SSB Constable & Head Constable Recruitment 2026
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs has released a recruitment notification for Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), and Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) posts. These are Group C Non-Gazetted posts. Candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal.
| Organisation | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 |
| Post Name | Head Constable & Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 76 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India / Abroad |
| Pay Level | Level-3 & Level-4 |
| Category | Central Government Job |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (Nepal/Bhutan candidates allowed with permission) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant) | 12th with Biology + 1-year Lab Assistant course + 1-year experience in lab/hospital |
| Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant) | 12th + 1-year Physiotherapy course + 1-year experience |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant) | 10th pass + First Aid certificate (St. John / Red Cross) + 1-year experience in hospital |
| Head Constable Exam | 150 Questions | 150 Marks | 3 Hours | Subjects: GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi + Technical |
| Constable Exam | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 2 Hours | Subjects: GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct | -0.25 negative marking | 0 for unanswered |
| Post | Total |
| UR | 39 |
| EWS | 5 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS | 9 |
| EWS | 3 |
| Total | 76 |
| Stage 1 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Head Constable (Male) | 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec |
| Head Constable (Female) | 800 m in 4 min |
| Constable (Male) | 4.8 km in 24 min |
| Constable (Female) | 2.4 km in 18 min |
| Stage 2 | Written Examination |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination (DME/RME) |
| Final Selection | Based on written exam merit |
| Head Constable | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Constable | Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Ration Money, and other allowances as per rules |
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| What is total vacancy? | Total 76 vacancies available. |
| What is age limit? | 18 to 27 years. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 marks deducted. |
| What is selection process? | PET/PST → Written → DV → Medical. |
| Is application fee required for SC/ST? | No, fee is exempted. |
