SSB Head Constable 2026
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the recruitment notification for 233 Head Constable positions across various trades, inviting eligible candidates to apply for these Group 'C' non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts.
Short Information
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is conducting a recruitment drive to fill 233 vacancies for Head Constables in Steward, Communication, Electrician, and Veterinary trades. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal from 21 March 2026 until the deadline of 04 May 2026.
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
ā¹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women |
ā¹0 (Exempted) |
| Payment modes |
Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, other online modes |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Age Limit |
Education Qualification |
| Head Constable (Steward) |
2 |
18ā27 Years |
12th Pass + Diploma in Catering/Kitchen Management + 1 Year Experience |
| Head Constable (Communication) |
197 |
18ā27 Years |
12th Pass (PCM) or 3-Year Diploma in Electronics/Communication/IT/CS |
| Head Constable (Electrician) |
29 |
18ā25 Years |
Matriculation + ITI/Certificate in Trade + 1 Year Experience |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) |
5 |
18ā27 Years |
12th Pass (Science with Biology) + 2 Year Diploma in Veterinary/Animal Husbandry |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for SSB Head Constable 2026 includes the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)
- Skill Test (Applicable only for Head Constable Electrician)
- Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME)
Written Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Subject |
Marks |
| General Knowledge |
- |
| Mathematics |
- |
| Reasoning |
- |
| General English/General Hindi |
- |
| Technical Subject |
100 |
| Total Duration |
180 Minutes |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Official Website of SSB.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and locate the online application link for Head Constable 2026.
- Fill in all mandatory personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the required application fee using the integrated online payment gateway.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for your records.
Required Documents
- Passport size color photograph and signature.
- Matriculation/10th pass certificate (proof of Date of Birth).
- 12th pass mark sheet and certificate.
- Diploma/ITI/Certificate and experience certificates.
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) or EWS certificate.
- Domicile certificate (for J&K/Ladakh relaxation).
- Ex-Servicemen discharge book (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (for current Govt/PSU employees).
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