SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 – 51 SI Posts, Apply Online by 20 April

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SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 – 51 SI Posts, Apply Online by 20 April
Apply Now – Closing 20 April 2026

SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 202651 Group B Non-GD Posts – Staff Nurse, Pioneer & Communication

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) · Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 · Employment News: 21–27 March 2026

📊 51 Total Posts (Group B)
💻 Apply at applyssb.com
📅 Last Date: 20 April 2026
💰 Fee ₹200 (SC/ST/ESM/Female — Free)
💲 Pay Level-6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400
🎓 Degree/GNM Diploma required (post-wise)
📊
51
Total Posts
🔨
21
Pioneer Posts
📡
20
Communication
🔭
10
Staff Nurse
💰
₹200
App. Fee
💲
L-6
Pay Level
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Important Dates

📄
Official Notification Published in Employment News (Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025)
21–27 March 2026
✔ Published
🟢
Online Application Portal Opens at applyssb.com
21 March 2026
🟢 Portal Live
🔴
Last Date to Submit Online Application (30 days from Employment News publication)
20 April 2026
🔴 Days left
📋
PST / PET (Physical Tests) — Admit Card via SSB Recruitment Website
To Be Announced
⏳ Awaited
📝
Written Examination CBT (150 Marks, 3 Hours)
To Be Announced
⏳ Awaited
⚠️ Age & eligibility cut-off date = closing date of application (20 April 2026). DOB must be between 21.04.1996–20.04.2008 (UR/EWS), 21.04.1993–20.04.2008 (OBC), 21.04.1991–20.04.2008 (SC/ST). Visit recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in regularly for admit card, exam schedule and all further updates.
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Recruitment Overview

Recruiting OrganisationSashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Advertisement Number524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
Published InEmployment News dated 21–27 March 2026
Post Name & CategorySub Inspector (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication) — Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted (Combatised), Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies51 Posts (tentative, subject to change)
Pay Scale (7th CPC)Pay Level-6 — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month
Application ModeOnline only at applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex
Application Opens21 March 2026
Last Date to Apply20 April 2026
Age Limit18–30 years (UR/EWS) as on closing date · Relaxation for reserved categories
Application Fee₹200/- (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates — Exempt)
Selection ProcessPST → PET (Communication only) → Written CBT (150 marks, 3 hrs) → Document Verification → DME/RME
Written Exam MeritFinal merit based on Written Exam marks only
PensionNPS or UPS as applicable at time of appointment
PostingAnywhere in India or outside India as per SSB operational requirements
Official Websitessb.gov.in · recruitment.ssb.gov.in · applyssb.com
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Post-wise Vacancies & Details

🔨

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

21 Posts Group B Max Age 30 yrs No PET
21posts

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute. Full-time regular degree only.

PST only — Height & chest measurement. No PET (running) required for Pioneer post.

Civil Engineering technical subject — 100 marks, as part of CBT Paper-II.

Level-6 · ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month + DA + HRA + RMA

📌 Pioneer posts account for the largest share (41%) of this recruitment. Civil Engineering graduates with good physical standards have a strong chance.
📡

Sub Inspector (Communication)

20 Posts Group B Max Age 30 yrs PET Required
20posts

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Engineering or Electronics Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or IT Engineering or B.Sc. (Science) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from a recognised University / Institute.

Male: 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec  |  Female: 800 m in 4 min. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET.

Electronics/Communication/CS/IT technical subject — 100 marks in CBT Paper-II.

Level-6 · ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month + DA + HRA + RMA

⚠️ Only post requiring PET. ECE/CS/IT/B.Sc. PCM graduates must prepare for both the running test and technical subject exam.
🔭

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)

10 Posts Group B Max Age 30 yrs No PET Both M&F
10posts

12th class pass (Science) from a recognised Board AND GNM Diploma: 3 years (passed before 2008 or after 2015–16) OR 3.5 years (passed between 2008 and 2015–16) AND registered with Central/State Nursing Council as General Nurse and Midwife.

PST only — Height & chest measurement. No PET running test for Staff Nurse post.

Nursing Science technical subject — 100 marks in CBT Paper-II.

