
At a Glance
- Exam / Result Date
- 8 August 2026
- Application Last Date
- 4 May 2026 (Extended)
- Application Start Date
- 21 March 2026
- Eligibility
- As per trade-wise/post-wise requirement
- Salary
- ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Matrix Level-3, Tradesman)
- Location
- All India
Quick Summary
SSB has released the E-Admit Card for Constable Tradesman, HC, ASI and SI PET/PST 2026 on 8 August 2026, for exams starting 19 August 2026. Download at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the E-Admit Card for Constable (Tradesman), Head Constable (HC), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), and Sub-Inspector (SI) — a combined 1,194-post recruitment drive — for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), downloadable from 8 August 2026 at recruitment.ssb.gov.in. The PET/PST exam starts 19 August 2026 onwards.
| Conducting Body | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs | Notice No. | 541/RC/SSB/App Development BISAG-N/2025/4302 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Constable (Tradesman), HC, ASI, SI — Combined Drive | Total Vacancies (Combined) | 1,194 Posts |
| Admit Card Release Date | Released – 8 August 2026 | Admit Card Stage | PET & PST |
| PET/PST Date | From 19 August 2026 onwards | Login Details | Application Number + Password + Captcha |
| Helpline Number | 011-26193929 | Official Portal | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
Source: Office of the Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), official notice No. 541/RC/SSB/App Development BISAG-N/2025/4302, dated 7 August 2026, and SSB's official recruitment portal, recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
SSB Constable Tradesman, HC, ASI & SI 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start (Tradesman) | 21 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date (Tradesman) | 4 May 2026 (Extended) |
| Correction Window (Tradesman) | 6 – 8 May 2026 |
| E-Admit Card Notice Issued | 7 August 2026 |
| E-Admit Card Available for Download | 8 August 2026 |
| PET/PST | From 19 August 2026 onwards |
SSB Constable Tradesman 2026 – Trade-Wise Vacancy Details
Of the 1,194 combined vacancies across Constable, HC, ASI, and SI posts, 827 are Constable (Tradesman) posts, broken down by trade below:
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Driver | 553 |
| Washerman | 74 |
| Veterinary | 34 |
| Tailor | 41 |
| Gardener | 41 |
| Barber | 43 |
| Cobbler | 25 |
| Carpenter | 7 |
| Water Carrier | 5 |
| Waiter | 3 |
| Nursing Orderly | 1 |
| Total | 827 |
How to Download SSB Constable Tradesman, HC, ASI & SI Admit Card 2026 – Step by Step
- Visit the official SSB recruitment website at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
- Under the "Latest News" section on the homepage, click the link titled "e-Admit Card for PET and PST for the post of CT to SI (Non-GD)-2025 in Sashastra Seema Bal."
- You will be redirected to the admit card download page for Constable, HC, ASI, and SI recruitment examination 2026.
- Enter your Application Number and Password in the login fields.
- Enter the Captcha Code shown on the page.
- Click "Login" to download your e-admit card from the SSB recruitment server.
- Check your name, roll number, exam centre, reporting date, and reporting time carefully.
- Download and print the e-admit card in colour for the PET/PST exam.
SSB Constable Tradesman 2026 – Documents to Carry for PET/PST
- Printed colour copy of the E-Admit Card
- Original photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport)
- Passport-size photographs (same as uploaded during application)
- Original educational qualification certificates and category certificates, if applicable
SSB Constable Tradesman 2026 – Salary & Pay Scale
Selected Tradesman candidates will be placed on Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100), along with Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Washing Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance for border postings, free uniform, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, and other admissible allowances as per SSB rules.
SSB Constable Tradesman, HC, ASI & SI Admit Card 2026 – Official Links
| Link | Portal |
|---|---|
| Download PET & PST Admit Card | applyssb.com |
| Official SSB Recruitment Website | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
| Official Website | ssb.gov.in |
| Helpline | 011-26193929 |






