SSB EXAM RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION 2023 OUT: APPLY BY 18TH JUNE 2023

Updated On : 26 May, 2023

SSB RECRUITMENT 2023:

SSB recruitment notification 2023 was published by the Sashastra Seema Bal for the post of Assistant Commandant, Sub Inspector (SI), Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), ASI Stenographer and Head Constable (HC), Constable. Online applications are invited from interested and eligible Indian candidates from 20th May 2023 onwards and the apply online window will remain open till 18th June 2023. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced the 1656 vacancies for the various post. 

Those who want to apply for the recruitment are advised to read this article as we are providing the whole exam-related details here which are necessary to know before applying for the examination. 

SSB EXAM RECRUITMENT UPDATES 2023:

Exam conducting body

Sashastra Seema Bal 

Post name 

  • Sub Inspector (SI)

  • Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)

  • Head Constable (HC)

  • Constable

Application dates 

20th May to 18th June 2023 

Application mode 

Online 

Vacancy 

1638

Selection Process

  • Written Examination

  • Physical Test (as per the requirement of post)

  • Document Verification

  • Medical Examination

SSB Official Website

Official notice 

SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment Notification 2023 

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector Recruitment Notification 2023

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) Recruitment Notification 2023

SSB Head Constable  Recruitment Notification 2023

SSB Constable Recruitment Notification 2023

Apply link 

SSB Sub Inspector Recruitment 2023 Apply Form

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector Recruitment 2023 Apply Form

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) Recruitment 2023 Apply Form

SSB Head Constable  Recruitment 2023 Apply Form

SSB Constable Recruitment 2023 Apply Form

SSB EXAM ELIGIBILITY 2023:

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian Citizens to apply for this post. 

Age 

Post name 

Age Limit 

Constable 

Constable (Driver) only for male 

21 to 27 years

Constable (Veterinary)

18 to 25 years

Constable (Carpenter, Blacksmith & Painter) 

18 to 25 years

Constables ( Washerman, Barber, Safaiwala, Tailor, Gardner, Cobbler, Cook & Water Carrier) 

18 to 23 years

Head Constable 

Head Constable (Electrician) 

18 to 25 years

Head Constable (Mechanic) for male 

21 to 27 years

Head Constable (Steward) 

18 to 25 years

Head Constable (Veterinary) 

18 to 25 years

Head Constable (Communication) 

18 to 25 years

Assistant Sub Inspector 

Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) 

18 to 25 years

Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist)

20 to 30 years 

Assistant Sub Inspector (Radiographer) 

20 to 30 years 

Assistant Sub Inspector (Operation Theater Technician) 

20 to 30 years 

Assistant Sub Inspector (Dental Technician) 

20 to 30 years 

Sub Inspector 

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

Upto 30 years

Sub Inspector (Draughtsman)

18 to 30 years 

Sub Inspector (Communication)

Upto 30 years 

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) Female 

21 to 30 years 

Relaxation in age is also permissible to some special categories which are tabulated below for your reference:-

Category 

Relaxation in age

SC/ST

5 years

OBC

3 years 

Ex-servicemen 

3 years after the deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.

Departmental Candidates (for central government employees) 

05 years (for posts which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of post.

UR :- 5 years

OBC - 8 years 

SC/ST-10 years

Candidate who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (General).

5 years 

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (OBC). 

(3+5)

years 

Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (SC/ST).

(5+5) 10

years

Children/dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved/General).

5 years

Children/dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC).

(3+5) 8

years 

Children/dependent of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (ST/SC).

(5+5) 10 years

Educational Qualification

Post name 

Educational Qualification 

SSB Constable Tradesman Educational Qualification 2023  

Constable (Driver) only for male 

 i) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board. 

ii) Must possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.

Constable (Veterinary)

Tenth or Matriculation Examination pass with Science as the main subject from a recognised Board or University.

Desirable: One year of experience in the treatment of different species of animals, in a recognised Veterinary Hospital.

