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SSB Constable Recruitment 2025827 Non-GD Posts – Driver, Veterinary, Gardener, Tailor, Washerman, Barber & More
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) · Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066 · Advt. No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
📊 827 Total Posts
💻 Apply at applyssb.com (Online Only)
💰 Fee ₹100 (SC/ST/ESM/Female — Free)
🎓 Min. 10th Pass + Trade Experience/License
📅 Last Date: 30 days from Employment News publication
👑 Group ‘C’ Non-GD Combatised
827
Total Posts
553
Driver Posts
₹100
Application Fee
L-3
Pay Level (7th CPC)
10th
Min. Qualification
Online
Apply Mode
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Important Dates
Official Notice Issued by DG SSB (No. 418/RC/SSB/OA/2023/Vol-II/1709)
21 March 2026
✔ IssuedOnline Application Portal Opens at applyssb.com
21 March 2026
🟢 Portal LiveLast Date for Online Application (30 days from Employment News publication)
~ 20 April 2026
🔴 Apply NowPET / PST (Physical Tests) — Admit Card via SSB Recruitment Website
To Be Announced
⏳ AwaitedWritten Examination (CBT) — After PET/PST
To Be Announced
⏳ Awaited⚠️ The exact last date is 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. Eligibility cut-off date is also the closing date for receipt of applications. Apply well before the deadline at applyssb.com. Candidates must visit recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in regularly for updates.
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Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Organisation | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |
| Headquarter Address | East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066 |
| Advertisement Number | 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 |
| Notice Reference | No. 418/RC/SSB/OA/2023/Vol-II/1709, Dated: 21.03.2026 |
| Post Category | Constable (Non-GD) — Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Combatised & Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 827 Posts (tentative, may increase or decrease) |
| Posts Available | Veterinary, Driver (Male only), Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly |
| Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Level-3 — ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only at applyssb.com/SSB_CT_25/applicationIndex |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates — Exempt) |
| Min. Age | 18 years (all posts) |
| Max. Age | 23–27 years depending on post (as on closing date) |
| Min. Qualification | 10th class pass (Matriculation) + Trade experience/License (post-wise) |
| Selection Stages | PET → PST → Written CBT (100 marks) → Documentation + Skill Test + Medical |
| Final Merit | Based on Written Examination marks only |
| Pension Scheme | NPS (New Pension Scheme) or UPS (Unified Pension Scheme) as applicable |
| Posting | Anywhere in India or outside India as per SSB requirements |
| Official Website | ssb.gov.in · recruitment.ssb.gov.in · applyssb.com |
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
553
Constable Driver
Male Only
74
Constable Washerman
Open to all
41
Constable Gardener
Open to all
41
Constable Tailor
Open to all
34
Constable Veterinary
Open to all
25
Constable Cobbler
Open to all
16
Other Posts
Water Carrier 5, Carpenter 7, Waiter 3, Nursing Orderly 1
| Sl. | Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constable (Veterinary) | 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 34 |
| 2 | Constable (Driver) — Male Only | 244 | 45 | 145 | 81 | 38 | 553 |
| 3 | Constable (Gardener) | 18 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 4 | Constable (Water Carrier) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Constable (Cobbler) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| 6 | Constable (Tailor) | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 41 |
| 7 | Constable (Washerman) | 32 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 74 |
| 8 | Constable (Barber) | 21 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 |
| 9 | Constable (Waiter) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Constable (Carpenter) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Constable (Nursing Orderly) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 383 | 64 | 191 | 128 | 61 | 827 | |
ℹ️ 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (across all posts). ESM vacancies will be filled by non-ESM candidates if eligible ESM candidates are not available. Constable Driver post is exclusively for male candidates. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates meeting general eligibility may apply under UR where no reserved vacancies exist for their category. A candidate can apply for only one post.
