SSC GD Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles

Before looking into the syllabus, it’s essential to understand the structure of the exam. The SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable exam consists of four stages:

1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Medical Examination

This article will focus on the syllabus for the Computer-Based Examination, which is the first stage of the selection process.

The Computer-Based Examination is the most crucial stage in the SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable exam. The exam is objective and consists of four sections:

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning
2. General Knowledge and General Awareness
3. Elementary Mathematics
4. English/Hindi Language

Each section is equally important, and candidates must prepare well to score high marks. Let’s break down the syllabus for each section below.

SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

This section tests the candidate’s logical and analytical abilities. The questions are designed to assess how well a candidate can solve problems, think critically, and understand patterns.

• Analogies: Identifying relationships between pairs of words or figures.
• Coding and Decoding: Understanding codes and breaking them down.
• Number Series: Identifying patterns in a sequence of numbers.
• Classification: Grouping similar items and identifying the odd one out.
• Syllogism: Logical reasoning based on statements and conclusions.
• Blood Relations: Understanding family relationships and solving related questions.
• Direction Sense Test: Determining directions and positions based on given data.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Solving problems based on visual information such as patterns, shapes, and figures.

SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable General Knowledge and General Awareness Syllabus

This section evaluates a candidate’s awareness of current events and general knowledge about the world. It includes questions related to:

• Current Affairs: Recent events, important days, and significant developments in India and the world.
• Indian History: Important events, movements, and figures in Indian history.
• Geography: Physical and political geography of India and the world.
• Economy: Basic economic concepts, major economic events, and policies in India.
• Polity: Indian Constitution, political systems, and governance.
• Science and Technology: Basic concepts in physics, chemistry, biology, and recent advancements in technology.
• Sports: Important sports events, personalities, and achievements.
• Books and Authors: Famous books and their authors.

SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable Elementary Mathematics Syllabus

This section tests the candidate’s mathematical skills at the elementary level. The questions are based on topics that are usually covered in school. The key topics include:

• Number Systems: Understanding whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and their operations.
• Percentage: Calculating percentages and their applications.
• Ratio and Proportion: Solving problems based on the ratio between two quantities and their proportionality.
• Average: Finding the average of a set of numbers.
• Profit and Loss: Calculating profit, loss, and related percentages.
• Simple and Compound Interest: Solving problems related to interest calculations.
• Time and Work: Problems related to work efficiency and time management.
• Time, Speed, and Distance: Solving problems related to motion and time.
• Mensuration: Calculating the area, perimeter, and volume of various shapes.
• Algebra: Solving simple equations and understanding algebraic expressions.

SSC GD Assam Rifles Constable English/Hindi Syllabus

This language section tests the candidate’s proficiency in either English or Hindi. Candidates can choose the language in which they are more comfortable. The syllabus for each language includes:

For English Language:

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and answering questions based on given passages.
• Error Spotting: Identifying grammatical errors in sentences.
• Fill in the Blanks: Completing sentences with appropriate words.
• Synonyms and Antonyms: Finding words with similar or opposite meanings.
• Sentence Correction: Correcting sentences to make them grammatically correct.
• One-Word Substitution: Replacing phrases with single words.

For Hindi Language:

• गद्यांश: दी गई गद्यांश को समझकर प्रश्नों के उत्तर देना।
• शब्दावली: पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्दों का ज्ञान।
• वाक्य सुधार: गलत वाक्यों को सही रूप में लिखना।
• रिक्त स्थान: दिए गए रिक्त स्थानों को उचित शब्दों से भरना।
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ: आम मुहावरों और लोकोक्तियों का अर्थ समझना।