Exam Pattern

Note:Taking reference from SSC CGD notification of 2025

Computer Based Examination: The Computer-Based Examination will consist of one Objective Type Paper containing 80 questions carrying 2 marks each with the following composition: -

1. All the questions will be of Objective Multiple-Choice Type. The Computer-Based Examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 Regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.

2. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

3. The dates of the Computer-Based Examination will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.

4. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

5. Marks scored by candidates in the Computer-Based Examination will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission vide its Notice and such normalized scores along with the bonus marks for NCC Certificate holders will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

6. Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer-Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the conduct of the Computer-Based Examination. Candidates may go through the Tentative Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, through a provided link within the stipulated time limit on payment of INR 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) per question. Representations received through any other mode e.g., letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representations regarding the Tentative Answer Keys will be scrutinized before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.

7. The questions in the Computer-Based Examination will be of Matriculation level.

8. A ‘Walk-through video/ Mock Test’ on the Computer-Based Examination has been provided on the website of the Commission in the ‘Candidate’s Corner’ Section. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to clear the race within the following time limits:

On reporting of female candidates for PST (Physical Standard Test)/ PET (Physical Efficiency Test), a self-declaration indicating about her pregnancy status shall be submitted. In case, if she declares that she is not pregnant then, she will be allowed to participate in the PST/ PET. In case of false declaration, all the risks for undergoing PST/ PET will be of her own. If the female candidate declares that she is pregnant before PST/ PET, then a confirmatory pregnancy test to be done and in case she is found to be pregnant, irrespective of duration of pregnancy, she will be declared temporary unfit and her candidature shall be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. Required vacancies will be kept reserved for temporary unfit candidates. She will be re-examined for PST/ PET six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of the medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If she is found fit, she will be appointed to the post kept reserved for and allow the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the Government, as amended from time to time. In case female candidates is found negative for pregnancy, she may be allowed to participate in the PST/PET.

Physical Standard Test (PST): Physical Standards for the posts are as follows: Height:

• Male: 170 cms

• Female: 157 cms

  Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in heights mentioned above. Relaxed standard of height for such candidates are as follows:

Chest: Male candidates should have following standards of chest measurement:

• Un-expanded: 80 cms
• Minimum expansion: 5 cms

Few categories of candidates are allowed relaxation in chest measurement. Relaxed standard of chest measurement for such candidates are as follows: