SSC GD Selection Process 2025, CBT, PET, PST, Medical Exam

The SSC GD Selection Process 2025 consists of four stages, the first stage is the SSC GD Written Exam, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standards Test (PST) tests. Selected candidates will further appear for the SSC GD Constable Medical Examination and Document Verification.

SSC GD Selection Process

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC GD Notification 2025 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates interested in applying online for General Duty Constable posts must be familiar with the SSC GD Selection Process 2025. This blog gives a clear overview of the selection process, important exam dates, and other essential details.

SSC GD Selection Process 2025

The Selection Process of the SSC GD Recruitment 2025 consists of three main stages i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Test. Candidates need to qualify for all the stages of the examination to get recruited for the released Vacancies.

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StageDetails
Written ExamMCQs on Reasoning, GK, Maths, English/Hindi.
Result DeclarationResults on SSC website; shortlisted move to PET/PST.
PET/PSTPhysical tests like running, height, and chest measurements.
Medical ExamChecks health standards for the job.
Document CheckVerifies certificates and ID proof.
Final ResultMerit list based on PET/PST and medical exam.

SSC GD Constable Selection Process – Overview

The SSC GD Notification 2025 was released on 5th September 2024 through the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. The SSC GD Constable CBT Exam is scheduled to be held between December 2024 and January 2025. Further details regarding the SSC GD 2025 are as follows:

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission
PostGeneral Duty Constable ( GD Constable)
SSC GD Notification 20255th September 2024
Vacancy39,481
Exam LevelNational Level
SSC GD CBT ExamJanuary to February 2025
Mode of ExamOnline
Selection Process1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standards Test (PST)
3. Medical Test or Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
4. Document Verification
Official Websitessc.gov.in

SSC GD Constable Selection Process

Knowing about the exam pattern gives the candidates a clearer idea of how the examination will be structured. The SSC GD Constable Exam Pattern is given below in detail.

SSC GD Selection Process 2025 – Computer-Based Exam

The SSC GD Constable Computer-Based Examination is an objective-type test aimed at evaluating candidates’ knowledge in various subjects.

  • Total Number of Questions: 80
  • Marks per Question: 2
  • Total Marks: 160
  • Exam Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Language Options: English or Hindi
  • Marks for Correct Answers: 2 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
  • Level of Questions: Matriculation Level
SubjectNo. of Questions
General Intelligence & Reasoning20*2
General Knowledge & General Awareness20*2
Elementary Mathematics20*2
English/ Hindi20*2
Total80*2

What After SSC GD Written Examination 2025?

After the SSC GD CBT Examination, candidates who pass the written exam will be shortlisted for the SSC GD Physical Test, which includes the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and the Physical Standard Test (PST), based on their performance in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE).

  • Shortlisting: Candidates are selected for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST) based on their performance in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE).
  • Test Locations: PET and PST will be conducted at locations decided by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
  • Document Verification: Qualifications and documents are checked during the Detailed Medical Examination (DME).
  • Eligibility Verification: Candidates must confirm their eligibility as per the notification before attending the CBE, PST, or PET.
  • PET (Race) & Identification: Candidates who meet the height standards will take the PET (race) and undergo biometric identification.
  • PST Scrutiny: After passing the PET (race), CAPFs will review eligibility for any relaxation during the PST.

SSC GD Constable Selection Process – Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:

ParticularsMaleFemale
For aspirants other than the Ladakh Region5 km in 24 minutes1.6 km in 8.5 minutes
For aspirants of the Ladakh Region1.6 km in 6.5 minutes800 meters in 4 minutes

SSC GD Selection Process – Physical Standards Test (PST)

The SSC GD Physical Standard Test includes the Height and Weight measurement of the Candidates. The details related to the SSC GD Constable Physical Standard Test for Height and Weight is as follows:

