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| Recruiting authority | Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
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| Last successful check | 12 Nov 2026 |
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- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has published the Head Constable (Non-GD) Notification 2026 on 21–27 March 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 233 Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician & Veterinary) positions. Candidates within the age range of 18 to 27 years for Steward, Communication and Veterinary posts, and 18 to 25 years for Electrician posts, and holding 10th / 12th pass with relevant Diploma, ITI, trade qualification or experience as per post requirement are eligible to apply online at recruitment.ssb.gov.in. The application process will be active from 21 March 2026 to 04 May 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026 Details
- A total of 233 Head Constable Non-GD vacancies have been notified for Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary trades through SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026. Vacancies are distributed among UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories, and 10% of the total posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, which will be filled by non-Ex-Servicemen if suitable Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available.
- UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST category-wise break-up has been notified in the detailed advertisement, and candidates must check reservation, age relaxation and horizontal reservation rules before applying.
SSB Head Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible for appointment to SSB Head Constable posts, and no person who is not a citizen of India shall be appointed except with prior written permission of the Central Government; subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may be considered as per rules.
Post-wise Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and professional qualifications and all required certificates in original as on the last date of receipt of applications, failing which their candidature will be rejected.
SSB Head Constable Age Limit 2026
- The crucial date for determining the age limit is the closing date for receipt of online applications
- Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of Ex‑Servicemen, and date of birth and name will be accepted as recorded in the Matriculation certificate only.
SSB Head Constable Application Fee 2026
- For UR / EWS / OBC candidates: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) as non‑refundable examination fee.
- For SC / ST / Ex‑Servicemen / Female candidates: No fee (Exempted) as per SSB recruitment rules.
- Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI or other online modes through the payment gateway integrated with the SSB recruitment portal.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded in any circumstances, and candidates are advised to avoid multiple payments against a single registration.
SSB Head Constable Selection Process 2026
- Stage I – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST): PET – Male: 1.6 Km run in 6 Minutes 30 Seconds; Female: 800 Meter race in 4 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in PST, Written Examination, Skill Test (as applicable), Documentation and Medical Examination. PST – Candidates must meet prescribed height and chest standards (post-wise and category-wise as per notification). General (UR/EWS/OBC): Male – 165 cm height, 75–80 cm chest; Female – 155 cm height (Head Constable Steward). Different standards apply for SC/ST, NE States, J&K and other specified categories.
- Stage II – Written Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT): Paper-I Common Entrance Test: 3 hours duration, 150 marks, 150 multiple-choice objective type questions. Part-I (50 Marks): General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi. Part-II (100 Marks): Technical Subject. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for Gen/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM; 45% for SC/ST. Final Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the written examination.
- Stage III – Skill Test (Only for Head Constable Electrician): Skill test will be conducted for up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise) for the post of Head Constable (Electrician). Skill test carries 50 marks; minimum qualifying marks for all categories including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 60%. Skill test is qualifying in nature. Marks of skill test will not be included in the final merit list.
- Stage IV – Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates shortlisted up to 3 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be called for Documentation and DME/RME. All original documents will be verified by detailed BOOs of SSB. Candidates declared unfit in DME may prefer an appeal for Review Medical Examination (RME). The decision of RME Board will be final and no 2nd appeal will be entertained.
- Final Selection: Final selection list will be prepared in order of merit, category-wise, after completion of Review Medical Examination. Where equal marks are obtained: candidate with more marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) will rank higher; if still equal, senior in age will rank higher; if date of birth is also same, priority based on alphabetical order of names in English.
SSB Head Constable Exam Pattern 2026
- The written examination for SSB Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Electrician & Veterinary) will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode with objective-type questions from General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi and technical subjects relevant to the trade. Detailed syllabus, marking scheme, language of question paper and sample pattern will be published with the detailed notification and on the official SSB recruitment website, and candidates are advised to refer to the latest scheme before starting preparation.
SSB Head Constable Salary / Remuneration 2026
SSB Head Constable Documents Required
- Candidates must upload relevant documents during online application and produce originals along with self-attested photocopies at the time of documentation and medical examination.
- Recent passport size colour photograph and signature in prescribed size and format. >Matriculation / 10th pass certificate and mark sheet as proof of date of birth and name. >12th pass certificate and mark sheet, Diploma/ITI/Certificate Course and experience certificates as applicable to the post. [prepp](https://prepp.in/ssb-head-constable-exam) >Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and EWS certificate in prescribed format, issued by competent authority. [sarkariresult.com](https://sarkariresult.com.cm/ssb-head-constable-non-gd-2026/) >Domicile certificate (if claiming J&K/Ladakh relaxation), Ex‑Servicemen discharge book and No Objection Certificate for Govt/PSU employees where applicable. [sarkariresult.com](https://sarkariresult.com.cm/ssb-head-constable-non-gd-2026/)
How to Apply for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are advised to go through the instructions and detailed advertisement available on SSB official website https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ & https://ssb.gov.in/ carefully before filling up the application form.
