SSB Head Constable (General) Eligibility Criteria
Updated 2026| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Steward) | 12th pass with a 2-year diploma in Catering/Kitchen Management + 1-year experience in a 100-bedded hospital/institution. |
| Head Constable (Communication) | 12th pass (Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Maths) OR 3-year Diploma in Electronics/Communication/IT/Computer Science. |
| Head Constable (Electrician) | Matriculation + 2 years experience OR ITI certificate + 1 year experience OR 2-year diploma in trade + mandatory trade test. |
| Head Constable (Veterinary) | 12th pass with Science and Biology + 2-year Diploma in Veterinary/Animal Husbandry. |
The age limit for the SSB Head Constable 2026 recruitment is determined by the specific requirements of each post. Candidates must fall strictly within the prescribed age bracket on the date specified in the official notification to be eligible for the application process.
- Head Constable (Steward): 18–27 years.
- Head Constable (Communication): 18–27 years.
- Head Constable (Electrician): 18–25 years.
- Head Constable (Veterinary): 18–27 years.
It is essential for candidates to calculate their age accurately based on the critical dates mentioned in the notification. Proof of age, such as a birth certificate or 10th-grade mark sheet, will be required during the document verification stage of the selection process. Candidates exceeding the upper age limit, who do not qualify for the provided relaxations, will be ineligible for the recruitment.
The selection process for the SSB Head Constable post is a multistage evaluation system aimed at ensuring that only the most suitable candidates are recruited. The process includes:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST): Initial physical screening including running and biometric verification.
- Written Examination: A Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering multiple subjects. This is the stage that determines the final merit list.
- Skill/Typing Test: A practical test relevant to the specific trade applied for by the candidate.
- Documentation & Medical Examination: A thorough review of academic and category documents followed by a detailed medical assessment, including a potential Review Medical Examination.
Note: Final selection is strictly based on the written examination score, following the successful completion of the medical and document stages. If two or more candidates achieve identical scores, seniority in age will be the primary tie-breaking criterion. If dates of birth are also identical, the alphabetical order of the candidate's names will be used for final prioritization.
- OBC: 3 years.
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years.
- Central Government Employees (min. 3 years service): General up to 40 years, OBC up to 43 years, SC/ST up to 45 years.
- Candidates Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (Unreserved): 5 years.
- Candidates Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (OBC): 8 years.
- Candidates Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (SC/ST): 10 years.