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Pay Scale & Allowances (7th CPC)
💲
Basic Pay
₹21,700+
Entry level, Level-3
📈
Dearness Allowance
DA %
Revised every 6 months
🏠
House Rent
HRA
As per city category X/Y/Z
🍽
Ration Money
RMA
Admissible as per SSB rules
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Pension
NPS/UPS
New or Unified Pension Scheme
🏥
Medical
CGHS
Central Govt. Health Scheme
🪶 Pension Scheme Details
NPS — New Pension Scheme
Applicable to candidates joining Central Govt. service on or after 01 January 2004. Defined Contributory Pension with employee & employer contributions.
UPS — Unified Pension Scheme
Applicable w.e.f. 01 April 2025 as per prevailing Govt. orders. Whichever scheme is applicable at the time of appointment will be enforced.
📌 Pay is fixed at the minimum of Level-3 (₹21,700) at the time of appointment. Annual increment of 3% is applicable. In addition to pay, SSB personnel benefit from Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Canteen Facilities, Accommodation (where available), Children Education Allowance and other Central Government perks as per applicable rules.
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Eligibility Criteria
📅 Age Limit (as on closing date of application)
Constable Veterinary & Driver
18 – 27 yrs
Age calculated on closing date
Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter
18 – 23 yrs
Age calculated on closing date
Constable Carpenter
18 – 25 yrs
Age calculated on closing date
Constable Nursing Orderly
18 – 27 yrs
Age calculated on closing date
👥 Age Relaxation Available
SC / ST
+5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
+3 Years
Ex-Servicemen
Deduct service period (resultant max +3 yrs over limit)
Departmental Candidates (UR)
Up to 40 years
Departmental (OBC)
Up to 43 years
Departmental (SC/ST)
Up to 45 years
J&K Domicile 1980–1989 (UR)
+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
🎓 Educational & Professional Qualifications (Post-wise)
Constable (Veterinary) — 34 Posts
10th class pass with Science as a main subject from a recognised Board AND one year experience in treatment of different species of animals in a recognised Veterinary Hospital.
Constable (Driver) — 553 Posts — Male Only
10th class pass from a recognised Board AND valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence (HMV Licence). Note: Nationality — for this post, a person who is not a citizen of India may also be appointed with prior written permission of the Central Government.
Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter) — 208 Posts
Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board, AND one of the following: (a) 2 years work experience in the respective trade, OR (b) 1-year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute / Vocational Institute with at least 1 year experience, OR (c) 2-year Diploma from a recognised ITI in the trade or similar trade. Candidates must also qualify the trade test. Multi-skilled candidates are given preference.
Constable (Carpenter) — 7 Posts
Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised Board, AND one of: (a) 2 years work experience in the trade, OR (b) 1-year certificate course from ITI / Vocational Institute with at least 1 year experience, OR (c) 2-year Diploma from ITI in the trade or similar trade. Candidates must qualify the trade test.
Constable (Nursing Orderly) — 1 Post
10th class pass from a recognised Board AND First Aid certificate from St. John’s Ambulance Organisation or Red Cross Society of India AND minimum one year working experience as a Nursing Orderly in a minimum 50-bedded hospital or institution recognised by the Central Government or State Governments.
General Eligibility Notes
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination whose result is awaited may also apply. Candidates who intend to appear in the qualifying examination in 2026 are also eligible.
- Date of Birth and name as recorded in the Matriculation certificate are final. No change will be considered.
- Certificates from foreign universities/boards must have a Government equivalency notification.
- A candidate can apply for only one post from among those notified.
⚠️ Disqualification Conditions
- Person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a living spouse is not eligible.
- Any person convicted by a court of law or dismissed from Government service is disqualified.
- Candidates involved or convicted in any criminal case under IPC or Central/State Govt. Acts are not considered.
- Providing wrong or misleading information in the application form leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
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Physical Standards (PST) — Height & Chest
📝 PST is conducted after PET. Candidates not meeting the minimum height/chest requirement will be rejected. Height is measured to one decimal place. Candidates with height 169.9 cm or less are disqualified if the minimum for their category is 170 cm.
