Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Total Vacancies: 233
Job Location: Across India
Advertisement No.: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
Notice Ref No.: 418/RC/SSB/OA/2023/Vol-II/1707
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released notification for recruitment of Head Constable (Steward), Head Constable (Communication), Head Constable (Electrician), and Head Constable (Veterinary) posts under Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted category.
Selected candidates will serve under the Ministry of Home Affairs and may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
This recruitment is suitable for candidates seeking:
- central government job
- uniform service career
- technical government role
- long-term job stability
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 21 March 2026 |
| Application Start | Live |
| Last Date | 30 days from Employment News publication |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Candidates should regularly visit official website for updates.
SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Details
Total vacancies: 233
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 197 |
| Electrician | 13 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| Veterinary | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 233 |
10% vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
SSB Head Constable Salary 2026 Pay Scale and Benefits
Pay Level: Level-4
Salary Range:
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Additional benefits:
- Dearness Allowance
- HRA
- Ration allowance
- Medical benefits
- pension benefits under UPS/NPS
Approx in-hand salary:
₹35,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on location.
SSB Head Constable Job Profile and Responsibilities
Head Constable Communication Duties
- wireless communication management
- signal equipment handling
- network monitoring
- communication security support
Head Constable Electrician Duties
- electrical maintenance
- equipment installation
- power system safety
- repair work
Head Constable Veterinary Duties
- animal healthcare support
- livestock management
- veterinary assistance
- animal unit maintenance
- Head Constable Steward Duties
- kitchen supervision
- food quality monitoring
- catering management
- hospitality operations
SSB Head Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
SSB Head Constable Age Limit 2026
| Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Steward | 18-27 years |
| Communication | 18-27 years |
| Veterinary | 18-27 years |
| Electrician | 18-25 years |
Age calculated as per closing date of application.
SSB Head Constable Age Relaxation Rules
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deduction of service |
| Govt employees | up to 40-45 years |
| J&K domicile | up to 5-10 years |
Age relaxation as per central government rules.
SSB Head Constable Educational Qualification 2026
Steward qualification
- 12th pass
- diploma in catering or kitchen management
- 1 year experience as steward
Communication qualification
- 12th with PCM
OR - diploma in electronics / communication / IT
Electrician qualification
- matric pass
- ITI or diploma electrician trade
- trade test required
Veterinary qualification
- 12th with biology
- diploma in veterinary science or animal husbandry
SSB Head Constable Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹100 |
| OBC | ₹100 |
| EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Female | Nil |
| Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Payment mode:
- debit card
- credit card
- net banking
- UPI
SSB Head Constable Selection Process 2026
Selection stages:
- PET
- PST
- Written exam
- Skill test (electrician)
- document verification
- medical examination
Stage 1 Physical Efficiency Test PET
| Gender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male | 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec |
| Female | 800 meter in 4 minutes |
Ex-servicemen exempted from PET.
Stage 2 Physical Standard Test PST
Height and chest requirements vary by post and category.
Stage 3 Written Examination Pattern
Mode: CBT
Duration: 3 hours
Questions: 150
Marks: 150
Subjects:
General knowledge
Mathematics
Reasoning
English or Hindi
Technical subject
Minimum qualifying marks:
UR/OBC/EWS – 50%
SC/ST – 45%
Stage 4 Skill Test Electrician
Skill test marks: 50
Qualifying marks: 60%
Stage 5 Document Verification DV
Candidates must produce:
- educational certificates
- identity proof
- caste certificate
- domicile certificate
- experience certificate
- NOC if employed
Stage 6 Detailed Medical Examination DME
Medical fitness required as per CAPF standards.
SSB Head Constable Physical Test Details 2026
Height Requirement
| Post | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Steward | 165 cm | 155 cm |
| Communication | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| Electrician | 167.5 cm | 157 cm |
| Veterinary | 170 cm | 157 cm |
Chest Requirement
Male candidates:
75-80 cm
minimum expansion 5 cm
Relaxations available for reserved categories.
SSB Head Constable Syllabus 2026 Subject Wise
General knowledge:
- current affairs
- history
- geography
- polity
Mathematics:
- percentage
- ratio
- average
- algebra
- arithmetic
Reasoning:
- analogy
- coding decoding
- puzzles
- series
Technical subject:
- diploma level syllabus
SSB Head Constable Application Form Details
Candidates need to fill:
- name as per matric certificate
- father name
- mother name
- date of birth
- category
- religion
- marital status
- Aadhaar number
- identification marks
- mobile number
- email ID
- address details
- education details
SSB Head Constable Photo and Signature Size Requirements
Photo:
- JPG format
- 4 kb to 12 kb
- 100×120 pixels
- white background
Signature:
- JPG format
- 4 kb to 12 kb
- 140×60 pixels
How to Apply for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026
Apply online:
https://applyssb.com/SSB_HC_25/applicationIndex
Official website:
https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in
Steps:
- register online
- fill application form
- upload documents
- pay fee
- submit application
- print application form
Why This SSB Recruitment is Important
- central government job stability
- pension benefits
- career growth
- uniform service career
- technical skill job
Who Should Apply
Suitable for candidates:
- diploma holders
- ITI candidates
- science students
- candidates seeking defence jobs
- candidates seeking central govt jobs
SSB Head Constable Preparation Strategy 2026
Preparation tips:
- practice previous year papers
- focus on technical subject
- improve physical fitness
- revise basic mathematics
- improve reasoning speed
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 FAQ
how many vacancies in SSB head constable 2026?
233 vacancies.
what is salary of SSB head constable?
₹25500 to ₹81100.
is physical test required?
yes PET and PST required.
can female candidates apply?
yes female candidates eligible.
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