SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026
Short Information: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a recruitment notification for the post of Constable (Tradesman) including Driver, Veterinary, and various other trades. This recruitment is for a total of 827 posts. The online application portal is active, and the closing date for applications is 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Eligible candidates should check the detailed criteria for SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 below.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Government of India Advertisement Number: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 Post Name: Constable (Tradesman) - Group 'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised)
2. Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Date |
21-03-2026 |
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Application Start Date |
21-03-2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
30 Days from Publication in Employment News |
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Exam Date |
To be announced |
3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment
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Category |
Fees |
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UR / EWS / OBC |
₹ 100 |
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SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen |
₹ 0 (Exempted) |
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Female Candidates |
₹ 0 (Exempted) |
Mode of Payment: Through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
4. Age Limit (As on Closing Date)
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Constable (Driver): 18 - 27 Years
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Constable (Veterinary): 18 - 27 Years
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Constable (Nursing Orderly): 18 - 27 Years
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Constable (Carpenter): 18 - 25 Years
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Constable (Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, etc.): 18 - 23 Years
5. Vacancy Details & Category-wise Breakdown
Total Vacancies: 827 Posts
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Post Name |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
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Constable (Driver) - Male only |
244 |
45 |
145 |
81 |
38 |
553 |
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Constable (Veterinary) |
21 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
34 |
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Constable (Washerman) |
32 |
7 |
19 |
11 |
5 |
74 |
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Constable (Barber) |
21 |
4 |
10 |
5 |
3 |
43 |
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Constable (Gardener) |
18 |
3 |
7 |
9 |
4 |
41 |
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Constable (Tailor) |
19 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
4 |
41 |
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Constable (Cobbler) |
15 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
25 |
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Others (Water Carrier, Waiter, etc.) |
13 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
16 |
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Grand Total |
383 |
64 |
191 |
128 |
61 |
827 |
6. Educational Qualification
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Driver: 10th Pass + Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
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Veterinary: 10th Pass with Science + 1-year experience in animal treatment.
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Nursing Orderly: 10th Pass + First Aid Certificate + 1-year experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
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Tradesman (Carpenter, Cobbler, etc.): 10th Pass + 2 years experience in respective trade OR 1-year ITI Certificate + 1-year experience OR 2-year Diploma from ITI.
7. Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Post |
Category |
Height (Male) |
Height (Female) |
Chest (Male) |
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Driver & Veterinary |
General/OBC/SC |
170 cm |
157 cm (Vet) |
80-85 cm |
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ST |
162.5 cm |
150 cm (Vet) |
76-81 cm |
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Tradesman |
General/OBC/SC |
167.5 cm |
157 cm |
78-83 cm |
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ST |
162.5 cm |
150 cm |
76-81 cm |
8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Category |
Race Distance |
Time Limit |
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Male |
4.8 Kms |
24 Minutes |
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Female |
2.4 Kms |
18 Minutes |
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Note: Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET. |
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9. Mode of Selection
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Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST).
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Stage II: Written Examination (CBT) - 100 Marks, 2 Hours.
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Stage III: Documentation & Skill Test (Trade Test).
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Stage IV: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME).
10. Reservation Criteria
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10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
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Vertical reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS as per Central Government guidelines.
11. Age Relaxation
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SC/ST: 5 Years
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OBC: 3 Years
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Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years (after deduction of military service)
12. Syllabus
Written Exam Pattern: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Total Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
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Time: 2 Hours
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Subjects: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English/Hindi.
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Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM; 45% for SC/ST.
13. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
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Visit the official SSB recruitment portal: https://applyssb.com.
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Registration: Fill in personal details, post applied for, and educational qualifications.
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Upload: Upload a colored passport-size photograph (white background) and signature in JPG format.
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Payment: Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) through online mode.
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Submission: Review all details carefully and submit the form. Print the acknowledgment for future use.
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Apply Online
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Download Official Notification
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Official Website
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Is there any physical test for the Veterinary post? Yes, both PET and PST are conducted.
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Can females apply for the Driver post? No, the Driver post is for males only.
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What is the selection basis for the final merit list? Marks obtained in the Written Examination only.
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Is the Trade Test qualifying? Yes, it is qualifying in nature (60% required).
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What is the basic pay for these posts? Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100).
This information is based on the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official SSB website at https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ before applying.