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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 has been officially released by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. SSB invites online applications for a total of 309 posts of Head Constable and Constable across 7 categories — Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Nursing Assistant cum Medic, Steward, Communication, Electrician, and Veterinary. This is a great Sarkari job opportunity under the Central Government for candidates looking for a Govt Job 2026. Eligible candidates must Apply Online before the last date. Read all details carefully before filling the registration form.
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Quick Highlights - SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026
- Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India
- Advertisement No.: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
- Post Names: HC Laboratory Assistant, HC Physiotherapy Assistant, Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic, HC Steward, HC Communication, HC Electrician, HC Veterinary
- Total Vacancies: 309
- Post Category: Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Combatised, Non-Ministerial
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Online Application Start Date: 21 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online (SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026): 20 April 2026
- Official Website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/
Important Dates - SSB Head Constable Online Form 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026) | 20 April 2026 |
| Age and Eligibility Criteria Cut-off Date | 20 April 2026 (Closing date of receipt of applications) |
Application Fee - SSB Head Constable 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) / EWS / OBC | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / Female Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
Fee payment mode: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No amount will be refunded in any case. Avoid making multiple payments against a single registration.
Vacancy Details - SSB Head Constable Post Wise 2026
Group 1: Medical Posts (Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB)
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant) | 15 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30 |
| 2 | Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) | 17 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| Sub Total | 39 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 76 | |
Group 2: Technical and Other Posts (Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB)
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Constable (Steward) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Head Constable (Communication) | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 197 |
| 3 | Head Constable (Electrician) | 13 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 | Head Constable (Veterinary) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Sub Total | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 233 | |
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Posts (Lab Assistant + Physiotherapy + Nursing) | 76 |
| Technical and Other Posts (Steward + Communication + Electrician + Veterinary) | 233 |
| Grand Total | 309 |
Note: UR = Un-Reserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Schedule Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Class. 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. A candidate can apply for only one post from all posts mentioned above.
Pay Scale - SSB Head Constable Salary 2026
| Posts | Basic Pay in Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary) | Level-4, Rs. 25500 - 81100/- |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) | Level-3, Rs. 21700 - 69100/- |
In addition, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances as admissible in SSB. They will also be covered under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (New Pension Scheme) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria - SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| HC Laboratory Assistant, HC Physiotherapy Assistant, Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic, HC Steward, HC Communication, HC Veterinary | Between 18 and 27 years |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | Between 18 and 25 years |
The crucial date for determining age is the closing date for receipt of applications i.e. 20 April 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Sl. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age |
| 4 | Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Employees) | Up to age of 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| 5 | J&K domicile (UR) - Jan 1980 to Dec 1989 | 5 years |
| 6 | J&K domicile (OBC) - Jan 1980 to Dec 1989 | 8 years (3+5) |
| 7 | J&K domicile (SC/ST) - Jan 1980 to Dec 1989 | 10 years (5+5) |
| 8 | Children/dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (UR) | 5 years |
| 9 | Children/dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (OBC) | 8 years (3+5) |
| 10 | Children/dependent of victims killed in 1984 riots (ST/SC) | 10 years (5+5) |
Educational Qualification
| Name of Post | Essential Educational and Professional Qualification |
|---|---|
| HC (Laboratory Assistant) | (i) 12th class pass with Biology as a subject from a recognised board (ii) Certificate course of minimum one year duration in Laboratory Assistant Course from a recognised institution (iii) Minimum one year working experience as Lab Assistant in Laboratory Diagnostic Centre or hospital or institution lab recognised by Central or State Government |
| HC (Physiotherapy Assistant) | (i) 12th class pass from a recognised board (ii) Certificate course of minimum one year duration in Physiotherapy from a recognised institute (iii) Minimum one year experience as Physiotherapy Assistant from a Physiotherapy Centre or minimum hundred bedded hospital or institute recognised by Central or State Government |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) | (i) 10th class pass from a recognised board (ii) First Aid certificate course from St. John's Ambulance Organisation or Red Cross Society of India (iii) Minimum one year experience as Nursing Assistant in a minimum fifty bedded Hospital or Institution recognised by Central or State Governments |
| HC (Steward) | (i) 12th class pass from a recognised board (ii) Diploma of minimum two years duration in Catering and Kitchen management from an institution recognised by Central or State Government (iii) Minimum one year working experience as a Steward in a minimum hundred bedded hospital or institution recognised by Central or State Government |
| HC (Communication) | (i) 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board; OR (ii) Three years diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised institute |
| HC (Electrician) | (i) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; AND (ii) Two years work experience in respective trade; OR one year certificate course from a recognised ITI/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience; OR two years Diploma from a recognised ITI in respective trade or similar trade Must qualify trade test. |
| HC (Veterinary) | (i) 12th class pass with Science and Biology as main subject from a recognised board (ii) Two years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course or Animal Husbandry Course from an institution recognised by Central or State Government |
Note: Date of Birth as recorded in Matriculation certificate will be accepted for determining age and name. Candidates who have appeared in qualifying examination but results are awaited, and those who intend to appear in a qualifying exam in 2026 are also eligible.
