Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has Released the Official Notification for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 on 21 Mar 2026. Applications are Invited for a Total of 309 Posts Across Seven Different Trades Under the SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026. Interested Candidates Can Apply Online Through the Respective Official Portals. Before Applying, Candidates Must Go Through All the Complete Details for the SSB Head Constable Notification 2026 Provided Below. Also Read – SSB Constable Online Form 2026
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 : Key Highlights
Key Details About the Recruiting Body, Post Names, Pay Scale, and Total Vacancies are Summarized in the Table Below.
| Specification | Details / Information |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. – 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 |
| Recruiting Body | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Exam Name | SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary, Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant) & Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) |
| Post Level / Cadre Type | Group-‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) & Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-) |
| Total Vacancies | 309 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Selection Stages | PET/PST, Written Exam (CBT), Skill Test (HC Electrician Only), DV, Medical |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Notification Release Date | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Official Website | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026 : Important Dates
Candidates Should Keep Track of the Scheduled Dates for Online Registration, Fee Payment, and Other Key Events Listed Below.
| Event Description | Scheduled Date |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Final Submission | 20 April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 21 April to 23 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Before Examination |
| Exam Date | Will Be Notified Soon |
| Result Declaration Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026 : Application Fee and Payment Mode
Category-Wise Examination Fee and Accepted Payment Modes are Clearly Listed in the Following Official Table.
| Applicant Category | Fees | Payment Mode |
| For General Candidate | ₹100/- | Payment Modes: Candidates Pay Application Fee by Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI Mode Only |
| For EWS / OBC Candidate | ₹100/- | |
| For SC / ST Candidate | ₹0/- | |
| For Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidate | ₹0/- | |
| For Correction Fee All Candidate | ₹100/- |
SSB Head Constable Notification 2026 : Age Limits Details
Age Eligibility is Calculated as on the Closing Date for Receipt of Applications. Category-Wise Relaxations are Mentioned Below.
| Reservation Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
| General (Male/Female) | 18 Years | 27 Years (25 Years for HC Electrician) | No Relaxation |
| EWS (Male/Female) | 18 Years | 27 Years (25 Years for HC Electrician) | No Relaxation |
| OBC (Male/Female) | 18 Years | 27 Years (25 Years for HC Electrician) | +03 Years |
| SC / ST (Male/Female) | 18 Years | 27 Years (25 Years for HC Electrician) | +05 Years |
| ESM (Male/Female) | 18 Years | 27 Years (25 Years for HC Electrician) | Service Period + 03 Years |
SSB Post Wise Vacancy 2026 : Vacancy Details
Post-Wise and Category-Wise Breakup of All 309 Available Posts Across Two Separate Notifications is Given in the Tables Below.
Notification 11 — HC (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary)
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total Post |
| Head Constable (Steward) | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 197 |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | 13 | 02 | 07 | 05 | 02 | 29 |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 03 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 05 |
| Sub Total | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 233 |
Notification 12 — HC (Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant) & CT (Nursing Assistant cum Medic)
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total Post |
| Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant) | 15 | 02 | 08 | 04 | 01 | 30 |
| Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant) | 07 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 12 |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) | 17 | 02 | 09 | 04 | 02 | 34 |
| Sub Total | 39 | 05 | 20 | 09 | 03 | 76 |
SSB Head Constable Notification 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
Post-Wise Educational Qualifications and Minimum Experience Requirements Are Listed as Per the Official Notification.
| Criteria Type | Specification Details |
| Mandatory Qualification | For HC (Laboratory Assistant): 12th Class Pass with Biology AND 1 Year Certificate Course in Laboratory Assistant from a Recognized Institution AND 1 Year Working Experience as Lab Assistant. |
| For HC (Physiotherapy Assistant): 12th Class Pass from a Recognized Board AND 1 Year Certificate Course in Physiotherapy from a Recognized Institute AND 1 Year Experience as Physiotherapy Assistant. | |
| For CT (Nursing Assistant cum Medic): 10th Class Pass from a Recognized Board AND First Aid Certificate Course from St. John’s Ambulance / Red Cross Society AND 1 Year Experience in a Minimum 50-Bedded Hospital. | |
| For HC (Steward): 12th Class Pass AND 2 Years Diploma in Catering and Kitchen Management AND 1 Year Experience as Steward in a Minimum 100-Bedded Hospital. | |
| For HC (Communication): 12th Class in Science with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics OR 3 Years Diploma in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology. | |
| For HC (Electrician): Matriculation AND 2 Years Work Experience in Respective Trade OR 1 Year ITI Certificate with 1 Year Experience OR 2 Years ITI Diploma in Respective Trade. Must Qualify Trade Test. | |
| For HC (Veterinary): 12th Class with Science and Biology AND 2 Years Diploma in Veterinary and Livestock Development / Veterinary Stock Assistant / Animal Husbandry from a Recognized Institution. | |
| Experience | Minimum 1 Year Working Experience Required for Most Posts (Refer Official Notification for Trade-Specific Details). |
| Other Conditions | Candidates Must be in Possession of All Required Certificates as on the Last Date of Receipt of Application. |
| Nationality | Candidate Must be a Citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan Are Also Eligible (With Prior Central Government Approval). |
SSB Post Wise Vacancy 2026 : Physical Eligibility Test
Candidates Must Meet the Required Physical Standards and Efficiency Test Norms as Specified in the Official Notification Below.
