Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) invites applications for 404 Constable (GD) Sports Quota vacancies. Eligibility: 10th pass + sports achievement. Apply online within 30 days of notification. Check details here.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an important recruitment notification inviting applications for 404 vacancies for the post of Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota. This is a golden opportunity for eligible male and female sportspersons who aspire to join a prestigious Central Armed Police Force. Candidates with outstanding achievements in various sports disciplines are encouraged to apply online. The recruitment process involves documentation, checking of sports achievements, physical standard tests, and medical examinations.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Constable (General Duty) – Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 404 |
| Salary (Pay Level) | Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100) as per 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Last Date | Within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. |
| Official Websites | ssb.gov.in, recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 404 vacancies for Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota are available across various sports disciplines. The detailed breakdown is as follows:
| S.N. | Sport Discipline | Event/Sub-event | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archery (Men) | Recurve, Compound, Indian round | 7 |
| Archery (Women) | Recurve, Compound, Indian round | 7 | |
| 2 | Athletics (Men) | 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 110m Hurdles, 20 Km Race Walk, Long Jump, High Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Cross Country 10 Km | 20 |
| Athletics (Women) | 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, 20 Km Race Walk, Long Jump, High Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Cross Country 10 Km | 22 | |
| 3 | Aquatics (Swimming) Men | 200 & 400m Free Style, 200m Backstroke, 50 & 100m Breast Stroke, 200m Breast Stroke | 7 |
| Aquatics (Diving) Men | 3m Spring Board Diving, 10m High Board Diving | 7 | |
| Aquatics (Swimming) Women | 200 & 400m Free Style, 200m Backstroke, 50 & 100m Breast Stroke, 200m Breast Stroke | 7 | |
| Aquatics (Diving) Women | 3m Spring Board Diving, 10m High Board Diving | 7 | |
| 4 | Boxing (Men) | 50 Kg, 55 Kg, 60 Kg, 65 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg | 11 |
| Boxing (Women) | 48 Kg, 54 Kg, 60 Kg, 65 Kg | 7 | |
| 5 | Basketball (Men) | Center, Power Forward, Small Forward, Shooting Guard, Point Guard | 9 |
| Basketball (Women) | Center, Power Forward, Shooting Guard, Point Guard | 12 | |
| 6 | Badminton (Men) | Badminton | 4 |
| Badminton (Women) | Badminton | 2 | |
| 7 | Cycling (Men) | Road Time Trial | 2 |
| Cycling (Women) | Road Time Trial | 2 | |
| 8 | Equestrian (Men) | Show Jumping, Dressage | 3 |
| Equestrian (Women) | Show Jumping | 2 | |
| 9 | Fencing (Men) | Foil, Epee, Sabre | 6 |
| Fencing (Women) | Foil, Epee, Sabre | 4 | |
| 10 | Football (Men) | Midfielder, Goal Keeper, Defender, Forward | 11 |
| Football (Women) | Midfielder, Goal Keeper, Defender, Forward | 11 | |
| 11 | Gymnastic (Men) | Artistic Gymnastics All-rounder | 2 |
| Gymnastic (Women) | Artistic Gymnastics All-rounder | 2 | |
| 12 | Hockey (Men) | Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Forward | 17 |
| Hockey (Women) | Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Forward | 11 | |
| 13 | Handball (Men) | Right Back, Center Back, Left Back, Right Wing, Pivot, Left Wing | 8 |
| Handball (Women) | Goalkeeper, Right Back, Center Back, Left Back, Right Wing, Pivot, Left Wing | 8 | |
| 14 | Judo (Men) | 60 Kg, 66 Kg, 73 Kg | 6 |
| Judo (Women) | 48 Kg, 52 Kg, 57 Kg, 63 Kg | 6 | |
| 15 | Kabaddi (Men) | Right Raider, Left Raider, Left Corner, Right Cover | 5 |
| Kabaddi (Women) | Right Raider, Left Raider, Right Corner, Left Corner, Right Cover, Left Cover | 7 | |
| 16 | Karate (Kumite) Men | 60 Kg, 67 Kg, Kata Individual, Kata Team | 7 |
| Karate (Kumite) Women | 50 Kg, 55 Kg, Kata Team | 7 | |
| 17 | Kayaking (Men) | K-4 (200 Mtr), K-4 (500 Mtr), K-4 (1000 Mtr) | 6 |
| Kayaking (Women) | K-4 (200 Mtr), K-4 (500 Mtr), K-4 (1000 Mtr) | 7 | |
| Canoeing (Men) | C-4 (200 Mtr) Lefty, C-4 (200 Mtr) Righty, C-4 (500 Mtr) Lefty, C-4 (500 Mtr) Righty, C-4 (1000 Mtr) Lefty, C-4 (1000 Mtr) Righty | 7 | |
| Canoeing (Women) | C-2 (500 Mtr) Lefty, C-2 (500 Mtr) Righty, C-2 (1000 Mtr) Lefty, C-2 (1000 Mtr) Righty, C-4 (200 Mtr) Righty, C-4 (500 Mtr) Righty, C-4 (1000 Mtr) Righty | 7 | |
