Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for Constable Posts

The Government of India's Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Office of the Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in New Delhi, has released an extensive recruitment notification. Online applications are invited for 827 temporary but likely to continue Group-'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial Constable posts. Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere within or outside India.

Important Dates:

Official Notice Date: March 21, 2026

Application Deadline (Closing Date): April 20, 2026

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Post Details:

A total of 827 vacancies have been announced across various trades. Ten percent of these vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If eligible Ex-Servicemen are unavailable, non-Ex-Servicemen candidates will fill those spots. The Director General of SSB reserves the right to alter, fill, or cancel these vacancies without assigning a reason.

Name of Post	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Constable (Veterinary)	21	1	2	6	4	34
Constable (Driver)	244	45	145	81	38	553
Constable (Gardener)	18	3	7	9	4	41
Constable (Water Carrier)	5	0	0	0	0	5
Constable (Cobbler)	15	1	1	6	2	25
Constable (Tailor)	19	3	6	9	4	41
Constable (Washerman)	32	7	19	11	5	74
Constable (Barber)	21	4	10	5	3	43
Constable (Waiter)	3	0	0	0	0	3
Constable (Carpenter)	4	0	1	1	1	7
Constable (Nursing Orderly)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Grand Total	383	64	191	128	61	827

(Note: Candidates can apply for only one post. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may apply under the unreserved category if they meet the unreserved criteria and no reserved vacancies exist for their category.)

Salary and Allowances:

Basic Pay: Level-3, Rs. 21700 - 69100.

Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other admissible allowances.

Pension: Covered under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (New Pension Scheme) effective Jan 1, 2004, or the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective April 1, 2025, per prevailing rules.

Eligibility Criteria:

Citizenship requirement: For Washerman, Barber, Water Carrier, Waiter, Tailor, Gardener, and Cobbler, applicants must be citizens of India. For Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, and Nursing Orderly, applicants can be Indian citizens, or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan.

Disqualifications: Conviction by a court, dismissal from Government service, or having a spouse living while entering into a marriage with another person (unless legally exempt) disqualifies a candidate. Arrests or convictions under IPC or other Central/State Acts will also render candidates ineligible.

Age and Educational Qualifications:

The crucial date to determine age and eligibility is the closing date for receipt of applications, which is 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.

1. Constable (Veterinary): Ages 18-27. Requires a 10th class pass with Science as a main subject and one year of experience treating different animal species in a recognized Veterinary Hospital.

2. Constable (Driver - Male Only): Ages 18-27. Requires a 10th class pass and a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.

3. Constables (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): Ages 18-23. Requires Matriculation/equivalent, qualifying a trade test, and either two years of trade work experience, a one-year certificate course (ITI/Vocational) with one year of experience, or a two-year ITI diploma. Multi-skilled candidates receive preference.

4. Constable (Carpenter): Ages 18-25. Requires Matriculation/equivalent, qualifying a trade test, and similar experience/education requirements as the other trades mentioned above.

5. Constable (Nursing Orderly): Ages 18-27. Requires a 10th class pass, a First Aid certificate from St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross, and minimum one year of working experience as a Nursing Orderly in a minimum 50-bedded Government recognized hospital.

Age Relaxations:

SC/ST: 5 years.

OBC: 3 years.

Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age. Age relaxation is not available for sons, daughters, or dependents of Ex-Servicemen.

Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. with 3+ years service): Up to age 40 for UR, 43 for OBC, and 45 for SC/ST.

J&K and Ladakh Domiciled (Jan 1, 1980 - Dec 31, 1989): 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST).

Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims: 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST).

(Note: Appropriate certificates from competent authorities, such as District Collectors or Magistrates, must be produced at the time of documentation. EWS identification excludes families owning 5+ acres of agricultural land, 1000+ sq ft residential flats, or certain residential plots.)

The Selection Process:

The SSB implements a rigorous, four-stage selection process heavily focused on physical fitness, anatomical standards, and trade proficiency. Biometric attendance (Left and Right thumb impressions), digital photographs, and signatures are taken and verified at all stages. Non-matching biometrics may lead to a "suspected category" marking.

Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

PET: Designed to test cardiovascular endurance. Male candidates must complete a 4.8 km race in 24 minutes, while female candidates must run 2.4 km in 18 minutes. Ex-servicemen are exempt from the PET but must complete all other stages.

PST: Candidates qualifying the PET undergo strict anatomical measurements. Height and chest are measured accurately to one decimal place (e.g., 170.2 cm). Failing the minimum standards results in immediate rejection. Weight must be proportionate to height and age, assessed via BMI during the medical exam. Appeals against PST judgements can be made on the same day to the appellate authority.