Level-6 · ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month + DA + HRA + RMA

📌 GNM-qualified nurses with valid Nursing Council registration are eligible. Both male and female nurses can apply. NMC registration is also accepted.
Sl.Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotalPET?
1Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse)4131110✗ No
2Sub Inspector (Pioneer)9263121✗ No
3Sub Inspector (Communication)9253120✓ Yes
Grand Total225147351
ℹ️ 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen across all posts. A candidate can apply for only one post. Multiple applications are summarily rejected without fee refund. Category-wise breakdown above is approximate — refer to the official notification for exact figures.
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Pay Scale & Allowances (7th CPC)

L-6
💲 Pay Matrix — Level-6 · 7th Central Pay Commission · All 3 Posts
₹35,400 ₹1,12,400 /month
Basic Pay (Minimum → Maximum) · Group B Non-Gazetted
✓ Dearness Allowance (DA) ✓ House Rent Allowance (HRA) ✓ Ration Money Allowance ✓ All Admissible Central Govt. Allowances
💲
Basic Pay
₹35,400+
Entry level, Level-6
📈
Dearness Allowance
DA %
Revised bi-annually
🏠
House Rent
HRA
City-based X/Y/Z
🍽
Ration Money
RMA
Admissible as per SSB rules
🪶
Pension
NPS/UPS
As applicable on joining
🏥
Medical
CGHS
Central Govt. Health Scheme
📌 SSB SI vs SSB Constable Pay Comparison: Sub Inspector (Level-6, ₹35,400+) is significantly higher than Constable (Level-3, ₹21,700+). SI is a Group B post requiring Degree/Diploma qualification, while Constable is Group C requiring Class 10 pass. Both are under the same 2025 advertisement cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria

📅 Age Limit (as on closing date 20 April 2026)
General / EWS
Born: 21 Apr 1996 – 20 Apr 2008
Max 30 yrs
All three posts
OBC (NCL)
Born: 21 Apr 1993 – 20 Apr 2008
Max 33 yrs
+3 years relaxation
SC / ST
Born: 21 Apr 1991 – 20 Apr 2008
Max 35 yrs
+5 years relaxation
👥 Additional Age Relaxations
SC / ST
+5 Years beyond UR limit
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
+3 Years beyond UR limit
Ex-Servicemen
Deduct military service (resultant max +3 yrs over limit)
Departmental Candidates (UR)
Up to 35 years (5 yrs extra)
Departmental (OBC)
Up to 38 years
Departmental (SC/ST)
Up to 40 years
J&K Domicile (UR) — 1980–89
+5 Years
J&K Domicile (OBC)
+8 Years
J&K Domicile (SC/ST)
+10 Years
1984 Riot Victims (UR)
+5 Years
1984 Riot Victims (OBC)
+8 Years
1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST)
+10 Years
🎓 Nationality
🏴
Nationality Conditions
For all three posts: Indian citizens are eligible. For SI (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication) — subjects of Nepal or Bhutan may also be appointed with prior written permission of the Central Government. For SI (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication), a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle is also eligible.
⚠️ Key Disqualification Conditions
  • Candidates with more than one living spouse or who have remarried while the first spouse is alive are disqualified.
  • Candidates convicted by a court of law, dismissed from Government service or involved in criminal cases are not eligible.
  • Candidates providing false or incorrect information or suppressing facts in the application will be disqualified at any stage, even after appointment.
  • Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications without fee refund.
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Selection Process

I

Stage I — Physical Standard Test (PST)

Applicable to all three posts (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication). Candidates must meet the minimum height and chest standards as per post and category. Candidates not meeting the prescribed minimums are eliminated at this stage. Biometric verification and digital photo/signature/thumb impression are captured at the reporting venue.

II

Stage II — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — SI (Communication) Only

Only Sub Inspector (Communication) candidates must clear PET. Male: 1.6 km race in 6 minutes 30 seconds. Female: 800 metres race in 4 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET. SI (Staff Nurse) and SI (Pioneer) candidates do NOT have PET. Candidates failing PET are eliminated.

III

Stage III — Written Examination (Computer Based Test / CBT)

CBT

Written Exam — 150 Marks · 3 Hours · Objective MCQ

150
Part I
Common Entrance Test — 50 Marks: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning & General English / General Hindi. Same for all three posts.
50 Marks
Part II
Technical Subject — 100 Marks: Staff Nurse — Nursing Science; Pioneer — Civil Engineering; Communication — Electronics/CS/IT Engineering. Post-specific technical questions.
100 Marks
Qualifying
Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR / EWS / OBC / Ex-Servicemen  |  45% for SC / ST. Final merit based on CBT marks only.
Min 50% / 45%
IV

Stage IV — Document Verification + Detailed Medical Examination (DME/RME)

Candidates shortlisted from written exam (up to 20 times vacancies category-wise) appear for document verification where all original certificates are verified. After DV, candidates meeting standards are called for Detailed Medical Examination (DME) conducted as per CAPF revised medical guidelines. Candidates declared unfit in DME can apply for Review Medical Examination (RME). Being declared “Fit” in DME does not confer any right to appointment — final appointment is strictly on written exam merit.

