SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2025-26, inviting online applications for 827 vacancies in various Constable (Tradesman) and Non-GD cadres. This recruitment offers a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to join a prestigious paramilitary force in roles such as Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, and various trades including Cook, Washerman, and Barber.
Selected candidates will be appointed in Group-‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised) positions with a lucrative pay scale of Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100) plus applicable government allowances. The selection process is rigorous and transparent, involving a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), a 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Documentation and a Skill Test. Eligible candidates must apply online through the official SSB recruitment portal within 30 days of the advertisement’s publication in the Employment News.
Particulars Details Recruitment Board Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Post Name Constable Tradesman Vacanacy 827 Job Type Central Govt. Job Area All Over India Salary 21700-69100/- Application Mode Online Official Website https://ssb.gov.in/
Event Dates Publication in Employment News 21-27 March 2026 Application Started 21 March 2026 Last Date of Application 20 April 2026 Age Limit as on 20 April 2026 Crucial Date for EWS/ OBC Certificate 20 April 2026 Written Exam Notify
UR/ Gen/ OBC/ EWS Candidates 100/- SC/ ST 00/- Female/ Ex- Servicemen 00/-
Post Vacancy Education Driver Only Male 553 10th Pass + Heavy Vehicle Driving License Vaterinary 34 10th Pass + one year experience veterinary hospital Nursing Orderly 01 10th Pass, St. Johns Ambulance/ Red Cross First Aid Certificate or 1 Year Experience 50 Badded Hospital Carpenter 07 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Washerman 74 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Barber 43 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Garderner 41 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Tailor 41 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Cobbler 25 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Water Carrier 05 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Waiter 03 10th Pass with 2 Years of trade experience OR a 1 Year ITI Certificate+ one year experience OR a 2 year ITI Diploma. Must pass the trade test. Total Vacancy 827
Post Age Limit Driver Only Male 18-27 Years Vaterinary 18-27 Years Nursing Orderly 18-27 Years Carpenter 18-25 Years Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter 18-23 Years
Category Wise Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
Age Relaxation as per government rules.
Physical Efficiency Test/ Standard Test (PET/PST)
Written Examination
Trade Test/ Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Gender Distance Time Male 4800 Meter 24 Minutes Female 2400 Meter 18 Minutes
Physical Standard Test Constable Male Driver
Category Min. Height Min. Chest (5cm Expansion) General / EWS / OBC / SC 170 cm 80cm ST Candidates 162.5 cm 76 cm Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas 165 cm 78 cm
Constable Veterinary
Category Gender Min. Height Min. Chest (5cm Expansion) General / EWS / OBC / SC Male 170 cm 80 cm Female 157 cm NA ST Male 162.5 cm 76 cm Female 150 cm NA
Constable Tradesman Washerman, Barber, Gardener, Tailor, Cobbler, Water Carrier, Carpenter
Category Gender Min. Height Min. Chest (5cm Expansion) General / EWS / OBC / SC Male 165 cm 75 cm Female 155 cm NA ST Male 160 cm 75 cm Female 150 cm NA
Constable Nursing Orderly
Category Gender Min. Height Min. Chest (5cm Expansion) General / EWS / OBC / SC Male 170 cm 80 cm Female 157 cm
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Exam CBT
Type of Questions: MCQ
Total Question: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 120 Minutes
Subject: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, English/Hindi Optional
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