SSB Head Constable 2023: Latest News, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

The Government of India has launched a selection procedure for the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) Head Constable position in order to fill open positions. The hiring procedure consists of several steps, including a written test, a physical efficiency test, a physical standard test, and a medical exam. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements, which include the age restriction, educational requirements, and physical standards. Objective-type questions encompassing topics like General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English make up the written test. The SSB appoints successful individuals who pass all phases of the selection procedure as Head Constables, who are in charge of upholding law and order, securing the border, and supporting different security activities.

For 914 open positions, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is accepting online applications for the position of Head Constable (Electrician, Mechanic, Steward, Veterinary, and Communication). From 20 May 2023 to the application deadline of 18 June 2023, any qualified and interested men and women can apply online for the position of head constable of Sashastra Seema Bal at www.ssbrectt.gov.in.

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Highlights

Organisation – Name of Conducting Body	SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
Post Name	Head Constable
Vacancy	914
Exam Date	To be Announced
Participating Bodies/ (if applicable)	N/A
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Recruitment Process	Written Examination Physical Efficiency Test Physical Standard Test Medical Examination
Education Qualification	Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board
Age Limit	18 to 25 years (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
Salary	₹ 25,500 – to ₹81,100
Official website	https://ssb.gov.in/ http://www.ssbrectt.gov.in/ http://www.ssb.nic.in/

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Important Dates

The important dates of SSB Head Constable Recruitment are:

Important Events	Date
SSB Head Constable Notification 2023	20th May 2023
Registration Start	20th May 2023
Registration Ends	18th June 2023
SSB Head Constable Admit Card Date	To be Announced
SSB Head Constable Recruitment Exam Date	To be Announced
SSB Head Constable Recruitment Result	To be Announced
SSB Head Constable Recruitment Score Card if applicable	To be Announced

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Vacancies

According to the official announcement, 914 new employees would be hired by the SSB. The table below lists category-wise vacancies.

Post Name & Discipline	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total Vacancy
Head Constable (HC) – Electrician	7	1	4	2	1	15
Head Constable (HC) – Mechanical (Only Male)	134	18	77	45	22	296
Head Constable (HC) – Steward	2	0	0	0	2	02
Head Constable – (Veterinary)	13	1	1	6	2	02
Head Constable – (Communication)	276	57	94	94	57	578

SSB Head Constable Eligibility

According to the particular post and recruitment cycle, the following qualifications are required for SSB Head Constable Recruitment:

Age

SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) organisation rules and the specific recruitment notification may change the age eligibility for SSB Head Constable. However, as a general rule of thumb, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 to be considered for SSB Head Constable recruitment.

Name Of Posts	Age
HC(Electrician)	18 to 25 years
Head Constable (Mechanic) only for male	21 to 27 years
Head Constable (Steward)	18 to 25 years
Head Constable (Veterinary)	18 to 25 years
Head Constable (Commn)	18 to 25 years

It’s vital to remember that candidates from certain categories, such as SC/ST, OBC, ex-servicemen, etc., may qualify for age concessions and reservations. Depending on governmental rules and the particular recruitment notification, these relaxations may differ. 

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 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (General)	5 years
6.	Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved/ General)	5 years
7.	Candidates who had ordinarily be domiciled in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (OBC)	(3 + 5) 8 years
8.	Candidates who had ordinarily be domiciled in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (SC/ST)	(5 + 5) 10 years
9.	Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST)	(5 + 5) 10 years
10.	Children/ Dependant of Victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)	(3 + 5) 8 years

Education Qualification

Candidates must have acquired their 10+2 (Intermediate) diploma from a reputable board or institution, or its equivalent.

Name Of Posts	Qualification
HC(Electrician)	i) High School diploma or its equivalent from a reputable Board. ii) Two years of experience in the relevant field of work. iii) A one-year certificate programme from an approved industrial training institute or vocational school with at least a year of related work experience. iv) A two-year diploma in the relevant trade or a closely related one from an accredited industrial training institute. v) Candidates must pass the trade exam.
Head Constable (Mechanic) only for male	i) Graduated from high school from an accredited board or its equivalent. ii) Completed a two-year certificate programme in car or motor mechanical engineering or a government-recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI)’s diploma programme in those fields.  iii) Be in possession of a current heavy vehicle driving licence.
Head Constable (Steward)	i) Graduation from a board or institution that is recognised. ii) Should possess a Catering Kitchen Management Diploma or Certificate from a reputable institution. iii) One year of relevant work experience in a reputable hotel.
Head Constable (Veterinary)	i) Successful completion of the Intermediate (10+2) test in Science and Biology with a recognised Board or University. ii) Hold a two-year diploma from a school accredited by the federal or state governments in veterinary and livestock development, veterinary stock assistant training, or animal husbandry.
Head Constable (Commn)	i) Intermediate or equivalent science with mathematics, physics, and chemistry from a recognised board or university. ii) Should possess a three-year degree in electronics, communications, computer science, or information technology from an accredited institute.

