Applications are invited from eligible Male & Female candidates for filling up 404 vacancies for General Central Service, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial) Combatised posts of Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota for the year-2026 in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). Any person appointed shall be liable to serve anywhere in India .
SSB Recruitment 2026 : Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Post Names: | Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies: | 404 |
| Eligiblity: | Matriculation or equivalent |
| Place of Posting: | Anywhere in India |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Application Start Date | 09.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 07.06.2026 |
| Official Website: | https://recruitment.ssb.gov.in/ |
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Available Posts and Vacancies:
SSB is looking for Energetic Individuals for the following roles:
| SI No | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 01 | Constable (GD) under Sports Quota | 404 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or institute.
Sports Qualification:
- Sportsmen who have represented a state or country in National or International competitions.
- Medal winners in Senior / Junior National Championships.
- Medal winners in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years); or Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India Para Games.
- Medal winners in Khelo India University Games.
- Medal winners in School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
- Sportsmen who have represented their University in the Inter-University Tournaments.
- Sportsmen who have represented the State School Teams in the National Sports/Games for School.
Age Limit :
| SI No | Post Name | Age Limit |
| 01 | Constable (GD) under Sports Quota | 18 to 23 years |
Age Relaxations:
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes – 05 Years
- Other Backward Classes – 03 Years
- Government servant and Ex-servicemen and other special categories – as per Central Government orders
Salary:
- Constable (GD) under Sports Quota – Pay Matrix Rs.21700-69100/- (Level-3) as per 7th CPC
Selection Process:
- Application shortlisting/ screening (based on educational and sports qualifications and achievements)
- Documentation and assessment of sports achievements (sports trials/medical examination as applicable)
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
| For all Candidates | Nil |
| SC/ST/Female candidates | Rs.100 /- |
Procedure to Apply:
To apply for the SSB Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026, eligible candidates complete the process through the official online portal at https://applyssb.com/SSBSports_CT_GD_26/applicationIndex. The application window closes 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Once on the careers page, you should fill in the digital application form with accurate personal and professional details, and ensure all mandatory documents, photo, and signature are uploaded correctly.
Important Dates (To be notified):
- Date of Advertisement Publication: 09.05.2026
- Closing date for submission of Online application: 07.06.2026
Important Links
| SSB Official Portal | SSB Portal |
| SSB Recruitment Website | SSB Recruitment |
| SSB Online Application | To Apply “Click Here” |
FAQ
Q1: What is the post being recruited for?
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is recruiting for the post of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota for the year 2026.
Q2: How many vacancies are available?
There are a total of 404 vacancies available for both male and female candidates across various sports disciplines.
Q3: What is the pay scale for this position?
The post offers a pay matrix of Rs. 21,700 – 69,100/- (Level-3) as per the 7th CPC, plus other admissible allowances.
Q4: What are the age requirements?
Candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age.
Q5: What is the minimum educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) or its equivalent from a recognized board or institute.
Q6: What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 100/- for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q7: What is the selection process?
The selection involves two stages. Stage-I is for international participants and national medalists. Stage-II is conducted for other eligible candidates only if vacancies remain unfilled after Stage-I.
