SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 | 233 Vacancies | Steward, Communication, Electrician & Veterinary Posts

SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially released a major recruitment notification for the post of Head Constable in four specialised trades — Steward, Communication, Electrician, and Veterinary. With a whopping 233 vacancies on offer, this is one of the biggest SSB recruitment drives of 2026. Read all details below before the last date passes!

SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

A total of 233 vacancies have been notified. The Head Constable (Communication) post alone carries 197 vacancies, making it the largest opportunity in this batch. The complete 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 category eligibility may also apply for UR posts where no reserved vacancies exist.

Eligibility Criteria – Age, Education & Experience

All candidates must be Indian citizens and between 18 and 27 years of age (as on the closing date). Post-wise essential educational qualifications are:

Head Constable (Steward):

• 12th Class pass from a recognised Board
• A diploma of minimum 2 years in Catering and Kitchen Management from an institution recognised by the Central or State Government
• Minimum 1 year working experience as a Steward in a 100-bedded hospital or institution recognised by the Central or State Government

Head Constable (Communication):

• Option A: 12th Class in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board
• Option B: 3-year Diploma in Electronics, Communications, Computer Science, or Information Technology from a recognised Institute

Head Constable (Electrician):

• Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board, AND one of the following:
  • 2 years of work experience in the respective trade; OR
  • 1-year certificate course from a recognised Industrial/Vocational Training Institute with at least 1 year of experience in the trade; OR
  • 2-year Diploma from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the respective or similar trade
• Must qualify the Trade Test (conducted during the selection process)
• Age limit: Between 18 and 25 years (different from other posts)

Head Constable (Veterinary):

• 12th Class with Science and Biology as main subjects from a recognised Board
• 2-year Diploma in Veterinary and Livestock Development, or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course, or Animal Husbandry Course from an institution recognised by the Central or State Government

Age Relaxation:

Special Note for HC (Electrician): The upper age limit for this post is 25 years (not 27 years). Age relaxation applies over and above the upper age limit as per the table below.

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 Head Constable Recruitment 2026 involves the following stages:

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

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – For All Posts

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

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Head Constable (Steward)

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Head Constable (Communication)

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Head Constable (Electrician)

Physical Standard Test (PST) – Head Constable (Veterinary)

Important PST Notes:

• Chest measurement is for male candidates only. Not applicable for females.
• Height and chest are measured to one decimal place. Even 0.1 cm below the minimum leads to disqualification (e.g., 169.9 cm fails the 170 cm standard).
• Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per Annexure-VI. Overweight/underweight candidates are disqualified at the DME stage, not at the PST.
• Candidates seeking height/chest relaxation must submit a community certificate from the concerned District Authority at the time of PST. Non-production = candidature cancelled.
• Candidates found unfit at PST may appeal to the appellate authority on the same day. The appellate 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.

Stage 3: Skill Test – Only for Head Constable (Electrician)

A separate Skill Test is conducted exclusively for HC (Electrician) candidates after the written exam. Key points:

• Candidates called for skill test: up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise)
• Skill test carries 50 marks; minimum qualifying marks for all categories (including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-SM) is 60%
• The skill test is qualifying in nature only — marks are NOT counted in the final merit list

Stage 4: Documentation, DME & Review Medical Examination (RME)

Candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) from the written exam merit will be shortlisted for document verification and Detailed Medical Examination.

Final Selection

Final merit is prepared based on written examination marks only. 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 → A first, B second, C third, 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_HC_25/applicationIndex
2. Read the full advertisement on SSB’s official website carefully before proceeding.
3. Fill in all personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
4. Upload your passport-size photograph (JPG, 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background) and signature (JPG, 4–12 KB, 140×60 pixels, black/dark blue ink only).
5. Pay the examination fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the form and save/print the acknowledgement with your Registration Number for future reference.

Important: After final submission, no changes will be entertained. The application can be edited only until the closing date. Avoid making multiple payments against a single registration — payments are non-refundable.

For assistance, visit: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/

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