Physical Standards

Category	Male	Female
Height for general candidates	170 cms	157 cms
Chest	80 cms unexpanded 85 cms expanded	NA
Weight	Proportionate to height and weight	Proportionate to height and weight

Nationality / Citizenship

Only Indian citizens are eligible for this position.

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Application

Visit the Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) official website or look for job announcements in reputable media to apply for the position of head constable. To understand the eligibility conditions, educational requirements, and other information, please read the notification. Apply online or download the application form from the website as directed. Complete the application with complete information, affix the needed paperwork, and, if necessary, pay the application cost. Before the deadline, submit the completed application using the specified method. The selection procedure, which may involve written exams, physical testing, interviews, and medical examinations, will award admit cards to qualifying candidates. Refer to the official notices or the SSB website for detailed information.

SSB-Head-Constable-Recruitment-2023-Notification

Application Fee

Here is the application fees for SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2023:

Category	Fee
For General/OBC/EWS	100/-
For SC/ST/ Female	NIL

Application Steps

The application process for SSB Head Constable Recruitment involves the following steps:

• For job announcements, keep an eye on the SSB website or popular publications.
• To fully understand the qualifying requirements, educational requirements, age restrictions, and other requirements, read the notification carefully.
• Depending on the method provided, you can either apply online or download the application form from the official website.
• Give precise information about your identity and education on the application form.
• Include all necessary documentation, including birth certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and certificates of schooling.
• If applicable, pay the application fee in the designated manner.
• Verify the accuracy of the application form’s completed fields and any attachments.
• submit the filled-out application form along with all necessary supporting documentation using the method specified in the notification.
• For future reference, keep a copy of the completed application form and payment receipt (if applicable).

Before applying for the SSB Head Constable Recruitment, candidates must thoroughly study the application instructions and make sure they match the eligibility requirements.

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Admit card

Candidates who meet the requirements will receive an admission card for the SSB Head Constable Recruitment. SSB Head Constable Admit cards are accessible via other designated methods or can be downloaded from the official website. The selection procedure, which may involve written tests, physical testing, interviews, and medical examinations, requires that you provide your admit card. For information on updates and directions relating to the admission card, see the official website.

Steps to Download SSB Head Constable Recruitment Admit Card:

• Visit the SSB’s official webpage at http://www.ssbrectt.gov.in/.
• On the homepage, select the “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD” option.
• Your screen will display the login window.
• Your “Registration ID,” “Password,” and “Captcha” must be entered before you can submit the form.
• Your screen will show the SSB Head Constable Admit Card 2023.
• Access SSB CT Admit Card here.
• Verify all the data on the admit card, including your name, picture, roll number, location, SSB Head Constable exam date, and exam time.
• Select “Download” or “Print” if all the information is correct.
• Save the SSB Head Constable admit card on your device and print it for future reference.

Admit Card Details

The SSB Head Constable Admit Card will contain the following details:

• Candidate’s Name
• Candidate’s Photograph
• Registration Number
• Roll Number
• Date of Birth
• SSB Head Constable Exam Date and Time
• Exam Venue and Address
• Category of the candidate
• Signature of the invigilator
• Gender of the Applicant
• Signature of the Candidate
• Instructions and Guidelines for the Exam

Exam Centre Details

Here are all the exam centres where the SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2023 Exam will be conducted:

Exam Centre City

New Delhi

Mumbai

Kolkata

Chennai

Lucknow

Guwahati

Patna

Jaipur

Chandigarh

Hyderabad

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Exam Pattern

The objective of the SSB Head Constable Exam Pattern is to evaluate applicants’ aptitude, knowledge, and physical fitness over a series of phases. Here is the SSB Head Constable exam format:

Exam	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline
Type of Questions	Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
No. of Questions	100 Questions
Duration of Exam	2 hours
Negative Marking	Yes

