SSB Head Constable & Constable Bharti 2026 – 1060 Posts, Apply Online
Post Date / Update: 18 March 2026
Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India ने Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) के 233 Posts और Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) के 827 Posts — कुल 1060 Posts पर Online Applications invite की हैं। Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025। Closing date Advertisement publish होने के 30 days बाद है।
Simple Info :
SSB ने दो अलग-अलग Notifications के through Group-C Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial posts पर Recruitment निकाली है। Head Constable posts के लिए 10+2 level की qualification चाहिए, जबकि Constable posts के लिए 10th pass काफी है (कुछ trades में experience या ITI certificate भी जरूरी है)। Selection process में PET, PST, Written Exam (CBT), Skill Test / Trade Test और Medical Examination शामिल हैं। SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen और Female candidates की Application Fee माफ है।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published in Employment News | 21–27 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Online) | Advertisement publish होने के 30 दिन बाद (approx. 20 April 2026) |
| Age Eligibility Cut-off Date | Last Date of Receipt of Applications (Closing Date) |
| Admit Card | SSB Recruitment website पर upload होगा |
| PET / PST Date | To be announced later |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC candidates | ₹100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates | Exempt (No Fee) |
⚠️ Note: Payment Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI के through करना होगा। एक बार pay की गई fee किसी भी condition में refund नहीं होगी।
Age Limit
| Post | Age (as on Closing Date) |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) | 18 से 27 Years (HC Electrician के लिए 18 से 25 Years) |
| Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) | 18 से 23 Years (Constable Driver व Constable Carpenter के लिए 18 से 25/27 Years) |
Age Relaxation
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 Years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 Years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years (actual age में से military service period घटाने के बाद) |
| 4 | Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Employee) | Up to 40 Years (UR) | Up to 43 Years (OBC) | Up to 45 Years (SC/ST) |
| 5 | J&K Domicile – UR (01 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989) | 5 Years |
| 6 | J&K Domicile – OBC (01 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989) | 8 Years (3+5) |
| 7 | J&K Domicile – SC/ST (01 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989) | 10 Years (5+5) |
| 8 | 1984 Riot Victims के Children/Dependents – UR | 5 Years |
| 9 | 1984 Riot Victims के Children/Dependents – OBC | 8 Years (3+5) |
| 10 | 1984 Riot Victims के Children/Dependents – ST/SC | 10 Years (5+5) |
Vacancy Details – Head Constable (Total 233 Posts)
| S.No. | Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Constable (Steward) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Head Constable (Communication) | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 197 |
| 3 | Head Constable (Electrician) | 13 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 | Head Constable (Veterinary) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 233 | |
⚠️ Note: 10% vacancies Ex-Servicemen के लिए Reserved हैं। अगर eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates available नहीं हैं तो ये posts Non-Ex-Servicemen से fill होंगी।
Vacancy Details – Constable (Total 827 Posts)
| S.No. | Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constable (Veterinary) | 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 34 |
| 2 | Constable (Driver) – Male only | 244 | 45 | 145 | 81 | 38 | 553 |
| 3 | Constable (Gardener) | 18 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 4 | Constable (Water Carrier) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Constable (Cobbler) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| 6 | Constable (Tailor) | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 7 | Constable (Washerman) | 32 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 74 |
| 8 | Constable (Barber) | 21 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 |
| 9 | Constable (Waiter) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Constable (Carpenter) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Constable (Nursing Orderly) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 383 | 64 | 191 | 128 | 61 | 827 | |
⚠️ Note: Constable (Driver) post केवल Male candidates के लिए है। 10% posts Ex-Servicemen के लिए Reserved हैं।
Pay Scale
| Posts | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) | Level-4 – ₹25,500 – 81,100/- |
| Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) | Level-3 – ₹21,700 – 69,100/- |
⚠️ Note: इनके अलावा Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, House Rent Allowance और अन्य allowances भी Government orders के अनुसार मिलेंगे। 01 Jan 2004 या उसके बाद join करने वालों के लिए NPS (New Pension Scheme) / UPS लागू होगी।
Qualification – Head Constable Posts
| Post | Essential Educational & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | (i) 12th class pass from a recognized Board; और (ii) Minimum 2 साल का Diploma in Catering and Kitchen Management (Central/State Govt. recognized institution से); और (iii) Minimum 1 साल का Working Experience as Steward in a minimum 100 bedded hospital/institution (Central/State Govt. recognized)। |
