SSB SI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 51 Sub Inspector Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
• Advertisement No.: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
• Post Name: Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse), Sub Inspector (Pioneer), Sub Inspector (Communication)
• Total Vacancies: 51
• Post Category: Group-B Non-Gazetted (Combatised)
• Application Mode: Online Only
• Start Date: 21 March 2026
• Last Date for SSB SI Recruitment 2026: 20 April 2026
• Official Website: recruitment.ssb.gov.in

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Fee is non-refundable in all cases. Candidates should avoid multiple payments against a single registration.

Vacancy Details - SSB Sub Inspector 2026

The total number of posts is 51 distributed across 3 specialized sub-inspector trades. Below is the complete category-wise vacancy breakup:

Note: 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available, vacancies will be filled by non Ex-Servicemen candidates. A candidate can apply for only one post.

Pay Scale - SSB SI 2026

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will also get Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances as admissible in SSB from time to time. Candidates will be covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality / Citizenship

No person who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the prior permission of the Central Government in writing, be appointed under these rules. However, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan is not debarred from appointment in the Force.

Educational Qualification and Age Limit

Important Note: The crucial date to determine age and all eligibility criteria for above posts will be the closing date for receipt of applications i.e. 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.

Candidates who have appeared in qualifying examinations but results are awaited, and candidates intending to appear in qualifying examinations in 2026, are also eligible to apply.

Age Relaxation

Selection Process - SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026

The selection process for SSB SI Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed further.

Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Important Note on PET: No Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted for Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) and Sub Inspector (Pioneer). PET is applicable only for Sub Inspector (Communication).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) - For Sub Inspector (Communication) only:

Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in PST, Written Examination, Skill Test (as admissible), Documentation and Medical Examination.

Physical Standard Test (PST) - For Sub Inspector (Pioneer and Communication):

Physical Standard Test (PST) - For Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse):

Stage II: Written Examination (CBT)

Candidates declared qualified in Physical Standard Test (PST) will appear in the Written Examination conducted as follows:

• Type: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper-I Common Entrance Test
• Duration: 3 hours
• Total Marks: 150
• Number of Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Objective Type

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• For Gen, EWS, OBC and Ex-Servicemen: 50%
• For SC and ST: 45%

Note: Final merit for all posts will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in written examination only. A candidate securing more marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) will be ranked higher in case of a tie.

Stage III: Documentation, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME)

• On the basis of merit in written examination, candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies (category wise) will be called for Documentation and Detailed Medical Examination.
• Document Verification will be carried out before DME / RME. All original documents claimed in the application must be produced. Failure to produce documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
• DME will be conducted as per Revised Medical Guidelines dated 20.05.2015 issued by ADG Medical CAPF and amendments.
• Candidates declared unfit in DME can apply for Review Medical Examination (RME). Decision of the RME Board is final. No second appeal will be entertained.
• Being declared fit in Medical Examination gives no legal claim or right to any candidate for final appointment in Government service.

Final Selection

The final selection list is prepared in order of merit, category wise, after completion of Review Medical Examination. In case of tie in marks, a candidate securing more marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) will be ranked higher. If marks are still equal, the candidate senior in age gets priority. If date of birth is also same, alphabetical order of names in English (dictionary pattern) - A first, B second etc. - will be used.

How to Apply for SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSB recruitment website at https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ or the application portal at https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex and read the complete notification carefully before applying.
2. Click on the Apply Online link for SSB SI Recruitment 2026 and select the post you want to apply for. Remember, a candidate can apply for only one post.
3. Fill in Part-I of the application form with personal details including your name (as in Matriculation certificate), father's/husband's name, mother's name, date of birth, gender, nationality, religion, marital status, category, Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID.
4. Upload your passport size photograph in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, 100x120 pixels, white background with 75% face visible) and your signature in JPG format (less than 12 KB and greater than 4 KB, 140x60 pixels).
5. Pay the application fee of Rs 200 through net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are fully exempted from fee payment.
6. Submit the application form after verifying all details carefully. Note down your registration number and take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference. The application can be edited till the closing date.

