In these articles, candidates can download the SSC GD previous year question paper in PDF format along with the answer key.
SSC GD Previous Year Question Paper: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the General Duty (GD) examination to recruit candidates for various paramilitary forces and armed forces in India. The SSC GD examination aims to select suitable candidates for positions like constable (general duty) in the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and rifleman (general duty) in the Assam Rifles.
SSC GD Previous Year Question Paper PDF(All Shift)
Download the SSC GD Previous Year Question Papers (All shift) by clicking the link below.
SSC GD PYQ PDF -2021 | |
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16th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
17th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
18th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
22nd november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
24th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
25th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
26th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
30th november 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
15th december 2022 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
SSC GD PYQ PDF -2019 | |
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11th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
12th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
13th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
14th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
15th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
18th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
19th february 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
21st february 2019 (Shift-1,3) | Click here |
22nd february 2019 (Shift-2,3) | Click here |
1st march 2019 (Shift-1,2) | Click here |
2nd march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
3rd march 2019 (Shift-1,3) | Click here |
5th march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
6th march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
7th march 2019 (Shift-1,3) | Click here |
8th march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
9th march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
11th march 2019 (Shift-1,2,3) | Click here |
SSC GD PYQ PDF -2015 | |
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4th october 2015 (Shift-1) | Click here |
SSC GD PYQ PDF -2012 | |
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4th april 2012 (Shift-1,2) | Click here |
You can also practice the All SSC Exams Previous Year Question Paper to prepare for the SSC GD Examination.
All SSC Exams Previous Year Question Paper Pdf | Click here |
SSC GD Exam Pattern
The SSC GD Selection Process will be conducted in four phases,which are:
- Phase 1 : Computer-Based Examination (CBE),
- Phase 2 : Physical Efficiency Test (PET),
- Phase 3 : Physical Standard Test (PST),
- Phase 4 : Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification
SSC GD Exam : Highlights
Exam Name | SSC GD Examination |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Stages of Exam | Online Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Document Verification |
Mode of the examination | Online (Computer-Based-Test) |
Number of Papers | Single Paper |
Sections | 4 Sections, including: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English and Hindi. |
Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions. |
Duration of exam | 60 minutes (1 Hour) |
Total Questions | 80 Questions |
Total Marks | 160 Marks |
Negative Marking | Yes |
Marking Scheme |
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Exam Languages | English and Hindi |
Official website | https://ssc.nic.in/ |
SSC GD Question Paper Pattern
Candidates may check the table below SSC GD Examination Question Paper Stracture:
Part | Sections | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Part-A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 60 minutes |
Part-B | General Knowledge and General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
Part-C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
Part-D | English/ Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
Total | 80 | 160 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
This test assesses the candidate’s physical fitness on the basis of height parameters, and he/she needs to undergo PET (Race), which is followed by a biometric/technology-aided identification test. Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:
Type | Male | Female | Remarks |
Race | 5 Kms in 24 minutes. | 1.6 Kms in 8 ½ minutes | For candidates other than those belonging to Ladakh Region. |
1.6 Kms in 6 ½ minutes | 800 metres in 4 minutes | For candidates of Ladakh Region. |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
This test evaluates the physical standard of the candidates on the basis of three factors: height, chest, and weight. Physical standards for the posts are as follows:
Type | Male | Female |
Height (for General/OBC & SC) | 170 | 157 |
Height (for ST) | 162.5 | 150 |
Chest Size (for general/OBC & SC) | 80/5 | N/A |
Chest Size (for ST) | 76/5 | N/A |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
The candidate will be called for a medical examination after passing the PET and PST.The medical examination is based on the following criteria:
- Your eyes should be 6/6.
- You must learn to recognise colours (no colour blindness).
- Laser surgery is not permitted.
- If you put on glasses,you are rejected.
- There should be no difficulty in hearing.
- Your weight should be according to your length and age.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I find SSC GD question papers from the previous year?
Ans. You can get the PDFs of the SSC GD Previous Year Question Papers from the article above.
Q2. Is solving previous year’s SSC GD question papers necessary?
Ans. By resolving previous years’ SSC GD question papers, you can improve your preparation and address your weaknesses.
Q3. How difficult were the previous year’s SSC GD exams?
Ans.The difficulty level of the SSC GD Previous Year Exams was easy to moderate.
For any other SSC GD related information ,visit the official site:ssc.nic.in