| Head Constable (Communication) | (i) 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board; और (ii) 3 साल का Diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology (recognized institute से)। |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | (i) Matriculation या equivalent from a recognized Board; और (ii) 2 साल का work experience in respective trade; या (iii) 1 साल का certificate course (recognized Industrial Training Institute / Vocational Institute से, कम से कम 1 साल experience के साथ); या (iv) 2 साल का Diploma from a recognized ITI in respective/similar trade; और (v) Must qualify Trade Test। |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | (i) 12th class pass with Science (Biology as main subject) from a recognized Board; और (ii) 2 साल का Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development या Veterinary Stock Assistant Course या Animal Husbandry Course (Central/State Govt. recognized institution से)। |
Qualification – Constable Posts
| Post | Essential Educational & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable (Veterinary) | (i) 10th class pass with Science as main subject (recognized Board); और (ii) 1 साल का experience in treatment of different species of animals in a recognized Veterinary Hospital। |
| Constable (Driver) – Male only | (i) 10th class pass from a recognized Board; और (ii) Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License होना अनिवार्य। |
| Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter) | (a) Matriculation या equivalent; और (i) 2 साल का work experience in respective trade; या (ii) 1 साल का certificate course (recognized ITI / Vocational Institute, minimum 1 साल experience); या (iii) 2 साल का Diploma from recognized ITI in trade or similar trade। (b) Must qualify Trade Test। Note: Multi-skilled candidates को preference दी जाएगी। |
| Constable (Carpenter) | (a) Matriculation या equivalent; और (b) 2 साल का work experience; या (c) 1 साल का certificate (recognized ITI / Vocational, 1 साल experience); या (d) 2 साल का Diploma from recognized ITI in trade; और (e) Must qualify Trade Test। |
| Constable (Nursing Orderly) | (i) 10th class pass from a recognized Board; और (ii) First Aid Certificate course from St. John's Ambulance Organisation या Red Cross Society of India; और (iii) Minimum 1 साल का working experience as Nursing Orderly in a minimum 50 bedded Hospital/Institution (Central/State Govt. recognized)। |
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Head Constable Posts
| Post / Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest | Female Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC (Steward) – General (UR/EWS/OBC/SC) | 165 cm | 155 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
| HC (Steward) – SC Tribes (all states) | 160 cm | 148 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
| HC (Steward) – NE States Scheduled Tribes | 155 cm | 147 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
| HC (Steward) – Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogras, Marathas, Assam/HP/J&K/Ladakh | 162.5 cm | 152 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
| HC (Communication) – General | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min. 80 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Communication) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas & NE States | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Communication) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Electrician) – General | 167.5 cm | 157 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Electrician) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas & NE States | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Electrician) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Veterinary) – General | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min. 80 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Veterinary) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas & NE States | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| HC (Veterinary) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Constable Posts
| Post / Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest | Female Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Veterinary) – General (UR/EWS/OBC/SC) | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min. 80 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Veterinary) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Marathas & NE States | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Veterinary) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Driver) – General | 170 cm | — | Min. 80 (exp. 5) | — |
| Constable (Driver) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Dogras/Marathas & Assam/HP/J&K Ladakh | 165 cm | — | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | — |
| Constable (Driver) – Gorkhas & NE States (Sikkim/Nagaland/AP/Manipur/Tripura/Meghalaya) | 162.5 cm | — | Min. 77 (exp. 5) | — |
| Constable (Driver) – All Scheduled Tribes (all states) | 160 cm | — | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | — |
| Constable (Gardener/Water Carrier/Cobbler/Tailor/Washerman/Barber/Waiter) – General | 167.5 cm | 157 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Gardener etc.) – Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Marathas & NE States | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min. 78 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Gardener etc.) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min. 76 (exp. 5) | Not applicable |
| Constable (Nursing Orderly) – General | 165 cm | 155 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
