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Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Constable (Tradesman & Driver) Notification 2026 has been released on 21 March 2026 on the official website https://ssb.gov.in/. A total of 827 vacancies have been announced through the SSB Constable Recruitment 2026.
Candidates 18 to 27 years (post-wise age varies as per notification) who have 10th pass / ITI / relevant trade qualification / valid driving licence (for Driver post) / required experience (post-wise) are eligible to apply for these Constable (Tradesman & Driver) vacancies.
All these latest police/defence jobs in SSB are offered in Level-3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix with a salary of ₹21,700–69,100 plus Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other central government benefits, making this one of the attractive latest police jobs for 10th pass candidates looking for defence and paramilitary opportunities
The online application process for SSB Constable Recruitment 2026 has started on 21 March 2026 and will remain open until 20 April 2026. Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article. Direct links to the official notification and Online application form or you may contact us, and we will apply on your behalf.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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
The SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 827 vacancies across different Constable posts. Vacancies are notified for UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories, and 10% of the total vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, which will be filled by non-Ex-Servicemen if suitable Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available.
| 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 |
The Director General, SSB reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, fill or not to fill any vacancy and cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason.
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).
SSB Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, trade experience and medical/physical standards, and all conditions must be fulfilled as on the closing date of application.
Nationality
- For Constables (Washerman, Barber, Water Carrier, Waiter, Tailor, Gardener, Cobbler): The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- For Constables (Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly): Only Indian citizens will normally be appointed, but subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are not debarred subject to Central Government permission.
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 porta