SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released a major recruitment notification for Constable (Tradesman & Driver) posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th class and are looking for a central government job. A total of 827 vacancies are available across multiple trades such as Driver, Carpenter, Washerman, Barber, Veterinary, Cook, Tailor, and more.

Overview of Recruitment

SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Advertisement No.	524/RC/SSB
Post Name	Constable (Tradesman & Driver)
Total Vacancies	827
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Pay Scale	₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level-3)

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Constable (Driver)	553
Constable (Veterinary)	21
Constable (Carpenter)	7
Constable (Washerman)	74
Constable (Barber)	43
Other Trades (Cook, Tailor, etc.)	Remaining
Total	827

📌 (As per vacancy table on Page 1)

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Driver	10th Pass + Valid Heavy Driving License
Veterinary	10th Pass + Veterinary Certificate
Tradesman	10th Pass + ITI OR 2 years experience

📌 Candidates without ITI can apply if they have relevant work experience

Age Limit (as per notification)

Driver Post: 18 to 27 years
Other Posts: 18 to 23 years

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 Years

📌 (Detailed on Page 2)

Salary & Benefits

Pay Level: Level-3
Salary Range: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Pension (NPS/UPS)

📌 (Page 1 Pay Details)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen	No Fee

📌 (Mentioned on Page 3)

Selection Process (Step-by-Step)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Written Examination (CBT Mode)
Skill Test (Trade-specific)
Document Verification
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

📌 Final selection is based on merit in written exam and qualifying all stages

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Category	Requirement
Male	5 Km run in 24 minutes
Female	2.4 Km run in 18 minutes

📌 (Page 4 PET Details)

Physical Standards (PST)

Height:

Male: 165–170 cm
Female: 155–157 cm

Chest (Male Only):

80 cm (with 5 cm expansion)

📌 Different relaxations apply for reserved categories (Page 5)

Written Exam Pattern

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours

Subjects Covered:

General Knowledge
Mathematics
Reasoning
General Hindi/English

Qualifying Marks:

General/EWS/Ex-Servicemen: 50%
SC/ST/OBC: 40%

📌 (Page 6 Exam Details)

Required Documents

10th Marksheet & Certificate
ITI / Trade Certificate (if applicable)
Driving License (for Driver post)
Caste Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Passport Size Photo & Signature

📌 (Document verification process on Page 6)

Disqualification Criteria

Providing false information
Failure in physical standards
Invalid or missing documents
Criminal background

📌 (Page 3 & 6 Disqualification rules)

How to Apply

Visit the official SSB recruitment website
Read the official notification carefully
Fill out the online application form
Upload required documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit and take a printout

📌 Only online applications are accepted

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	As per official notice
Last Date to Apply	Within 30 days of publication

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the total number of vacancies?

👉 A total of 827 posts are available.

2. Can I apply without ITI?

👉 Yes, if you have 2 years of relevant experience.

3. Is this a permanent job?

👉 Yes, it is a central government job.

4. What is the selection process?

👉 PET, PST, Written Exam, Skill Test, Medical.

5. What is the salary?

👉 ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 + allowances.

The SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 offers a strong opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government job with good salary and benefits. With a large number of vacancies and minimum qualification of 10th pass, many candidates can apply. Start your preparation early, especially for physical tests and written exam, to increase your chances of selection.

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