SSB ASI Paramedical Recruitment 2026

SSB has released notification for 7 Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Paramedical posts under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Candidates with 12th pass and a relevant Diploma in Radiology, Pharmacy, OT Technology, or Dental Hygiene can apply online. Last date to apply is 20 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month under Level-5 of the 7th CPC.

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) ASI Paramedical Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 for 7 Assistant Sub Inspector posts in paramedical trades including Radiographer, Pharmacist, Operation Theatre Technician, and Dental Technician. These are Group 'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised) and Non-Ministerial posts. The posts are temporary but likely to continue. Candidates with a 12th pass and diploma in the relevant paramedical field along with work experience should apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. A candidate can apply for only one post.

Who Can Apply?

ASI (Radiographer)

• Qualification: 12th class pass from a recognised Board
• Diploma: Minimum 2-year Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology or Radiography from a recognised institute
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Radiographer in a Radiology Imaging Centre or 100-bedded hospital recognised by the Central or State Government

ASI (Pharmacist)

• Qualification: 12th class pass from a recognised Board
• Diploma: 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution, registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as Pharmacist in a 100-bedded hospital recognised by the Central or State Government

ASI (Operation Theatre Technician)

• Qualification: 12th class pass from a recognised Board
• Diploma: 2-year Diploma Course in Operation Theatre Technology or Technician from a recognised institute
• Experience: Minimum 1 year working as an OT Technician in a 100-bedded hospital recognised by the Central or State Government

ASI (Dental Technician)

• Qualification: 12th class pass from a recognised Board
• Diploma: 2-year Diploma in Dental Hygienist from a recognised institution, registered with the Dental Council of India
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in a Dental Unit of a Dental Hospital or 100-bedded hospital recognised by the Central or State Government

Nationality: You must be a citizen of India. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible, subject to prior permission of the Central Government.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 27 years old as on 20 April 2026 (closing date of application).
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 32 years)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (up to 30 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years deduction from actual age after deducting military service rendered
• Departmental Candidates (Central Govt.): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
• J&K and Ladakh domicile (1980-1989): 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST)
• 1984 Riots victims: 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (ST/SC)

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a basic pay of Rs. 29,200 per month (entry pay) under Level-5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Maximum basic pay at this level goes up to Rs. 92,300 per month.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances as per SSB and Government of India rules.
• Pension: New Pension Scheme (NPS) for candidates joining after 01 January 2004, or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for those joining after 01 April 2025.

Physical Standards

Height Requirements (Male)

• General/UR/EWS/SC/OBC: Minimum 165 cm
• Scheduled Tribes (all UTs/Districts): Minimum 160 cm
• ST from NE States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura): Minimum 155 cm
• ST from Left Wing Extremism affected Districts: Minimum 158 cm
• Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogras, Marathas + candidates from Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh: Minimum 162.5 cm
• NE States (other than ST): Minimum 160 cm
• Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong): Minimum 155 cm

Height Requirements (Female)

• General/UR/EWS/SC/OBC: Minimum 155 cm
• Scheduled Tribes (all UTs/Districts): Minimum 148 cm
• ST from NE States: Minimum 147 cm
• ST from LWE affected Districts: Minimum 147 cm
• Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogras, Marathas + candidates from Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh: Minimum 152 cm
• NE States (other than ST): Minimum 150 cm
• Gorkha Territorial Administration: Minimum 150 cm

Chest (Male Only)

• Minimum chest measurement: 75-80 cm (varies by category, with 5 cm expansion)
• Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates.

Weight should be proportionate to height and age as per Annexure-VI of the notification. Overweight or underweight candidates may be disqualified at DME stage.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100 (Non-Refundable)
• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female: No Fee (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
• No amount will be refunded in any case. Avoid multiple payments against a single registration.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 4 stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST): Height and chest measurements as per the physical standards table. Candidates who meet the physical standards will move to the next stage.
2. Written Examination (Computer Based Test): Paper-I is a Common Entrance Test of 50 marks covering General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English/Hindi. Paper-II covers the Technical Subject for 100 marks. Total 150 marks in 3 hours. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM and 45% for SC/ST.
3. Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates shortlisted at up to 3 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be called. All original documents, educational certificates, caste certificates, and Aadhaar Card will be verified. DME will be conducted as per Revised Medical Guidelines.
4. Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates declared unfit in DME can request a Review Medical Examination. The RME Board's decision is final.

Final Merit: The final selection list will be prepared in order of merit, category-wise, based on marks obtained in the written examination.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SSB recruitment portal at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
2. Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
3. Register yourself and fill in the online application form.
4. Upload your passport-size photograph (JPG, less than 12 KB, 100x120 pixels, white background) and signature (JPG, less than 12 KB, 140x60 pixels, black/dark blue ink).
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates are exempted).
6. Submit the form and note down your Registration Number for future reference.
7. Take a printout of the acknowledgement for your records.

Applications received through any mode other than online will be rejected. The form can be edited until the closing date.

Important Dates

• Notification Published: Employment News, 21-27 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 21 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 April 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 April 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (will be available on recruitment.ssb.gov.in)

• Provide paramedical support and healthcare services at SSB hospitals and medical facilities along India's borders
• Operate diagnostic and treatment equipment specific to your trade (X-ray machines, pharmacy dispensing, OT equipment, or dental instruments)
• Maintain proper records of patients, medicines, medical supplies, and equipment usage
• Assist medical officers during examinations, treatments, and emergency medical situations
• Follow standard operating procedures for infection control, sterilisation, and medical waste disposal
• Participate in physical training, drills, and field exercises as required under the combatised cadre
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and ensure timely requisition and restocking