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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026: 233 Vacancies | Exam Status

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  • By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
  • Latest Update (April 2026): The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the official notification for Head Constable (Non-GD) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025).This prominent recruitment drive offers 233 vacancies for the posts of Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician & Veterinary). Eligible candidates who have passed 10th/12th with a relevant Diploma/ITI can apply online. The last date to submit the application has been extended up to 10 May 2026.<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SSB-Head-Constable-Recruitment-2026-scaled.webp" alt="SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification – 233 Defence Vacancies">Official Notification PDF: Download SSB Head Constable 2026 Full Notification PDF

Important Dates – SSB Head Constable 2026

Notification Release Date:21–27 March 2026 (Employment News)
Online Registration Starts:21 March 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee:04 May 2026 (Extended Date)
Admit Card & Exam Date:To be notified soon

Application Fee

General (UR) / OBC / EWS:₹100/-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female:Exempted (No Fee)

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Post-Wise Vacancy Breakup (Total 233 Posts)

Sl. No.Post NameTotal Vacancies
1Head Constable (Steward)02
2Head Constable (Communication)197
3Head Constable (Electrician)29
4Head Constable (Veterinary)05
Grand Total233
  • Note: 10% of the total posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria – SSB Head Constable 2026

Post NameEducational & Professional Qualification
Head Constable (Steward)12th pass from a recognised Board + 2 Years Diploma in Catering and Kitchen Management + Minimum 1 year working experience as Steward in a 100‑bedded hospital/institution.
Head Constable (Communication)12th pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics OR 3 years Diploma in Electronics / Communications / Computer Science / IT from a recognised Institute.
Head Constable (Electrician)Matriculation (10th) from a recognised Board + 2 years work experience OR 1 year ITI/Vocational certificate with 1 year experience OR 2 years ITI Diploma in respective trade.
Head Constable (Veterinary)12th pass with Science and Biology + 2 years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development / Veterinary Stock Assistant / Animal Husbandry.
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed educational/professional qualifications as on the closing date of the application.

Age Limit & Salary Structure

ParameterDetails
Age Limit18 to 27 Years: For Steward, Communication, and Veterinary.18 to 25 Years: For Electrician.(Age calculated as on closing date of application).
Age RelaxationsSC/ST: 5 Years | OBC (NCL): 3 Years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deduction of military service.
Salary / Pay ScaleLevel‑4 Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – 81,100). Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money, HRA, Uniform allowance, and coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS/UPS).
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How to Apply Online at recruitment.ssb.gov.in

  • Visit the official SSB Recruitment website at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
  • Read the detailed advertisement carefully. A candidate can apply for only one post among the notified trades.
  • Fill in all application fields accurately: Post applied, Name, Father's Name, DOB, Category, Educational details, and Identity Document Number (like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
  • Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (JPG format, 4KB to 12KB, white background, 75% face visible).
  • Upload your scanned signature (JPG format, 4KB to 12KB).
  • Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the ₹100/- application fee (if applicable) via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
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