📋 SSC GD Constable Exam 2026
Complete Question Bank with Answers & Preparation Guide
🔥 Important Update: SSC GD Constable 2026 Notification released with 25,487 vacancies. Exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Start your preparation now!
📊 Exam Pattern Overview
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 25,487 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 80 |
| Total Marks | 160 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Question Level | Class 10 (Matriculation) |
📑 Section-wise Distribution
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| D | English / Hindi | 20 | 40 |
🧠 1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions, 40 Marks)
Q1. Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19
✅ Answer: (b) 12
💡 Explanation: All other numbers (3, 5, 7, 17, 19) are prime numbers, while 12 is a composite number.
Q2. If CODE is written as DPEF, how is READ written?
✅ Answer: (a) SFBE
💡 Explanation: Each letter is shifted by +1 position in the alphabet (C→D, O→P, D→E, E→F). Similarly, R→S, E→F, A→B, D→E.
Q3. Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
✅ Answer: (c) 42
💡 Explanation: Pattern is n×(n+1) → 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
Q4. Select the related word: Book : Pages :: Wall : ?
✅ Answer: (b) Bricks
💡 Explanation: A book is made up of pages, similarly a wall is made up of bricks.
Q5. Find the missing number: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?, 49
✅ Answer: (c) 36
💡 Explanation: These are perfect squares: 2²=4, 3²=9, 4²=16, 5²=25, 6²=36, 7²=49
🌍 2. General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 Questions, 40 Marks)
Q1. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
✅ Answer: (b) B.R. Ambedkar
💡 Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
Q2. Which is the largest state in India by area?
✅ Answer: (c) Rajasthan
💡 Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest state with an area of 342,239 sq km.
Q3. The "Chipko Movement" is related to:
✅ Answer: (b) Forest conservation
💡 Explanation: Chipko Movement started in 1973 in Uttarakhand to protect trees from being cut down.
Q4. Who won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
✅ Answer: (b) Australia
💡 Explanation: Australia defeated India in the final to win their 6th World Cup title.
Q5. The capital of Mizoram is:
✅ Answer: (c) Aizawl
💡 Explanation: Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, located in Northeast India.
Q6. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?
✅ Answer: (b) Damodar
💡 Explanation: Damodar River causes frequent floods, hence called "Sorrow of Bengal".
🔢 3. Elementary Mathematics (20 Questions, 40 Marks)
Q1. If 20% of a number is 80, what is the number?
✅ Answer: (a) 400
💡 Explanation: If 20% = 80, then 100% = 80 × 5 = 400
Q2. The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 18. What is the excluded number?
✅ Answer: (b) 28
💡 Explanation: Sum of 5 numbers = 20 × 5 = 100. Sum of 4 numbers = 18 × 4 = 72. Excluded number = 100 - 72 = 28
Q3. A train 150m long crosses a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed in km/hr?
✅ Answer: (b) 36 km/hr
💡 Explanation: Speed = Distance/Time = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Convert to km/hr: 10 × 18/5 = 36 km/hr
Q4. The simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 2 years is:
✅ Answer: (c) ₹800
💡 Explanation: SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 2)/100 = ₹800
Q5. If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then A:C = ?
✅ Answer: (b) 8:15
💡 Explanation: A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5. Making B common: A:B = 8:12 and B:C = 12:15. Therefore A:C = 8:15
📖 4. English Language (20 Questions, 40 Marks)
Q1. Choose the correct synonym of "ABUNDANT":
✅ Answer: (b) Plentiful
💡 Explanation: Abundant means existing in large quantities; plentiful.
Q2. Choose the correct antonym of "Benevolent":
✅ Answer: (b) Malevolent
💡 Explanation: Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Q3. Fill in the blank: He _____ to the market yesterday.
✅ Answer: (c) went
💡 Explanation: "Yesterday" indicates past tense, so we use the past form of go, which is "went".
Q4. Identify the error: "Each of the students have completed their homework."
✅ Answer: (b) have completed
💡 Explanation: "Each" takes singular verb. It should be "has completed" instead of "have completed".
Q5. Choose the correctly spelt word:
✅ Answer: (b) Accommodate
💡 Explanation: The correct spelling is A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E with double 'c' and double 'm'.
📝 5. Hindi Language (हिंदी भाषा) - 20 प्रश्न, 40 अंक
प्रश्न 1. 'अमृत' का विलोम शब्द है:
✅ उत्तर: (a) विष
💡 व्याख्या: अमृत का विलोम विष है। अमृत अमरता देने वाला पेय है जबकि विष जानलेवा है।
प्रश्न 2. 'नदी' का पर्यायवाची शब्द है:
✅ उत्तर: (b) सरिता
💡 व्याख्या: नदी के पर्यायवाची शब्द हैं - सरिता, तटिनी, निर्झरिणी, धारा, वाहिनी।
प्रश्न 3. 'अंधेर नगरी चौपट राजा' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
✅ उत्तर: (c) अराजकता
💡 व्याख्या: यह मुहावरा उस स्थिति को दर्शाता है जहाँ कोई नियम-कानून न हो और अराजकता फैली हो।
प्रश्न 4. 'पंकज' शब्द का सही अर्थ है:
✅ उत्तर: (b) कमल
💡 व्याख्या: पंकज का अर्थ है पंक (कीचड़) में उत्पन्न होने वाला, अर्थात् कमल का फूल।
प्रश्न 5. निम्न में से कौन-सा शब्द तत्सम है:
✅ उत्तर: (c) अक्षि
💡 व्याख्या: अक्षि संस्कृत मूल का तत्सम शब्द है जिसका अर्थ आँख होता है। अन्य शब्द तद्भव हैं।
🏃 Physical Standards (PET/PST)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Others | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80-85 cm |
| SC/ST | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76-81 cm |
| North-East States | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77-82 cm |
💡 Preparation Tips for SSC GD 2026
- Practice Previous Year Papers - Solve at least 5-10 years of papers
- Focus on Speed - 80 questions in 60 minutes = 45 seconds per question
- Current Affairs - Read daily newspapers for GK section
- Mathematics Shortcuts - Learn Vedic math tricks for faster calculations
- Mock Tests - Take regular online mock tests
- Physical Fitness - Start preparing for PET/PST alongside written exam
📚 Recommended Books
| Subject | Book Name | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge | - |
| English | Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
| Hindi | Samanya Hindi | Lucent |
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