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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is a border patrol organization of India posted along the border of Nepal and Bhutan. It is one of the branches of Central Armed Police Forces. It comes under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per the survey according to 2019, SSB has 94,261 active personnel in 73 battalions. SSB Constable Recruitment 2020 bring forward a wide variety of opportunities.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has published the notification to begin the recruitment process for the constable post in SSB. Interested candidates can apply through the official website. The process to apply has begun from the 29th of August and will close by 20th December. Selected candidates have to serve anywhere in India or outside the territory of India.
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SSB Constable Recruitment – Important Dates
- Date on which the application process will begin: 29th August, 2020
- Last date to apply: 20th December 2020
- Last date to apply for candidates in remote area: 27th December,2020
Fees Structure for Application
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- Application fees for UR/ EWS/ OBC is Rs.100/-
- Application fees for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ Female Candidates is Nil
- The candidates should apply it online by using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, Challan etc.
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Start Learning!Number of Vacancies Available
SSB Constable Recruitment 2020 provides variant vacancies. The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the details regarding the recruitment of constables in various positions under SSB. A total of 1522 vacancies are informed by the officials. Given below is table regarding the total number of vacancies for all categories available in various sectors under the category of constable.
| Category | ||||||
|
Name of the post
|
UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Constable (Male driver) |
148
|
36 | 114 | 245 | 31 | 574 |
| Constable (Laboratory Asst) | 05 | 0 | 11 | 05 | 0 | 21 |
| Constable (Veterinary) | 67 | 15 | 42 | 19 | 18 | 161 |
| Constable (Ayah) Female | 02 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 0 | 05 |
| Constable (Carpenter) | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 03 |
| Constable (Plumber) | 0 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
| Constable (Male Washerman) | 27 | 7 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 92 |
| Constable (Female Washerman) | 14 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| Constable (Male Barber) | 28 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 75 |
| Constable (Female Barber) | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Constable (Male Safaiwala) | 35 | 8 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 89 |
| Constable (Female Safaiwala) | 12 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| Constable (Male Water Carrier) | 44 | 10 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 101 |
| Constable (Female Water Carrier) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Constable (Male Waiter) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Constable (Painter) | 05 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 12 |
| Constable (Tailor) | 11 | 02 | 0 | 02 | 05 | 20 |
| Constable (Cobbler) | 16 | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Constable (Gardener) | 08 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 09 |
| Constable (Male Cook) | 123 | 23 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 232 |
| Constable (Female Cook) | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| Total | 566 | 114 | 336 | 335 | 151 | 1522 |
SSB Selection Process
The whole selection process comprises of different examination namely the Written examination, Physical Standard Test (PST) &Physical Efficiency Test, Documentation and Skill Test, Detailed Medical Test, Review Medical Exam and Final Selection, A candidate who passes all the above test is selected for the post.
Eligibility required to apply for Constable Posts
The eligibility criteria are different for different post. Detailed information regarding the educational and other requirements are given below.
- Constable (Driver) – 10th passed or equivalent from a recognized board and should possess valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
- Constable (Veterinary) – should have passed 10th or Matriculation Exam pass with Science as main subject from a recognized board or university.
- Constable (Veterinary) – must have passed 10th or Matriculation Exam with Science as main subject from a recognized board or university.
- Constable (Ayah) – passed 10th with Science and should possess the first aid examination pass certificate from Red Cross Society or should be trained Dai and have one-year experience in relevant field.
- Constable (Carpenter, Painter and Other) – Passed Matriculation or equivalent and two years’ work experience in respective trade or one-year certificate course or two-year diploma in ITI and must qualify trade test.
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Age Limit to apply for the various posts under constable category
The age limit prescribed for each post varies. thus, it is adequate to sort and check each post and the subsequent vacancies provided by the SSB Constable Recruitment 2020.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Constable (Driver) | 21 years to 27 years |
| Constable (Veterinary) | 18 years to 25 years |
| Constable (Lab Assistant) | 18 years to 25 years |
| Constable (Ayah) | 18 years to 25 years |
| Constable (Carpenter, Painter, Plumber) | 18 years to 25 years |
| Constable (Others) |
18 years to 23 years
|
Requirements to pass the Physical Eligibility Test (PET)
| Post
|
For Male Candidates | For Female Candidates |
| Constable (Driver, Veterinary, Lab Assistant, Aya, Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Tailor, Cobbler, Gardener, Washerman, Cook, Barber, Waiter, Safiawala, Water carrier) | Should complete running 4.8 km race in 24 minutes | Should complete running 2.4 km race in 18 minutes |
The Candidates who fulfill all the eligibility criterion for the various above-said posts can apply for it. The whole process to apply is online and the application form is available in the official website of SSB i.e. http://www.ssbrectt.gov.in/. Check the government website and read the instructions given by the board of selection before applying for various posts.
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