Exam Pattern for Head Constable

Subject	Number Of Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	25	100 Marks	2 Hours
Numerical Ability	25
Logical Reasoning	25
Language (English and Hindi)	25
Total	100

PET Test

Male	1.6 Kms. Race in 6 Min 30 Seconds
Female	800 Meter race in 4 minutes

Typing Test 

Event	Minimum Speed
English Typing	35 WPM
Hindi Typing	30 WPM

Physical Standard Test

Post Name	Category	Height	Chest
Head Constable (Electrical)	Male	167.5 cm	78-83 cm
	Male (ST)	162.5 cm	76-81 cm
	Female	157 cm	NIL
	Female (ST)	150 cm
Head Constable (Mechanic)	Male	170 cm	80-85 cm
	Male (ST)	162.5 cm	76-81 cm
Head Constable (Steward and Veterinary)	Male	170 cm	80-85 cm
	Male (ST)	162.5 cm	76-81 cm
	Female	157 cm	NIL
	Female (ST)	150 cm
Head Constable (Communication)	Male	170 cm	80-85 cm
	Male (ST)	162.5 cm	76-81 cm
	Female	157 cm	NIL
	Female (ST)	150 cm

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Syllabus

Here is the SSB Head Constable syllabus 2023:

Subject	Syllabus
General Knowledge	History of India and Indian National Movement Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Socio-Economic development of India Knowledge of current events of National and International importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. General Science General Issues on environment ecology Indian Polity: Constitution, Political System, panchayati raj,public policy,right issues
Mathematics	Number Systems Simplification Average Percentage Time & Work Area profit & Loss Simple & Compound Interest Time & Speed HCF LCM Problem On Ages Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart, and Data Interpretation Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Mensuration Statistics and Probability Permutation and Combination
Reasoning	Analogies Relationship concepts Figure odd one out Direction Sense Coding/Decoding Figure Series completion Venn Diagram Number series Ordering and ranking Syllogism Seating arrangement Double Line up Non-Verbal Reasoning
English	Spot the Error Fill in the Blanks Synonyms/Homonyms and Antonyms Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words Idioms & Phrases One word substitution Improvement of Sentences Active/Passive Voice of Verbs Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts and Shuffling of Sentences in a passage Cloze Passage & Comprehension Passage.
Hindi	वर्तनी की सामान्य अशुद्धियाँ तथा शब्दों के शब्द रूप शब्दों के स्त्री लिंग, बहु वचन, किसी वाक्य को अन्य लिंग में परिवर्तन मुहावरा व उनका अर्थ अशुद्ध वाक्यों के शुद्ध रूप विलोमार्थी शब्द समानार्थी व पर्यायवाची शब्द अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द कहावतें व लोकोक्तियां के अर्थ संधि विच्छेद क्रिया से भाववाचक संज्ञा बनाना रचना एवं रचयिता इत्यादि|

Here are the list of books recommended for SSB Head Constable Exam:

S.no.	Subject	Book	Author/Publisher
1.	General Knowledge	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Binary Karn
2.	General English	Competitive General English Book for All Government Competitive Exams	Agrawal Examcart
3.	General Maths	Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Agarwal
4.	Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey
5.	General Hindi	Samanya Hindi: Pratiyogi Pariksha ke liye	Lucents

SSB Head Constable Result And Cut-Offs

Depending on the selection process, the SSB Head Constable Recruitment results are often released in stages. The stages where results are typically announced are as follows:

• Written Exam Results: Following the written exam, the SSB will review the answer sheets and announce the written exam results. The outcome will show if an applicant has advanced to the next stage of the hiring process.
• Results of the Physical Test: Candidates who pass the written exam will be invited to take the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and any other relevant exams. If an applicant meets the physical requirements established by the SSB, the physical test result will be made public separately.
• Interview Result: Those who made the cut for the physical examination will go through an interview with the SSB. The outcome of the interview will reveal whether a candidate has been chosen for further consideration or the final decision.
• Final Score: Based on how well candidates performed overall in the written exam, physical test, and interview, the final score will be announced. The list of candidates who have been chosen for the job of Head Constable in the SSB will be displayed.

It’s vital to remember that each recruitment cycle may have different phases and a different order for declaring findings. For accurate and up-to-date information regarding the announcement of the results and the selection procedure for the Head Constable Recruitment, candidates are encouraged to consult the official recruitment notifications or visit the SSB official website.

