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 | |
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