The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has officially announced the SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Recruitment 2026 for 827 vacancies. This recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th, ITI, or Diploma and are looking for a government job in the defence sector.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official SSB website within the given time frame.
🔹 Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Post Name: Constable (Driver, Tradesman, Veterinary, Nursing Orderly)
- Total Vacancies: 827
- Category: Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Combatised)
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across India / Abroad (as per requirement)
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Level-3, 7th CPC)
🔹 Vacancy Details
A total of 827 posts are distributed across various trades:
- Driver – 553 posts
- Veterinary – 34 posts
- Gardener – 41 posts
- Water Carrier – 5 posts
- Cobbler – 25 posts
- Tailor – 41 posts
- Washerman – 74 posts
- Barber – 43 posts
- Waiter – 3 posts
- Carpenter – 7 posts
- Nursing Orderly – 1 post
🔹 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 21–27 March 2026 (Employment News)
- Last Date to Apply: Within 30 days of notification release
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Educational Qualification
- Driver: 10th pass + Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence
- Veterinary: 10th with Science + 1 year experience
- Tradesman Posts: 10th + ITI / Diploma / Experience
- Nursing Orderly: 10th + First Aid Certificate + Experience
✔️ Age Limit
- Tradesman: 18–23 years
- Driver / Veterinary / Nursing Orderly: 18–27 years
- Carpenter: 18–25 years
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
🔹 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through multiple stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Examination
- Trade / Skill Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🔹 Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Salary: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Ration Money Allowance
- Pension & other government benefits
🔹 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
🔹 How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official SSB recruitment website
- Read the notification carefully
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
🔹 Key Instructions
- Ensure all details match your official documents
- Carry original certificates during verification
- Any false information may lead to disqualification
- Regularly check the official website for updates
🔹 Final Words
The SSB Constable Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government job in the defence sector. With a good salary, benefits, and nationwide postings, this recruitment is highly competitive.
Candidates are advised to apply early and start preparing for the physical and written tests to increase their chances of selection.