POST DETAILS :
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released a notification for the post of SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date (Employment News) | 21–27 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Extended | |
| Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility | Closing date for receipt of applications |
FEES DETAILS
- For UR / EWS / OBC candidates: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) as non‑refundable examination fee.
- For SC / ST / Ex‑Servicemen / Female candidates: No fee (Exempted) as per SSB recruitment rules.
- Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or other online modes through the payment gateway integrated with the SSB recruitment portal.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded in any circumstances, and candidates are advised to avoid multiple payments against a single registration.
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Post / Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | Between 18 and 27 years |
| Head Constable (Communication) | Between 18 and 27 years |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | Between 18 and 25 years |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | Between 18 and 27 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation on upper age limit |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years relaxation on upper age limit |
| Ex‑Servicemen | 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Departmental candidates (Central Govt. employees) | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) as per rules |
| Domiciles of J&K / Ladakh (01.01.1980–31.12.1989) | Additional relaxation up to 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) as per Govt. norms |
| Children & dependents of 1984 riot victims | Additional relaxation up to 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible for appointment to SSB Head Constable posts, and no person who is not a citizen of India shall be appointed except with prior written permission of the Central Government; subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may be considered as per rules.
Post-wise Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | 12th class pass from a recognised Board; Diploma of minimum two years duration in Catering and Kitchen Management from an institution recognised by the Central or State Government; and minimum one year working experience as Steward in a minimum 100‑bedded hospital or institution recognised by Central/State Government. |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 12th class pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board; OR three years Diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised Institute. |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board with either (i) two years work experience in the respective trade, or (ii) one year certificate course from recognised ITI/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade, or (iii) two years Diploma from recognised ITI in the respective trade or similar trade; must qualify the trade test. |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 12th class pass with Science and Biology as main subject from a recognised Board and two years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course or Animal Husbandry Course from an institution recognised by Central or State Government. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Constable (Steward) | 2 |
| 2 | Head Constable (Communication) | 197 |
| 3 | Head Constable (Electrician) | 29 |
| 4 | Head Constable (Veterinary) | 5 |
| Grand Total | 233 | |
Selection Process
- Stage I – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST):
- PET – Male: 1.6 Km run in 6 Minutes 30 Seconds; Female: 800 Meter race in 4 minutes.
- Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in PST, Written Examination, Skill Test (as applicable), Documentation and Medical Examination.
- PST – Candidates must meet prescribed height and chest standards (post-wise and category-wise as per notification).
- General (UR/EWS/OBC): Male – 165 cm height, 75–80 cm chest; Female – 155 cm height (Head Constable Steward). Different standards apply for SC/ST, NE States, J&K and other specified categories.
- Stage II – Written Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT):
- Paper-I Common Entrance Test: 3 hours duration, 150 marks, 150 multiple-choice objective type questions.
- Part-I (50 Marks): General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi.
- Part-II (100 Marks): Technical Subject.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for Gen/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM; 45% for SC/ST.
- Final Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the written examination.
- Stage III – Skill Test (Only for Head Constable Electrician):
- Skill test will be conducted for up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise) for the post of Head Constable (Electrician).
- Skill test carries 50 marks; minimum qualifying marks for all categories including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 60%.
- Skill test is qualifying in nature. Marks of skill test will not be included in the final merit list.
- Stage IV – Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME):
- Candidates shortlisted up to 3 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be called for Documentation and DME/RME.
- All original documents will be verified by detailed BOOs of SSB.
- Candidates declared unfit in DME may prefer an appeal for Review Medical Examination (RME). The decision of RME Board will be final and no 2nd appeal will be entertained.
- Final Selection: Final selection list will be prepared in order of merit, category-wise, after completion of Review Medical Examination. Where equal marks are obtained: candidate with more marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) will rank higher; if still equal, senior in age will rank higher; if date of birth is also same, priority based on alphabetical order of names in English.
Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination for SSB Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician & Veterinary) will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode with objective-type questions from General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi and technical subjects relevant to the trade. Detailed syllabus, marking scheme, language of question paper and sample pattern will be published with the detailed notification and on the official SSB recruitment website, and candidates are advised to refer to the latest scheme before starting preparation.
SSB Head Constable Salary / Remuneration 2026
| Pay Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) | Level‑4 Pay Matrix (7th CPC) with basic pay ₹25,500 – 81,100 per month along with applicable Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances as per SSB and Government of India rules. |
| Allowances & Benefits | In addition to basic pay, Head Constables are entitled to DA, HRA (or government accommodation where admissible), Ration Money, medical facilities, leave benefits, uniforms and other central government allowances from time to time. |
| Pension Scheme | Selected candidates will be covered under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (New Pension Scheme) or Unified Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (UPS) applicable to new entrants in Central Government services as per prevailing rules. |
SSB Head Constable Documents Required
Candidates must upload relevant documents during online application and produce originals along with self-attested photocopies at the time of documentation and medical examination.
- Recent passport size colour photograph and signature in prescribed size and format. >Matriculation / 10th pass certificate and mark sheet as proof of date of birth and name. >12th pass certificate and mark sheet, Diploma/ITI/Certificate Course and experience certificates as applicable to the post. [prepp](https://prepp.in/ssb-head-constable-exam) >Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and EWS certificate in prescribed format, issued by competent authority. [sarkariresult.com](https://sarkariresult.com.cm/ssb-head-constable-non-gd-2026/) >Domicile certificate (if claiming J&K/Ladakh relaxation), Ex‑Servicemen discharge book and No Objection Certificate for Govt/PSU employees where applicable. [sarkariresult.com](https://sarkariresult.com.cm/ssb-head-constable-non-gd-2026/)
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidates are advised to go through the instructions and detailed advertisement available on SSB official website https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ & https://ssb.gov.in/ carefully before filling up the application form.
- Applications must be submitted through Online Mode Only. Applications received through any other mode shall not be accepted.
- Fill all fields in the application form including: Post applied, Candidate’s Name, Father’s/Husband’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format as per matriculation certificate), Gender, Nationality, Religion, Marital Status, Category, Education Qualification, Postal/Permanent Address, Aadhaar Number (or valid Photo Identity Card number), Identification Marks, Mobile Number, E-mail ID, Criminal Cases Declaration.
- Upload passport size coloured photograph in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, resolution 100 pixel width × 120 pixel height, white background with 75% face visible).
- Upload signature in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, resolution 140 pixel width × 60 pixel height).
- Pay the requisite fee of ₹100/- (for UR/EWS/OBC) through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
- After successful submission, note down the Registration Number generated and take a printout of the application form/acknowledgement for future reference.
- Application form can be edited by clicking “Edit Details” button till the closing/last date of receipt of online application form. After submission, no request for change/correction will be entertained.
- Reporting to Recruitment Venue: Admit Cards can be downloaded from the SSB Recruitment website. Candidates must report to the venue on the date mentioned in the Admit Card with all original documents including Identity certificate, educational qualification certificates, Caste Certificates, Aadhaar Card etc.
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FAQs :
What is the total number of vacancies in SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
A total of 233 vacancies
What is the last date to apply for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates had to complete their online application on or before 04-05-2026 through the official SSB recruitment portal.
What is the salary for SSB Head Constable posts 2026?
Selected candidates will be placed at Level-4 in the Pay Matrix with Basic Pay of ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- per month,
What is the age limit for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years for Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Veterinary) and 18 to 25 years for Head Constable (Electrician). Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Servicemen (3 years after deduction of military service) and other eligible categories.
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