👤 Constable Veterinary — Height & Chest
♂️ Male
General (not in 1 & 2 below)170 cm · 80+5 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, NE States, HP, J&K, Ladakh165 cm · 78+5 cm
Scheduled Tribes162.5 cm · 76+5 cm
♀️ Female
General157 cm
Hilly/NE States categories155 cm
Scheduled Tribes150 cm
Chest (all females)Not Applicable
🚖 Constable Driver — Height & Chest (Male Only)
| Candidate Category | Min. Height (Male) | Min. Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|
| General (not in categories below) | 170 cm | 80 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 78 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| Gorkhas, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya | 162.5 cm | 77 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| SC (Tribes — NE States: Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya & LWE districts) | 160 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| SC (Tribes — remaining areas) | 162.5 cm | 76 cm + 5 cm expansion |
🌿 Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter & Carpenter — Height & Chest
♂️ Male
General167.5 cm · 78+5 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, NE States, Assam, HP, J&K UT, Ladakh UT165 cm · 78+5 cm
Scheduled Tribes162.5 cm · 76+5 cm
♀️ Female
General157 cm
Hill/NE State categories155 cm
Scheduled Tribes150 cm
Chest (all females)Not Applicable
ℹ️ Weight: Not a disqualification criterion at PST. However, overweight/underweight candidates will be disqualified at the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) based on BMI on the day of DME. Height is measured to one decimal place — even 0.1 cm below minimum means disqualification. Candidates seeking height/chest relaxation (Garhwali, Gorkha etc.) must carry the relevant community certificate from District Authority. Non-production of certificate means no relaxation will be given.
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Selection Process
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Stage I — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male candidates: 4.8 km race to be completed in 24 minutes. Female candidates: 2.4 km race to be completed in 18 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must appear in PST, Written Examination, Skill Test and Medical. Candidates who do not complete the race within the stipulated time are eliminated.
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Stage II — Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates who qualify PET undergo height and chest measurement as per the post-wise and category-wise standards given above. Ex-Servicemen who do not meet the minimum height/chest requirement will also be rejected. Candidates have the right to prefer an appeal against the PST Board’s decision on the same day to the appellate authority — appellate authority’s decision is final.
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Stage III — Written Examination (Computer Based Test / CBT)
Candidates qualifying PST appear for CBT: 100 marks, 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours duration. Subjects: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English and General Hindi. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen and 45% for SC/ST. Final merit is based on written exam marks only.
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Stage IV — Documentation + Skill/Trade Test + Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates called for documentation are up to 20 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) based on written exam merit. Skill/Trade Test carries 50 marks — minimum qualifying: 60% for all candidates (including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM). Trade test is qualifying in nature and marks are NOT included in final merit. After skill test, candidates up to 3 times of vacancies are called for DME/RME. Being declared “Fit” in DME does not confer any right to appointment. Appointment is strictly based on written exam merit only.
📌 Tie-breaking principle: Equal marks in written exam → older candidate ranked higher. Equal date of birth → alphabetical order of names in English (A first, B second etc.). No reserve merit panel — unfilled vacancies carry forward to next recruitment.
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Application Fee & Payment
💳 Accepted Payment Methods
🏭
Net Banking
All major banks
💳
Debit Card
Visa / Mastercard / RuPay
💸
Credit Card
All major cards
📷
UPI
GPay / PhonePe / BHIM
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How to Apply Online — Step by Step
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Read the Full Notification
Visit the official SSB recruitment website at recruitment.ssb.gov.in and main website ssb.gov.in. Read the complete advertisement carefully before filling the form.
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Open the Application Portal
Go to applyssb.com/SSB_CT_25/applicationIndex. Select the post you wish to apply for. A candidate can apply for only one post. No offline applications will be accepted.
