📘 SSC General Awareness (GA)
The General Awareness (GA) section is one of the most important and high-scoring parts of all SSC exams such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD, JE, and more. Unlike Maths or Reasoning, General Awareness does not require calculations—it’s purely based on your knowledge, memory, and revision.
This section tests your understanding of History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Current Affairs. Many questions are directly taken or inspired from previous year papers (PYQs), making it a predictable and scoring area for serious aspirants.
In most SSC exams, GA carries 25 marks out of 100 in Tier 1, and your performance here can greatly impact your overall score.
✅ Why GA Matters in SSC Exams?
- Saves time: No calculations needed
- High weightage: 25% of the paper
- Based on facts and concepts
- Static + Current = Balanced syllabus
- Very useful for Tier 1 and sometimes Tier 2 (like in CGL)
To score well, candidates need to focus on:
| Static GK | General Science | Current Affairs |
|---|---|---|
| History (Indian & World) | Physics | Events from the last 6–12 months |
| Indian Polity & Governance | Chemistry | National events |
| Geography (Indian & World) | Biology | International events |
| Economics & Indian Economy | Sports & Awards, etc. |
In the content below, we’ve broken down each subject into chapters, topics, and subtopics, explained in simple language, and highlighted areas that are frequently asked in SSC exams.
Whether you’re just starting out or revising for final exams, this guide will help you master SSC General Awareness step-by-step.
📘 SSC General Awareness Syllabus – Full Breakdown
🏛️ 1. History
History is an essential part of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams. It is a static subject, meaning most questions are factual and do not change over time. SSC mostly asks questions from Indian History, but a few questions from World History may appear in exams like SSC CGL Tier II or specific posts like AAO, JSO, etc.
✅ Why History is Important in SSC:
- History questions are fact-based and easy to memorize.
- Questions are repeated from previous years.
- Scoring section if revised regularly.
Indian History for SSC
Indian History is divided into three major periods:
| S.No. | Name of Chapters | अध्यायों का नाम | Chapter wise Test Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prehistoric Period: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic | प्रागैतिहासिक काल: पुरापाषाण, मध्यपाषाण, नवपाषाण | Click Here |
| 2. | Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Culture) | सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता (हड़प्पा संस्कृति) | Click Here |
| 3. | Vedic Age (Early and Later Vedic) | वैदिक युग (प्रारंभिक और उत्तर वैदिक) | Click Here |
| 4. | Mahajanapadas and Rise of Magadha | महाजनपद और मगध का उदय | Click Here |
| 5. | Religious Movements: Jainism & Buddhism | धार्मिक आंदोलन: जैन धर्म और बौद्ध धर्म | Click Here |
| 6. | Mauryan Empire (Chandragupta, Ashoka, Administration) | मौर्य साम्राज्य (चंद्रगुप्त, अशोक, प्रशासन) | Click Here |
| 7. | Post-Maurya Period: Shungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Kushanas | मौर्योत्तर काल: शुंग, कण्व, इंडो-ग्रीक, कुषाण | Click Here |
| 8. | Gupta Empire (Golden Age, Science, Art) | गुप्त साम्राज्य (स्वर्ण युग, विज्ञान, कला) | Click Here |
| 9. | Harshavardhana & Early Medieval Kingdoms | हर्षवर्धन और प्रारंभिक मध्यकालीन साम्राज्य | Click Here |
| 10. | Miscellaneous | मिश्रित या विविध | Click Here |
| S.No. | Name of Chapters | अध्यायों का नाम | Chapter wise Test Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi) | दिल्ली सल्तनत (गुलाम, खिलजी, तुगलक, सैय्यद, लोदी) | Click Here |
| 2. | Regional Kingdoms: Vijayanagara, Bahmani, Rajputs | क्षेत्रीय साम्राज्य: विजयनगर, बहमनी, राजपूत | Click Here |
| 3. | Bhakti and Sufi Movements | भक्ति और सूफी आंदोलन | Click Here |
| 4. | Mughal Empire (Babur to Aurangzeb) | मुगल साम्राज्य (बाबर से औरंगजेब तक) | Click Here |
| 5. | Decline of Mughals and Rise of Marathas | मुगलों का पतन और मराठों का उदय | Click Here |
| 10. | Miscellaneous | मिश्रित या विविध | Click Here |