Important: Only online applications are accepted. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected straightaway. Incomplete or incorrect applications are also liable to be rejected. Biometric tracking features are enabled and uploading fake photographs will lead to action under Cyber Crime IT Act 2000.

General Rules and Instructions

• A candidate can apply for only one post.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of recruitment tests.
• Unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing in written test will be reimbursed fare as per relevant rules on production of Rail/Bus tickets, original caste certificate and Non-Employment certificate.
• Candidates must bring all original documents at the time of documentation including educational qualification certificates, caste certificates and identity proof.
• Name, Father's Name and Date of Birth must match exactly with Matriculation certificate. No subsequent request for change will be considered.
• Government or Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channel and produce NOC at the time of documentation.
• Biometric attendance, digital photograph and thumb impression will be taken at recruitment venues at all stages.
• Falsification or forgery of documents will lead to legal action and debarring from future SSB examinations.
• Mobile phones, calculators, digital diaries and other electronic devices are prohibited at the recruitment venue.
• The DG, SSB has full right to make changes, cancel or postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• Once registered, change in category will not be entertained.
• Candidates are advised to regularly visit https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ and https://ssb.gov.in/ for updates.

Disqualification Criteria

• Candidates who have entered into or contracted a marriage while having a living spouse will not be eligible.
• Conviction by any court of law.
• Dismissal from Government Service.
• Candidates involved or convicted in any criminal case under IPC or other Central/State Government Acts will not be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies in SSB SI Recruitment 2026?

The total number of vacancies in SSB SI Recruitment 2026 is 51 posts. This includes 10 posts for Sub Inspector Staff Nurse, 21 posts for Sub Inspector Pioneer and 20 posts for Sub Inspector Communication.

What is the last date to apply for SSB Sub Inspector Online Form 2026?

The last date to submit the SSB Sub Inspector Online Form 2026 is 20 April 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official SSB application portal at https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex only.

What is the application fee for SSB SI Recruitment 2026?

The application fee for UR, EWS and OBC category candidates is Rs 200 (Non-Refundable). SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are fully exempted from payment of examination fee.

What is the age limit for SSB Sub Inspector 2026?

The age limit for all three Sub Inspector posts (Staff Nurse, Pioneer and Communication) is not exceeding 30 years of age. Age is calculated as on the closing date of application i.e. 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.

What is the educational qualification required for SSB Sub Inspector Staff Nurse 2026?

For Sub Inspector Staff Nurse, the candidate must have passed 12th class from a recognised Board or University; possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (3 years for pre-2008 qualifiers, 3.5 years for 2008-2015 qualifiers, 3 years with internship for post 2015-16 qualifiers) from an institution recognised by Central or State nursing council; and must be registered with Central nursing council or State nursing council as a General Nurse and Mid-wife.

What is the selection process for SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026?

The SSB Sub Inspector 2026 selection process consists of three stages: Stage I - Physical Efficiency Test (PET, applicable only for SI Communication) and Physical Standard Test (PST for all posts), Stage II - Written Examination (CBT of 150 marks, 3 hours, with Part-I of 50 marks on General Knowledge, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi and Part-II of 100 marks on Technical Subject), and Stage III - Documentation, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME). Final merit is prepared on the basis of written examination marks only.

What is the pay scale for SSB Sub Inspector posts?

The pay scale for all Sub Inspector posts (Staff Nurse, Pioneer and Communication) is Level-6 in the Pay Matrix with Basic Pay of Rs 35400 to 112400 as per the 7th CPC. Selected candidates also receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Ration Money and other admissible allowances.

Is there a Physical Efficiency Test for SSB Sub Inspector Staff Nurse and Pioneer posts?

No. There is no Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the post of Sub Inspector Staff Nurse and Sub Inspector Pioneer. PET is conducted only for the post of Sub Inspector Communication. However, all three posts require clearing the Physical Standard Test (PST).

Official Source

All information on this page is taken directly from the official SSB advertisement notification No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 issued by the Directorate General, Sashastra Seema Bal (MHA), East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110066.

• Official Recruitment Website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/
• SSB Main Website: https://ssb.gov.in/
• Online Application Portal: https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex

Note: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official SSB recruitment website for any updates, schedule changes or notices related to this Latest Recruitment 2026.