The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has announced recruitment for 51 Sub Inspector posts including Staff Nurse, Pioneer and Communication in Group-B Non-Gazetted category.

This recruitment is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in nursing, civil engineering, electronics, communication, IT, and science who are looking for a stable and prestigious Central Government job with strong career growth, allowances and pension benefits.

As per official notification Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 and notice reference No.418/RC/SSB/OA/2023/Vol-II/1706 dated 21 March 2026, eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal.

Overview of SSB SI Recruitment 2026

Particular	Details
Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Ministry	Ministry of Home Affairs
Post Name	Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication)
Total Vacancies	51
Job Type	Central Government
Category	Group B (Non-Gazetted Combatised)
Application Mode	Online
Pay Level	Level-6
Salary Range	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Official Website	https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in
Advertisement No	524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
Notice Reference	418/RC/SSB/OA/2023/Vol-II/1706
Notification Date	21 March 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)	7	0	1	1	1	10
Sub Inspector (Pioneer)	12	1	3	3	2	21
Sub Inspector (Communication)	9	1	5	5	0	20
Grand Total	28	2	9	9	3	51

10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	21 March 2026
Application Start	Live
Last Date	30 days from Employment News publication
Admit Card	To be notified
Exam Date	To be notified

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Maximum age: 30 years

Age relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of service
Central Govt employees	up to 10 years
J&K domicile (1980-1989)	up to 10 years
1984 riot affected families	up to 10 years

Educational Qualification

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)

12th pass from recognised board
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
Registered with Central or State Nursing Council

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Sub Inspector (Communication)

Bachelor degree in:

Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science
Information Technology
OR B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Salary and Benefits

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level-6
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Maximum Pay	₹1,12,400
DA	Applicable
HRA	Applicable
Medical benefits	Yes
Pension	NPS / UPS
Other Allowances	Ration allowance, transport allowance

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through multiple stages:

Stage 1: PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

Applicable only for Sub Inspector Communication post:

Category	Standard
Male	1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec
Female	800 meters in 4 minutes

Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET.

Stage 2: PST (Physical Standard Test)

For SI Pioneer & SI Communication

Category	Height Male	Height Female	Chest Male
General	170 cm	157 cm	80-85 cm
Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Gorkhas	165 cm	155 cm	78-83 cm
ST	162.5 cm	150 cm	76-81 cm

For SI Staff Nurse

Category	Male Height	Female Height
General	165 cm	155 cm
ST	160 cm	148 cm
North East ST	155 cm	147 cm

Weight must be proportionate to height and age.

Stage 3: Written Examination (CBT)

Duration: 3 hours
Total Marks: 150

Exam Pattern

Part I – 50 marks

Subjects:

General Knowledge
Mathematics
Reasoning
English / Hindi

Part II – 100 marks

Technical subject related to post.

Minimum qualifying marks:

Category	Marks
UR/EWS/OBC	50%
SC/ST	45%

Stage 4: Document Verification

Documents submitted during application will be verified.

Stage 5: Medical Examination (DME)

Medical fitness as per CAPF guidelines.

Stage 6: Review Medical Examination (RME)

Candidates declared unfit may apply for review medical.

Stage 7: Final Merit List

Final merit prepared based on written exam marks.

Tie breaking rules:

higher marks in technical subject
older candidate preferred
alphabetical order priority

Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR	₹200
EWS	₹200
OBC	₹200
SC	Nil
ST	Nil
Female	Nil
Ex-Servicemen	Nil

Payment through:

UPI
Net banking
Debit card
Credit card

Fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online only.

Step-by-step guide

Visit https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in
Click on SI recruitment link
Register with mobile number and email ID
Fill personal details carefully
Upload photo and signature
Pay application fee
Submit form
Print acknowledgement copy

Application received through offline mode will be rejected.

Application Form Details

Candidates must fill following details:

candidate name (as per matric certificate)
father / husband name
mother name
date of birth
gender
nationality
religion
marital status
category
Aadhaar number
mobile number
email ID
identification marks
address
criminal case declaration

Photo and Signature Format

Photograph requirements

JPG format
size between 4 kb to 12 kb
dimension approx 100 x 120 pixels
white background
face clearly visible

Signature requirements

JPG format
4 kb to 12 kb
dimension approx 140 x 60 pixels

Blurred images will lead to rejection.

Documents Required

Candidates must produce original documents:

educational certificates
caste certificate (if applicable)
EWS certificate
OBC certificate
nursing registration certificate
engineering degree certificate
identity proof
domicile certificate
ex-servicemen certificate
photo ID proof

Certificate Format Requirements

Certificates must follow prescribed annexure formats:

Annexure I – OBC certificate
Annexure II – SC/ST certificate
Annexure III – EWS certificate
Annexure IV – photograph specification

Important Instructions

candidate can apply for only one post
incomplete forms will be rejected
category change not allowed after submission
biometric verification will be conducted
fake documents will lead to disqualification
admit card available online
no TA/DA for appearing in test
original documents required
mobile phones not allowed in exam centre
selection subject to medical fitness

Importance of Role

SSB Sub Inspectors play a crucial role in border management, communication systems, infrastructure and healthcare support. These posts provide long term job security, pension benefits, professional respect and promotion opportunities.

Who Should Apply

Ideal for:

nursing diploma holders
civil engineers
electronics engineers
IT graduates
science graduates
candidates preparing for CAPF jobs
candidates seeking government jobs after graduation

Preparation Strategy

Candidates should focus on:

general awareness
mathematics aptitude
reasoning ability
English comprehension
technical subject preparation
physical fitness

Recommended preparation:

practice previous year papers
improve running stamina
revise core subject concepts
improve accuracy in MCQs

Salary Insight

SSB Sub Inspectors receive attractive salary under 7th CPC with additional allowances such as DA, HRA, ration allowance, medical benefits and pension coverage, making it one of the stable long term government careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies in SSB SI Recruitment 2026?

Total 51 vacancies.

What is salary of SSB Sub Inspector?

₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.

What is qualification for SI Communication?

Degree in electronics, IT, computer science or science with PCM.

Is PET required for Staff Nurse?

No PET required for Staff Nurse.

What is application fee?

₹200 for UR/EWS/OBC.

Can I apply for multiple posts?

No, only one post allowed.

What is exam pattern?

150 marks CBT exam with technical subject.

Is this permanent job?

Yes, central government job with pension benefits.

Important Links

Apply online:
https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex

Official website:
https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in

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Final Words

SSB SI Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking technical and healthcare roles in central armed police forces. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply within the deadline.

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