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Fill Part-I: Personal Details
Fill post name, full name (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, mobile number (mandatory), email ID (mandatory), educational qualification (10th/SSC mandatory), postal address, criminal declaration and create a password.
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Fill Part-II: Upload Photo & Signature
Upload passport-size colour photograph in JPG format: 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible. Upload signature in JPG format: 4–12 KB, 140×60 pixels, in black or dark blue ink only. Blurred or incorrect photos/signatures cause rejection. If you have a beard, appear with a beard throughout the recruitment process.
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Pay the Application Fee (Part-III)
Pay ₹100 via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI through the portal. SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates are fully exempt. Note your registration number after payment — it will also be sent to your registered email. Unreserved/OBC candidates can take a print-out only after fee payment.
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Submit & Note Registration Number
Preview all details carefully before final submission. Once submitted, no changes to address, mobile, category, or post are entertained. Note down your registration/application number — you will need it to download your admit card and check status. Keep checking recruitment.ssb.gov.in for updates on PET/PST venue, admit cards and further stages.
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Documents Required
📤 At Online Application Stage
Passport-size photograph (JPG, 4–12 KB, 100×120 px, white background)
Scanned signature (JPG, 4–12 KB, 140×60 px, black/dark blue ink)
Aadhaar Card number (12-digit, mandatory)
10th / Matriculation certificate details (year, board, percentage)
Valid email ID (mandatory, keep active for 2+ years)
Valid mobile number (mandatory)
🏛️ At Recruitment Venue / Documentation Stage (Originals + Self-attested Photocopies)
Admit Card (downloaded from recruitment.ssb.gov.in)
Original Photo ID — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN / University ID
10th / Matriculation certificate & mark sheet (age proof + education proof)
Valid HMV Driving Licence (for Driver post — mandatory)
Veterinary Hospital experience certificate (for Veterinary post)
Trade experience certificate (for Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter posts)
ITI certificate / 2-year Diploma (if applicable for trade posts)
First Aid certificate from St. John’s Ambulance / Red Cross (for Nursing Orderly)
Hospital experience letter (for Nursing Orderly — 50-bed hospital, 1 year)
SC/ST Caste Certificate as per Annexure-II format (issued by District Authority)
OBC Certificate as per Annexure-I (Non-Creamy Layer, issued within 3 years of closing date)
EWS Income & Asset Certificate as per Annexure-III (for 2026–27 FY)
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate with service dates and trade
Community certificate for height/chest relaxation (Garhwali/Gorkha/etc.) from District Authority
J&K domicile certificate (if claiming age relaxation for J&K period 1980–89)
1984 riot victim certificate from District Collector (if claiming related age relaxation)
Departmental service certificate (for Govt. employees claiming age relaxation)
NOC from employer (for Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU employees)
⚠️ Critical Rules at Documentation Stage
- Failure to produce any original document or self-attested photocopies — candidature is cancelled immediately. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- OBC certificate must be in the prescribed Annexure-I format. Certificate on any other format will not be accepted and candidature will be cancelled.
- SC/ST certificate must be in the prescribed Annexure-II format issued by the concerned district authorities.
- Calculator, digital diary, mobile phone, pager, whitener, blade etc. are prohibited at the recruitment venue.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in PET/PST/Written Exam. Unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing in written exam will be reimbursed bus/rail fare (2nd class) on production of rail/bus tickets + original caste certificate + non-employment certificate from MP/MLA/Gazetted Officer.
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About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) & Career
About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is one of India’s seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Established in 1963, SSB is primarily responsible for guarding the Indo-Nepal border (1,751 km) and the Indo-Bhutan border (699 km), totalling approximately 2,450 km of international borders. SSB is headquartered at East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi and operates a network of frontier battalions and support establishments across Nepal-bordering and Bhutan-bordering states of India.
