pregnant women and ex-servicemen are exempt from PET. Verify details on rect.crpf.gov.in.,
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Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SSC GD Constable 2025 selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Examination, and Document Verification. The CBT consists of 80 MCQs (160 marks, 60 minutes, 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer) in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.,
| Section |
Questions/Marks |
Topics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
20/40 |
Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Puzzles, Spatial Orientation |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness |
20/40 |
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, General Science |
| Elementary Mathematics |
20/40 |
Number System, Algebra, Percentage, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion |
| English/Hindi |
20/40 |
Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure |
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Preparation Tips
| Section |
Preparation Tips |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
Study Arihant’s Reasoning Book and R.S. Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Practice 15–20 MCQs daily via Testbook or Adda247 to achieve 80% accuracy.
Focus on puzzles, coding-decoding, and series. |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness |
Study Lucent’s General Knowledge and Manorama Yearbook.
Follow Pratiyogita Darpan for current affairs (last 6–12 months).
Practice 20–25 MCQs daily via Gradeup to achieve 75% accuracy. |
| Elementary Mathematics |
Study R.S. Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude and NCERT Maths (Class 8–10).
Practice 15–20 MCQs daily via Oliveboard to achieve 80% accuracy.
Focus on time-bound problem-solving for percentage and algebra. |
| English/Hindi |
Study S.P. Bakshi’s Objective English or Neetu Singh’s Hindi Book.
Practice 15–20 MCQs daily via Unacademy for comprehension and grammar.
Read newspapers (The Hindu, Dainik Jagran) for vocabulary. |
| Physical Preparation |
Practice daily running (1.6 km for males, 800 m for females) to meet PET time limits.
Maintain physical fitness for height and chest measurements (PST).
Follow a balanced diet and consult a trainer for endurance training. |
| Time Management |
Follow a study schedule: 1.5 hours each for Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi daily.
Take weekly mock tests via Testbook or Oliveboard.
Analyze previous papers from ssc.gov.in. |
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Salary and Perks
Selected candidates will be appointed as Constables (GD), Riflemen (GD), or Sepoys in CAPFs, AR, SSF, or NCB. The salary is in the pay scale of ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-3, 7th CPC), with allowances including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Travel Allowance.,
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Steps to Check & Download SSC GD Constable Physical Test Admit Card 2025
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- Visit the CRPF official website (rect.crpf.gov.in).
- Find the link for “SSC GD Constable PET/PST Admit Card 2025” on the homepage.
- Log in using:
- Registration Number/Roll Number
- Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY)
- CAPTCHA code (if prompted)
- View and download the PET/PST Admit Card (PDF).
- Review the admit card for:
- Exam Date & Time
- Test Center & Address
- Reporting Time
- Note: Carry a valid ID proof and the admit card to the test center. Verify details on rect.crpf.gov.in.
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Steps to Check & Download SSC GD Constable Final Answer Key 2025
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- Visit the SSC official website (ssc.gov.in).
- Click on the “Answer Key” tab on the homepage.
- Find and click the link for “SSC GD Constable Final Answer Key 2025.”
- Log in using:
- Registration/Roll Number
- Password or Date of Birth
- View and download the final answer key and response sheet (PDF).
- Note: Save the PDF for reference. Verify on ssc.gov.in.
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Expected Cutoff Marks
| Category |
Expected Cutoff (out of 160) |
| General (UR) |
138–148 |
| OBC |
135–145 |
| SC |
130–140 |
| ST |
120–130 |
| EWS |
138–148 |
Note: Cutoff marks vary by state and force. Check official cutoff on ssc.gov.in.
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Mode of Selection
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- Computer-Based Test (CBT): 80 MCQs (160 marks, 60 minutes, 0.50 negative marking).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running (qualifying in nature).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest, weight measurements (qualifying).
- Medical Examination (DME): Assesses physical and visual fitness.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of educational, caste, and ID documents.
- Note: Final selection based on CBT marks and force preferences. Verify on ssc.gov.in.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Answer |
| When is the SSC GD Constable Physical Test 2025? |
From 20 August to 11 September 2025. Check rect.crpf.gov.in. |
| How can I download the PET/PST Admit Card? |
Visit rect.crpf.gov.in, log in with Registration Number and Date of Birth, and download the admit card. |
| What is the eligibility for SSC GD Constable? |
Class 10th pass, age 18–23 years (as on 1 January 2025), Indian citizen. |
| What if there is an error in my admit card? |
Contact the SSC helpdesk or CRPF regional office immediately to correct the issue before the test. |
| What is the official SSC website? |
ssc.gov.in |
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Useful Links
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