SSB Constable Recruitment 2026: The Sashastra Seema Bal has officially released a notification for the posts of 50 GD General Duty, Helper & Tradesman. Through Sashastra Seema Bal recruitment, a total of 50 vacancies have been announced. The interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can fill out their application forms offline.
SSB Constable Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Constable Gardener, Barbar, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter |
| Total Posts | 50 Vacancy |
| Organization | Sashastra Seema Bal – SSB |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Salary | Rs. 69,100/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 22nd May – 20th June 2026 |
SSB Constable Recruitment
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the required eligibility in terms of age limit, educational qualification and experience. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified.
Education: Candidates must have passed Matriculation or 10th Class from a recognized board. Additional post-specific qualifications are mandatory:
- Other Trades (Cobbler, Tailor, etc.): Matriculation with two years work experience OR one-year certificate course with one year experience OR two years ITI Diploma in the relevant trade.
Age Limit
- Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): 18 to 23 years.
- Constable (Carpenter): 18 to 25 years.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Servicemen: as per rules).
SSB Constable Recruitment Vacancy
The Sashastra Seema Bal has announced 50 vacancies for various Constable Tradesman posts. These include vacancies for Unreserved as well as reserved category candidates. The category-wise SSB Constable Vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Vacancy Details | |
|---|---|
| Category | No. of Posts |
| UR | 38 |
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 4 |
| Total | 50 |
SSB Constable Recruitment Selection
The SSB Constable Selection Process has been curated to assess the candidates’ physical fitness, professional knowledge, and skills to determine their suitability for these posts. The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). PET includes a race (Male: 4.8 km in 24 min; Female: 2.4 km in 18 min). PST involves verification of height and chest measurements.
- Stage II: Written Examination.
- Stage III: Trade/Skill Test.
- Stage IV: Medical Examination.
SSB Constable Physical Standard Test (PST) 2026
Candidates must meet the minimum physical standards. The requirements vary by post, gender, and category. An example for Constable (Driver) is provided below.
| Description | Min. Height (Male) | Min. Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all candidates (General) | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min 80 cm (with 5 cm expansion) |
| For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min 78 cm (with 5 cm expansion) |
| For Gorkhas and candidates from North-Eastern States | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min 76 cm (with 5 cm expansion) |
| For ST candidates from North-Eastern States & LWE districts | 160 cm | 148 cm | Min 75-80 cm |
SSB Constable Recruitment Salary
Finally appointed candidates will be entitled to a decent salary package as per Level-3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. It will include the basic pay, and allowances like Dearness Allowance, etc. The pay scale for these posts will be Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/- Per Month.
Application Fee for SSB Constable Recruitment
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Nil |
| SC/ST | NIL |
| PwD | Exempted |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of SSB Constable Recruitment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Last Date for submission of applications by eligible candidates to their units | 20 June 2026 |
| Last Date for receiving application from individual | 20 June 2026 |
| Unit to forward applications to Ftr Hqr SSB | 30 June 2026 |
| Ftr Hqr to forward applications to ARC SHQ SSB Lakhimpur Kheri | 10 July 2026 |
| ARC to forward list to FHQ Recruitment Branch | 30 July 2026 |
How To Apply SSB ConstableRecruitment
The stages of the online application are given below, and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of SSB – Sashastra Seema Bal.
- Click on the SSB Constable Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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