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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 233 Vacancies

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)
  • Candidates must have passed the 12th class from a recognized Board
  • A diploma of minimum 2 years in Catering and Kitchen Management from an institute recognized by the Central or State Government
  • Minimum 1 year working experience as a Steward in a minimum 100-bedded hospital or institution recognized by the Central or State Government
Head Constable (Communication)
  • Must have passed 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized Board; (OR)
  • Three-year Diploma in Electronics / Communications / Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized institute
Head Constable (Electrician)
  • Candidates must have completed Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board.2) Two years of work experience in the respective trade; (OR)
  • Must have a certificate course from a recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or Vocational Institute with at least one year of experience in the respective trade; (OR)
  • Two-year Diploma from a recognized ITI in the respective trade or a similar trade.5) Must qualify for the trade test.
Head Constable (Veterinary)
  • Candidates must have completed 12th class with Science and Biology as main subjects from a recognized Board
  • Two-year Diploma in Veterinary and Livestock Development / Veterinary Stock Assistant Course / Animal Husbandry Course from an institute recognized by the Central or State Government.

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:

  1. At first, visit the official website of the SSB Head Constable https://ssb.gov.in
  2. On the homepage, scroll down to the page to the section “Recruitment”, and click on it.
  3. This will redirect you to a new portal, https://recruitment.ssb, where you can fill out your application form.
  4. On this page, go to the section “Apply Online for SSB Head Constable 2026.”
  5. Candidates must fill out their application in 3 parts, which include entering the necessary details, uploading documents, and paying the fee.
  6. Then, candidates must review their application and click Submit.
  7. 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:

SSB HC Application Fee 2026
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:

  1. 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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