SSB ASI Recruitment 2026
7 Posts — Assistant Sub Inspector (Paramedical Cadre)
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has released Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 for 7 Group-C Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) posts in the Paramedical Cadre. The posts cover four specialised technical trades — Radiographer (3), Pharmacist (2), Operation Theatre Technician (1), and Dental Technician (1). These are Non-Gazetted, Combatised and Non-Ministerial posts governed by the SSB Act and Rules. Pay scale: Level-5 (Rs 29,200–92,300/month) as per 7th CPC. Online applications are invited from 21 March to 20 April 2026 at applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI/applicationAfterIndex. A unique opportunity for paramedical diploma holders to serve at India's premier border security force guarding the Nepal and Bhutan frontiers! 🏆
(Radiographer)
(Pharmacist)
(OT Technician)
(Dental Technician)
| Sl. | Post Name | Trade | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASI (Radiographer) | Radiology / Imaging | Level-5 | 3 |
| 2 | ASI (Pharmacist) | Pharmacy | Level-5 | 2 |
| 3 | ASI (Operation Theatre Technician) | OT Technology | Level-5 | 1 |
| 4 | ASI (Dental Technician) | Dental | Level-5 | 1 |
| Grand Total — ASI Paramedical Posts | 7 | |||
- Intermediate (10+2) pass with Science from a recognised Board
- Two-year Diploma in Radiography / Medical Imaging Technology from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year working experience as a Radiographer in a recognised Radiology/Imaging Centre or a minimum 100-bedded Hospital/Institution recognised by Central or State Government
- Intermediate (10+2) pass with Science from a recognised Board
- Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution
- Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 — valid registration is mandatory and must be produced at documentation stage
- Minimum 1 year working experience as a Pharmacist in a minimum 100-bedded Hospital/Institution recognised by Central or State Government
- Intermediate (10+2) pass from a recognised Board
- Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology / Technician Course from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year working experience as an Operation Theatre Technician or OT Assistant in a minimum 100-bedded Hospital/Institution recognised by Central or State Government
- Intermediate (10+2) pass with Science from a recognised Board
- Diploma / Certificate in Dental Technician / Dental Mechanic Course from a recognised institution
- Registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) — valid DCI registration is mandatory
- Minimum 1 year working experience in the Dental Laboratory or Dental Department of a recognised Hospital as per the official notification
| Sl. | Category | Age Relaxation Permissible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 years beyond upper age limit |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years beyond upper age limit |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years after deducting military service rendered from actual age |
| 4 | Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Employee) | Up to 40 years (UR) | 43 years (OBC) | 45 years (SC/ST) |
| 5 | J&K Domicile (UR) — 01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 | 5 years |
| 6 | J&K Domicile (OBC) — 01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 | 8 years (3+5) |
| 7 | J&K Domicile (SC/ST) — 01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989 | 10 years (5+5) |
| 8 | Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (UR) | 5 years |
| 9 | Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (OBC) | 8 years (3+5) |
| 10 | Children/Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST) | 10 years (5+5) |
Part-II (100 Marks) — Technical Paper (Trade-Specific):
• ASI (Radiographer): Questions from Radiography and Medical Imaging Technology
• ASI (Pharmacist): Questions from Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• ASI (OT Technician): Questions from Operation Theatre Technology and Surgical Procedures
• ASI (Dental Technician): Questions from Dental Technology, Oral Anatomy and Dental Materials
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM | 45% for SC/ST
Final merit list is prepared exclusively on Written CBT marks. No interview at any stage. Tie-breaking: (1) Higher marks in Part-II Technical paper → (2) Senior in age (older candidate preferred) → (3) Alphabetical order of first name.
