Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2026

SSB Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Brief Information

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released a recruitment notification for Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter & Nursing Orderly) posts. Candidates who have passed 10th Class are eligible to apply. Key details such as age limit, physical standards, important dates, and apply online link are provided below. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official SSB recruitment website.

Overview

Organization/Department	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Post Name	Constable (Various Trades)
Qualification	10th Pass (Matriculation)
Age Limit	18-23 Years (Relaxation applicable)
Apply Date	To be announced
Last Date	To be announced
Apply Fees	₹100 (UR/EWS/OBC) \| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female: Exempted
Salary (Monthly)	As per pay matrix Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Official Website	https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Age Limit (as on closing date)

Minimum Age: 18 Years — Maximum Age: 23 Years

Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service
Departmental (UR)	Up to 40 years
Departmental (OBC)	Up to 43 years
Departmental (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years
J&K/Ladakh Domiciled (1980-89)	As per category
1984 Riot Victims' Dependents	As per category

Qualification

Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Note: Name and Date of Birth as recorded in Matriculation certificate will be final. No change request will be entertained later.

Important Dates

Notification Date	March 2026 (Published in Employment News 21-27 March 2026)
Apply Start	To be announced
Last Date to Apply	To be announced
Last Date to Pay Fees Online	To be announced
Correction Date	To be announced
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

Vacancy Details

S.No.	Post Name	Qualification	Total Vacancies	Salary
1	Constable (Veterinary)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
2	Constable (Driver)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
3	Constable (Gardener)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
4	Constable (Water Carrier)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
5	Constable (Cobbler)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
6	Constable (Tailor)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
7	Constable (Washerman)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
8	Constable (Barber)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
9	Constable (Waiter)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
10	Constable (Carpenter)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)
11	Constable (Nursing Orderly)	10th Pass	Not specified*	Level-3 (₹21,700-69,100)

*Detailed vacancy distribution will be available in the official notification.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

Gender	Distance	Time
Male	4.8 km	24 minutes
Female	2.4 km	18 minutes

Note: Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from North-Eastern States & J&K/Ladakh get relaxation as per standards.

Physical Standard Test (PST) - Height Requirements

Constable (Veterinary)

Category	Male Height	Female Height
General (UR/EWS/OBC)	170 cm	157 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh	165 cm	155 cm
Scheduled Tribes (All)	162.5 cm	150 cm

Constable (Nursing Orderly)

Category	Male Height	Female Height
General (UR/EWS/OBC)	165 cm	155 cm
ST (All States/UTs except North East)	160 cm	148 cm
ST (North Eastern States: Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)	155 cm	147 cm
ST (Left Wing Extremism affected districts)	158 cm	147 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh	162.5 cm	152 cm
North Eastern States (Non-ST)	160 cm	150 cm

Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter)

Category	Male Height	Chest
General (UR/EWS/OBC)	167.5 cm	78 cm (min) - 83 cm (expanded)
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, North Eastern States, J&K, Ladakh	165 cm	78 cm (min) - 83 cm (expanded)
Scheduled Tribes (All)	162.5 cm	78 cm (min) - 83 cm (expanded)

Note: Chest measurement applicable only for male candidates. Weight should be proportionate to height as per medical standards.

EWS Criteria

Family gross annual income below ₹8,00,000/- (from all sources).

Asset Exclusion: Family owning any of these assets is excluded:

5 acres of agricultural land and above
Residential flat of 1000 sq ft and above
Residential plot of 100 sq yards and above in notified municipalities
Residential plot of 200 sq yards and above in non-municipal areas

Family Definition: Candidate, parents, siblings below 18 years, spouse, and children below 18 years.

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Selection Process

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Computer Based Test (CBT) - Written Examination
Document Verification
Skill Test (if applicable for specific trades)
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	25	25	2 Hours (Total)
Mathematics	25	25
Reasoning	25	25
General English/General Hindi	25	25
Total	100	100

Qualifying Marks:

UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen: 50%
SC/ST: 45%

Final Merit: Based on marks obtained in written examination only.

Application Fee

UR / EWS / OBC: ₹100/- (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female: Exempted from fee payment
Payment Mode: Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI

How to Apply

Visit official website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/
Fill Online Application Form carefully (Name, DOB as per Matriculation certificate)
Upload scanned photograph (4-12 KB, 100x120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible)
Upload scanned signature (4-12 KB, 140x60 pixels)
Pay Fees Online (if applicable)
Take printout of Acknowledgement/Application Form with Registration Number

Note: Candidates can apply for only one post. Incomplete applications or blurred photos/signatures will be rejected summarily.

Documents Required (at time of verification)

Matriculation Certificate (for name and DOB proof)
Educational Qualification Certificates
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed format (Annexure I/II)
EWS Certificate (Annexure III) valid for 2026-27
Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (for J&K/Ladakh candidates)
1984 Riot Victim Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID Proof
Passport size photographs

Important: OBC certificate must be within 3 years of closing date. Non-production of original documents leads to candidature cancellation.

Important Links

Official Notification	Employment News (21-27 March 2026)
Official Website	recruitment.ssb.gov.in
Apply Online	Apply Here (Link Active Soon)
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Important Notes

Name and DOB as per Matriculation Certificate will be final. No change request entertained later.
OBC certificate must be within 3 years of application closing date (Non-Creamy Layer).
EWS certificate must be valid for 2026-2027.
Biometric verification will be done at all stages of recruitment.
Candidates can apply for only one post.
Applications with blurred photographs or signatures will be rejected summarily.
No TA/DA will be paid (except unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing for written exam as per rules).
False information or fake photographs may lead to action under Cyber Crime IT Act 2000.