SSB SI & ASI Recruitment 2026 — 58 Vacancies

Sashastra Seema Bal is hiring 58 Sub Inspectors and Assistant Sub Inspectors across paramedical, technical, and engineering streams. If you have a 12th pass with Science, a relevant Diploma, or a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electronics Engineering, you can join one of India's premier border guarding forces. Salary goes up to Rs. 92,300 per month at Pay Level-5/6. The last date to apply is 04 May 2026.

SSB SI & ASI Recruitment 2026 — 58 Posts

The Sashastra Seema Bal, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released two combined advertisements (524/RC/SSB/Combined-Advt./CT_to_SI(Non-GD)/2025) covering Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector posts in Non-General Duty cadres. This is a regular Group-B (Non-Gazetted) recruitment with all-India service liability and a starting basic of Rs. 35,400 per month for SIs.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse): 10 posts
• Sub Inspector (Pioneer): 21 posts
• Sub Inspector (Communication): 20 posts
• ASI (Radiographer / Pharmacist / OT Technician / Dental Technician): 7 posts

A 10% reservation applies for Ex-Servicemen across SI categories.

Who Can Apply?

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)

• 12th pass with Science from a recognised board
• 3 or 3.5-year Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery
• Must be registered with the Central or State Nursing Council

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute

Sub Inspector (Communication)

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, IT Engineering, OR
• A Science degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

ASI (Radiographer)

• 12th with Science + 2-year Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology / Radiography
• Minimum 1 year of experience

ASI (Pharmacist)

• 12th with Science + 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
• Minimum 1 year experience in a 100-bed hospital

ASI (OT Technician)

• 12th + Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology
• Relevant hospital experience as OT Technician/Assistant

ASI (Dental Technician)

• 12th with Science + Diploma or Certificate in Dental Technician / Mechanic course
• Experience in a dental lab or department of a recognised hospital

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years for SI posts, 27 years for ASI posts
• Standard age relaxation applies — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, Departmental candidates, and Government servants per central rules
• Age is calculated as on the closing date — 04 May 2026

Salary

• Sub Inspector: Pay Level-6, Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• ASI (Paramedical): Pay Level-5, Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month
• Plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Risk & Hardship Allowance, and free uniform/ration as per CAPF rules
• Pension under NPS, leave, medical cover, and quarter accommodation included

Physical Standards

Male Candidates

• Height: 170 cm (relaxation for ST and certain hill-area candidates)
• Chest: 80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded

Female Candidates

• Height: 157 cm (relaxation for ST and certain hill-area candidates)
• Chest measurement not applicable

You'll also need to clear medical and PET/PST standards as per the official notification.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100
• SC / ST candidates: No fee
• Female candidates (all categories): No fee
• Ex-Servicemen: No fee
• Pay online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI

Selection Process

1. Physical Standards Test (PST): Height, chest, and weight measurement
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Race, long jump, high jump (qualifying)
3. Documentation Check with originals
4. Written Examination (CBT/OMR): Objective questions on General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English/Hindi, and a trade/discipline-specific paper
5. Skill / Trade Test for technical posts (Pharmacist, Radiographer, OT, Dental, Communication)
6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination if needed

How to Apply

1. Go to recruitment.ssb.gov.in and click on the relevant Apply link
2. SI applicants use applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI; ASI paramedical applicants use applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI
3. Register with a working mobile number and email — you'll get an application ID
4. Fill in personal, education, and experience details exactly as in your certificates
5. Upload photograph, signature, ID proof, and qualification documents in the prescribed size
6. Pay the fee online if applicable
7. Submit before 04 May 2026 and download the printout for your records

Important Dates

• Application start date: 21 March 2026
• Application end date: 04 May 2026
• Fee payment last date: 04 May 2026
• PET/PST date: To be announced
• Written exam date: To be announced
• Admit card release: To be announced

• Provide nursing, paramedical, or technical support at SSB hospitals, dispensaries, and field locations
• Operate radiography, OT, dental, or pharmacy equipment as per your trade and SSB standing orders
• Maintain medical records, drug stock registers, and patient documentation accurately
• Assist medical officers during emergencies, surgeries, and routine OPD duties
• Supervise junior ranks and ensure discipline at the work site
• Carry out engineering, communication, or pioneer field tasks at border posts when posted
• Follow CAPF rules, uniform protocols, and chain-of-command at all times
• Be ready for transfer to any SSB unit across India, including border areas