| S.No. | Name of Chapters | अध्यायों का नाम | Chapter wise Test Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Advent of Europeans (Portuguese, British, French, Dutch) | यूरोपीय लोगों का आगमन (पुर्तगाली, ब्रिटिश, फ्रांसीसी, डच) | Click Here |
| 2. | British Expansion in India (Wars and Treaties) | भारत में ब्रिटिश विस्तार (युद्ध और संधियाँ) | Click Here |
| 3. | Revolt of 1857 (Causes, Leaders, Results) | 1857 का विद्रोह (कारण, नेता, परिणाम) | Click Here |
| 4. | Socio-Religious Reform Movements (Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Arya Samaj) | सामाजिक-धार्मिक सुधार आंदोलन (राजा राम मोहन राय, आर्य समाज) | Click Here |
| 5. | Indian National Movement: ● Early Phase (Moderates vs Extremists) ● Gandhian Phase (Non-Cooperation, Dandi March, Quit India) ● Revolutionary Movements ● Subhash Chandra Bose and INA | भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन: ● प्रारंभिक चरण (उदारवादी बनाम उग्रवादी) ● गांधीवादी चरण (असहयोग, दांडी मार्च, भारत छोड़ो) ● क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन ● सुभाष चंद्र बोस और आई.एन.ए. | Click Here |
| 6. | Acts & Reforms: Regulating Act, Govt. of India Acts | अधिनियम और सुधार: विनियमन अधिनियम, भारत सरकार अधिनियम | Click Here |
| 7. | Partition of Bengal, Role of Press & Education | बंगाल का विभाजन, प्रेस और शिक्षा की भूमिका | Click Here |
| 8. | Independence and Partition (Mountbatten Plan, Radcliffe Line) | स्वतंत्रता और विभाजन (माउंटबेटन योजना, रेडक्लिफ रेखा) | Click Here |
| 10. | Miscellaneous | मिश्रित या विविध | Click Here |
📌 Focus More On:
- Gupta Age, Ashoka, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Congress Sessions, Simon Commission, Non-Cooperation Movement, Cabinet Mission.
🌍 World History for SSC
Note: World History is not a core part of SSC General Awareness syllabus, but basic and general topics are sometimes asked in SSC CGL, especially for higher-level posts like AAO or in descriptive papers.
- Causes (social, political, economic)
- Key Events (Storming of Bastille, National Assembly)
- Results and Impact on the world
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
- Origin in England
- Inventions and Scientific Developments
- Social and Economic Impact
- Causes (Taxation, Boston Tea Party)
- Role of George Washington
- Declaration of Independence (1776)
- Impact on world democracies
- Causes (Tsarist rule, WWI)
- Role of Lenin and Bolsheviks
- October Revolution and Civil War
- Establishment of USSR
- Causes (Alliance System, Assassination of Archduke)
- Major Battles and Countries Involved
- Treaty of Versailles
- League of Nations
- Rise of Fascism and Nazism (Hitler, Mussolini)
- Causes and Major Events
- Role of Japan, Pearl Harbor, Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki
- Formation of UNO
- Security Council, General Assembly
- Specialized agencies (UNESCO, WHO)
- India’s Role in the UN
- Formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- End of Cold War
- Meaning and Impact
- European colonization of Asia and Africa
- Rise of nationalism in China, Japan, Egypt
- Struggles for independence in African nations
🔍 Focus Areas from PYQs (if World History is asked):
| Topic | Example PYQs |
|---|---|
| French Revolution | Declaration of Rights, Year of Revolution |
| WWI/WWII | Causes, Results, Important Treaties |
| Russian Revolution | Year, Role of Lenin, Communism |
| UNO | Formation, Headquarters, Organs |
⚖️ 2. Polity (Indian Constitution & Governance)
🏛️ SSC Polity – Indian Polity for General Awareness
The Polity section in the SSC General Awareness syllabus plays a vital role in most SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO, JE, and others. This section tests your basic understanding of the Indian political system, governance structure, and constitutional framework.
Unlike UPSC-level Polity, SSC focuses on factual and objective questions, especially from the Indian Constitution, important Articles, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and various organs of government. Even basic information like the names of important acts, constitutional amendments, and roles of key bodies is frequently asked.