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded) | Female Chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR / EWS / OBC / SC) | 170 cm | 157 cm | Min 80 cm | Expansion min +5 cm | Not Applicable |
| Garhwali, Kumaoni, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkim, NE States (Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam), Himachal Pradesh, UT J&K | 165 cm | 155 cm | Min 78 cm | Expansion min +5 cm | Not Applicable |
| Scheduled Tribes (All States) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | Min 76 cm | Expansion min +5 cm | Not Applicable |
Download & Read the Official Notification PDF First
Before filling any form, download and thoroughly read the official notification PDF from applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI/pdfs/ASI_Non_GD.pdf. Also visit recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in for complete instructions, PST standards tables, annexures and all relevant guidelines. Verify your eligibility for the specific trade (qualification, experience, age, physical standards) before starting the application. A candidate can apply for only ONE post across the entire Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/2025 drive. 🏆
Register & Fill Online Application at applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI/applicationAfterIndex
Visit the official portal: https://applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI/applicationAfterIndex. Fill in all mandatory Part-I details: Full Name (exactly as in Matriculation certificate), Father's/Husband's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), Gender, Nationality, Religion, Marital Status, Category, Aadhaar Number (mandatory), Identification Marks, Educational Qualification, Experience details, Postal & Permanent Address, Criminal Cases Declaration. Create a secure password and note your registration number carefully. 🏆
Upload Photograph & Signature (Part-II)
Upload a recent passport-size coloured photograph in JPG format: file size 4–12 KB, resolution 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% of face clearly visible. Upload signature in JPG format: file size 4–12 KB, resolution 140×60 pixels, black or dark blue ink only on white background. If you have a beard, photograph yourself with it — your physical appearance at the venue must match the uploaded photo. Applications with invalid, blurred, unclear or fraudulent photographs are summarily rejected without any notice. 🏆
Pay Application Fee (Part-III)
Pay the fee online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. UR/EWS/OBC: Rs 100 | SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female: NIL. Fee is completely non-refundable under any circumstances. Avoid making duplicate payments as these cannot be reversed. After successful payment the system generates a unique Registration Number — note it down immediately and keep it for all future references. A confirmation SMS and email will also be sent to your registered mobile and email. 🏆
Final Submission, Print & Monitor recruitment.ssb.gov.in for Admit Card
After clicking the "Upload" button, review the complete application form. Use the "Edit Details" button to make any corrections before the closing date of 20 April 2026. After final submission, take a printout of the application form for your records. The e-Admit Card will be available for download only from recruitment.ssb.gov.in — approximately 2–3 weeks before each recruitment stage. No Admit Card will ever be sent by post or email. At the venue carry the Admit Card + a valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter Card/Driving License). 🏆
- Applications through any mode other than ONLINE shall not be accepted and will be rejected outright.
- Apply for only ONE post across all posts in Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025.
- Statutory registration certificates (Pharmacy Act 1948 for Pharmacist | Dental Council of India for Dental Technician) must be valid and produced at documentation stage.
- Change of category or post after registration is strictly NOT permitted — candidature will be cancelled forthwith.
- Uploading a fake or another person's photograph will lead to action under Cyber Crime IT Act 2000 and immediate rejection of candidature.
- Govt./PSU employees must apply through the proper channel and submit NOC from employer at the documentation stage.
- Canvassing or bringing outside influence in any form will lead to immediate disqualification from this and future SSB recruitments.
- No TA/DA for attending PST or CBT (except unemployed SC/ST candidates for the written test only).
- ASI (Radiographer) — 3 posts | 2-year Diploma in Radiography + 1 yr experience in 100-bedded hospital
- ASI (Pharmacist) — 2 posts | 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy + Pharmacy Act registration + 1 yr experience
- ASI (Operation Theatre Technician) — 1 post | Diploma in OT Technology + 1 yr experience
- ASI (Dental Technician) — 1 post | Diploma in Dental Tech/Mechanic + DCI registration + 1 yr experience
- Stage I — PST: Height and chest measurement (NO PET for ASI posts — this is unique to ASI)
- Stage II — CBT (Written Exam): 150 marks | 3 hours | 150 MCQ
— Part-I: 50 marks (GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi)
— Part-II: 100 marks (Technical Subject trade-specific)
— Min qualifying: 50% (UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM) | 45% (SC/ST) - Stage III — Documentation: Originals verification (top 3× vacancies shortlisted)
- Stage IV — DME/RME: Detailed Medical Examination and Review Medical Examination
- 12th / Intermediate with Science from a recognised Board
- Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution
- Valid registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 — this statutory registration is mandatory and must be produced in original at the documentation stage
- 1 year working experience as a Pharmacist in a minimum 100-bedded Hospital/Institution recognised by Central or State Government
- UR / EWS / OBC candidates: Rs 100 (Rupees One Hundred only)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates: NIL — fully exempted
- 10th/Matriculation certificate — for age and name verification
- 12th/Intermediate marksheet and pass certificate
- Diploma certificate and marksheets (Radiography/Pharmacy/OT Tech/Dental Tech)
- Experience certificate(s) — minimum 1 year from a recognised hospital/institution
- Statutory registration certificate — Pharmacy Act 1948 (for Pharmacist) | DCI (for Dental Technician)
- Category certificate — OBC NCL (within 3 years, Annexure-I), SC/ST (Annexure-II), EWS (Annexure-III, valid 2026-27)
- Aadhaar Card / any valid Photo ID
- Community certificate for PST height/chest relaxation (if applicable)
- NOC from employer (for Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU employees)
- Printed application form and fee payment receipt
- Direct link: applyssb.com/SSB_ADVT_3_ASI/pdfs/ASI_Non_GD.pdf
- SSB Recruitment website: recruitment.ssb.gov.in (Advertisements section)
- SSB Official Website: ssb.gov.in
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