The Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 to recruit 76 vacancies for Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), and Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) under the Group-C, Non-Gazetted (Combatised) and Non-Ministerial category governed by the SSB Act and Rules. Candidates must have the prescribed educational and professional qualifications, along with minimum one year of relevant experience, and should be 18 to 27 years of age. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad as per service requirements.

These latest SSB government jobs offer an attractive salary under the 7th CPC pay structure, with Level-4 pay scale (₹25,500–₹81,100) for Head Constable posts and Level-3 pay scale (₹21,700–₹69,100) for Constable posts. In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money Allowance (RMA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other admissible allowances, making this an excellent Central Government paramedical job opportunity for eligible candidates across India.

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Advertisement Number	524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025
Post Name	Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), and Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic)
Category	Group-C, Non-Gazetted (Combatised) and Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies	76 Posts
Salary Structure	Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) for Head Constable posts and Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) for Constable posts under 7th CPC
Posting Location	Anywhere in India or outside the Territory of India, depending on SSB requirements
Application Mode	Online application only through the official SSB recruitment portal
Selection Procedure	PET → PST → Written Examination → Document Verification → DME/RME → Final Merit List

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Category	Age Limit / Relaxation
Minimum Age (All Posts)	18 Years
Maximum Age (All Posts)	27 Years
SC/ST Candidates	5 Years relaxation
OBC Candidates	3 Years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age
Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. Employees)	Up to 40 years for UR and up to 45 years for SC/ST
J&K/Ladakh Domicile (UR)	5 Years relaxation
J&K/Ladakh Domicile (OBC)	8 Years relaxation
J&K/Ladakh Domicile (SC/ST)	10 Years relaxation
Children/Dependants of 1984 Riot Victims (UR)	5 Years relaxation
Children/Dependants of 1984 Riot Victims (OBC)	8 Years relaxation
Children/Dependants of 1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST)	10 Years relaxation

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC Candidates	₹100/- (Non-Refundable)
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates	Exempted from fee (No Application Fee)

Payment Mode: The application fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Post Name	Essential Educational and Professional Qualification
Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant)	12th pass with Biology from a recognized Board, along with a minimum one-year Certificate Course in Laboratory Assistant from a recognized institution, and at least one year of experience as a Lab Assistant in a recognized diagnostic centre, hospital, or government-recognized laboratory.
Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant)	12th pass from a recognized Board, along with a minimum one-year Certificate Course in Physiotherapy from a recognized institute, and minimum one year experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant in a recognized Physiotherapy Centre or a 100-bedded hospital or institution approved by Central/State Government.
Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic)	10th pass from a recognized Board, along with a First Aid Certificate Course from St. John’s Ambulance Organization or Red Cross Society of India, and minimum one year experience as a Nursing Assistant in a 50-bedded or larger hospital or institution recognized by Central/State Government.

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total Posts
Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant)	15	2	8	4	1	30
Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant)	7	1	3	1	0	12
Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic)	17	2	9	4	2	34
Overall Total	39	5	20	9	3	76

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

• Visit the official SSB recruitment portal and carefully read the notification and application instructions before starting the online form.
• Complete Part-I of the application form by entering details such as post applied for, candidate’s name (as per matriculation certificate), parents’ names, date of birth, gender, nationality, religion, marital status, and category.
• Proceed to Part-II and upload the required documents, including a passport-size coloured photograph (JPG format, 4–12 KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visibility) and signature (JPG format, 4–12 KB, 140×80 pixels, signed in blue or black ink).
• After successful upload, a Registration Number will be generated. Save it carefully and take a printout for future use.
• Fill in the remaining details, including Aadhaar number or valid photo ID, identification marks, mobile number, email ID, educational qualifications, permanent and correspondence address, criminal case declaration, and create a login password.
• Move to Part-III and pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
• Review all entered details and submit the application form, then take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
• Candidates must report to the recruitment venue mentioned in the Admit Card with original documents, certificates, Aadhaar Card, and other required documents on the scheduled date.

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SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The SSB Paramedical Selection Process 2026 will be conducted in multiple stages as detailed below:

Stage I – Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Candidates applying for Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant) and Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant) must complete the physical test as follows: Male candidates need to run 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds, while Female candidates must complete 800 meters in 4 minutes. For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) posts, Male candidates must complete 4.8 km in 24 minutes, while Female candidates need to cover 2.4 km in 18 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are exempted from appearing in PET.