This section is scoring if prepared systematically because the questions are mostly repetitive and based on static facts that do not change year to year.
Why Polity Is Important for SSC Exams?
- Appears in almost every SSC exam (CGL, CHSL, MTS, etc.)
- About 3–6 questions in Tier 1 SSC CGL from Polity
- Easy to revise and score full marks with consistent practice
- Previous Year Questions (PYQs) often repeat
- Start with basic concepts like Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights.
- Focus on direct facts—Articles, Schedules, Acts, Institutions.
- Practice PYQs—many questions repeat or follow a pattern.
- Revise with short notes or flashcards for quick revision.
- Give mock tests to check your speed and retention.
📘 Polity Syllabus of SSC General Awareness
| 📚 Major Topics | 🔍 Subtopics (Important Areas) | Chapter wise Test Series |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indian Constitution | Preamble, Schedules, Articles, Features, Amendments | Click Here |
| 2. Fundamental Rights & Duties | Article 12–35, Article 51A | Click Here |
| 3. Directive Principles | Part IV of the Constitution, Gandhian, Socialist, Liberal Ideas | Click Here |
| 4. Union & State Government | President, Prime Minister, Parliament, Governors, CM, Assemblies | Click Here |
| 5. Judiciary | Supreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, PIL, CJI | Click Here |
| 6. Central & State Relations | Legislative, Administrative, Financial Relations (Articles 245–263) | Click Here |
| 7. Emergency Provisions | National, State, Financial Emergencies (Articles 352, 356, 360) | Click Here |
| 8. Constitutional Bodies | EC, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, etc. | Click Here |
| 9. Non-Constitutional Bodies | NITI Aayog, NHRC, CBI, etc. | Click Here |
| 10. Important Acts | RTI, Anti-Defection, Lokpal Act, Citizenship Act, etc. | Click Here |
| 11. Local Governance | Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment), Municipalities (74th Amendment) | Click Here |
| 12. Miscellaneous | Types of Majority, Parliamentary Procedures, Recent Bills | Click Here |
📌 Strategy to Master SSC Polity
- 🔁 Revise PYQs regularly (Many questions repeat)
- 📚 Use NCERTs (Class 9–10) + Genius Academy Polity PDF Notes
- 📅 Keep short weekly targets: e.g., “Union Government” this week
- 🔍 Focus on Articles, Schedules, and Constitutional Bodies
- Making of the Constitution (PYQs: Drafting Committee, Date)
- Features and Sources
- Preamble (Terms like Sovereign, Socialist, etc.)
- Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directive Principles
- Schedules and Amendments (PYQs: 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th)
- President, Vice President (Powers, Election)
- Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
- Parliament (Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, Budget Process)
- Judiciary (Supreme Court – Powers, Terms, PIL)
- Governor, CM, State Legislature
- High Courts and Subordinate Courts
- Constitutional Bodies (ECI, UPSC, CAG)
- Non-Constitutional Bodies (NITI Aayog, NHRC)
- Emergency Provisions (PYQs: Types of Emergency)
- Panchayati Raj (3-Tier System)
🌍 3. Geography (India + World)
The Geography section in SSC exams is a key part of the SSC General Awareness syllabus. It includes questions from Physical Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, and Human Geography. This subject helps assess a candidate’s understanding of natural and human-made geographical features, climatic patterns, resources, and their distribution.
- Earth Structure (Lithosphere, Layers, Rocks)
- Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
- Landforms (Mountains, Rivers, Deserts)
- Atmosphere: Layers, Winds, Cyclones, Rainfall
- Hydrosphere: Oceans, Tides, Currents
- Biosphere and Ecology
- Physiographic Divisions (Himalayas, Plains, Deccan)
- Rivers of India (PYQs: Tributaries, Projects, Dams)
- Soils of India (Black, Alluvial, Laterite, etc.)
- Climate of India (Monsoon, Seasons)
- Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
- Agriculture: Crops, Irrigation, Seasons
- Mineral Resources: Iron, Coal, Bauxite
- Transport: Railways, Highways, Ports
- Continents, Oceans
- Latitudes & Longitudes
- Important Rivers, Mountains
- Countries and Capitals (PYQs: SAARC, UN Members)
💰 4. Economics
Economics is an important part of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams like *SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS, GD, etc. It covers basic economic concepts, Indian economy structure, major reforms, and recent government schemes. SSC mainly tests fundamental knowledge and current economic awareness, especially in the context of India.