| Parameter Type | General (Male) | Reserve (Male) | General (Female) | Reserve (Female) |
| Height | 165 CM – 170 CM | 155 CM – 162.5 CM | 155 CM – 157 CM | 147 CM – 150 CM |
| Chest | 75-80 CM (Min. 5 CM Expansion) | 76-81 CM (Min. 5 CM Expansion) | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | ||||
| Running | 1.6 KM in 6 Mins 30 Secs OR 4.8 KM in 24 Mins (Post Wise) | 800 Meter in 4 Mins OR 2.4 KM in 18 Mins (Post Wise) | ||
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted from Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Must Appear in PST and Other Stages. | |||
SSB Head Constable Bharti 2026 : Required Documents
All Documents Should be Ready in Original and Self-Attested Photocopy Form Before Reporting to the Recruitment Venue.
| Document Type | Document Details |
| ID Proofs | Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving License / PAN Card (Any One Valid Govt-Identity Proof). |
| Educational Certificates | 10th, 12th, Diploma — All Marksheets and Certificates (Mandatory). |
| Additional Qualifications | Respective Trade ITI, Diploma, or Certificate Course Documents. |
| If Applicable (Graduation, Post Graduation, etc.) | |
| Experience | Minimum 1 Year Working Experience Certificate for Applicable Trades (Mandatory). |
| Domicile Certificate | Required for Claiming Height / Age Relaxation Where Applicable. |
| Caste Certificate | Caste Certificate Required for SC / ST / OBC / EWS Applicants (For Reservation Benefits). |
| Photographs | Scanned: Recent Coloured Photo, White Background, JPG Format, 4 KB to 12 KB. |
| 100 Pixels Width by 120 Pixels Height. 75% Face Visible. No Mask / Glasses. | |
| Signature | Scanned: Black / Blue Ink on White Paper (Size 4-12 KB, 140×60 Pixels, JPG Format). |
| Other Document | Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (If Applicable). |
How To Fill SSB Head Constable Online Form 2026
Follow These Official Step-by-Step Instructions to Complete and Submit Your Application Without Errors.
- Step 1: Visit the Official SSB Recruitment Website at recruitment.ssb.gov.in and Read the Complete Notification for the Post You Wish to Apply For.
- Step 2: Click on the Relevant “Apply Online” Link for Your Chosen Post (Separate Portals Exist for Different Post Groups).
- Step 3: Fill in Part-I: Enter Personal Details Such as Name (as per Matriculation Certificate), Father’s / Husband’s Name, Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), Gender, Nationality, Religion, Marital Status, and Category.
- Step 4: Enter Your Aadhaar Number, Identification Marks, Valid Mobile Number, and Active Email ID (Both Mandatory).
- Step 5: Fill in Your Educational Qualifications and Complete Postal / Permanent Address Details. Set a Password for Future Login.
- Step 6: Upload Part-II: Scanned Passport-Size Photograph (JPG, 4-12 KB, 100×120 Pixels) and Signature (JPG, 4-12 KB, 140×60 Pixels) as per Specified Formats.
- Step 7: Complete Part-III: Pay the Application Fee (If Applicable) via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen Candidates are Exempted.
- Step 8: Review All Entered Details Carefully, Submit the Form, and Take a Printout of the Application/Acknowledgement for Future Reference.
SSB Bharti 2026 : Pattern & Syllabus
The Written Examination Structure, Marking Scheme, and Subject-Wise Syllabus for All Posts are Outlined in the Table Below.
| Module Components | Components Details |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions (100 Questions for CT Nursing Assistant cum Medic) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (100 Marks for CT Nursing Assistant cum Medic) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (2 Hours for CT Nursing Assistant cum Medic) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks Deducted for Each Incorrect Answer |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50% for UR / EWS / OBC / Ex-Servicemen | 45% for SC / ST |
| Exam Syllabus | Part-I (50 Marks): General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English / Hindi | Part-II (100 Marks): Technical Subject (Trade Specific) |
SSB 2026 : Important Links & Resources
Readers Should Carefully Refer to the Applicable SSB Official Guidelines. For Ease of Access, Useful Reference Links are Provided in the Following Section:
| Resources Type | Direct Link / Information |
| New Registration | Click to Apply Online |
| Candidate Login | Click to Candidate Login |
| Correction Notice | Click to Download SSB Head Constable Correction Notice 2026 |
| Download Notification | Click to Download Official Notification. |
| Click to Download Official Notification. | |
| Official Website | Click to Open SSB Official Website |
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