SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Application Started

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Notification, announcing the start of the online application process for 827 posts in multiple trades. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling vacancies for skilled and semi-skilled trades across various SSB units. Candidates who want a government job in the paramilitary sector can apply online within the prescribed schedule.

SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The official SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been published in the Employment News (21–27 March 2026) and is also available on the recruitment portal of Sashastra Seema Bal. The recruitment is being conducted for posts such as Cook, Washerman, Barber, Tailor, Safaiwala, and other trades. Selection will be carried out through multiple stages including physical tests, trade tests, and a written examination.

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SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Advertisement No.	524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
Post Name	Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Tradesman & Nursing Orderly)
Category	Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised), Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies	827 posts
Application Mode	Online only
Selection Process	PET, PST, Written Exam, Trade/Skill Test, Documentation & Medical Examination
Pay Scale	Level-3, ₹21,700–69,100 (7th CPC)
Job Location	Anywhere in India / outside India as per SSB requirement

SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date / Details
Notification Publication (Employment News)	21–27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	Within 30 days from the date of publication (Exact date to be announced on Sashastra Seema Bal website)

SSB Constable Vacancy 2026

The SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 has announced 827 vacancies across multiple Constable posts. The vacancies are distributed among UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories, with 10% reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If suitable Ex-Servicemen are unavailable, these posts will be filled by other candidates.

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Constable (Veterinary)	34
Constable (Driver) – Male only	553
Constable (Gardener)	41
Constable (Water Carrier)	5
Constable (Cobbler)	25
Constable (Tailor)	41
Constable (Washerman)	74
Constable (Barber)	43
Constable (Waiter)	3
Constable (Carpenter)	7
Constable (Nursing Orderly)	1
Grand Total	827

Steps to Apply Online for SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026

The application process is completely online. Candidates should follow these steps carefully:

Visit the official SSB recruitment website.
Complete registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and trade details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
It is important to double-check all details before submission to avoid rejection.

SSB Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026

The cut-off date for determining age and eligibility is the last date of online application submission, i.e., 30 days from the publication in Employment News.

Age Limit:

Post Name	Age Limit
Constable (Veterinary)	18 – 27 years
Constable (Driver) – Male	18 – 27 years
Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter)	18 – 23 years
Constable (Carpenter)	18 – 25 years
Constable (Nursing Orderly)	18 – 27 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years (after deducting military service from actual age)
Departmental Candidates	As per Central Government norms
J&K/Ladakh Domiciles & 1984 Riot Victims’ Dependents	As per notified guidelines

Education Qualification:

The required educational and professional qualifications differ for each post. All qualifications must be obtained from recognized boards, ITI institutes, or government-approved institutions.

Post Name	Educational Qualification & Experience
Constable (Veterinary)	10th pass with Science as a main subject and 1 year experience in animal treatment at a recognized veterinary hospital
Constable (Driver) – Male	Matriculation (10th pass) with a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence
Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter)	10th pass or equivalent with any one of the following:• 2 years work experience in the trade, or• 1 year ITI/Vocational certificate + 1 year experience, or• 2 years ITI diploma in the tradeTrade test qualification required
Constable (Carpenter)	10th pass with either 2 years experience, or ITI/Vocational certification with experience, or 2-year ITI diploma in the trade; trade test mandatory
Constable (Nursing Orderly)	10th pass with First Aid certificate from St. John Ambulance or Indian Red Cross Society and minimum 1 year experience in a recognized 50-bedded hospital/institution

SSB Constable Tradesman Selection Process 2026

The selection process for SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver posts is conducted in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection.

Stage	Details
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)	Includes a race of 4.8 km in 24 minutes (Male) and 2.4 km in 18 minutes (Female). Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in other stages.
Physical Standard Test (PST)	Candidates are assessed for height and chest measurements (for males) as per category and regional standards. Non-qualifying candidates are eliminated.
Written Examination	Objective-type test conducted as per the exam pattern prescribed by Sashastra Seema Bal.
Trade/Skill Test	Practical test to evaluate trade-specific skills for Tradesman posts and driving/maintenance ability for Driver posts.
Document Verification & Medical Test	Verification of original documents followed by a medical examination to ensure fitness as per SSB standards.

SSB Constable Salary 2026

Candidates selected for Constable posts such as Tradesman, Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, and Nursing Orderly in Sashastra Seema Bal are placed under Pay Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Along with the basic pay, employees are eligible for various allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Ration Money Allowance, as per government norms.

Additionally, newly appointed candidates will be covered under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) or the Unified Pension Scheme, as applicable.