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SSB Recruitment 2026 Notification for 827 Constable Tradesman & Driver: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has released lastest job notification for 827 Constable Tradesman & Driver vacancy notification. Other details like age limit, qualification, fee, notification, syllabus, schedule, admit card, exam date given below. Eligible candidates apply online.
SSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| Organization | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 |
| Name of Post | Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Tradesman & Nursing Orderly) |
| Total Vacancies | 827 |
| Category | Group ‘C’ |
| Job Location | India |
| Pay Scale | Level-3, ₹21,700–69,100 (7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | PET, PST, Written Exam, Trade/Skill Test, DV & Medical Exam |
SSB Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancies | |
| Name of Post | 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 |
| Total | 827 |
SSB Recruitment 2026 Qualification
| Educational Qualification |
| · Constable (Driver) – Male: 10th pass from a recognised board and must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence. · Constables (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): Matriculation or equivalent plus either 2 years work experience in the respective trade, or 1 year certificate course from recognised ITI/Vocational institute with at least 1 year experience, or 2 years diploma from recognised ITI in the trade or similar trade; must qualify trade test; multi-skilled candidates will be given preference. · Constable (Veterinary): 10th pass with Science as main subject from a recognised board and 1 year experience in treatment of different species of animals in a recognised veterinary hospital. · Constable (Nursing Orderly): 10th pass, First Aid certificate from St. John’s Ambulance Organisation or Red Cross Society of India, and minimum 1 year working experience as Nursing Orderly in a 50-bedded hospital/institution recognised by Central/State Government. · Constable (Carpenter): Matriculation or equivalent and either 2 years work experience in the trade, or 1 year ITI/Vocational certificate with 1 year experience, or 2 years ITI diploma in the trade; must qualify trade test. |
Constable Tradesman & Driver Age Limit
| Applicant age Limit |
| · Constable (Veterinary): 18 to 27 years · Constable (Driver) – Male: 18 to 27 years · Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): 18 to 23 years · Constable (Carpenter): 18 to 25 years · Constable (Nursing Orderly): 18 to 27 years |
SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Selection Process 2026
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Constables (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter & Nursing Orderly), PET consists of 4.8 km race in 24 minutes for male candidates and 2.4 km race in 18 minutes for female candidates; Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must attend other stages. |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) | Candidates who qualify PET will undergo PST where height and chest (for male candidates) are measured as per category and region-wise standards; those not meeting minimum standards are rejected. |
| Written Examination | Objective-type written test as per SSB pattern for Constable posts (detailed scheme to be provided on official website/notification). |
| Trade/Skill Test: | Practical trade test for Tradesman posts and driving/maintenance test for Driver post to assess hands-on skills. |
| Documentation & Medical Examination | Verification of original documents, certificates, category proofs followed by medical examination as per SSB medical standards. |
SSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Important Dates
- Publication notification in Employment News: 21–27 March 2026.
- Last date to submit online application: 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSB recruitment website and open the online application.
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number, then log in and fill the required details in online application form.
- Select post from the available Constable posts and upload photograph, signature and required documents in the required format and size.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
SSB Recruitment 2026 Notification Important Links
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
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How many vacancies in SSB Recruitment 2026 Notification?
There are 827 vacancies.
What is the age limit for SSB Recruitment 2026?
Male is 18 to 27 years.
What is the selection process for SSB Constable Recruitment 2026?
selection process includes several stages such as PST/PET, Written and skill test.