Physical Standards - SSB Head Constable PST 2026
For HC Laboratory Assistant, HC Physiotherapy Assistant and Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic
| Sl. No. | Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR / EWS / OBC / SC | 165 cm | 155 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 2 | Scheduled Tribes (All States/UTs except NE states) | 160 cm | 148 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 3 | ST from NE States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 155 cm | 147 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 4 | ST from Left Wing Extremism affected Districts | 158 cm | 147 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 5 | Garhwali, Kumauni, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K and Ladakh | 162.5 cm | 152 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 6 | NE States non-ST | 160 cm | 150 cm | 75-80 cm |
| 7 | Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling and specified areas) | 155 cm | 150 cm | 75-80 cm |
For Head Constable Communication (Special Standards)
| Category | Height Male | Height Female | Chest Male (Min/Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (not belonging to below categories) | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min 80 / expansion 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and specified NE/Hill states | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min 78 / expansion 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min 76 / expansion 5 cm |
For Head Constable Electrician
| Category | Height Male | Height Female | Chest Male (Min/Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (not belonging to below categories) | 167.5 cm | 157 cm | Min 78 / expansion 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and specified Hill/NE states | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min 78 / expansion 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min 76 / expansion 5 cm |
For Head Constable Veterinary and HC Steward
| Category | Height Male | Height Female | Chest Male (Min/Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (not belonging to below categories) | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min 80 / expansion 5 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and specified Hill/NE states | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min 78 / expansion 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min 76 / expansion 5 cm |
Important Note: Weight of the candidate should be proportionate to height and age as per Annexure-VI. Height and chest will be measured correct to one decimal place. Candidates not meeting minimum requirements will be disqualified from the recruitment process.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - SSB Head Constable 2026
| Posts | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| HC Lab Assistant, HC Physiotherapy Assistant, HC Steward, HC Communication, HC Electrician, HC Veterinary | 1.6 Km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 Meter race in 4 minutes |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) | 4.8 Km race in 24 minutes | 2.4 Km race in 18 minutes |
Note: Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET. However, they will have to appear in other recruitment stages i.e. PST, Written Examination, Skill Test (for HC Electrician), Documentation and Medical Examination as applicable.
Selection Process - SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
The selection process for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
PET and PST will be conducted at SSB locations by the Board of Officers. Candidates failing PST will be rejected. Candidates who qualify PET will undergo PST.
Stage II: Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
(a) For Head Constable (Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary):
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I (50 Marks) | General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi | 50 |
| Part-II (100 Marks) | Technical Subject | 100 |
| Total | 150 Marks |
Duration: 3 hours | Type: 150 Multiple Choice Objective Questions | Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
(b) For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic):
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/General Hindi | 100 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Duration: 2 hours | Type: 100 Multiple Choice Objective Questions | Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam):
- For General (UR), EWS, OBC and Ex-Servicemen: 50%
- For SC and ST: 45%
Stage III: Skill Test (Only for Head Constable Electrician)
Skill test will be conducted by Board of Officers/Officials detailed by FHQ SSB after completion of written examination. Call list will be prepared up to 20 times of the vacancies (category wise) for HC Electrician. The skill test will be of 50 marks and the minimum qualifying marks for all candidates including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen will be 60%. Skill test is qualifying in nature and marks will not be included in the final merit list.
Stage IV: Documentation, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME)
After written examination (and Skill Test for HC Electrician), candidates numbering up to 3 times of the vacancies (category wise) will be shortlisted for Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination. Being declared Fit in Medical Examination does not give any legal claim for appointment. Appointment is strictly on merit basis.
Final Selection
The final selection list will be prepared category wise on merit after completion of Review Medical Examination. In case of equal marks:
- Candidate with higher marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) will be ranked higher (for HC Physiotherapy Assistant and HC Lab Assistant only).
- If still equal, the candidate senior in age will be ranked higher.
- If date of birth is also same, priority will be given based on alphabetical order of names in English (dictionary pattern) for all three posts.
How to Apply for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only. No offline applications will be accepted. Follow the steps below to complete your registration for SSB Head Constable Online Form 2026:
- Visit the official SSB Recruitment website at https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ or the respective direct application portals: https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_MED_2026/applicationIndex for HC Lab Assistant, HC Physiotherapy and Constable Nursing posts, and https://applyssb.com/SSB_HC_25/applicationIndex for HC Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary posts.
- Read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling the application form.