| 18 | Pencak Silat (Men) | 50 Kg, 55 Kg, 60 Kg, 70 Kg, Regu, Ganda | 8 |
| Pencak Silat (Women) | 55 Kg, 65 Kg, Tunggal, Solo, Regu, Ganda | 8 | |
| 19 | Powerlifting (Men) | 74 Kg, 83 Kg | 2 |
| Powerlifting (Women) | 52 Kg, 57 Kg | 2 | |
| 20 | Rowing (Men) | Coxless pair R-2 (500 mtr) Stroke, Coxless pair R-2 (2000 mtr) Bow, Coxless four R-4 (500 mtr) Bow, Coxless four R-4 (500 mtr) Stroke, Coxless four R-4 (2000 mtr) Bow, Coxless four R-4 (2000 mtr) Stroke | 7 |
| Rowing (Women) | Coxless pair R-2 (2000 mtr) Stroke, Coxless four R-4 (500 mtr) Bow, Coxless four R-4 (500 mtr) Stroke, Coxless four R-4 (2000 mtr) Bow, Coxless four R-4 (2000 mtr) Stroke | 6 | |
| 21 | Shooting (Men) | 10 mtrs Air Rifle | 2 |
| Shooting (Women) | 10 mtrs Air Rifle | 2 | |
| 22 | Table Tennis (Men) | Table Tennis | 2 |
| Table Tennis (Women) | Table Tennis | 4 | |
| 23 | Taekwondo (Kyorugi) Men | Under 54 Kg, Under 58 Kg, Under 63 Kg, Under 68 Kg, Under 74 Kg | 8 |
| Taekwondo (Poomase) Men | Under 30 Age | 2 | |
| Taekwondo (Kyorugi) Women | Under 46 Kg, Under 49 Kg, Under 53 Kg, Under 57 Kg | 8 | |
| Taekwondo (Poomase) Women | Under 30 Age | 2 | |
| 24 | Volleyball (Men) | Attacker, Blocker, Setter, Universal, Libero | 7 |
| Volleyball (Women) | Attacker, Blocker, Setter, Universal, Libero | 7 | |
| 25 | Wrestling (Men) Free Style | 61 Kg, 65 Kg, 70 Kg, 74 Kg, 79 Kg | 8 |
| Greco Roman Style (Men) | 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 67 Kg, 72 Kg, 77 Kg, 82 Kg | 8 | |
| Wrestling (Women) | 50 Kg, 53 Kg, 55 Kg, 57 Kg, 59 Kg, 62 Kg | 11 | |
| 26 | Wushu (Men) | 56 Kg, 60 Kg, 65 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg, Jianshu/ Qiangshu, Taijiquani, Taichijan, Shangdao Optional event | 9 |
| Wushu (Women) | 52 Kg, 56 Kg, 60 Kg, 65 Kg, Jianshu/ Qiangshu, Taijiquani, Taichijan | 7 | |
| 27 | Weightlifting (Men) | 60Kg, 65 Kg, 71 Kg, 79 Kg | 8 |
| Weightlifting (Women) | 48 Kg, 53 Kg, 58 Kg, 63 Kg, 69 Kg | 5 | |
| 28 | Yogasana (Men) | – | 3 |
| Yogasana (Women) | – | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 404 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria as of the closing date of application:
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board or institute.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years of age. The crucial date for determining the age limit will be specified in the detailed advertisement upon its publication in Employment News.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be provided as per Government rules for various categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved (J&K Domiciled) | 5 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years (10 years for J&K Domiciled) |
| OBC | 3 years (8 years for J&K Domiciled) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Children & Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (UR) | 5 years |
| Children & Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (OBC) | 8 years |
| Children & Dependents of 1984 Riot Victims (SC/ST) | 10 years |
Sports Qualification
Candidates must have represented or achieved in the specific sports disciplines within the past 02 years from the cut-off date (30 days from the date of advertisement publication in Employment News). The order of preference for sports achievements is:
- Sportspersons who have represented a state or the country in National/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).
- Sportspersons who have represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments.
- Sportspersons who have represented the State School Teams in National Sports/Games for School.
Note: Merit certificates for sports qualification must be signed by the awarding authority in the prescribed format.
Application Fee
- Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred) for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC categories.
- Exempted: SC, ST, and Female candidates are exempted from payment of fees.
- The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online mode.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 08 May 2026 (as per PDF) |
| Application Start Date | To be announced (soon after publication in Employment News) |
| Application Last Date | Within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News. |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Selection Process Dates | To be announced |
Selection Process
The selection process for SSB Constable (GD) under Sports Quota will comprise two main stages:
- Stage-I: For International/National Medal Winners (up to 3rd place)
- Documentation: Verification of all original documents (age, education, caste, sports achievements, etc.). Failure to produce documents will lead to rejection.
