- September 5, 2025
- 11:08 am
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the General Duty Examination every year at the national level. The SSC GD exam is one of the most popular competitive exams in India, offering opportunities for recruitment to Group C non-technical posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in various Ministries, Departments, and Government Offices across the country.
For the SSC GD Constable Exam (as of 1st January 2026) , the prescribed age criteria are:
This means candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 23 years old on 01.01.2026.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc) are eligible for age relaxation. Refer to the table below for more details about it
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ExS) | 3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning) |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved) | 5 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or the communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | 10 years |
After clearing the written exam, candidates need to meet the physical measurement standards:
Height Requirements for SSC GD:
Find in the table below the height requirements for both males and females.
| Height Requirements for SSC GD |
| Category | Male | Female |
| General | 170cm | 157 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150cm |
| ST candidates from North Eastern States | 157cm | 147.5cm |
| ST candidates from LWE affected districts | 160cm | 147.5cm |
| Candidates from Garhwal, Kumaon, Dogra, Maratha regions, and states of Assam, HP, J&K, and Ladakh | 165cm | 155cm |
| Candidates from North-Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration | 157 cm | 152.5 cm |
| Chest Measurements Requirements for SSC GD | ||
| Category | Unexpanded | Minimum expansion |
| General | 80cm | 5cm |
| Candidates from Kumaon, Garhwal, Maratha regions, and states of Himachal Pradesh, Assam, J&K | 78cm | 5cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76cm | 5cm |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration | 77cm | 5cm |
For both males and females, weight should be proportionate to height and as per medical standards.
Candidates who qualify in PST will be required to undergo the Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
| Category | Male | Female |
| General candidates | 5 km in 24 minutes | 1.6 km in 8½ minutes |
| Candidates from Ladakh region | 1.6 km in 6½ minutes | 800 meters in 4 minutes |
Women need to give a declaration about whether they are pregnant before the physical test.
Candidates who clear the PST and PET will undergo a detailed medical examination:
There is no limit on the number of attempts for the SSC GD Constable exam. As long as you meet the SSC GD qualification eligibility criteria, you can appear for the exam any number of times.
Apart from the age criteria, candidates must also meet other essential eligibility conditions such as nationality, educational qualification, and more.
| Specification | Parameters |
| Nationality | A Citizen of IndiaThe candidate must also possess a domicile/ PRC against his/her state/ UT. |
| SSC GD Educational Qualification | |
| Specification | Parameters |
| Qualification | Candidates should have passed Matriculation or 10th pass from a recognized Board/University. |
| Candidates who have not acquired the essential qualification as per the prescribed dates are not eligible for the exam. | |
| SSC GD EXAM PATTERN | ||||
| Sno. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1. | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 1 hour ( 60 minutes) |
| 2. | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | |
| 3. | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | |
| 4. | English /Hindi | 20 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 160 | ||
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This online model works best for college-going students, working professionals, and housewives, as it allows you to study anytime, anywhere, without disturbing your routine.
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If you prefer classroom learning, join our offline SSC batches at our institute in Sundernagar, District Mandi (HP).
Here’s what you’ll get in our offline coaching:
With a disciplined study environment and regular tests, offline batches help you stay consistent and focused on your exam goals.
Himachal-based coaching – Trusted local institute in Sundernagar
Regular performance tracking to monitor your progress
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