SSB Constable (Non-GD) — Role & Responsibility
Non-GD (Non-General Duty) Constables in SSB perform specialised trade-specific functions essential to the operational and administrative running of SSB battalions and units. Drivers operate heavy military vehicles; Veterinary Constables assist in care of service animals (horses/dogs used by SSB); Carpenters, Gardeners, Tailors, Washermen, Barbers and Waiters ensure the functional welfare of SSB establishments. These are permanent central government Group C posts with full service benefits.
Career Growth in SSB
Constables in SSB have structured promotion pathways: Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector through departmental promotion examinations and time-bound promotions. SSB also conducts internal promotions through Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE). Service in SSB entitles personnel to all Central Government benefits including DA, HRA, LTC, medical facilities, NPS/UPS pension, and canteen facilities.
Posting & Service Conditions
Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or outside the territory of India as per the operational requirements of SSB. Postings are governed by the SSB Act and related rules. Selected candidates will undergo mandatory induction/basic training before taking up their duties. Probation period applies from the date of appointment. Service is governed by Central Government Service Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India has advertised 827 Constable (Non-GD) posts in Group ‘C’ Combatised & Non-Ministerial category. Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025. Posts include Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter and Nursing Orderly. Apply online at applyssb.com.
827 posts total: Driver (553) + Washerman (74) + Barber (43) + Gardener (41) + Tailor (41) + Veterinary (34) + Cobbler (25) + Carpenter (7) + Water Carrier (5) + Waiter (3) + Nursing Orderly (1). Category-wise: UR-383, EWS-64, OBC-191, SC-128, ST-61. 10% posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen across all categories.
₹100 (non-refundable) for General/OBC/EWS candidates via online payment. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are fully exempted from payment. Candidates are advised not to make multiple payments against a single registration.
Minimum 18 years. Maximum: 27 years (Veterinary, Driver, Nursing Orderly); 23 years (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter); 25 years (Carpenter). Relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, ESM as per rules, J&K domicile +5/8/10 years, 1984 riot victims +5/8/10 years, Departmental candidates up to 40/43/45 years.
All posts: Level-3, Rs.21,700 – Rs.69,100 per month as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Additional allowances: DA, HRA, Ration Money and other admissible Central Govt. allowances. Pension under NPS or UPS as applicable.
4 stages: Stage I — PET (4.8 km/24 min for male, 2.4 km/18 min for female; ESM exempt); Stage II — PST (height & chest); Stage III — Written CBT (100 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hrs, min 50%/45%); Stage IV — Documentation + Trade/Skill Test (50 marks, min 60%, qualifying only) + DME/RME. Final merit — written exam marks only.
No. Constable Driver is exclusively for male candidates. All other posts (Veterinary, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly) are open to both male and female candidates.
Minimum 10th class pass (Matriculation) from a recognised Board for all posts, plus trade-specific requirements: valid HMV Driving Licence (Driver), 1-year veterinary hospital experience (Veterinary), 2-year trade experience or ITI certificate/diploma (Gardener, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter), First Aid certificate + 1-year hospital nursing experience (Nursing Orderly).
Apply online only at applyssb.com/SSB_CT_25/applicationIndex. No offline applications will be accepted. Visit recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in for official updates, admit cards, PET/PST schedule and all further information regarding this recruitment.
Yes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET (Physical Efficiency Test — running). However, they are required to appear in all other stages: PST (height/chest), Written Examination, Skill/Trade Test and Medical Examination. They must still meet the minimum height and chest standards.
Photo: JPG format, 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible, no hat/cap/goggles/spectacles, face straight (not sideways). If you have a beard, appear bearded throughout recruitment. Signature: JPG format, 4–12 KB, 140×60 pixels, black or dark blue ink only on white paper. Not in capital letters, not initials only, not in other ink colours, not outside the box.
Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours. Subjects: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning & General English/Hindi. Minimum qualifying: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/ESM and 45% for SC/ST. Final merit is based on written marks only — trade test marks are not included. Equal marks → older candidate ranks higher; same DOB → alphabetical name order (English).
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