Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) aims to fill a total of 233 vacancies for Head Constable posts, for which a shortlisting notification has been released on 16th March 2026. The online application is invited from 12th pass candidates who are in age between 18 and 27 years old. Interested candidates can fill out their application from 21st March to 20th April 2026 through the official website https://ssb.gov.in/.
SSB Head Constable Notification 2026 PDF Out
The short SSB Head Constable Notification 2026 has been released on 16th March 2026 in the Employment Newspaper along with vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, and other details. The official notification will be released soon on the official website https://ssb.gov.in/, and the same will be updated here.
SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026
Through the SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 drive, a total of 233 vacancies will be recruited for Head Constable posts. Check post-wise and category-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Post Name | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 197 | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | 29 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Head Constable (Steward) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 233 | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 |
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 must ensure to fulfill the SSB Head Constable Eligibility Criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check the post-wise educational qualification for SSB HC Recruitment 2026 from the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Head Constable (Steward) |
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| Head Constable (Communication) |
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| Head Constable (Electrician) |
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| Head Constable (Veterinary) |
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Age Limit
Candidates’ minimum age should not be less than 18 years and maximum age not more than 27 years to be eligible to apply online for SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2026.
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 27 years
However, the age limit varies with the different SSB Head Constable posts, as given below:
| Post Names | Age Limit |
| Head Constable (Steward) | 18-27 years |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 18-27 years |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | 18-25 years |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 18-27 years |
SSB Head Constable Upper Age Relaxation
The Government of India has provided age relaxation for all candidates from the reserved category interested in applying for the SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026. The upper age limit relaxation of different categories is given below:
| Category | Relaxation (Years) | Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years | 30 years |
| OBC | 3 years | 28 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age) | Depends on the number of Service years |
| Departmental Candidates | UR: Up to 40 years | |
| OBC: Up to 43 years | ||
| SC/ST: Up to 45 years | ||
| Candidate who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UTs of J & K and Ladakh during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | UR: 5 years | 30 years |
| OBC: 8 years | 33 years | |
| SC/ST: 10 years | 35 years | |
| Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots | UR: 5 years | 30 years |
| OBC: 8 years | 33 years | |
| SC/ST: 10 years | 35 years | |
SSC Head Constable Application Form 2026
Candidates willing to apply for 233 vacancies in the SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026 have to fill out their personal, academic, and category details, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee as per their category. While filling out the application form, they must ensure that the details are correct. Any incorrect information will lead to the disqualification of the candidates.
Steps to Apply for SSB Head Constable 2026
Candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to complete the SSB Head Constable Application Process 2026:
- At first, visit the official website of the SSB Head Constable https://ssb.gov.in
- On the homepage, scroll down to the page to the section “Recruitment”, and click on it.
- This will redirect you to a new portal, https://recruitment.ssb, where you can fill out your application form.
- On this page, go to the section “Apply Online for SSB Head Constable 2026.”
- Candidates must fill out their application in 3 parts, which include entering the necessary details, uploading documents, and paying the fee.
- Then, candidates must review their application and click Submit.
- Candidates must take a printout of the confirmation page.
Part 1: In this, candidates must enter the name of the post, the candidate’s name, the Father/husband’s name, Mother’s name, DOB, gender, nationality, religion, marital status, category, relaxation in physical test, affected by 19854 Roits, J&K domicile, Ex-servicemen, Departmental candidate, Aadhaar card, identification number, mobile number, email ID, educational qualification, Postal/Permanent Address, Criminal Cases Declaration, and Password.
Part 2: In this section, candidates are to upload their photograph and signature. The specifics of these 2 documents are given below:
| Documents | Format | File Size | Resolution | Requirements |
| Photograph | JPG | 4 KB – 12 KB | 100 pixel widths by 120 pixels height | White background, face should cover 75% of the photograph. If a candidate uploads his photographs with a beard, he should appear with a beard for the recruitment process as well. |
| Signature | 140 pixel widths by 60 pixel height | Must be correctly uploaded. |
Part 3: In this, candidates must pay the application fee through Net Banking/Credit Card/ Debit Card of any bank.
SSB Head Constable Application Fee 2026
To complete the application form, candidates must pay the fee as per their category. The category-wise application fee is given below:
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| Categories | Application Fee (in Rs.) |
| UR/OBC/EWS (Male candidates) | 100 |
| SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/ Women candidates | Nil |
SSB Head Constable Selection Process 2026
SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026 goes through 4 stages to complete its selection process. These stages check the candidate’s physical efficiency for the post, knowledge in various subjects, computer proficiency, and medical fitness for the post. SSB Head Constable selection process is given below:
- Physical Tests: This stage includes Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). Both of these tests are conducted in SSB locations.


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