SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications – Head Constable (Steward):
  • 12th class pass from a recognized Board.
  • Diploma of minimum two years duration in Catering and Kitchen Management from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government.
  • Working experience of minimum one year as a Steward in a minimum hundred bedded hospital or institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government.
• Qualifications – Head Constable (Communication):
  • 12th class pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized Board; OR
  • Three years Diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized Institute.
• Qualifications – Head Constable (Electrician):
  • Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board.
  • Two years work experience in respective trade; OR
  • One year certificate course from a recognized Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the respective trade; OR
  • Two years Diploma from a recognized Industrial Training Institute in the respective trade or similar trade; AND
  • Must qualify trade test.
• Qualifications – Head Constable (Veterinary):
  • 12th class pass with Science and Biology as main subject from a recognized Board.
  • Two years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course or Animal Husbandry Course from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government.
• Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible. No person who is not a citizen of India shall be appointed except with prior written permission of the Central Government. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may be appointed in the Force.
• Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility: The closing date for receipt of applications i.e. 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News will be the crucial date to determine age and all eligibility criteria.
• Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions for the applied post and be in possession of all certificates as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Salary / Stipend

• Post: Head Constables (Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary)
• Pay Scale (7th CPC): Level-4 Pay Matrix – Basic Pay ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- Per Month
• Other Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance and any other allowances as admissible in SSB from time to time as per Government orders.
• Pension: Selected candidates will be covered under Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (New Pension Scheme) OR Unified Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (UPS) as applicable for new entrants to Central Government services w.e.f. 01st January 2004 or 01st April 2025 respectively, as per prevailing government rules and organizational policies.

Age Limit

• Head Constable (Steward): Between 18 and 27 Years
• Head Constable (Communication): Between 18 and 27 Years
• Head Constable (Electrician): Between 18 and 25 Years
• Head Constable (Veterinary): Between 18 and 27 Years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age
  • Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Employees): Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
  • Candidates domiciled in J&K and Ladakh during 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 (UR): 5 years; (OBC): 8 years; (SC/ST): 10 years
  • Children and dependents of victims killed in 1984 riots (UR): 5 years; (OBC): 8 years; (SC/ST): 10 years
• Age relaxation is NOT admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen.
• Date of Birth (D.O.B.) and name as recorded in Matriculation certificate will be accepted for determining the age and name. No subsequent request for change in date of birth and name will be considered.

Application Fee

• UR, EWS and OBC Candidates: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) – Non-Refundable
• Exempted (Fee = Nil): SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted from payment of examination fees.
• Payment Mode: Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI
• No amount will be refunded in any case. Candidates are advised to avoid making multiple payments against a single registration as payments are non-refundable.

Important Dates