📌 Tie-breaking in written exam: Equal marks → older candidate ranked higher. Same date of birth → alphabetical order of names (English, dictionary pattern). No reserve merit panel — unfilled vacancies carry forward to next recruitment cycle.
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Application Fee & Payment

General / OBC / EWS
200
₹ Rupees Two Hundred Only
Non-Refundable · Online Payment
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female
FREE
No Fee Required
Fully Exempted — Upload Proof
💳 Accepted Payment Methods
🏭
Net Banking
All major banks
💳
Debit Card
Visa / MC / RuPay
💸
Credit Card
All major cards
📷
UPI
GPay / PhonePe / BHIM
📌 Important Fee Rules
Non-refundable: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, even if the application is rejected, post cancelled, or candidate found ineligible.
One post only: Candidate can apply for only one post. Multiple applications for the same or different posts will be summarily rejected.
Save your receipt: Retain the payment e-receipt. UR/OBC candidates can print application form only after successful fee payment.
Exemption proof: SC/ST/ESM/Female candidates must upload valid proof. Invalid exemption claims lead to immediate rejection.
Payment failure: If payment fails due to network/banking error, re-attempt by logging in with registration number and date of birth.
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How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1

Read the Official Notification

Download and read the full notification PDF from recruitment.ssb.gov.in or ssb.gov.in. Confirm your eligibility for the specific post (Staff Nurse, Pioneer or Communication) before applying.

2

Open the Application Portal

Go to applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex. This is the direct link for SSB SI 2026. A candidate can apply for only one post. No offline applications are accepted under any circumstances.

3

Register & Fill Personal Details

Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill personal details: full name (as in Matriculation certificate), father’s/mother’s name, date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY as in Matriculation), gender, category, Aadhaar number (mandatory), religion, marital status, postal address, mobile number (mandatory) and email ID (mandatory). Declare any criminal cases if applicable.

4

Fill Educational & Professional Qualifications

Enter your engineering degree / GNM diploma details including institution, year of passing, percentage and registration number. For Staff Nurse: enter Nursing Council registration number and validity. For Pioneer/Communication: enter Civil/ECE/CS/IT engineering degree details.

5

Upload Photo & Signature

Upload passport-size colour photograph: JPG, 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible, no hat/goggles. Upload signature in black/dark blue ink only: JPG, 4–12 KB, 140×60 pixels. Blurred or non-compliant photos/signatures cause rejection. If bearded, remain bearded throughout.

6

Pay Fee & Submit

Pay ₹200 online (SC/ST/ESM/Female — exempt). Note your registration number — also sent to registered email. Preview all details carefully before final submission. No changes allowed after submission. Download and save the acknowledgement. Check recruitment.ssb.gov.in regularly for PST/PET venue, admit card and exam updates.

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Documents Required

📤 At Online Application Stage
Passport-size photo (JPG, 4–12 KB, 100×120 px, white bg)
Scanned signature (JPG, 4–12 KB, 140×60 px, dark ink)
Aadhaar Card number (12-digit, mandatory)
10th / Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
Graduation / Degree certificate details
GNM Diploma + Nursing Council Reg. (Staff Nurse)
Valid email ID & mobile number (mandatory)
🏛️ At Recruitment Venue / Document Verification (Originals + Self-attested Copies)
Admit Card (downloaded from recruitment.ssb.gov.in)
Original Photo ID — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence
10th / Matriculation certificate & mark sheet (DOB + Education)
12th Science certificate (Staff Nurse post)
GNM Diploma certificate + Nursing Council valid registration (Staff Nurse)
B.E./B.Tech Civil Engineering degree & marks (Pioneer)
B.E./B.Tech ECE/CS/IT degree or B.Sc. PCM marksheets (Communication)
SC/ST caste certificate in Annexure-II format (from District Authority)
OBC certificate Annexure-I format (NCL, within 3 years of closing date)
EWS Income & Asset Certificate (valid for 2025–26)
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (with trade and service dates)
Community certificate for height relaxation (Garhwali/Gorkha/etc.)
J&K domicile certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
NOC from employer (for Govt./PSU employees)
Departmental service certificate (if claiming departmental age relaxation)
Equivalency certificate from Govt. (for foreign university degrees)
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About SSB & Career as Sub Inspector