PST Anatomical Requirements (General UR/EWS/OBC Candidates):

Constable (Veterinary): Males require 170 cm height, 80 cm chest with a minimum 5 cm expansion. Females require 157 cm height (chest not applicable).

Constable (Driver - Male only): Requires 170 cm height, 80 cm chest with a 5 cm expansion.

Trades (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter): Males require 167.5 cm height, 78 cm chest with 5 cm expansion. Females require 157 cm height.

Nursing Orderly: Males require 165 cm height, 75-80 cm chest. Females require 155 cm height.

(Note: Substantial relaxations in height and chest measurements apply to Scheduled Tribes and candidates from specific hilly or North-Eastern regions such as Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, and Marathas, subject to certificate production.

Weight Proportionality Standards (Annexure-VI):

Body weight must correspond to height and age. The principle of 'Average' applies to intermediate heights, and BMI is used for doubtful overweight cases or older age relaxations. Examples from the charts include:

Male (170 cm): 52-64 kg (Age 18-22), 54-66 kg (Age 23-27), 56-68 kg (Age 28-32), 57.5-70.5 kg (Age 33-37).

Male (180 cm): 59-72 kg (Age 18-22), 61-75 kg (Age 23-27), 63.5-77.5 kg (Age 28-32), 65.5-80 kg (Age 33-37).

Female (155 cm): 38.5-47.5 kg (Age 18-22), 40-49 kg (Age 23-27), 41.5-50.5 kg (Age 28-32), 43-52.5 kg (Age 33-37).

Female (165 cm): 44-54 kg (Age 18-22), 45.5-55.5 kg (Age 23-27), 47-58 kg (Age 28-32), 48.5-59.5 kg (Age 33-37).

Stage II: Written Examination

Candidates passing the PST will take a 2-hour Computer Based Test (CBT).

Structure: 100 multiple-choice questions (100 marks) covering General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English/General Hindi.

Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM, and 45% for SC/ST.

Merit: The final merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks obtained in this written examination.

Stage III: Documentation and Skill Test

Documentation: Up to 20 times the vacancies will be called for document verification. Candidates must produce all original educational, caste, and demographic certificates. Failure to produce originals leads to immediate cancellation. Category changes post-registration are not permitted.

Skill Test: A 50-mark trade test requiring a 60% minimum qualifying score for all categories. This test is purely qualifying; marks are not added to the final merit.

Stage IV: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME)

(i) Candidates up to 3 times the vacancies will undergo a DME per CAPF medical guidelines.

(ii) Overweight or underweight candidates are disqualified at this stage based on their weight on the exam day and height from the PST.

(iii)  Those deemed unfit can appeal for an RME, the decision of which is final with no second appeals allowed. Being declared fit does not guarantee an appointment, as selection is strictly by merit.

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted exclusively via the online portals: Click here  and https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/. Offline applications are rejected straightway.
Fees

• UR, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable ₹100 fee via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

• SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and Female candidates are completely exempt from fees.

Digital Document Specifications:

Strict adherence to photo and signature criteria is required to avoid cyber crime IT Act 2000 actions or summary rejection:

Photograph: Colored, JPG format, between 4 KB and 12 KB, 100x120 pixels, with a white background showing 75% of the face. Applicants must not wear hats, caps, or goggles, and the photo must not be inverted, too dark, or blurred. Candidates photographed with a beard must maintain it throughout the recruitment process.

Signature: Must be signed by the applicant in black or dark blue ink. Size specifications state it must be in JPG format, between 4 KB and 12 KB with 140x60 pixel resolution, though Annexure-V also notes a file size minimum of 3 KB and maximum of 1 MB. Signatures cannot be in all capital letters, initials, typed, or outside the designated box.

Important Final Selection Rules:

Tie-Breaker: If written exam marks are tied, the older candidate ranks higher. If birth dates are identical, alphabetical order of English names determines priority.

Travel: No TA/DA is provided, and candidates must arrange their own one-week stay. Unemployed SC/ST candidates may get reimbursed under specific rules if they provide tickets and a non-employment certificate from an MP, MLA, or Gazetted Officer.

Timing: Late entry to exam venues is prohibited; candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes early. Calculators, digital diaries, phones, pagers, whiteners, and blades are banned.
Candidates are advised to frequently check the SSB official websites for updates. Falsifying documents or offering illegal gratification will lead to immediate disqualification and legal action.

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