SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for the post of Head Constable in different trades. The notification has been published in Employment News (21–27 March 2026) and invites online applications from eligible candidates for a total of 233 vacancies. Interested candidates who meet the required eligibility conditions will be able to submit their applications through the official SSB recruitment website.

The recruitment is being conducted for several technical and non-technical trades, including Steward, Communication, Electrician, and Veterinary. Candidates selected for these posts can be posted anywhere in India or outside India as per the requirements of the force. This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates looking to join the Central Armed Police Forces under the Government of India.

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SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Post Name	Head Constable
Advertisement Number	524/RC/SSB/ Combined Advt./CT & SI (Non-GD)/2025
Total Vacancies	233
Job Location	All India
Application Mode	Online
Pay Level	Level-4

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	16 March 2026
Apply Online Start	21 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 April 2026

Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI while submitting the application form.

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹100
SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen	No Fee

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Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Qualification

Age Limit: The Age limit for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 is 18-25 years for Electrician and 18-27 Years for other posts. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 20 April 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the rules of the Government of India.

Post Name	Total	Qualification
Head Constable (Steward)	2	12th class + diploma in Catering and Kitchen Management + 1 year experience
Head Constable (Communication)	197	12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Diploma in ECE/ CS/ IT
Head Constable (Electrician)	29	10th Pass + ITI in Related Field + 2 Yrs. Exp.
Head Constable (Veterinary)	5	12th Pass with Biology + Diploma in VLDA/ Animal Husbandry
Total	233	–

SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process of SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination

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Important Links

SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification	Notification
SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Online Form (From 21.03.2026)	Apply Online
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Official Website	SSB