What is this Sarkari Naukri notification about?
This is an IMPORTANT NOTICE from the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) inviting applications for various Constable posts in Group-'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial cadre. The posts are temporary but likely to continue. Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or outside the territory of India.
The posts advertised are: Constable (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter and Nursing Orderly).
What are the important dates for this SSB Bharti?
- Date of Issue/Announcement: 21.03.2026
- Application Start Date: Not explicitly mentioned, but applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication in the Employment News.
- Application End Date (Crucial Date): 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
- Age/Eligibility Crucial Date: The closing date for receipt of applications (30 days from publication).
How many total vacancies are available in this SSB Recruitment?
The Grand Total of vacancies across all Constable posts is 827.
Vacancy Details Summary:
| Sl. No. | Name of Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|
| 1 | Constable (Veterinary) | 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 34 |
| 2 | Constable (Driver) only for male | 244 | 45 | 145 | 81 | 38 | 553 |
| 3 | Constable (Gardener) | 18 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 4 | Constable (Water Carrier) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Constable (Cobbler) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| 6 | Constable (Tailor) | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 7 | Constable (Washerman) | 32 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 74 |
| 8 | Constable (Barber) | 21 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 |
| 9 | Constable (Waiter) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Constable (Carpenter) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Constable (Nursing Orderly) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | | 383 | 64 | 191 | 128 | 61 | 827 |
Note: 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
What are the educational qualification requirements?
The minimum educational qualification required is generally 10th Pass Govt Job, but specific posts have higher requirements:
- Constable (Veterinary): (i) 10th class pass with Science as main subject from a recognized Board, AND (ii) One year experience in treatment of different species of animals, in a recognized Veterinary Hospital.
- Constable (Driver) only for male: (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board, AND (ii) Must possess valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
- Constables (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board WITH: (i) Two years work experience in respective trades; OR (ii) One year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the trade; OR (iii) Two years Diploma from recognised Industrial Training Institute in the trade or similar trade. (b) Must qualify trade test. (Multi-skilled candidates will be given preference).
- Constable (Carpenter): Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board; WITH (a) two years work experience in respective trade; OR (b) one year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the respective trade; OR (c) two years Diploma from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the respective trade or similar trade; AND (e) Must qualify trade test.
- Constable (Nursing Orderly): (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board; (ii) First Aid certificate course from St. John's Ambulance Organisation or Red Cross Society of India; AND (iii) Working experience of duration of minimum one year as a Nursing Orderly in a minimum fifty bedded Hospital or Institution recognised by the Central Government or State Governments.
What is the required Age Limit and Relaxation?
The age limits vary by post, and the crucial date for determining age is the closing date for applications (30 days from publication).
- Constable (Veterinary): Between 18 and 27 years.
- Constable (Driver) only for male: Between 18 and 27 years.
- Constables (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): Between 18 and 23 years.
- Constable (Carpenter): Between 18 and 25 years.
- Constable (Nursing Orderly): Between 18 years and 27 years.
Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age.
- Departmental Candidates (UR): Up to 40 years.
- Departmental Candidates (OBC): Up to 43 years.
- Departmental Candidates (SC/ST): Up to 45 years.
- J&K Domicile (UR, period 1980-1989): 5 years.
- J&K Domicile (OBC, period 1980-1989): (3+5) 8 years.
- J&K Domicile (SC/ST, period 1980-1989): (5+5) 10 years.
- Children/dependents of 1984 riots victims (UR): 5 years.
- Children/dependents of 1984 riots victims (OBC): (3+5) 8 years.
- Children/dependents of 1984 riots victims (ST/SC): (5+5) 10 years.
What is the Pay Scale (Salary)?
The pay scale for all mentioned Constable posts (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) is Level-3, Rs. 21700-69100 (Basic Pay in Pay Matrix).
- Minimum Salary (Approx): 21700 INR (Plus Allowances)
- Maximum Salary (Approx): 69100 INR (Plus Allowances)
Other Allowances include Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and others as admissible.
What is the Selection Process for this Naukri notification?
The selection process involves multiple stages:
- Stage I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) AND Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Stage II: Written Examination (CBT)
- Stage III: Documentation and Skill Test
- Stage IV: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME)
Final merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Written Examination only.
Details on Written Examination (CBT)
The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be for 2 hours duration and carry 100 marks, consisting of 100 multiple-choice objective type questions focusing on General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning & General English/ General Hindi.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Written Examination:
- UR, EWS, OBC and Ex-Servicemen: 50%
- SC & ST: 45%
What are the Physical Standards (PET/PST)?
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Male Candidates: 4.8 Kms. Race in 24 minutes.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Female Candidates: 2.4 Kms. Race in 18 minutes.
Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in PST, written examination, skill test, and medical examination.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Minimum Height & Chest (Examples):
- For Constables (Veterinary) - General Candidates (Not belonging to groups 1 & 2): Height: Male 170 Cms, Female 157 Cms. Chest: Male Minimum 80 Cms with 5 Cms expansion.
- For Constable (Driver) - General Candidates (Not belonging to groups 1, 2, 3 & 4): Height: Male 170 Cms. Chest: Minimum 80 Cms with 5 Cms expansion.
- For Constable Nursing Orderly - General Candidates (Unreserved/EWS/OBC): Height: Male 165 cm, Female 155 cm. Chest: Male 75-80 cm.
Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per Annexure-VI. Overweight/underweight candidates will be disqualified at DME.
How to Apply Online for this SSB Naukri?
Eligible candidates must submit applications online through the official application portal.
- Apply Link: https://applyssb.com/SSB_CT_25/applicationIndex
- Candidates must ensure all required documents, photo, and signature are uploaded correctly. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- A candidate can apply for only one post from amongst the posts mentioned.
Where is the Job Location?
Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or outside the territory of India.
What are the required documents for documentation?
Candidates must bring all original documents (Matriculation, technical pass certificate, Caste Certificates, EWS/OBC/SC/ST certificates as applicable, Aadhaar Card, etc.) along with self-attested photocopies at the time of documentation.
What are the disqualification rules?
Disqualification occurs for:
- Entering into marriage with a person having a living spouse.
- Conviction by any court of law.
- Dismissal from Government Service.
- Falsification/Forgery of documents.
- Canvassing or using outside influence.
- Not possessing minimum education qualification by the closing date.
Where can I check for updates, Admit Card, and Result?
Candidates are advised to visit the SSB recruitment website regularly for further updates.
- Official Website for Updates/Admit Card: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ & https://ssb.gov.in/
