Quick answer
SSC GD CBE covers General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions, 40 marks), General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks), Elementary Mathematics (20 questions, 40 marks), English (20 questions, 40 marks): 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes. +2 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part D can be taken in English or Hindi; our mocks use English.
Section-wise weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 | 25% |
| General Knowledge & General Awareness | 20 | 40 | 25% |
| Elementary Mathematics | 20 | 40 | 25% |
| English | 20 | 40 | 25% |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 100% |
Marking scheme
+2 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part D can be taken in English or Hindi; our mocks use English.
On exam day
One timer for the whole paper. Move freely between sections.
Practise on the real SSC GD pattern
5 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first one is free.
Questions students ask
What is the SSC GD CBE syllabus 2027?
SSC GD CBE covers General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions, 40 marks), General Knowledge & General Awareness (20 questions, 40 marks), Elementary Mathematics (20 questions, 40 marks), English (20 questions, 40 marks): 80 questions for 160 marks in 60 minutes. +2 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part D can be taken in English or Hindi; our mocks use English.
Which section carries the most marks in SSC GD?
Every section carries the same marks: 40 each.
Is there negative marking in SSC GD?
+2 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part D can be taken in English or Hindi; our mocks use English.
Where can I practise the SSC GD syllabus topic by topic?
Every section page on RankVyuh lists its topics with short timed tests, and the full mocks cover the whole syllabus in the real SSC GD interface.