SSF Constable Barber and Washerman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10 Posts

Quick Highlights – SSF Constable Vacancy 2026

Important Dates – SSF Constable Online Form 2026

Important: Applications received after the last date (28 April 2026) will not be accepted. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well in time without waiting for the last date.

Vacancy Details – SSF Constable Recruitment 2026

Notes:

• The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without any notice. Any change will be updated on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
• 10% of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in each post/category. If the reserved vacancies for Ex-Servicemen remain unfilled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, the same shall be filled by non Ex-Serviceman candidates of the respective categories.
• SSF reserves the right to make changes in the sequence of the recruitment process and also reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage due to administrative reasons.
• Physically handicapped candidates are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.

Application Fee – SSF Constable 2026

Fee must be paid through the online payment gateway only on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Applications received with any other mode of payment will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Pay Scale and Allowances

Eligibility Criteria – SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026

Who Can Apply

• Only Male Indian citizens are eligible.
• Candidates must fulfil educational qualification and age criteria as prescribed.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on closing date 28 April 2026)

Note: The date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation certificate will be the only accepted proof. No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be considered.

Age Relaxation

Note: SC/OBC (NCL) certificates must be issued before the closing date (28 April 2026). OBC (NCL) Non-Creamy Layer certificate should be based on income earned during three previous financial years (2024-25, 2023-24 and 2022-23).

Physical Standards – SSF Constable 2026

Height (in centimeters)

Chest (in centimeters)

Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.

Note: Candidates claiming relaxation in height/chest measurement must submit certificate as per Annexure-IV when sought by the Recruitment Board.

Medical Standards – SSF Constable 2026

• Eye Sight: Both eyes must be 6/6 without correction and without wearing glasses.
• The candidate must not suffer from knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in the eyes. Must possess high colour vision and be in good mental and bodily health, free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.
• Tattoos:
  • Content: Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and names as followed in Indian Army are permitted.
  • Location: Tattoos on traditional sites — inner aspect of forearm (left forearm only, being non-saluting limb) or dorsum of the hands are allowed.
  • Size: Must be less than 1/4 of the particular part (Elbow or Hand) of the body.

Selection Process – SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026

The selection process is conducted in four phases:

Phase I – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• PET is qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded. Candidates who do not qualify any event of PET shall be eliminated.
• There is no provision of appeal against failure in PET.
• Note: PET will NOT be held for Ex-Servicemen. However, Ex-Servicemen must qualify the PST, Written Examination, Trade/Skill Test and Medical Examination.

Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who qualify PET will be screened for Height, Chest and Weight measurements. Those not meeting required physical measurements will be eliminated. Candidates not satisfied with the physical measurement may appeal on the same day to the Appellate Authority through the Presiding Officer. Decision of the Appellate Authority is final. Underweight/Overweight candidates will not be debarred at PST stage; the final decision on fitness will be taken at Detailed Medical Examination (DME).

Phase II – Written Examination (50 Marks)

• Candidates who qualify PST will appear in the Written Examination.
• The exam carries 50 marks, consists of objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Mode: OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) – at the discretion of SSF/ITBPF.
• Duration: 1 Hour.
• There will be no negative marking.
• Answer Key will be uploaded on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in after the exam.
• There shall be no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.

Examination Pattern – Written Test

Note: There will be 10 questions for Hindi and 10 questions for English. Candidates will have the option to attempt 10 questions in either Hindi or English.

Minimum Cut-off Marks for Written Examination

Phase III – Trade Test (50 Marks)

• Candidates who qualify the written examination — to the tune of 10 times category-wise vacancies — will be called for Trade Test based on marks secured in the written exam.
• Each candidate will be allowed to appear for one trade test only (as applied in online form).
• Trade test carries 50 marks. Qualifying marks are 50% for all categories.
• Trade test is qualifying in nature only and marks are not counted in the merit list.

Trade Test Activities:

Merit List

• After Written Examination, merit lists will be drawn separately for each category (UR, SC, OBC NCL, and Ex-Servicemen) on the basis of marks obtained in Written Examination.
• Candidates shortlisted from merit list will be called for Verification of Original Documents and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) as per category-wise vacancies.
• There shall be no reserve list.
• SC and OBC candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards will be accommodated against General/Un-reserved vacancies.
• In case of tie in marks: the candidate older in age will be ranked higher. If the tie persists, alphabetical order (English) will be used.

Phase IV – Verification of Original Documents and Medical Examination

Documents Required for Verification:

• Educational Certificate(s)
• Matriculation or 10th Class Certificate for verification of Date of Birth
• Professional/Experience certificate (if any)
• SC certificate as per Annexure-I or OBC certificate as per Annexure-II (issued by Tehsildar or SDO or higher authority); OBC NCL certificate must have been obtained within three years before the closing date (28 April 2026)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer in original as per Annexure-III (for Government servants)
• Certificate as per Annexure-IV for claiming relaxation in height and chest (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate / PAN Card / Aadhar Card / Driving License / Voter Card for citizenship verification
• Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen
• Eight latest passport size photographs

Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Only candidates who clear documentation will undergo DME conducted as per Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination for CAPFs and AR issued vide MHA U.O. No. A.VI-1/2014-Rectt(SSB).

Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates declared unfit in DME may appeal for RME by giving written consent within 24 hours of being informed of unfitness. RME will be conducted in continuation of DME, preferably on the next day. Decision of ITBPF Board of Medical Officers shall be final. There will be no provision of "Temporary Unfit" — the verdict will be either FIT or UNFIT only.

How to Apply for SSF Constable Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official ITBPF recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. The online application portal opens from 30 March 2026 at 00:01 AM.
2. Read the complete notification carefully and check your eligibility for Constable (Barber) or Constable (Washerman) post before proceeding.
3. Register on the ITBPF recruitment website and create your profile by filling in all details including Category (UR/SC/OBC NCL), employment status, and other required information correctly.
4. Fill the online application form with all required details — personal information, educational qualification, domicile details, and other segments clearly, correctly, and logically.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online through the payment gateway at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in (applicable for General/UR and OBC candidates only; SC and Ex-Servicemen are exempted).
6. Submit the online application form before the last date, i.e. 28 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. Any corrections must be made before the last date of submission.
7. Download and take a clear and legible printout of the online application form and Admit Card from the ITBPF recruitment website after they are uploaded online.
8. Carry the printout of the online application form and Admit Card to the recruitment venue (PET and PST). Candidates without printout will not be permitted to enter the venue.

Important: Applications received offline (by post, registered post, or courier) will be rejected. Any false or incorrect information in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage. Change in category will not be entertained at any later stage.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Provide a genuine and functional email ID and mobile number at the time of filling the online application form. Admit Card will be issued online only — ITBPF/SSF will not be responsible for non-receipt of Admit Card due to technical reasons.
• Candidates are required to bring sufficient copies of the same passport size photograph used in the online application form at all stages of recruitment.
• Biometric capture will be done before start of PET and PST. Failure in biometric verification at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates must ensure their hands are clean for fingerprint capture — Mehndi or wax on hands will result in disqualification.
• Government servants working in Central/State Government/Autonomous/Statutory Bodies/Public Sector Undertakings must submit a "No Objection Certificate" in original (Annexure-III) at the time of document verification. Failure to submit NOC will lead to summary rejection.
• Mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, spy cameras, and any other electronic/electrical devices are not permitted inside the examination premises.
• Candidates must come prepared for more than one day stay under their own arrangements at the Recruitment Centre. No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid for the journey to and from the recruitment venue.
• There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least three months for successful completion of probation as prescribed by the Central Government.
• All disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts within the territorial limits of Delhi only.
• For queries, complaints, or clarification, candidates can write to comdtrect@itbp.gov.in or call the Helpline at 011-24369482 and 011-24369483.
• Any further information will be published on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in only. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies in SSF Constable Recruitment 2026?

The total number of vacancies in SSF Constable Recruitment 2026 is 10 posts — 03 posts for Constable (Barber) and 07 posts for Constable (Washerman). These vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without prior notice. Any change will be intimated through the ITBPF recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

What is the last date to apply for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026?

The last date to apply online for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026 is 28 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. The online application portal opens from 30 March 2026 at 00:01 AM. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.

What is the educational qualification for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026?

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent examination from a recognised School, Institution, or Board. In addition, candidates must pass a Trade Test in the respective profession — hair cutting, massage, and tool knowledge for Constable (Barber), and washing, ironing, dry-cleaning, and detergent use for Constable (Washerman).

What is the application fee for SSF Constable Recruitment 2026?

Male candidates belonging to General (UR) and OBC category are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 (Rupees one hundred only) through the online payment gateway at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

What is the selection process for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026?

The selection process for SSF Constable 2026 consists of four phases: Phase-I is Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), Phase-II is Written Examination (50 marks, objective type, 1 hour), Phase-III is Trade Test (50 marks, qualifying in nature, minimum 50% for all categories), and Phase-IV is Verification of Original Documents followed by Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) if required.

What is the age limit for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman 2026?

The age limit for Constable (Barber) and Constable (Washerman) is between 18 to 23 years as on the closing date (28 April 2026). Candidates should not have been born earlier than 29 April 2003 and not later than 28 April 2008. Age relaxation is available for SC (5 years), OBC NCL (3 years), Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental Candidates as per government rules.

What are the physical standards for SSF Constable Recruitment 2026?

For General category candidates, the minimum height is 170 cm and chest measurement is 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded. For candidates from Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkha, Dogra, Maratha communities and states like Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region, and Ladakh, the height is 165 cm. For North-Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura), height is 162.5 cm. For Scheduled Tribes from North-Eastern States and Left-Wing Extremism affected Districts, height is 160 cm.

What is the pay scale for SSF Constable Barber and Washerman?

The pay scale for SSF Constable (Barber and Washerman) is Level-2 in the Pay Matrix, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). In addition, the post carries Dearness Allowance, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, and other allowances as admissible to Central Civil Employees. Pension benefits are as per the New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme applicable for new entrants to Central Government Services w.e.f. 01.01.2004.

Official Source

All information on this page is sourced strictly from the official recruitment notification released by the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India through DIG (Recruitment), Directorate General, ITBPF.

• Official Website: recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Disclaimer: Information given in this advertisement and on the website are guidelines only. In case of any ambiguity, the existing rules and regulations of Secretariat Security Force/Govt. of India will be final, which are amended from time to time. Candidates are advised to read the official notification in full before applying.