SSC GD Constable Height and Weight Standard For Male Candidates As Per BMI
Height & CategoryWeight by Age Group
170 cm (General candidates)Age 18-22: 52-64 kg
Age 23-27: 54-66 kg
Age 28-32: 56-68 kg
Age 33: 57.5-70.5 kg
165 cm (Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh)Age 18-22: 49.5-60.5 kg
Age 23-27: 51.5-62.5 kg
Age 28-32: 53-65 kg
Age 33: 54.5-66.5 kg
162.5 cm (Candidates from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura)Age 18-22: 47-58 kg
Age 23-27: 49-60 kg
Age 28-32: 50.5-61.5 kg
Age 33: 52-63 kg
SSC GD Constable Height and Weight Standard For Female Candidates A Per BMI
Height & CategoryWeight by Age Group
157 cm (General candidates)Age 18-22: 40.5-49.5 kg
Age 23-27: 42-51 kg
Age 28-32: 43-53 kg
Age 33: 44.5-54.5 kg
155 cm (Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh)Age 18-22: 38.5-47.5 kg
Age 23-27: 40-49 kg
Age 28-32: 41.5-50.5 kg
Age 33: 43-52.5 kg
152.5 cm (Candidates from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura)Age 18-22: 38-46 kg
Age 23-27: 39-48 kg
Age 28-32: 41-50 kg
Age 33: 42-51 kg

Weight – For males and Females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

SSC GD Physical Standard Test Chest Measurement For Male

The SSC has prescribed certain Chest standards that a candidate must fulfill to be eligible for further rounds of the recruitment process. The Chest requirements for male candidates in the SSC GD Constable examination are given below.

Category-wise Chest MeasurementsUnexpanded/ Expanded
General, SC & OBC80 cm/85 cm
Scheduled Tribes76 cm/81 cm
Schedule Tribe candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Naxal/Left Wing Extremism affected districts77 cm/82 cm
Candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura77 cm/82 cm
Candidates falling in categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir78 cm/83 cm

SSC GD Selection Process 2025 – Medical Examination

The SSC GD Constable Physical Standard Tests are followed by the SSC GD Physical Efficiency Test and the Medical Standard Test. Candidates can download the details of the SSC GD Medical Standards through the direct link provided below.

  • Mental Health: Must be mentally fit and intelligent.
  • Hearing: Clear hearing, no major ear, nose, or throat issues.
  • Vision: Eyes should be healthy, and vision must meet standards.
  • Speech: Clear speech without stammering.
  • Glandular Swelling: No visible swelling in any glands.
  • Chest: Well-formed chest with 5 cm expansion; healthy heart and lungs.
  • Limbs and Joints: Fully developed limbs with free joint movement.
  • Old Fractures: No signs of improperly healed fractures.
  • Joint Movement: Joints must move freely without issues.
  • Feet and Toes: Properly formed feet and toes.
  • Congenital Defects: No visible birth defects or malformations.
  • General Health: No history of diseases or health issues affecting fitness.
  • Teeth: At least 14 healthy teeth for proper chewing.
  • Genitourinary Health: No visible diseases in the genitourinary system.
  • Scrotal Health: No swelling in the scrotum or inguinal area.
  • Testes: Testes should be normal and in the scrotum (for males).
  • Re-enrolment History: Medical history checked for previous health issues.

SSC GD Medical Examination 2025

SSC GD Selection Process 2025 – Document Verification

Among the candidates who have qualified for the PET/ PST, some candidates will be shortlisted for the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). The SSC will verify the applicable documents at the time of DME. A few of them are mentioned below.

  1. Matriculation Certificate: Confirms age, name, and educational qualifications.
  2. Domicile Certificate: Proof of residency issued by the relevant authority.
  3. Valid NCC Certificate: Required if applicable.
  4. Defence Personnel Certificate: As specified in Annexure-IV of the SSC GD Notification 2025.
  5. Undertaking for Ex-Servicemen: As detailed in Annexure-V of the SSC GD Notification 2025.
  6. Caste Certificate: Needed if applying for reservation or age relaxation, following formats in Annexure-VI, VII, and VIII of the SSC GD Notification 2025.
  7. Height/Chest Relaxation Certificate: For candidates requesting relaxation, as per Annexure-IX of the SSC GD Notification 2025.
  8. Certificate for Riot Victims: Issued by District Collector/District Magistrate, as mentioned in category 4/5/6 under Para 5.1 of the SSC GD Notification 2025.
  9. Nativity/Identity Certificate: For West Pakistani Refugees, in the format provided in Annexure-XII of the SSC GD Notification 2025.

We hope this blog gave you a better understanding of the SSC GD Selection process 2025. To read more such blogs, visit the Oliveboard website.

SSC GD Selection Process 2025 – FAQs

Q.1 What is the SSC GD Selection Process 2025?

Ans. SSC GD Selection Process 2025 consists of the Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Test.

Q.2 When will the SSC GD CBT 2025 be conducted?

Ans. SSC GD CBT 2025 is expected to be conducted from December 2024 to January 2025.



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