SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification released for 233 Vacancies

The Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has released SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Head Constable posts under Group-C (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) category. This SSB Recruitment 2026 offers a great opportunity for candidates searching for Latest Govt Jobs Vacancy in Central Armed Forces.

Eligible candidates who meet the educational qualification, age limit, and eligibility criteria mentioned in the SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification can apply online through the official website of SSB.

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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2025
Recruitment Body	Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs
Posts Name	Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary)
Total Vacancies	233
Job Type	Central Government Job
Qualifications	12th Pass / Diploma / Technical Qualification (Post wise)
Application Dates	Within 30 days from date of publication in Employment News
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Anywhere in India or outside India
Official Website	https://ssb.gov.in

SSB Head Constable Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies announced under this SSB Recruitment 2026 is 233 posts distributed across different categories and posts.

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Head Constable (Steward)	2	0	0	0	0	2
Head Constable (Communication)	87	18	55	20	17	197
Head Constable (Electrician)	13	2	7	5	2	29
Head Constable (Veterinary)	3	0	0	2	0	5
Grand Total	105	20	62	27	19	233

Eligibility Criteria for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026

Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before applying for the SSB Recruitment 2026.

SSB Head Constable Educational Qualification

Head Constable (Steward)

• Must have passed 12th class from a recognized board.
• Diploma in Catering and Kitchen Management from a recognized institute.
• Minimum two years experience in a star hotel or hospital with at least 100 beds.

Head Constable (Communication)

• 12th pass with Science including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.
  OR
• Three-year diploma in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology.

Head Constable (Electrician)

Candidates must have:

• Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Two years work experience in the respective trade.
  OR
• One year certificate course from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) with one year experience.
  OR
• Two year diploma from ITI in the respective trade.
• Must pass trade test.

Head Constable (Veterinary)

• 12th pass with Science (Biology) as a main subject.
• Must possess two year diploma course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Animal Husbandry from a recognized institute.

Age Criteria for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026

Post Name	Age Limit
Head Constable (Steward)	18 to 27 Years
Head Constable (Communication)	18 to 27 Years
Head Constable (Electrician)	18 to 25 Years
Head Constable (Veterinary)	18 to 27 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service
Central Government Employees	Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)

Selection Process

The selection process for SSB Head Constable Recruitment includes multiple stages to ensure the selection of eligible and physically fit candidates.

Candidates will be shortlisted through the following stages:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Written Examination
4. Skill Test (Only for Electrician post)
5. Document Verification
6. Detailed Medical Examination

Stage	Description
PET	Physical endurance test such as running
PST	Measurement of height and chest
Written Exam	Objective type computer based test
Skill Test	Only for Head Constable Electrician
DV	Verification of original documents
DME/RME	Medical examination of candidates

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Category	Event	Requirement
Male	1.6 km Run	6 Minutes 30 Seconds
Female	800 Meter Run	4 Minutes

Written Examination Pattern

Candidates who qualify PST will appear for the written examination.

Exam Details	Description
Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	150 Marks
Total Questions	150 Multiple Choice Questions

Subjects Covered

Part I – 50 Marks

• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Reasoning
• General English / General Hindi

Part II – 100 Marks

• Technical Subject

Minimum qualifying marks:

• General / EWS / OBC / Ex-Servicemen – 50%
• SC / ST – 45%

Salary / Pay Scale

Candidates selected for the post of Head Constable will receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay
Head Constable (All Posts)	Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100

Additional Allowances

Selected candidates will also receive various allowances including:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Ration Money Allowance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance

They will also be covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) as applicable for central government employees.

Important Date

Event	Date
Notification Publication	21–27 March 2026 (Employment News)
Application Start Date	21.03.2026
Last Date to Apply	20.04.2026 (30 days from the publication date)
Exam Date	To be announced later.

How to Apply for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2025

Candidates who wish to apply for the SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026 must follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official recruitment website of SSB.
2. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
3. Register with basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
4. Fill the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
5. Upload required documents including photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee if applicable.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

The direct apply link is mentioned in the Important Link section of this article.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC	₹100
SC / ST	Exempted
Female Candidates	Exempted
Ex-Servicemen	Exempted

The fee can be paid through online payment modes such as Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.

Important Link

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