👑
Group B Status — What It Means
Sub Inspector in SSB is a Group B Gazetted equivalent Non-Gazetted (Combatised) post — positioned above Constable and Head Constable, and below Inspector in the SSB rank hierarchy. Group B employees are entitled to higher pay, more responsibilities, and better promotion prospects compared to Group C Constable posts. SI is a supervisory rank responsible for managing groups of Constables in the field.
📈
Career Growth as SSB Sub Inspector
Promotion pathway: Sub Inspector → Inspector → Sub-Inspector (GD) equivalent → higher supervisory ranks through departmental promotion examinations and time-bound promotions. SSB also has internal Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCEs) for inter-cadre promotions. Technical SIs (Pioneer, Communication) can move into specialist technical branches of SSB.
🔨
Role of SI (Pioneer)
Pioneer Sub Inspectors are the civil engineering specialists of SSB, responsible for construction, maintenance and management of SSB infrastructure including border outposts, roads, bridges and facilities in challenging terrains of Nepal and Bhutan border regions. Civil engineers get real exposure to large-scale construction in remote areas, which is a valuable experience.
📡
Role of SI (Communication) & SI (Staff Nurse)
Communication SIs manage electronic communication systems, radio networks, satellite equipment and IT infrastructure critical for SSB border operations. Staff Nurse SIs provide healthcare services to SSB personnel in battalion health centres, clinics and hospitals along the border, often in areas with limited civilian medical access. Both are technically enriching roles within the paramilitary framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India has released Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 for 51 Group B Non-Gazetted (Combatised) Non-Ministerial Sub Inspector posts: Staff Nurse (10), Pioneer (21), Communication (20). Apply online at applyssb.com from 21 March to 20 April 2026.
Total 51 posts: Sub Inspector (Pioneer) — 21 posts (largest); Sub Inspector (Communication) — 20 posts; Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) — 10 posts. Category-wise: UR-22, EWS-5, OBC-14, SC-7, ST-3. 10% reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
All three posts: Pay Level-6 — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month (7th CPC). Plus DA, HRA, Ration Money and other admissible Central Government allowances. Pension under NPS or UPS as applicable at time of appointment.
Maximum 30 years for General/EWS (DOB: 21.04.1996–20.04.2008); 33 years for OBC (21.04.1993–20.04.2008); 35 years for SC/ST (21.04.1991–20.04.2008) as on closing date 20 April 2026. Further relaxation for ESM, Departmental candidates, J&K domicile and 1984 riot victims as per Govt. rules.
₹200/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates via online payment (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI). SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are fully exempted. Fee is non-refundable. Apply for only one post.
SI Staff Nurse: 12th pass (Science) + GNM Diploma (3 or 3.5 years as per year of passing) + Nursing Council registration. SI Pioneer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering. SI Communication: B.E./B.Tech in ECE/CS/IT Engineering OR B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
No. PET is required ONLY for SI (Communication). SI (Staff Nurse) and SI (Pioneer) candidates do NOT have PET. All three posts require PST (height and chest). For Communication: Male 1.6 km in 6 min 30 sec; Female 800 m in 4 min. Ex-Servicemen exempted from PET.
CBT — 150 marks, 3 hours: Part I (50 marks) — GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi (common for all); Part II (100 marks) — Technical subject specific to post. Minimum qualifying: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/ESM and 45% for SC/ST. Final merit based on CBT marks only.
Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for both. Both are separate notifications with separate application portals. SI 2026 applies at applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex; Constable 2025 applies at applyssb.com/SSB_CT_25/applicationIndex. However, within each notification, you can only apply for one post.
The GNM diploma duration depends on when you passed: Passed before 2008 — 3-year diploma; Passed 2008 to 2015–16 — 3.5-year diploma; Passed after 2015–16 — 3-year diploma with internship. You must also be currently registered with the Central Nursing Council or State Nursing Council as a General Nurse and Midwife.
SI: Group B, Pay Level-6 (₹35,400+), requires Degree/GNM Diploma, 51 posts, fee ₹200. Constable: Group C, Pay Level-3 (₹21,700+), requires Class 10 + trade experience/license, 827 posts, fee ₹100. Both are Non-GD Combatised posts, under same advertisement number, same closing date 20 April 2026.
Apply online only at applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_2_SI/applicationIndex. For official updates, admit cards, PST/PET schedule and exam notices, visit recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in regularly. No offline applications will be accepted.
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