The Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an official advertisement (No. 600/RC/SSB/Remust.CT(GD)-2026/2026/3030-3152) dated 22 May 2026 inviting applications from serving (Male & Female) Combatised Constables (Tradesmen & Orderlies) of SSB for 50 vacancies of Constable (General Duty) through remusteration for the year 2026. This is an internal departmental recruitment — only SSB serving personnel are eligible.
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SSB CT (GD) 2026 - Overview Summary
SSB CT (GD) 2026 Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across reserved and unreserved categories as follows:
Note: Vacancies are subject to change and may increase or decrease without any prior notice. DG, SSB reserves the right to cancel/postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
Who Can Apply - Eligible Categories
This is an internal departmental recruitment. Only the following SSB personnel can apply:
- Combatised CTs (Tradesmen): Tailor, Cobbler, Cook, Barber, Washerman, Safaiwala, Gardener, Water Carrier, Waiter, Helper
- CT (Orderlies) of SSB
External / civilian candidates are NOT eligible for this recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria
Service Requirement
Candidate must have completed minimum 3 years of regular service in SSB as on 01.01.2026. The crucial date for determining 3 years of service as CTs (Tradesmen) & CTs (Orderlies) is 1st January 2026.
Educational Qualification
Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institute.
Medical Fitness
Candidate must hold the latest medical category SHAPE-I.
Service Record & APAR
Clean service record in the preceding 3 years (for vacancy year 2026). APAR grading for 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25 must not be below "Good" benchmark (minimum 04 numerical in APAR).
Cut-off Date
The cut-off date for determining all eligibility criteria is 01/01/2026.
Age Limit
✅ Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable only for SC/ST candidates.
Application Fee
🎉 NO APPLICATION FEE
Since this is an internal / departmental recruitment, no application fee is required. Applications are submitted through the candidate's respective unit.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of multiple stages. All stages are mandatory:
Physical Standard Test (PST)
All admit card holders undergo PST followed by biometric identification. Height, chest (males), and weight/BMI criteria apply. BMI range: 18-25 (candidates outside this range are disqualified at DME stage).
General male height: 170 cm | General female height: 157 cm (relaxations for specific regions/tribes apply). PST is qualifying only — no marks awarded.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male: 5 km race to be completed within 24 minutes.
Female: 1.6 km race to be completed within 8 minutes 30 seconds. PET is qualifying only — no marks awarded.
Written Examination
Duration: 2 hours | Total Marks: 100 | Type: 100 MCQs (Objective Type)
Subjects: General Awareness, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude & Ability, English/Hindi language skills.
Qualifying Marks: 35% for General category | 33% for SC/ST/OBC. Question paper is bilingual (English & Hindi).
Documentation & Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Candidates scoring above the written test cut-off undergo document verification (all original certificates) and Detailed Medical Examination as per MHA Revised Medical Guidelines (OM No.A.VI-I/2014/2014-Rectt(SSB) dated 20.05.2015).
Review Medical Examination (RME)
If declared unfit in DME, the candidate may apply for RME within 24 hours. The RME Board's decision is final — no second appeal will be entertained.
Physical Standards (PST) - Height & Chest Requirements
Final Selection & Merit List
- Final merit list is prepared based solely on marks obtained in the written examination.
- Merely qualifying or being medically fit does not guarantee selection — the final cut-off depends on vacancies and total candidates.
- Tie-breaking rule: If two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate gets higher merit; if still tied, the candidate with longer service in SSB is preferred.
âš ï¸ Being declared FIT in DME does NOT give any legal right or claim to appointment. Selection is strictly on merit.
How to Apply - Step by Step
- Download the application form from the official advertisement (Appendix-"A").
- Fill in all required details: UIN, rank, name, date of birth, category, education, APAR scores, etc.
- Attach a passport-size photograph (3.5×4.5 cm), self-attested and signed across.
- Attach all required documents: service certificate, NOC, APAR copies, medical SHAPE-I certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), DE/Vig certificate.
- Submit the application to your respective unit by 20 June 2026.
- Units will forward eligible applications to their Ftr Hqr SSB by 30 June 2026.
- Ftr Hqr will forward to ARC at SHQ, SSB, Lakhimpur Kheri by 10 July 2026.
- ARC will forward final list to FHQ (Recruitment Branch) by 30 July 2026 for roll number allotment.
Important Dates
Documents Required
- Filled Application Form (Appendix-A)
- No Objection Certificate (Annexure-B)
- Service Certificate (Appendix-C)
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Caste/Tribe Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- Attested Copies of ACRs/APARs
- Punishment record (if any)
- DE/Vigilance Certificate
- Medical SHAPE-I Certificate
- Domicile/Community Certificate
- Force Issued Identity Card
- Passport-size photograph (self-attested)
- Check List (Appendix-D)
Salary / Pay Scale
Post: Constable (General Duty) - CT (GD)
Pay Level: Level-3 in the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix
Rs.21,700 - Rs.69,100 per month
Plus allowances as admissible under Central Government rules (DA, HRA, TA, etc.). Actual take-home pay will be higher with all applicable allowances.
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Important Instructions
- Applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
- Only one application per candidate is permitted — duplicate applications will be cancelled.
- If a candidate is eligible for more than one vacancy year, only one chance will be counted.
- Candidates guilty of misconduct or misbehavior may be disqualified, debarred, or face disciplinary action under SSB Act & Rules.
- Venue and date of PST, PET, Written Examination, DV, DME, and RME will be intimated in due course.
- All certificates submitted must match the details given in the application form; any discrepancy leads to immediate cancellation.
- Female candidates must submit a pregnancy self-declaration at the time of PST/PET.
- SSB will not be liable for any injury sustained during PET/PST.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only, based on the official SSB advertisement dated 22 May 2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the official SSB notification and their respective unit for the latest updates. We are not responsible for any discrepancies. Always verify details from official sources before applying.