Constable (Carpenter, Blacksmith & Painter) 

i) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board.

ii) Two years of work experience in respective trade; or

iii) One-year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the respective trade; or

iv) Two years Diploma from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the respective trade or similar trade; and

v) Must qualify trade test.


Constables ( Washerman, Barber, Safaiwala, Tailor, Gardner, Cobbler, Cook & Water Carrier) 

a) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board with. (i) Two years of work experience in respective trades; or

(ii) One-year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year of experience in the trade; or

(iii) Two years Diploma from recognised Industrial Training Institute in the trade or similar trade.

(b) Must qualify trade test.

Note:-Multi-skilled candidates will be given preference.

SSB Head Constable Educational Qualification 2023

Head Constable (Electrician) 

i) Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board. 

ii) Two years of work experience in the respective trade; or

iii) One-year certificate course from a recognised Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Institute with at least one year experience in the respective trade; or

iv) Two years Diploma from a recognised Industrial Training Institute in the respective trade or similar trade;

and

v) Must qualify trade test.

Head Constable (Mechanic) for male 

i)Passed Matriculation from a recognised Board or equivalent.

ii) Passed the Diploma in the automobile or motor mechanical engineering or two years certificate course in the automobile or motor mechanical engineering from a Government recognised Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or equivalent.

iii) Possess a valid Driving License for Heavy Vehicles. Desirable: Two years experience in an authorized garage or workshop.

Head Constable (Steward) 

i) Matriculation from a recognised Board or Institution. 

ii) Should have a Diploma or certificate in Catering Kitchen management from a reputed institute.

iii) One year experience in a similar job in a reputed hotel.

Head Constable (Veterinary) 

(i) Intermediate(10+2) examination pass with Science and Biology as a main subject from a recognised Board/University; and

(ii) Possess two years Diploma Course in Veterinary and Livestock Development or Veterinary Stock Assistant Course or Animal Husbandry Course from an institution recognized by the Central Government or State Government.

Desirable: One year of experience in the treatment of different species of animals, in a recognised Veterinary Hospital.

Head Constable (Communication) 

(i) Intermediate or equivalent passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board or University; or

(ii) Should have a three years diploma in Electronics or Communications. or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised Institute.

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector Educational Qualification 2023

Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) 

Intermediate or Senior Secondary School

Certificate (10+2) examination from a recognized Board or University or equivalent.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist)

i) 10+2 with science or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institution.

ii) Should have a Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy granted by an institution of the Central or State Government or an institution recognised by the Central Government or State Government.

iii) Should be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (8 of 1948).

Assistant Sub Inspector (Radiographer) 

i) Should have passed 10+2 with science or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institution.

ii) Should have two years diploma in Radio diagnosis from an institution recognised by State Government or Central

Government.

iii) Not less than one year experience in the Radiological department of a hospital of the Central Government or State Government or in a hospital recognised by the Central Government or State Government.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Operation Theater Technician) 

i) Should have passed 10+2 with Science or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institution.

ii) Should have a Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician or certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant cum Central Sterile supply Assistant training course from a recognised Institution. 

iii) Not less than two years experience as an operation theatre technician from a reputed hospital.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Dental Technician) 

i) 10+2 with Science or equivalent from a recognised Board or Institution.

ii) Should have two years Diploma in Dental Hygienist Course recognised by Central/State Government or Dental Council of India.

iii) One year of experience as a Dental Technician in a reputed hospital. 

SSB Sub Inspector 2023 Educational Qualification

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. 

Sub Inspector (Draughtsman)

(a) Essential:-

(i) Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised Board. 

(ii) Two years National Tradesmen certificate issued by a recognised Industrial Training Institute or equivalent recognised institution; and

(iii) One-year certificate course or one year experience in AUTOCAD from a Government Institution or a recognised institution.

