🪖 SSB Head Constable Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject Wise Topics

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The SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026 process has started with vacancies open (about 233 posts) including Head Constable roles. The selection includes a written exam, physical efficiency tests and medical checks.

📊 Selection Process Overview

Before diving into the syllabus, it’s important to understand the stages of selection:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical Standard Test (PST)

Written Examination (Objective)

Skill/Typing Test (if applicable)

Medical Examination

The written exam is crucial — it tests your aptitude, general knowledge, language, reasoning and maths skills.

🧠 SSB Head Constable Written Exam Pattern (2026)

Section

Questions

Marks

General Knowledge

25

25

Mathematics

25

25

Reasoning Ability

25

25

Language (Hindi/English)

25

25

Total

100

100

🕐 Duration: 2 hours
❌ Negative Marking: Usually 0.25 mark per wrong answer (as per latest pattern insights)

📚 Subject‑Wise Syllabus

🎯 1. General Knowledge / General Awareness

Focus on current affairs and static GK:

  • Indian history & Freedom Movement
  • Geography: Physical, Social & Economic
  • Indian Polity – Constitution & Governance
  • Economy basics & Public Policy
  • Current events (National & International)
  • Environment, Ecology & General Science basics
  • Countries & Capitals, Famous Personalities, Awards, sports etc.
📐 2. Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)

Important arithmetic and problem solving topics:

  • Number System & Simplification
  • Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
  • Time, Speed & Distance
  • Time & Work
  • Profit & Loss & Discount
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Averages, HCF & LCM
  • Mensuration, Geometry & Algebra
  • Data Interpretation (Graphs, Tables)
  • Permutation & Combination, Statistics & Probability
💭 3. Reasoning Ability

Both verbal and non‑verbal reasoning:

  • Analogies & Series
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Input‑Output, Puzzles and Logical Deductions
  • Non‑Verbal Series & Figure Odd One Out
📖 4. language (Hindi / English)

Test your grammar, comprehension and language skills:

English Topics Include:

  • Error Spotting
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Cloze Passage & Comprehension
  • Voice Change (Active/Passive)
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Sentence Improvement & Rearrangement
  • One‑Word Substitution & Idioms/Phrases
Hindi Topics (if opted):

  • शब्द भंडार (Synonyms/Antonyms)
  • वाक्य संशोधन
  • मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
  • संधि, समास, अलंकार, लिंग‑वचन
  • अपठित गद्यांश, वर्तनी आदि
🧪 Tips for Preparation

✅ Prepare current affairs daily (at least last 6–12 months)
✅ Solve previous year papers to understand question patterns
✅ Practice reasoning and maths regularly to improve speed
✅ read newspapers and grammar books for language section

📌 Final Notes

  • The syllabus and pattern above reflects the latest available 2026 guidance for Head Constable recruitment.
  • Official notifications and PDFs (from ssb.gov.in) are the final authority — always cross‑verify when released.
 

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