SSB Head Constable Recruitment 2023 Results

The standard steps to check the SSB Head Constable Recruitment Result are as follows:

• Visit the Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) official website.
• On the website, look for the “Recruitment” or “Career” area.
• Locate the specific Head Constable Recruitment announcement.
• Look in the notification for the announcement of the results or any other results-related material.
• To access the results, click the notification’s result link.
• Enter the necessary information, such as your registration number, roll number, birthdate, or any other facts that are required.
• Enter the information to see your outcome.
• If you are qualified for a certain step or stage of the selection process, the outcome will be indicated on the screen.
• If necessary, print the result or download it for later use.
• If the outcome refers to other phases or stages, go to the next level by following the directions.

For accurate and current information on the process of checking the results for the head constable job, it is always suggested to refer to the official recruitment notification or visit the SSB official website.

SSB Head Constable Recruitment Last Year Cutoffs

After the exam is successfully completed, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will release the SSB Head Constable Cut Off. Which applicants will be taken into consideration for the next round of the selection process depends on the SSB Head Constable Cut Off. The amount of applications, candidates who appear, and the complexity of the test are just a few of the variables that affect the cut off. For each category, a different SSB Head Constable Cut Off will apply. To minimise confusion, the candidate must verify the cutoff for the category to which they belong.

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	60 – 65	55 – 59
OBC	53 – 58	50 – 53
SC	52 – 55	48 – 50
ST	50 – 52	46 – 49
Ex-Servicemen	47 – 52	41 – 44

SSB Head Constable Salary Structure

The SSB Head Constable salary structure for different posts in Recruitment 2023 is as follows:

Post Name	Annual Pay Scale
SSB Head Constable	Rs. 3,06,000/- to Rs. 9,73,200/-

Post Name	In-hand Salary
SSB Head Constable	Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-

The SSB Head Constable Recruitment provides chosen candidates with a number of advantages. The following are some typical perks of the position:

• Pay: Head Constables in the SSB are entitled to a competitive salary and pay scale in accordance with government regulations. Basic pay, allowances, and other benefits are all included in the SSB Head Constable salary, which is frequently increased.
• Allowances: Various allowances, like the Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance, and others are available to selected candidates. The whole compensation package is improved by these allowances.
• Benefits for Pension and Retirement: In accordance with governmental rules and regulations, Head Constables are entitled for pension and retirement benefits. After retirement, these benefits guarantee financial stability.
• Medical Facilities: SSB Head Constables and their family are given access to medical facilities, including free healthcare at public hospitals and reimbursement for particular medical expenses.
• Leave and Holidays: In accordance with the SSB and government policy, head constables are entitled to yearly leave, casual leave, and other types of leave. For personal, medical, or other reasons, they are free to use these leaves.
• Insurance Protection: Members of the SSB, including Head Constables, are protected by insurance plans that offer financial support in the event of an accident-related death, disabling illness, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• Housing Facilities: The SSB offers housing options to all of its employees, including Head Constables, in barracks or residential quarters, depending on location and availability.
• Training and Development: Selected applicants go through extensive training programmes to improve their knowledge and professional abilities. These training courses help them advance personally and professionally.
• Career Development Possibilities: Within the SSB, head constables have the chance to progress their careers and receive promotions. On the basis of their performance, experience, and qualifications, they may be promoted to higher ranks.
• PF: SSB Head Constables are qualified to participate in the provident fund programme, in which a portion of their pay is withheld and amassed over time. This fund offers financial stability and future savings.
• Gratuity: Head Constables are eligible to earn gratuity, which is a lump sum payment made in appreciation for their service, upon retirement. The amount of the gratuity is determined on their length of service and the last drawn salary.
• Benefits from Social Security: Employees of the SSB, including Head Constables, are protected by a number of social security programmes, including Employee’s State Insurance (ESI) and Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF). These programmes offer advantages like financial security, medical insurance, and disability compensation.
• Housing Loans: SSB employees may be eligible for housing loans through the company or government programmes at competitive interest rates. They can buy their own homes thanks to this.
• Facilities for Education: The SSB offers educational resources for the kids of its employees, including Head Constables. This covers the cost of their educational institutions and scholarships.
• Benefits for Ex-Servicemen: After serving their country, Head Constables may be entitled to further aid and assistance as ex-servicemen, such as access to medical facilities, pensions, and help finding employment.

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