(b) Desirable:- One year experience in Draughtsmanship from a recognised Architect Consultancy Firm of Category 'B' and 'C'. Degree in Electronics and Communication or Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering or Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised University or Institution.

Sub Inspector (Communication)

(a) Essential:-

(i) Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised Board. 

(ii) Two years National Tradesmen certificate issued by a recognised Industrial Training Institute or equivalent recognised institution; and

(iii) One-year certificate course or one year experience in AUTOCAD from a Government Institution or a recognised institution.

(b) Desirable:- One year experience in Draughtsmanship from a recognised Architect Consultancy Firm of Category 'B' and 'C'. Degree in Electronics and Communication or Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering or Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised University or Institution.

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) Female 

(i) Should have passed 10+2 in Science or equivalent from a recognized University or Board or Institution.

(ii) Should have three years Diploma in General nursing from an Institution recognized by the State or Central Government.

(iii) Must be registered with the Central or State Nursing Council. 

(iv) Two years Experience in a recognised Hospital

SSB APPLICATION PROCESS 2023:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Step 2: On the homepage, a link to “SSB Recruitment 2023” will prompt. 

Step 3: After clicking on the link you will be redirected to the SSB's application portal. It beckons you to log in with your unique registration Id, password and decipher the captcha code. 

Step 4: Now fill out the SSB Application form with utmost care and precision. 

Step 5: Your application wouldn't be complete without the required documents. Now upload the required documents and pay the application fee to complete the application process. 

Step 6: Take a prinout of the final submission for future reference. 

SSB Application/ Exam Fee

Category 

Post Name 

Application Fee

UR/ EWS/ OBC

Costable 

INR 100/-

Head Constable 

INR 100/-

Assistant Sub Inspector

INR 100/-

Sub Inspector 

INR 200/- 

SSB PET & PST 2023:

SSB Constable PET & PST 2023

Physical Efficiency Test 

Category 

Race

Male 

4.8 Kms in 24 minutes

Female 

2.4 Kms in 18 minutes

Physical Standard Test

For Constable Diver

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

170

Minimum:- 80

Expansion:- 5 

1. For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Himachal Pradesh UTS Jammu & Kashmir and Ladhak.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

For Gorkhas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya.

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 77

Expansion:- 5

For all Scheduled Tribes candidates belonging to State of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya & Left Wing Extremism affected districts.

Male 

160

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5


For all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of remaining areas.

Male 

162.5

For Constable Vetarinary 

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

170

Minimum:- 80

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

For Constable (Carpenter/ Blacksmith/ Tailor/ Gardner/ Cobbler/ Painter/ Washerman/ Barber/ Safayiwala/ Cook/ Water Carrier)

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

167.5

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

SSB Head Constable PET & PST 2023

Physical Efficiency Test 

Category 

Race

Male 

1.6 Kms in 6 minutes 30 seconds

Female 

800 meters race in 4 minutes 

Physical Standard Test

Head Constable Electrician

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

167.5

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

Head Constable (Mechanic, Steward, Veterinary, Communication) 

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

170

Minimum:- 80

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) PET & PST 2023

Physical Efficiency Test

Category 

Race

Male 

1.6 Kms in 6 minutes 30 seconds

Female 

800 meters race in 4 minutes 

Physical Standard Test

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

165

Minimum:- 77

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 77

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector PET & PST 2023

This round will be conducted for Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist, Radiographer, Operation Theatre Technician, Dental Technician) only.

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

170

Minimum:- 80

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

SSB Sub Inspector PET & PST 2023

This round will be conducted for Sub Inspector Communication only.

Physical Efficiency Test

Category 

Race

Male 

1.6 Kms in 6 minutes 30 seconds

Female 

800 meters race in 4 minutes 

Physical Standard Test

This round will be conducted for Sub Inspector (Communication, Pioneer & Draughtsman)

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Male 

170

Minimum:- 80

Expansion:- 5 

Female 

157

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Male 

165

Minimum:- 78

Expansion:- 5

Female 

155

Schedule Tribes

Male 

162.5

Minimum:- 76

Expansion:- 5

Female 

150

For Sub Inspector Staff Nurse (Female)

Description 

Min height in cms. 