Stage I – Physical Standard Test (PST):
Candidates who qualify PET will undergo Physical Standard Test, including height and chest measurements as per category-wise standards. For General/UR/OBC/EWS, the prescribed height is 165 cm for males and 155 cm for females, with male chest measurement 75–80 cm. Relaxations are available for ST candidates, North Eastern States, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Maratha, and J&K/Ladakh categories as per government norms.

Stage II – Written Examination (Computer Based Test):
For Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant), the CBT will be 150 marks, conducted for 3 hours with 150 multiple-choice questions. It will include Part I (50 marks) covering General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English/Hindi, while Part II (100 marks) will cover the Technical Subject.
For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic), the CBT will be 100 marks, conducted for 2 hours with 100 MCQs covering GK, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English/Hindi.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer.

Stage III – Documentation and Medical Examination:
Candidates up to three times the number of vacancies, category-wise, based on written exam performance, will be called for Document Verification, followed by Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) if required. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination.

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Important Date
Advertisement Published in Employment News	21 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online (Extended)	20 April 2026 to 04 May 2026
Admit Card / PET-PST Schedule	Will be announced on the official SSB recruitment portal
Written Examination Date	To be notified
Documentation and Medical Examination	To be notified

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Candidates are allowed to apply for only one post out of the three advertised posts.

Only online applications will be accepted. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.

Candidates must possess all required educational and professional qualifications on or before the last date of application submission.

Name and Date of Birth entered in the application must match the Matriculation Certificate, and no changes will be allowed later.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending recruitment stages, and candidates must arrange their own stay, preferably for at least one week. However, eligible unemployed SC/ST candidates appearing in the written test may receive travel reimbursement as per rules.

Biometric attendance, digital photograph, signature, and thumb impression will be captured at every stage of recruitment.

Once a candidate selects a category, no request for category change will be entertained later.

SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates meeting Unreserved (UR) eligibility conditions may apply against UR vacancies where reserved vacancies are not available.

EWS certificates must be valid for 2026–2027, and OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificates should be issued within three years from the closing date of application.

Candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.

Items such as calculators, mobile phones, digital diaries, pagers, whitener, blades, and similar prohibited materials are not allowed at the recruitment venue.

Director General, SSB reserves the right to increase, decrease, cancel vacancies, or postpone the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

All updates, corrigenda, and further notices will be published only on the official SSB Recruitment website, and candidates should check it regularly.

SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Written Test	Skill Test
UR (40%)	32	8
OBC/MOBC/STP/STH/SC/PwD (PH) (30%)	24	6

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SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 is a Group-C combatised recruitment drive conducted by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) under Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 to fill 76 vacancies for Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), and Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) posts.

Q2. How many vacancies are available under SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
A total of 76 vacancies have been announced, including 30 posts for Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), 12 posts for Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), and 34 posts for Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic), including reservation benefits and 10% quota for Ex-Servicemen.

Q3. What is the salary for SSB Paramedical posts?
Head Constable posts carry Level-4 pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100, while Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic) carries Level-3 pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 under the 7th CPC, along with admissible allowances and benefits.

Q4. What educational qualifications are required for SSB Paramedical posts?
For Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant), candidates need 12th with Biology, a one-year Lab Assistant certificate, and one year experience.
For Head Constable (Physiotherapy Assistant), candidates need 12th pass, a one-year Physiotherapy certificate, and one year experience.
For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic), candidates need 10th pass, a First Aid certificate from St. John’s or Red Cross, and one year Nursing Assistant experience in a recognized 50-bedded hospital.

Q5. What is the age limit for SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years for all posts. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Central Government employees, J&K/Ladakh domicile candidates, and dependants of 1984 riot victims as per government norms.

Q6. What is the selection process for SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Computer-Based Written Examination, Document Verification, and Detailed/Review Medical Examination, followed by preparation of the final merit list based on written exam marks.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for the SSB Paramedical written exam?
For Head Constable posts, the CBT will be 150 marks, conducted over 3 hours with 150 MCQs, including General Knowledge, Maths, Reasoning, English/Hindi, and Technical Subject.
For Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic), the exam will be 100 marks, held for 2 hours with 100 MCQs on GK, Maths, Reasoning, and English/Hindi.
Both exams have 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

Q8. What is the application fee for SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Candidates belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories must pay ₹100 as a non-refundable fee. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and all female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q9. What are the application dates and where can candidates apply?
Eligible candidates can apply online from 21 March 2026 to 20 April 2026 through the official SSB recruitment portal, accessible via recruitment.ssb.gov.in and ssb.gov.in.

Q10. Can candidates apply for more than one post in SSB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
No, candidates are permitted to apply for only one post among the three advertised posts, and selection will be considered only for the post chosen in the application form.