Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released a recruitment notification for 827 Constable (Tradesman) posts under Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CTs/2025. The posts cover trades like Driver, Washerman, Barber, Gardener, Tailor, Veterinary, and more. Online applications are open from 21 March to 20 April 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 21 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 20 April 2026 |
| Correction Window | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Female | No Fee |
Payment can be made through online Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (as on 20/04/2026). Category-wise relaxation applies as per government rules.
Educational Qualification:
The qualification varies by trade:
- Driver: 10th Pass + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving License.
- Veterinary: 10th Pass with Science + 1 year experience in treating animals.
- All Other Trades (Washerman, Barber, Gardener, Tailor, Cobbler, Carpenter, Water Carrier, Waiter, Nursing Orderly): 10th Pass + 2 years’ experience in the trade, OR 1-year ITI certificate + 1 year experience, OR 2-year ITI Diploma in the relevant trade.
Vacancy Details — Total 827 Posts
| Trade | Posts |
|---|---|
| Driver (Male Only) | 553 |
| Washerman | 74 |
| Barber | 43 |
| Gardener | 41 |
| Tailor | 41 |
| Veterinary | 34 |
| Cobbler | 25 |
| Carpenter | 07 |
| Water Carrier | 05 |
| Waiter | 03 |
| Nursing Orderly | 01 |
| Total | 827 |
Physical Standards
| Measurement | Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm | 162.5 cm | 157 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 80 cm | 76 cm | — | — |
| Chest (Expanded) | 85 cm | 81 cm | — | — |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 4.8 km race in 24 minutes + minimum 3 chin-ups/pull-ups
- Female: 2.4 km race in 18 minutes
Selection Process
The selection involves multiple stages in this order:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race and chin-ups
- Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height and chest measurement
- Written Examination — 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours
- Trade/Skill Test — Practical test in your trade (50 marks, qualifying)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge/Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Ability (Mathematics) | 25 | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Language (English or Hindi) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Mode: CBT (Computer Based Test) or OMR-based
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale: Level 3 — ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
Estimated In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 per month.
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, Ration Money Allowance, medical facilities, travel allowance, risk/hardship allowance for sensitive area postings, children education allowance, and pension under NPS/UPS with group insurance.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSB recruitment portal at ssb.gov.in.
- Click on Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 link.
- Register with your personal details and get your registration number.
- Fill in the application form with educational, trade, and personal details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
This is a great opportunity for 10th pass candidates looking for a central government defence job. Apply before the deadline and start preparing for the physical and written tests.
