SSB Head Constable Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | 18–27 years |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 18–27 years |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | 18–25 years |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 18–27 years |
📊 Age Relaxations for SSB Head Constable
| Sr. No | Category | Age relaxation permissible over and above the upper age limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2. | OBC | 3 years |
| 3. | Ex-Serviceman | 3 years |
| 4. | Departmental Candidates with three years continuous service in Central Government | General - 40 OBC- 43 SC/ ST - 45 |
| 5. | Candidates who had ordinarily be domiciled in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 01.01.980 to 31.12.989 (General) | 5 years |
| 6. | Candidates who had ordinarily be domiciled in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 01.01.980 to 31.12.989 (OBC) | (3 + 5) 8 years |
| 7. | Candidates who had ordinarily be domiciled in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 01.01.980 to 31.12.989 (SC/ST) | (5 + 5) 10 years |
| 8. | Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved/ General) | 5 years |
| 9. | Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | (3 + 5) 8 years |
| 10. | Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST) | (5 + 5) 10 years |
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| Name of Post | Essential Educational & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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 of 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 for trade test. |
| Head Constable (Mechanic) only for male | i) Passed Matriculation from a recognised Board or equivalent. ii) Passed the Diploma in automobile or motor mechanical engineering or two years certificate course in an 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 |
| HC (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 the 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, (ii) Should have a three years diploma in Electronics or Communications or Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognised Institute. |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Categories | Minimum height (in cm) | Chest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all candidates except Scheduled Tribe candidates. | Male | 167.5 | 78 cm with an expansion of 5 cm |
| Female | 157 | Not applicable | |
| For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas candidates and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, J&K | Male | 165 | 78 cm with an expansion of 5 cm |
| Female | 155 | Not applicable | |
| Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes categories | Male | 162.5 | 76 cm with an expansion of 5 cm |
| Female | 150 | Not applicable |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is any prior experience required for the post of SSB Head Constable?
No, there is no prior experience needed for the post of SSB Head Constable.
Q2.Are there relaxation available in the upper age limit for OBC?
Yes, there are relaxations available for various categories.
Q3.What are the age limit criteria for SSB Head Constable?
Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years of age to be eligible for the post.
Q4.Will I be selected if I qualify for the SSB Head Constable Educational criteria but not the nationality criteria?
In order to qualify you've to clear all the criteria. The candidates who do not satisfy even one of the eligibility criteria cannot take part in the recruitment process.
Q5.Is any language compulsory in the Educational qualification criteria?
Yes, proficiency in English is mandatory for candidates appearing in the Services Selection Board (SSB) examination in India. The SSB examination is conducted to select candidates for officer-level positions in the Indian Armed Forces.
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