| Constable (Nursing Orderly) – Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 152 cm | 75–80 cm | Not applicable |
⚠️ Note: Height और Chest की measurement 1 decimal place तक होगी। Prescribed minimum से कम होने पर candidate disqualify होगा। Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling Districts) के candidates के लिए Height 155 cm (Male) / 150 cm (Female) है।
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Post | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 meter in 4 minutes |
| Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) | 4.8 km in 24 minutes | 2.4 km in 18 minutes |
⚠️ Note: Ex-Servicemen को PET से छूट है। लेकिन उन्हें PST, Written Exam, Skill Test और Medical Examination में appear करना होगा।
Selection Process
| Stage | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage-1 | PET & PST (Physical Efficiency + Standard Test) | PET: Running Test | PST: Height & Chest Measurement। PST में fail होने वाले candidates को reject कर दिया जाएगा। Ex-Servicemen को PET से छूट। |
| Stage-2 | Written Examination (CBT) | Head Constable posts: Paper-I (Common Entrance Test) – 150 Marks, 3 Hours – Objective Type MCQ। Part-I (50 Marks): General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/Hindi। Part-II (100 Marks): Technical Subject। Qualifying Marks: Gen/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM – 50% | SC/ST – 45%। Constable posts: CBT – 100 Marks, 2 Hours – Objective MCQ (General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/Hindi)। Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM – 50% | SC/ST – 45%। Final Merit Written Exam के marks पर based होगी। |
| Stage-3 | Skill Test / Trade Test | HC (Electrician) के लिए ही: Written Exam के बाद 20x vacancies (category-wise) तक Skill Test। 50 Marks, Qualifying Nature (Merit में नहीं जुड़ेगा)। Qualifying Marks: सभी categories के लिए 60%। Constable posts (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Driver, Veterinary, Nursing Orderly) के लिए: 50 Marks, Qualifying Nature। Written Exam में pass होने के बाद 20x vacancies तक Trade Test। |
| Stage-4 | Document Verification (DV) & Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME) | Written Exam में merit के basis पर 3x vacancies (Constable posts) तक candidates DME के लिए बुलाए जाएंगे। All original documents verify होंगे। Medical में "Fit" declare होना जरूरी है — लेकिन यह final appointment guarantee नहीं करता। |
Final Selection
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Merit Basis | Final merit list Written Examination (Part-II Technical Subject – 100 Marks) के marks पर based होगी। HC (Electrician) और Constable posts के लिए Written Exam marks ही final ranking decide करेंगे। |
| Tie-Breaking | Equal marks होने पर: (a) Part-II (Technical Subject) में ज़्यादा marks वाला higher rank। (b) Same रहने पर Age में senior candidate higher। (c) DOB same होने पर English alphabetical order of name (A first, B second, etc.)। |
How To Apply
- Application केवल Online Mode में accept होगी। Website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in या https://ssb.gov.in
- Step-1: SSB recruitment website पर जाएं और Advertisement carefully पढ़ें। एक candidate केवल एक post के लिए apply कर सकता है।
- Step-2: Online Application Form fill करें — सभी details Matriculation Certificate के अनुसार भरें।
- Step-3 (Photo Upload): Passport size colored JPG photo upload करें — less than 12 kb, greater than 4 kb, 100×120 pixels minimum, White background (75% face visible)। Beard के साथ photo है तो recruitment process में भी beard रखनी होगी।
- Step-4 (Signature Upload): JPG Signature — less than 12 kb, greater than 4 kb, 140×60 pixels minimum।
- Step-5 (Fee Payment): UR/EWS/OBC candidates ₹100/- Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI से pay करें। SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female candidates exempt हैं।
- Step-6: Form submit करने के बाद Application Form का printout लें और Registration Number/Application Number note करें।
- ⚠️ Form submit होने के बाद किसी भी change/correction की request नहीं मानी जाएगी।
- ⚠️ Blurred photo या incomplete form वाले applications summarily reject होंगे।
- ⚠️ Biometrics सभी stages पर verify किए जाएंगे। दोनों thumbs का match जरूरी है।
Required Documents
- Matriculation Certificate (Date of Birth, Name proof के रूप में) — DOB और Name Matriculation Certificate के अनुसार ही माना जाएगा
- 10th / 12th Marksheet और Certificate
- Trade / ITI Certificate और Experience Certificate (जिस post के लिए जरूरी हो)
- Heavy Vehicle Driving License (Constable Driver के लिए)
- Caste Certificate – SC/ST (Annexure-II – concerned district authorities द्वारा जारी) | OBC (Annexure-I – Non-Creamy Layer, 3 साल से ज़्यादा पुरानी नहीं)
- EWS Certificate (Annexure-III – 2026–27 के लिए valid, family income below ₹8 lakh/year)
- Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (length of service और date of discharge सहित)
- Departmental Candidate Certificate (3 साल continuous service का, immediate preceding 3 years का)
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) – Govt./PSU में serve कर रहे हों तो
- J&K Domicile Certificate (यदि J&K domicile relaxation claim कर रहे हों)
- 1984 Riot Victims Certificate (District Collector द्वारा जारी, यदि applicable)
- Community Certificate (यदि Garhwali/Kumaoni/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas community से Height/Chest relaxation claim कर रहे हों)
- Aadhaar Card / Driving License / Voter Card / PAN Card / University ID (Photo bearing Identity proof)
- Online Application Form का Printout (Registration/Application Number सहित)
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. SSB Bharti 2026 में कुल कितने Posts हैं?