- Select the post name for which you want to apply. Remember, a candidate can apply for only one post.
- Fill in all personal details including your name, father/husband name, mother name, date of birth, gender, nationality, religion, and marital status exactly as per your Matriculation certificate.
- Fill in your category (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST), Aadhaar number, identification marks, mobile number, and email ID. Providing mobile number and email ID is mandatory.
- Fill in your educational qualification details, postal/permanent address, and criminal cases declaration if applicable.
- Upload your passport size coloured photograph in JPG format (less than 12 KB, greater than 4 KB, 100x120 pixels, white background with 75% face visible).
- Upload your signature in JPG format (less than 12 KB, greater than 4 KB, 140x60 pixels) in black or dark blue ink only.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman and female candidates are exempted from fee payment.
- Submit the application form after verifying all details. Note down your Registration Number and take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference.
Important: After submission, no request for change or correction in any particulars will be entertained. Application forms with blurred photographs or incomplete information will be summarily rejected.
General Rules and Important Instructions
- Only eligible candidates may apply. Read all provisions of the notification carefully before applying.
- Applications received through any mode except online will be summarily rejected.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates fulfilling eligibility of unreserved category may also apply against unreserved posts where no vacancies are reserved.
- Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs should apply through proper channel and submit NOC at time of documentation.
- All original documents must be produced at the time of documentation. Failure to produce documents will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in recruitment tests. However, unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing in written test will be reimbursed fare subject to production of Rail/Bus tickets, original caste certificate, and Non-employment certificate issued by MP/MLA or any Gazetted Officer.
- EWS Certificate should be valid for 2026-2027. Family gross annual income must be below Rs. 8,00,000/-.
- Falsification/Forgery of documents will lead to legal/debar action and cancellation of candidature.
- Calculator, Digital Diary, Cellular Phone, pager, whiteners, blades etc. are prohibited in the recruitment venue.
- Change in category will NOT be entertained once registered.
- Admit cards/call letters will be uploaded on SSB official website only. No admit card will be sent by post.
- The DG, SSB has full right to make changes/cancel/postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
- Biometric methods will be used during all stages of the recruitment process.
Disqualification Criteria
A candidate will be disqualified from appointment if:
- The person has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person who already has a living spouse.
- Having a living spouse, the person has contracted marriage with any other person.
- The person has been convicted by any court of law.
- The person has been dismissed from Government service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026
What is the total number of vacancies in SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
The total number of vacancies in SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 is 309. This includes 30 posts for HC Lab Assistant, 12 for HC Physiotherapy Assistant, 34 for Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic, 2 for HC Steward, 197 for HC Communication, 29 for HC Electrician, and 5 for HC Veterinary.
What is the application fee for SSB Head Constable Online Form 2026?
The application fee for UR, EWS and OBC category candidates is Rs. 100 (Non-Refundable). SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman and female candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee.
What is the age limit for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for Head Constable posts (Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Steward, Communication, Veterinary) is between 18 and 27 years. For Head Constable Electrician, the age limit is between 18 and 25 years. For Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic, the age limit is between 18 and 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
What is the pay scale for SSB Head Constable posts 2026?
The pay scale for Head Constable posts (Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary) is Level-4 with Basic Pay of Rs. 25500 to 81100 per month as per 7th CPC. For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic), the pay scale is Level-3 with Basic Pay of Rs. 21700 to 69100 per month.
What is the selection process for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of: Stage I - Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), Stage II - Written Examination (CBT of 150 marks for Head Constables and 100 marks for Constable Nursing), Stage III - Skill Test only for Head Constable Electrician post, Stage IV - Documentation, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME). Final selection is based on merit in written examination.
What is the educational qualification for SSB Head Constable Communication 2026?
For SSB Head Constable Communication, candidates must have either (i) 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board, OR (ii) a three years diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised institute.
How to apply online for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official SSB recruitment website at https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/. For HC Lab Assistant, Physiotherapy and Constable Nursing, the portal link is https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_MED_2026/applicationIndex. For HC Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary, the link is https://applyssb.com/SSB_HC_25/applicationIndex. Fill all details, upload photo and signature as per specifications, pay fee if applicable, submit and note the Registration Number.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026?
No. A candidate can apply for only one post from amongst all the posts mentioned in the notification. Applications received for multiple posts will be rejected.
Official Source
All information on this page is sourced directly from the official SSB recruitment notifications. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official websites for the latest updates, admit card download, result, and merit list.
- Official Recruitment Website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/
- SSB Main Website: https://ssb.gov.in/
- Application Portal (Medical Posts): https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_MED_2026/applicationIndex
- Application Portal (Technical Posts): https://applyssb.com/SSB_HC_25/applicationIndex
- Advertisement No.: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
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