Chest in cms 

Unreserved 

Female 

157

Not Applicable

For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT Ladakh 2. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

Female 

155

Not Applicable

Schedule Tribes

Female 

150

Not Applicable

SSB EXAM PATTERN 2023:

SSB Constable Exam Pattern 2023

  • The examination will be of 100 multiple questions consisting of 100 marks. 

  • The examination will be of 2 hours. 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Maximum marks 

Duration 

General Knowledge 

100

100

2 Hours 

Mathematic 

Reasoning

General Hindi/ General English 

Total 

150

150 

SSB Head Constable 2023 Exam Pattern

  • The examination will be of 150 multiple questions consisting of 150 marks. 

  • The examination will be of 3 hours. 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Maximum marks 

Duration 

General Knowledge 

50

50

3 Hours 

Mathematic 

Reasoning

General Hindi/ General English 

Technical 

100

100

Total 

150

150 

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) 2023 Exam Pattern

  • The examination will be of 100 multiple questions consisting of 100 marks. 

  • The examination will be of 2 hours. 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Maximum marks 

Duration 

General Knowledge 

100

100

2 Hours 

Mathematic 

Reasoning

General Hindi/ General English 

Total 

150

150 

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector Exam Pattern 2023

  • The examination will be of 150 multiple questions consisting of 150 marks. 

  • The examination will be of 3 hours. 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Maximum marks 

Duration 

General Knowledge 

50

50

3 Hours 

Mathematic 

Reasoning

General Hindi/ General English 

Technical 

100

100

Total 

150

150 

SSB Sub Inspector Exam Pattern 2023 

  • The examination will be of 150 multiple questions consisting of 150 marks. 

  • The examination will be of 3 hours. 

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Maximum marks 

Duration 

General Knowledge 

50

50

3 Hours 

Mathematic 

Reasoning

General Hindi/ General English 

Technical 

100

100

Total 

150

150 

SSB VACANCY 2023:

Post name 

Vacancy 

SSB Constable Tradesman Vacancy 2023  

Constable (Carpenter)

01

Constable (Blacksmith)

03

Constable (Driver) only for male 

96

Constable (Tailor)

04

Constable (Gardner)

04

Constable Cobbler

05

Constable (Veterinary)

24

Constable (Painter)

03

Constable (Washerman)  

58

Constable (Barber) 

19

Constable (Safaiwala)

81

Constable Cook (Male)

165

Constable Cook (Female)

01

Constable (Water Carrier)

79

SSB Head Constable Vacancy 2023 

Head Constable (Electrician) 

15

Head Constable (Mechanic) for male 

296

Head Constable (Steward) 

02

Head Constable (Veterinary) 

23

Head Constable (Communication) 

578

SSB Assistant Sub Inspector Vacancy 2023

Assistant Sub Inspector (Stenographer) 

40

Assistant Sub Inspector (Pharmacist)

07

Assistant Sub Inspector (Radiographer) 

21

Assistant Sub Inspector (Operation Theater Technician) 

01

Assistant Sub Inspector (Dental Technician) 

01

SSB Sub Inspector Vacancy 2023 

Sub Inspector (Pioneer)

20

Sub Inspector (Draughtsman)

03

Sub Inspector (Communication)

59

Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) Female 

29

Total 

1638

SSB SALARY DETAILS 2023:

Post-wise salary details is tabulated below:-

Post name 

Salary 

Costable 

Level 3 Rs.21700/- to 69100/- per month

Head Constable 

Level 4 Rs. 25500/- to 81100/- per month

Assistant Sub Inspector

Level 5 Rs. 29200/- to 92300/- per month

Sub Inspector 

Level 6 Rs.35400/-  to 112400/- per month 

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