SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 notification for 827 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial Constable posts including Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter and Nursing Orderly under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
SSB Constable Vacancy 2026
| 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 |
| Pay Scale | Level-3, ₹21,700–69,100 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India / outside India as per SSB requirement |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | PET, PST, Written Exam, Trade/Skill Test, Documentation & Medical Examination |
SSB Constable Vacancy 2026 Details
SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 827 vacancies across different Constable posts.Vacancies
SSB Constable Vacancy 2026
| 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
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SSB Constable Educational Qualification 2026
- Educational and professional qualifications for SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 are post-specific and must be from recognised boards/ITI/Institutes.
- 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 (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 (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 (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 Intended hospital/institution recognised by Central/State Government.
Age Limit
The crucial date for determining age and all eligibility criteria is the last date for receipt of online applications, i.e. 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
- 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
- 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 Government employees) and special categories such as J&K/Ladakh domiciles and dependents of 1984 riot victims get relaxation as per notified limits.
SSB Constable Selection Process 2026
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For 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 Constable Application Fee 2026
UR, EWS and OBC category candidates will require to pay examination fee amounting to Rs. 100/– (Rupees one hundred) only (Non Refundable) through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. However, SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman and female candidates are exempted from payment of examination fees.
The exact SSB Constable application fee 2026, payment mode and category-wise exemptions will be notified in the detailed online application instructions.
Applications submitted without successful online fee payment (where applicable) will be rejected, so candidates must carefully follow the payment steps on the SSB recruitment portal.
SSB Constable Salary 2026
All SSB Constable Tradesman, Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter and Nursing Orderly posts are placed in Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100) of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Important Dates
- Publication of SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver notification in Employment News: 21–27 March 2026.
- Last date to submit online application: 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (exact closing date to be notified on SSB website).
Important Links
SSB Constable Vacancy 2026
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here