- GDP, GNP, NNP, Inflation, Deflation
- Demand, Supply, Price Mechanism
- Types of Markets (Perfect, Monopoly, Oligopoly)
- Planning in India (Five-Year Plans)
- Economic Sectors (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
- Agriculture, Industry, Services
- Budget & Fiscal Policy (PYQs: Deficit, Taxation)
- Monetary Policy (RBI Tools: Repo, CRR, SLR)
- Banking (Functions of RBI, Nationalization)
- Poverty, Unemployment, NITI Aayog
- Government Schemes (MNREGA, PM-KISAN, Ujjwala Yojana)
- IMF, World Bank, WTO, ADB, BRICS (Headquarters, Functions)
🔬 5. General Science
Science is a high-scoring and frequently asked section in the SSC General Awareness part of SSC exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD Constable, etc. It includes basic and applied concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, mostly at the Class 6–10 NCERT level.
- Motion, Force, Work, Energy
- Sound, Light, Reflection, Refraction
- Heat & Temperature
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Units and Measurements (SI Units)
- Lenses & Mirrors (PYQs: Image Formation)
- Laws (Newton’s Laws, Ohm’s Law, Archimedes Principle)
- Matter and Its States
- Atoms and Molecules
- Acids, Bases, Salts
- Metals and Non-Metals
- Chemical Reactions (Rusting, Combustion)
- Alloys and their uses
- Periodic Table (basic facts)
- Uses of Chemicals in Daily Life
- Cell: Structure, Organelles
- Human Body: Organs and Functions
- Nutrition, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion
- Diseases (Viral, Bacterial, Deficiency)
- Reproduction in Plants & Animals
- Plants: Photosynthesis, Parts
- Genetics (Mendel, DNA – Basic facts)
- Environment & Ecology (Pollution, Conservation)
📰 6. Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months)
Current Affairs is one of the most dynamic and scoring parts of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams. It tests how well candidates are aware of recent events and developments in India and the world across various domains—politics, economy, science, defense, awards, sports, government schemes, and more.
🔹 National Events
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Cabinet Ministers, Budget Highlights
- New Acts and Amendments
🔹 International Events
- Summits (G20, BRICS, SCO)
- International Agreements
- Country Heads, Capitals, Currencies
🔹 Awards and Honours
- Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards
- Sports Awards, Film Awards, Literature Awards
🔹 Sports
- Olympic Games, Asian Games, Cricket Tournaments
- Records and Winners
🔹 Science & Tech
🔹 Important Days & Themes
- Environment Day, Constitution Day, Women’s Day, etc.
🔎 Frequently Asked PYQ Focus Areas
| Subject | Most Repeated Topics in SSC General Awareness |
|---|---|
| History | Freedom Struggle, Gupta Age, Buddhism, Congress Sessions |
| Polity | Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Emergency, Articles |
| Geography | Indian Rivers, Soils, Crops, National Parks |
| Economy | Budget, RBI Policies, Banking Terms, Schemes |
| Physics | Laws of Motion, Electricity, Mirrors & Lenses |
| Chemistry | Acids & Bases, Metals, Daily Use Chemicals |
| Biology | Human Body, Diseases, Reproduction |
| Current Affairs | Awards, Govt Schemes, Sports, Science Missions |
📌 How to Prepare GA for SSC
✅ Daily Routine:
- 📖 Read 20–30 mins of Static GK revision
- 📰 Follow monthly Current Affairs PDFs or YouTube summaries
- 📘 Use Genius Academy Official GK + NCERT (6th–10th for science)
- 🧪 Revise Science formulae and facts weekly
- 🧠 Solve previous year SSC GK questions
📚 Best Study Materials:
- Genius Academy GS (Core Online Book for SSC)
- NCERT Science (6–10) – For Conceptual Understanding
- Our Website Books
- GA SSC GK Chapterwise PYQs Book
- Monthly Current Affairs Genius Academy Official