- Applications must be submitted through Online Mode Only. Applications received through any other mode shall not be accepted.
- Fill all fields in the application form including: Post applied, Candidate's Name, Father's/Husband's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth (in DD/MM/YYYY format as per matriculation certificate), Gender, Nationality, Religion, Marital Status, Category, Education Qualification, Postal/Permanent Address, Aadhaar Number (or valid Photo Identity Card number), Identification Marks, Mobile Number, E-mail ID, Criminal Cases Declaration.
- Upload passport size coloured photograph in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, resolution 100 pixel width × 120 pixel height, white background with 75% face visible).
- Upload signature in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, resolution 140 pixel width × 60 pixel height).
- Pay the requisite fee of ₹100/- (for UR/EWS/OBC) through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.
- After successful submission, note down the Registration Number generated and take a printout of the application form/acknowledgement for future reference.
- Application form can be edited by clicking "Edit Details" button till the closing/last date of receipt of online application form. After submission, no request for change/correction will be entertained.
- Reporting to Recruitment Venue: Admit Cards can be downloaded from the SSB Recruitment website. Candidates must report to the venue on the date mentioned in the Admit Card with all original documents including Identity certificate, educational qualification certificates, Caste Certificates, Aadhaar Card etc.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Posts are temporary but likely to continue. Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or outside the Territory of India and will be governed by SSB Act & Rules and other Rules amended from time to time.
- A candidate can apply for only one post from amongst the posts mentioned in the notification.
- Applications received through any mode except Online Mode shall not be accepted and rejected straightway.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates who fulfill eligibility criteria of unreserved category may apply against the unreserved category for posts where no vacancies are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer status should have been obtained within three years of the closing date of receipt of applications.
- EWS certificate should be valid for 2026-27 as per Annexure-III. Family gross annual income must be below ₹8,00,000/-.
- Biometrics of both thumbs (Left & Right) of candidates will be taken for verification in all stages after attendance.
- Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector Undertakings should apply through proper channel and submit NOC from their employer at the time of documentation.
- Name, Father's Name & Date of Birth should be mentioned exactly as recorded in the Matriculation certificate.
- Candidates should be prepared for a stay of at least one week at the recruitment venue at their own arrangement. No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing in the written test will be reimbursed fare as admissible under relevant Rules subject to production of Rail/Bus tickets, original caste certificate and Non-employment certificate issued by MP or MLA or any Gazetted Officer.
- Persons with bigamy/marriage to a person with a living spouse are disqualified. Conviction by court of law or dismissal from Government service also leads to disqualification.
- Calculator, Digital Diary, Cellular Phone, pager, Whiteners, blade etc. are prohibited in the recruitment venue.
- The DG, SSB has full right to make changes/cancel/postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
- There will be no provision of reserve merit list/panel. If vacancies remain unfilled after declaration of final result, the same will be carried forward for the next recruitment.
- Any amendment in the schedule/condition/process of recruitment will be available on SSB official website https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ & https://ssb.gov.in/ only.
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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 233 vacancies have been notified under Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 for the posts of Head Constable (Steward) – 2, Head Constable (Communication) – 197, Head Constable (Electrician) – 29, and Head Constable (Veterinary) – 5.
Q3. What is the salary for SSB Head Constable posts 2026?
- Selected candidates will be placed at Level-4 in the Pay Matrix with Basic Pay of ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- per month, along with Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Government orders.
Q4. What is the age limit for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The age limit is 18 to 27 years for Head Constable (Steward, Communication, Veterinary) and 18 to 25 years for Head Constable (Electrician). Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Servicemen (3 years after deduction of military service) and other eligible categories.
Q5. What is the application fee for SSB Head Constable 2026?
- The examination fee is ₹100/- (Non-Refundable) for UR, EWS and OBC candidates, payable through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted from payment of examination fees.
Q6. What is the selection process for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
- The selection process consists of four stages: Stage I – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST); Stage II – Computer Based Written Examination (150 marks, 3 hours); Stage III – Skill Test (only for Head Constable Electrician); and Stage IV – Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME).
Q7. What is the educational qualification for SSB Head Constable (Communication) 2026?
- Candidates must have passed 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board, OR hold a three-year Diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized institute.
Q9. What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standard for SSB Head Constable 2026?
- Male candidates must complete a 1.6 Km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female candidates must complete an 800 Meter race in 4 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in all other stages of recruitment.
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