SASHASHTRA SEEMA BAL (SSB) SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 – Advt No- 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CTs/2025 Short Details of Notification Defence Sarkari Naukri |
Important Dates- Application Begin : 21/03/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 20/04/2026 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/04/2026
- PET / PST Exam Date : Start From 19/08/2026
- Admit Card Available : 08/08/2026
| Application Fee- General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/-
- SC / ST / Female : No Fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years (as on 20/04/2026), Post-wise age variation & Category relaxation applicable
- Selection Process: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Written Examination, Trade/Skill Test, Document Verification & Medical Examination
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Vacancy Details – Total 827 |
| Constable (Tradesman) | Posts | Eligibility/Details |
| (Driver) – Male Only | 553 | 10th10th Pass + Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License. |
| Washerman | 74 | - 10th Pass + 2 years experience in the respective trade OR 1-year ITI certificate with 1-year experience OR 2-year ITI Diploma in the relevant trade.
- 10th Pass with Science + 1 year experience in treating animals. (For Veterinary Posts)
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| Barber | 43 |
| Gardener | 41 |
| Tailor | 41 |
| Veterinary | 34 |
| Cobbler | 25 |
| Carpenter | 07 |
| Water Carrier | 05 |
| Waiter | 03 |
| Nursing Orderly | 01 |
Physical Eligibility Standards |
Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Category | General/OBC/SC | ST | Category | General/OBC/SC | ST |
| Height | 170 cm | 162.5 | Height | 157 cm | 150 |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 80 cm | 76 | – | – |
| Chest (Expanded) | 85 cm | 81 | – | – |
Physical Efficiency Test Standards |
| Test Type | Standards |
| 4.8 KM Race | Male: 24 min | Female: 2.4 KM in 18 min |
| Chin-ups/Pull-ups | Male: 3 times (minimum) | Female: Not Applicable |
Salary & Pay Scale Details- Constable Tradesman: Level 3 – ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 per month (after NPS and standard deductions).
- Additional Benefits: DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Ration Money Allowance (RMA), Medical Facilities
- Other Allowances: Travel Allowance (TA), Washing Allowance, Risk/Hardship Allowance (if posted in sensitive areas), and Children Education Allowance (CEA).
- Social Security: Covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), along with Group Insurance.
- Job Security: Permanent Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised) position under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Employee Benefits: Secure pay, stable leaves (EL/CL), and post-retirement benefits.
- Career Growth: Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector. Opportunities to move up faster via Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) and based on consistent performance (ACRs).
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Exam Pattern- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test – CBT) or OMR-based.
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Subjects & Marks Distribution - General Knowledge/Awareness: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
- Numerical Ability (Mathematics): 25 Questions (25 Marks)
- Logical Reasoning: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
- Language (General English or General Hindi): 25 Questions (25 Marks)
Trade / Skill Test Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will undergo a practical test related to their specific trade (e.g., Cooking, Driving, Barbering). - Total Marks: 50
- Qualifying Marks: 60% (30 marks) for all categories.
- Nature: Qualifying only (marks are not added to the final merit list).
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Exam Centers- All India: Major Cities Across Country
- Center Allocation: Based on Candidate Preference & Availability
- Check Official Website for City-wise List
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