Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released a big recruitment notification for 827 Constable (Tradesman) posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for defence government jobs after 10th or ITI.
The last date to apply has been extended to 04 May 2026, giving extra time to candidates who missed the earlier deadline. Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible.
📌 Key Highlights
- Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Post Name: Constable (Tradesman)
- Total Vacancies: 827
- Qualification: 10th Pass / ITI
- Salary: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level-3)
- Job Location: All India
- Last Date: 04 May 2026 (Extended)
- Application Mode: Online
📊 Vacancy Details
The 827 vacancies are divided across different trades:
- Driver (Male): 553 posts
- Washerman: 74 posts
- Barber: 43 posts
- Gardener: 41 posts
- Tailor: 41 posts
- Veterinary: 34 posts
- Cobbler: 25 posts
- Carpenter: 7 posts
- Water Carrier: 5 posts
- Waiter: 3 posts
- Nursing Orderly: 1 post
Category-wise reservation is also available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognised board
- Additional requirements depend on the trade:
- Driver: Heavy vehicle driving licence
- Carpenter, Tailor, Barber, etc.: ITI or work experience
- Veterinary / Nursing: Relevant experience or certificate
👉 Candidates with ITI certificates get an advantage.
🎂 Age Limit
- Driver / Veterinary / Nursing: 18–27 years
- Carpenter: 18–25 years
- Other Trades: 18–23 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
💰 Salary Details
Selected candidates will get salary under 7th Pay Commission (Level-3):
- Basic Pay: ₹21,700
- Maximum Pay: ₹69,100
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Ration Allowance
- Medical Facilities
- Pension (NPS/UPS)
👉 In-hand salary: Around ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 per month
📝 Selection Process
The selection process has multiple stages:
- PET & PST (Physical Test)
- Running test (Male: 4.8 km, Female: 2.4 km)
- Height, chest, weight measurement
- Written Exam (CBT)
- 100 questions (GK, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trade Test / Skill Test
- Practical test for specific trade (qualifying only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
👉 Final selection is based on written exam marks only.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official SSB recruitment website
- Click on New Registration
- Fill in personal and educational details
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take printout
👉 Apply early to avoid last-day issues.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 04 May 2026 (Extended)
- Correction Window: 06–08 May 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
🔗 Important Links (Rewritten)
- Download SSB Constable Tradesman 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for SSB Tradesman Recruitment 2026
- Visit Official SSB Recruitment Website
✅ Final Words
SSB Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates to join a respected defence force. With good salary, job security, and benefits, this recruitment is highly competitive.
If you are eligible, don’t delay — apply before 04 May 2026 and start your preparation early.