SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 – 51 Vacancies for Nurse, Pioneer & Communication Posts

SSB SI Recruitment 2026: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially released an important notification for the recruitment of Sub Inspector (SI) in three specialised posts — Staff Nurse, Pioneer, and Communication. With a total of 51 vacancies and an attractive pay scale, this is a great opportunity for eligible candidates to serve in a premier central armed police force. Read on for complete details.

SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

A total of 51 vacancies have been notified across three posts. The category-wise breakup is as follows:

Note: 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. A candidate can apply for only one post. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates fulfilling unreserved eligibility may also apply for UR posts where no reserved vacancies exist.

Eligibility Criteria – Age, Education & Qualification

All candidates must be Indian citizens and not exceeding 30 years of age. The post-wise essential educational qualifications are:

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse):

• 12th Class pass from a recognised Board or University/Institute
• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM):
  • Qualified before 2008: 3-year diploma from a Central/State nursing council-recognised institution
  • Qualified after 2008 but before 2015-16: 3.5-year diploma from a Central/State nursing council-recognised institution
  • Qualified after 2015-16: 3-year diploma with internship from a Central/State nursing council-recognised institution
• Registered with the Central Nursing Council or the State Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife

Sub Inspector (Pioneer):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute

Sub Inspector (Communication):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology Engineering or Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised University or Institute

Age Relaxation:

Application Fee:

Payment can be made via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. No amount will be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process:

The SSB SI Recruitment 2026 selection process involves the following stages:

Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)

Important: No PET will be conducted for Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) and Sub Inspector (Pioneer). PET is applicable only for Sub Inspector (Communication).

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – For SI (Communication) Only

Note: Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in all other stages.

Physical Standard Test (PST) – For All Three Posts

All candidates (including SI Staff Nurse and SI Pioneer) must meet minimum height and chest requirements as per the PST standards below.

PST Standards for Sub Inspector (Pioneer & Communication)

PST Standards for Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)

Important Notes on PST:

• Chest measurement applies to male candidates only. Not applicable for females.
• Height and chest are measured to one decimal place. A candidate with even 0.1 cm less than the minimum will be disqualified.
• Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per Annexure-VI. Overweight/underweight candidates are disqualified at the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) stage.
• Candidates seeking height/chest relaxation must submit a community certificate from the concerned District Authority at the time of PST.
• Candidates declared unfit in PST may appeal to the appellate authority on the same day through the Presiding Officer of the PST Board. The decision is final.

Stage 2: Written Examination (Computer-Based Test – CBT)

The CBT is of 3 hours duration, carrying 150 marks:

• Part I (50 Marks): General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/Hindi
• Part-II (100 Marks): Technical Subject (post-specific)

Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM and 45% for SC/ST. Final merit is based on written exam marks only.

Stage 3: Documentation, Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME)

Candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for document verification, followed by a Detailed Medical Examination.

Final Selection

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of written examination marks. In case of a tie:

• Higher marks in Part-II (Technical Subject) → ranked higher
• Senior in age → ranked higher
• Alphabetical order of name in English (dictionary pattern) → A first, B second, etc.

How to Apply Online – Step by Step

Applications must be submitted online only. Offline applications will be summarily rejected.

1. Visit the official portal: https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex
2. Read the detailed advertisement on the SSB Recruitment website carefully before filling the form.
3. Fill in all required personal, educational, and professional details correctly.
4. Upload your passport-size photograph (JPG, 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible) and signature (JPG, 4–12 KB, 140×60 pixels, black/dark blue ink).
5. Pay the examination fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the application and save/print the acknowledgement with your Registration Number.

Important: After final submission, no changes will be entertained. The application form can be edited until the closing/last date of receipt. Do not make multiple payments against a single registration.

For assistance, refer to the SSB Recruitment Website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/

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