Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) — Ministry of Home Affairs
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an official recruitment notification for Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota, announcing a total of 404 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 09 May 2026 and closes on 07 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board with valid sports achievements in the last 2 years. and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 23 years (Age relaxation applies as per government rules), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 - 69,100) + Allowances. The selection procedure comprises Documentation, Sports Achievement Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Field Trial/Skill Test, Medical Exam. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 09 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
07 Jun 2026
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| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) - Sports Quota |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 404 |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board with valid sports achievements in the last 2 years. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years (Age relaxation applies as per government rules) |
| Salary | Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 - 69,100) + Allowances |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/Female |
| Selection Process | Documentation, Sports Achievement Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Field Trial/Skill Test, Medical Exam |
Prescribed Age: 18–23 Years (As on 07 Jun 2026)
Pay Level 3 (Grade Pay ₹2,000) • Starting Basic: ₹21,700/month
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an official advertisement for the recruitment of 404 Constable (General Duty) posts under the Sports Quota. These are Group 'C' non-gazetted, non-ministerial combatised positions. The recruitment is temporary but holds the potential for permanent absorption as per departmental policy.
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Archery | 14 |
| Athletics | 42 |
| Aquatics | 14 |
| Boxing | 18 |
| Basketball | 21 |
| Football | 22 |
| Hockey | 28 |
| Handball | 16 |
| Wrestling | 27 |
| Others (Various) | 244 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria as of the application closing date:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 2026-05-09 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-06-07 |
The application fee is Rs. 100/- for UR/EWS/OBC candidates. SC, ST, and female candidates are exempted from payment.
The recruitment process is structured in two stages:
Ensure your sports certificates are in the prescribed format provided in the official notification. Falsification of documents during the verification process will lead to immediate disqualification. Applicants currently in government service must secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before the documentation stage.
Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST (up to 10 years combined), OBC (up to 8 years), and Ex-Servicemen as per government orders.
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Matrix Level-3, ranging from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month, plus applicable allowances.
The posts are currently classified as temporary, though they are subject to standard government service rules and future regularization possibilities within the force.
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