Online applications are invited from citizens of India, Nepal, and Bhutan for filling up 233 vacancies for the posts of Head Constable (Steward), Head Constable (Communication), Head Constable (Electrician), and Head Constable (Veterinary) in Group-'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised) & Non-Ministerial cadre in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The posts are temporary but likely to continue.
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| Sl. No. | Name of Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Constable (Steward) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Head Constable (Communication) | 87 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 197 |
| 3 | Head Constable (Electrician) | 13 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| 4 | Head Constable (Veterinary) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 105 | 20 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 233 |
Note: 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
| Post Name | Age Limit | Essential Educational & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | Between 18 and 27 years | i) 12th class pass from a recognized Board. ii) Two-year Diploma in Catering and Kitchen management. iii) Minimum one year's working experience as a Steward in a minimum hundred-bedded hospital or institution. |
| Head Constable (Communication) | Between 18 and 27 years | i) 12th class in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized Board; OR ii) Three years diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized Institute. |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | Between 18 and 25 years | i) Matriculation or equivalent. ii) Two years work experience in the respective trade; OR iii) One-year certificate from a recognized ITI/Vocational Institute with at least one year experience; OR iv) Two years Diploma from a recognized ITI in the respective trade. v) Must qualify trade test. |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | Between 18 and 27 years | i) 12th class pass with Science and Biology as main subjects. ii) Two years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course or Animal Husbandry Course from a recognized institution. |
| Category | Relaxation Permissible |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Departmental Candidates (Central Govt.) | Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
| Domiciled in J&K and Ladakh (01.01.1980 - 31.12.1989) | 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
| Children/dependents of 1984 riots victims | 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST) |
Candidates must apply online through the SSB recruitment website: https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ or https://ssb.gov.in/. Applications received through any other mode will be rejected. Candidates can apply for only one post.
Stage-I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Stage-II: Written Examination
Stage-III: Skill Test (Only for Head Constable - Electrician)
Stage-IV: Documentation & Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME)
The final selection list will be prepared category-wise in order of merit based on the marks obtained in the written examination.
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