Ans. कुल 1060 Posts हैं — Head Constable (233) और Constable (827) के 11 अलग-अलग trade posts।
Q2. Age Limit क्या है?
Ans. Head Constable posts के लिए 18 से 27 Years (HC Electrician के लिए 18 से 25 Years)। Constable posts के लिए 18 से 23 Years (Driver/Carpenter के लिए 25/27 तक)। Age की calculation Closing Date के basis पर होगी।
Q3. Application Fee कितनी है?
Ans. UR/EWS/OBC candidates के लिए ₹100/- (Non-Refundable)। SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen और Female candidates के लिए कोई fee नहीं।
Q4. Head Constable और Constable posts के लिए minimum qualification क्या है?
Ans. Head Constable (Communication/Steward/Veterinary) के लिए 12th Pass plus relevant Diploma/Experience। Head Constable (Electrician) के लिए Matriculation plus ITI/Trade experience। Constable posts के लिए mostly 10th Pass plus trade experience/ITI certificate।
Q5. Constable (Driver) के लिए क्या चाहिए?
Ans. 10th Pass और Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License — यह post केवल Male candidates के लिए है।
Q6. Exam Pattern क्या है?
Ans. Head Constable posts के लिए CBT — 150 Marks, 3 Hours (Part-I: 50 Marks General + Part-II: 100 Marks Technical)। Constable posts के लिए CBT — 100 Marks, 2 Hours (General Knowledge, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi)। Final Merit Written Exam के marks पर based होगी।
Q7. क्या Ex-Servicemen को PET में appear करना होगा?
Ans. नहीं — Ex-Servicemen को PET (Running Test) से छूट है। लेकिन उन्हें PST (Height/Chest), Written Exam, Skill/Trade Test और Medical Examination में appear करना होगा।
Q8. Skill Test / Trade Test किसके लिए होगा?
Ans. HC (Electrician) के लिए Written Exam के बाद अलग Skill Test होगा (50 Marks, Qualifying)। Constable posts (Driver, Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Veterinary, Nursing Orderly) के लिए भी Trade Test होगा (50 Marks, Qualifying)। इन marks को Final Merit में नहीं जोड़ा जाएगा।
Q9. एक candidate कितने posts के लिए apply कर सकता है?
Ans. केवल एक post के लिए। Para-3 में जो posts listed हैं उनमें से किसी एक के लिए ही apply करें।
Q10. क्या OBC certificate किसी भी format में चलेगा?
Ans. नहीं — OBC certificate Annexure-I के prescribed format में, Competent Authority द्वारा जारी, और Non-Creamy Layer status का होना जरूरी है। Certificate closing date के 3 साल के अंदर का होना चाहिए। किसी और format में certificate accept नहीं होगा।
Q11. Medical में Fit declare होने पर appointment मिलना guaranteed है?
Ans. नहीं — Medical में Fit declare होना किसी candidate को final appointment का legal right नहीं देता। Appointment strictly Written Examination की merit पर होगी।
Q12. TA/DA मिलेगा?
Ans. नहीं — किसी भी recruitment test के लिए आने-जाने का TA/DA नहीं मिलेगा। हालांकि Unemployed SC/ST candidates जो Written Test में appear होते हैं, उन्हें Rail/Bus fare reimbursement मिलेगा — Rail/Bus tickets, original Caste Certificate और Non-Employment Certificate (MP/MLA या Gazetted Officer द्वारा) produce करना होगा।
