SSB Constable Recruitment 2026, Total Vacancy 827 – Tradesman & Driver Posts
- Last Date
- 27 Mar 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 827
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- Central Government (Group C, Temporary likely permanent)
SSB Constable (Tradesman & Driver) Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for 827 Constable posts across 11 trades, including Driver, Veterinary, Gardener, Tailor, Barber and more. These are temporary posts liable to become permanent, and the application closes 30 days from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News (21-27 March 2026).
Quick Answer: SSB needs 827 Constables (Tradesman & Driver) across 11 trades, mostly Driver (553 posts). Pay is Level-3 (Rs. 21,700-69,100). The fee is Rs. 100 for UR/EWS/OBC, and free for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/women. Selection includes PET, PST, a written exam, and a trade/skill test.
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Advertisement No: 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
- Posts: Constable in 11 trades (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, and more)
- Total Vacancies: 827
- Pay Level: Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100)
- Application Mode: Online only
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Official Website: ssb.gov.in
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Important Dates
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Veterinary) | 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 34 |
| Constable (Driver, Male only) | 244 | 45 | 145 | 81 | 38 | 553 |
| Constable (Gardener) | 18 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Constable (Cobbler) | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| Constable (Washerman) | 32 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 74 |
| Constable (Barber) | 21 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 |
| Constable (Waiter) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Constable (Nursing Orderly) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 383 | 64 | 191 | 128 | 61 | 827 |
10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available, those slots are filled by non-Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
- Constable (Veterinary): 10th pass with Science, plus 1 year of experience treating animals in a recognized veterinary hospital
- Constable (Driver, Male only): 10th pass, plus a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence
- Constables in Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter: Matriculation, plus 2 years’ trade experience, or a 1-year ITI certificate with 1 year experience, or a 2-year ITI diploma in the trade; must qualify a trade test
- Constable (Carpenter): Matriculation, plus 2 years’ trade experience, or a 1-year ITI certificate with 1 year experience, or a 2-year ITI diploma; must qualify a trade test
- Constable (Nursing Orderly): 10th pass, a First Aid certificate from St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross Society of India, plus 1 year of experience as a Nursing Orderly in a 50-bed recognized hospital
Age Limit
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 3 years for Ex-Servicemen (after deducting military service from actual age), and further relaxation for departmental candidates and J&K/Ladakh domiciled candidates, as per government rules.
Application Fee
Fee is paid online through net-banking, credit card, debit card or UPI.
Salary
All posts carry Pay Level-3 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Basic Pay Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. In addition to basic pay, candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Ration Money Allowance and other allowances as per SSB rules, so the actual starting salary works out higher than the basic pay alone.
Selection Process
Selection has multiple stages: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), a written exam, a Trade/Skill Test, and Documentation & Medical Examination.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSB recruitment website: recruitment.ssb.gov.in or ssb.gov.in.
- Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully before filling the form.
- Fill your personal details, category, and post preference (you can apply for only one post).
- Upload the required documents and your Aadhaar or another valid photo ID.
- Pay the application fee online, where applicable.
- Submit the form within 30 days of the advertisement’s publication in Employment News.
Important Instructions
- A candidate can apply for only one post among those listed in this advertisement.
- Applications received through any mode other than online will be rejected outright.
- SC/OBC/EWS candidates who meet the unreserved eligibility criteria may apply against unreserved vacancies where no vacancy is reserved for their category.
- Biometric verification of both thumbs is done at every stage; a mismatch may mark the candidature as suspected category.
- The Director General, SSB reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the advertised vacancies without assigning any reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in SSB Constable Recruitment 2026?
There are 827 vacancies across 11 trades, with Driver being the largest at 553 posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The application closes 30 days from the date the advertisement was published in Employment News (21-27 March 2026).
Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates do not have to pay any fee.
Q4. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
No, a candidate can apply for only one post among those listed in this recruitment.
Q5. What is the pay scale for SSB Constable?
Level-3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), a written exam, a Trade/Skill Test, and Documentation & Medical Examination.
Q7. Is there any reservation for Ex-Servicemen?
Yes, 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen; unfilled slots go to non-Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Q8. What is the age limit for Constable (Driver)?
18 to 27 years, and this post is open to male candidates only.
Q9. What qualification is needed for Constable (Veterinary)?
10th pass with Science as the main subject, plus 1 year of experience treating animals in a recognized veterinary hospital.
Q10. Is this a permanent government job?
The posts are initially temporary but are likely to become permanent, as per SSB rules.
About the Author
The NaukriPatra Editorial Team verified this article against the official SSB advertisement published in Employment News, including the full category-wise vacancy breakup and age relaxation rules.
Tags: SSB Constable Recruitment 2026, Sashastra Seema Bal Vacancy 2026, SSB Driver Recruitment, SSB Tradesman Jobs, SSB 827 Vacancy
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