SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview :

Field	Details
Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Post Name	Constable (Tradesman)
Total Vacancies	827
Job Type	Central Government Job
Application Mode	Online

Post-wise Vacancy Details :

• 1. Constable (Driver – Male): 553
• 2. Constable (Veterinary): 34
• 3. Constable (Gardener): 41
• 4. Constable (Cobbler): 25
• 5. Constable (Tailor): 41
• 6. Constable (Washerman): 74
• 7. Constable (Barber): 43
• 8. Constable (Waiter): 3
• 9. Constable (Carpenter): 7
• 10. Constable (Nursing Orderly): 1

Total: 827 Posts

Application Fee :

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen	No Fee

Eligibility Criteria :

Age Limit-

• General Age Limit: 18 to 27 years

Post-specific variations:

• Trades (Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): 18 to 23 years

• Carpenter: 18 to 25 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Educational Qualification :

1. Constable (Veterinary)-

10th pass with Biology

Minimum 1 year experience in animal treatment at a recognized veterinary facility

2. Constable (Driver – Male)-

10th pass

Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License required

3. Trades (Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter)-

10th pass

One of the following:

• 2 years work experience

• OR 1 year ITI certificate + 1 year experience

• OR 2-year diploma in relevant trade

Must qualify trade test

Constable (Carpenter)-

10th pass

Same trade qualification as above

Trade test mandatory

Constable (Nursing Orderly)-

10th pass

First Aid Certificate (St. John Ambulance / Red Cross)

Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds

How to Apply :

Follow these steps to complete your application:

Step 1: Visit Official Website

Go to the official SSB website and navigate to the Recruitment / Apply Online section.

Step 2: Registration

• 1. Click on “New Registration”
• 2. Enter basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID
• 3. Receive your registration credentials

Step 3: Login

• 1. Use your Registration ID and Password
• 2. Access the application form

Step 4: Fill Application Form

• 1. Enter personal and educational details carefully
• 2. Choose only one post based on your eligibility

Step 5: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• Trade/experience certificates

Step 6: Pay Application Fee

Complete the payment as per your category

Step 7: Final Submission

• Review all details carefully

• Submit the form

• No changes allowed after submission

Step 8: Download Application

Save and print the submitted application form for future use

Selection Process :

The selection process for SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages designed to evaluate physical fitness, knowledge, trade skills, and medical fitness of candidates.

Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• This stage assesses the candidate’s physical endurance.

For Male Candidates:

• Run: 4.8 km in 24 minutes

For Female Candidates:

• Run: 2.4 km in 18 minutes

Important Points:

• PET is qualifying in nature only (no marks are awarded )

• Candidates must meet the required standards to proceed

• Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET, but must appear in other stages

Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Candidates who clear PET will undergo PST.

This stage includes:

• Measurement of height
• Chest measurement (for male candidates)
• Verification of physical standards as per recruitment rules

Stage 2: Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)

Candidates qualifying PST will be called for the written examination conducted in online mode.

Exam Pattern :

Parameter	Details
Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	2 Hours
Total Questions	100 Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks	100 Marks
Subjects	General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, English/Hindi

Stage 3: Documentation & Skill Test

Document Verification (DV)

• Original documents will be verified
• Candidates must present valid certificates and proofs

Skill / Trade Test

• Candidates will be assessed based on their trade skills
• Total Marks: 50

Stage 4: Medical Examination

Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

• Conducted to ensure candidates meet required medical standards

Review Medical Examination (RME)

• Provided for candidates who are found unfit in DME and wish to appeal

Final Selection :

The final merit list will be prepared based on:

• Performance in the written examination.
• Skill / trade test results.
• Medical fitness.

Important Instructions :

Candidates must ensure that all information provided in the application form is accurate and matches their official documents. Any discrepancy may result in rejection during the document verification stage.

Applicants should carefully review all details before final submission, as no corrections or modifications will be allowed after the form is submitted.