SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 — 827 Vacancies

SSB has released notification for 827 Constable (Tradesman and Driver) posts under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Candidates who have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) with relevant trade experience can apply online. Last date to apply is 20 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month under Level-3 of the 7th CPC.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 - 827 Posts

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 for 827 Constable posts across 11 different trades including Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, and Nursing Orderly. These are Group C Non-Gazetted (Combatised) and Non-Ministerial posts. The biggest chunk of vacancies — 553 posts — is for Constable (Driver), open only for male candidates. Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in India or outside Indian territory and the posts carry a paramilitary work environment.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Grand Total: 383 (UR) + 64 (EWS) + 191 (OBC) + 128 (SC) + 61 (ST) = 827 Posts

Note: 10% of the total vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

Who Can Apply?

Constable (Veterinary) — 34 Posts

• Qualification: 10th Class pass with Science as main subject from a recognised Board.
• Experience: One year experience in treatment of different species of animals in a recognised Veterinary Hospital.
• Age: 18 to 27 years

Constable (Driver) — 553 Posts (Male Only)

• Qualification: 10th Class pass from a recognised Board.
• Requirement: Must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.
• Age: 18 to 27 years
• Open only for male candidates.

Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter) — 232 Posts

• Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board.
• Plus one of:
  • Two years work experience in the respective trade, OR
  • One year certificate course from a recognised ITI/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade, OR
  • Two years diploma from a recognised ITI in the trade or similar trade.
• Age: 18 to 23 years
• Must qualify the trade test.
• Multi-skilled candidates will be given preference.

Constable (Carpenter) — 7 Posts

• Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board.
• Plus one of:
  • Two years work experience in carpentry trade, OR
  • One year certificate course from a recognised ITI/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience, OR
  • Two years diploma from a recognised ITI in carpentry or similar trade.
• Age: 18 to 25 years
• Must qualify the trade test.

Constable (Nursing Orderly) — 1 Post

• Qualification: 10th Class pass from a recognised Board.
• Certification: First Aid certificate course from St. John's Ambulance Organisation or Red Cross Society of India.
• Experience: Minimum one year working as a Nursing Orderly in a minimum fifty-bedded hospital recognised by the Central or State Government.
• Age: 18 to 27 years

Nationality: For Constables (Washerman, Barber, Water Carrier, Waiter, Tailor, Gardener, Cobbler) — only Indian citizens. For Constables (Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) — citizens of India, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are also eligible (except with prior permission of Central Government for non-Indian citizens).

A candidate can apply for only one post. You must hold all eligibility conditions on the last date of application, i.e., 30 days from Employment News publication.

Age Limit

• Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): 18 to 23 years
• Constable (Carpenter): 18 to 25 years
• Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Nursing Orderly): 18 to 27 years
• The crucial date for age calculation is the closing date for receipt of applications (i.e., 30 days from publication in Employment News).

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation beyond upper age limit
• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age
• Departmental Candidates (Central Government Employee): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) with 3 years continuous service
• J&K and Ladakh Domicile (1980-1989) UR: 5 years
• J&K and Ladakh Domicile (1980-1989) OBC: 8 years
• J&K and Ladakh Domicile (1980-1989) SC/ST: 10 years
• 1984 Riots Victims (Unreserved): 5 years
• 1984 Riots Victims (OBC): 8 years
• 1984 Riots Victims (SC/ST): 10 years

Salary

• All posts carry Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month) under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances as per Central Government orders.
• Selected candidates will be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable for new entrants joining on or after 01 January 2004 or 01 April 2025.

Physical Standards

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male: 4.8 km race in 24 minutes
• Female: 2.4 km race in 18 minutes
• Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear for PST, written exam, skill test and medical examination.

Physical Standard Test (PST) — Constable (Veterinary)

• General Male: Height 170 cm, Chest 80 cm (min expansion 5 cm)
• General Female: Height 157 cm
• Garhwali/Kumaoni/Dogra/Maratha/NE States Male: Height 165 cm, Chest 78 cm
• Scheduled Tribes Male: Height 162.5 cm, Chest 76 cm

PST — Constable (Driver) — Male Only

• General Male: Height 170 cm, Chest 80 cm (min expansion 5 cm)
• Garhwali/Kumaoni/Dogra/Maratha/NE States Male: Height 165 cm, Chest 78 cm
• Gorkha/NE States Male: Height 162.5 cm, Chest 77 cm
• Scheduled Tribes remaining areas Male: Height 162.5 cm

PST — Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter)

• General Male: Height 167.5 cm, Chest 78 cm (min expansion 5 cm)
• General Female: Height 157 cm

PST — Constable (Nursing Orderly)

• General Male: Height 165 cm, Chest 75-80 cm
• General Female: Height 155 cm
• Scheduled Tribes Male: Height 155-162.5 cm (varies by region)

Application Fee

• UR / EWS / OBC: Rs. 100 (Non-Refundable)
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female: No fee (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 4 stages:

1. Stage I — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST): PET and PST will be conducted at SSB locations. You must meet the minimum height and chest requirements and complete the race within the prescribed time. Biometric verification will be done at all stages.
2. Stage II — Written Examination (CBT): Computer Based Test of 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours. Subjects include General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English/General Hindi. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen and 45% for SC/ST. Final merit for all posts will be based on written exam marks only.
3. Stage III — Documentation and Skill Test: After written exam, a call list of up to 20 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be prepared. Skill test of 50 marks with 60% qualifying marks. Trade test is qualifying in nature — marks are not added to the merit list.
4. Stage IV — Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates numbering up to 3 times the vacancies will be called for DME. Conducted as per Revised Medical Guidelines dated 20.05.2015.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SSB recruitment portal at recruitment.ssb.gov.in or ssb.gov.in.
2. Click on the relevant application link for Constable Tradesman/Driver Recruitment 2026.
3. Register yourself by entering your basic details. Note down your registration number and password.
4. Log in and fill the online application form carefully. You can apply for only one post.
5. Upload your passport-size photograph (JPG, 12-100 KB, 100x120 pixels, white background) and signature (JPG, 12-100 KB, 140x60 pixels).
6. Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI (if applicable).
7. Submit the application and take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference.

Applications received through any mode other than online will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 March 2026
• Employment News Publication: 21-27 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 21 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 April 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Carry out assigned trade-specific duties (driving, tailoring, carpentry, gardening, barbering, cobbling, washing, cooking, veterinary care, or nursing as per your trade)
• Maintain border security equipment, vehicles, and supplies assigned to your unit
• Patrol designated border areas and support security operations when required
• Follow all SSB rules, standing orders, and operational guidelines at all times
• Assist senior officers in daily camp and field operations
• Keep proper records and logs related to your trade work and materials used
• Participate in physical training, drills, and refresher courses as scheduled
• Report any security concerns or unusual activities observed during duty