- Checking of Sports Achievements: Field trial/skill test will be exempted for candidates who have participated in International Sports events (as part of Indian Squad) or represented State/UT in Senior or Junior level National Championships (medal winners up to 3rd place). Marks will be awarded based on performance and medal position:
- International Competition: Gold – 30 Marks, Silver – 29 Marks, Bronze – 28 Marks, Participation – 26 Marks.
- National Championship: Gold – 25 Marks, Silver – 24 Marks, Bronze – 23 Marks.
- Stage-II: For Other Eligible Candidates (if vacancies remain unfilled after Stage-I)
- Documentation: Same as Stage-I.
- Field Trial/Skill Test: Will be of 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks for all categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS & Gen) will be 60%.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who qualify in documentation/sports achievements will undergo PST.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates found medically fit will proceed to DME.
- Review Medical Examination (RME): For candidates declared unfit in DME, an RME can be requested.
- Final Selection: Based on merit after completion of RME. Tie-breaking rules include higher medal position, more medals, older age, and alphabetical order of name.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates must meet the following physical standards. Relaxations are available for specific categories and regions:
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) Un-expanded | Chest (Male) Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All except specified below | 170 Cms | 157 Cms | 80 Cms | 85 Cms |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165 Cms | 155 Cms | 78 Cms | 83 Cms |
| Scheduled Tribes (except N.E. States) | 162.5 Cms | 150 Cms | 76 Cms | 81 Cms |
| N.E. States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 162.5 Cms | 152.5 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
| Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 157 Cms | 152.5 Cms | 77 Cms | 82 Cms |
| Scheduled Tribes from LWE affected districts | 160 Cms | 147.5 Cms | 76 Cms | 81 Cms |
| Scheduled Tribes from N.E. States | 157 Cms | 147.5 Cms | 76 Cms | 81 Cms |
Weight
Weight will be as per the normal range of BMI (18-25). Candidates with BMI below 18 or above 25 will be rejected.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the SSB Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official SSB Recruitment website: recruitment.ssb.gov.in or the direct application portal: applyssb.com/SSBSports_CT_GD_26/applicationIndex.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ or ‘New Registration’ link for Constable (GD) Sports Quota.
- Fill in all required details in the online application form, including personal, educational, and sports achievement information. Ensure accurate entry as per matriculation certificate for name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth.
- Upload scanned copies of your latest passport-sized color photograph (JPG, 4KB-12KB, 100×120 pixels, white background, 75% face visible) and signature (JPG, 4KB-12KB, 140×60 pixels, black/dark blue ink).
- Upload all necessary documents (educational certificates, sports certificates, caste certificate for relaxation, etc.) in PDF format (50KB-100KB).
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable, using the prescribed payment gateway. SC/ST and female candidates are exempted from fee payment.
- Review your application form thoroughly before final submission. No changes will be entertained after submission.
- Print the final submitted application form and acknowledgement slip for future reference. Note down your registration number.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Application Portal | applyssb.com/SSBSports_CT_GD_26/applicationIndex |
| SSB Recruitment Website | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
| SSB Main Website | ssb.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification | Available on SSB Recruitment Website (link to be updated upon full release) |
Job Profile & Career Scope
A Constable (General Duty) in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is a combatised post, primarily involved in border guarding duties along the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. Under the Sports Quota, you will also represent the force in various national and international sports events. Key duties include:
- Patrolling and maintaining vigilance at border outposts.
- Participating in anti-smuggling and anti-infiltration operations.
- Internal security duties, including anti-Naxal operations and election duties.
- Training and active participation in your respective sports discipline to bring laurels to the force.
- Performing any other duties assigned by superiors.
Career progression in SSB is structured, with opportunities for promotion to Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, and further ranks based on performance, departmental exams, and years of service. The force offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for skill development, and a chance to serve the nation while continuing your passion for sports.
Preparation Tips
For candidates applying for SSB Constable (GD) under Sports Quota, a dual focus is essential:
For Sports Achievements
- Maintain Peak Performance: Continue rigorous training in your sport to maintain and improve your performance.
- Document Verification: Organize all original sports achievement certificates, participation certificates, and relevant documents. Ensure they are in the prescribed format and issued by the correct authority.
- Stay Updated: Keep track of upcoming competitions to enhance your profile.
For Physical & Medical Standards
- Regular Exercise: Engage in a fitness regimen that includes running, stretching, and strength training to meet the PST requirements.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to ensure you meet the BMI criteria and pass the Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Avoid any habits that could lead to medical disqualification.
- Vision and Hearing: Get regular check-ups for vision and hearing, as these are critical for medical fitness in armed forces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the last date to apply for SSB Constable (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
A1: The last date to apply is within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
Q2: What is the application fee for this recruitment?
A2: The application fee is Rs. 100/- for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and Female candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Q3: Can candidates from any state apply for this recruitment?
A3: Yes, eligible Indian citizens from across the country can apply for these posts.
Q4: What educational qualification is required?
A4: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or its equivalent from a recognized board or institute.
Q5: Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
A5: Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and certain other categories as detailed in the notification.
Q6: What documents are required for the application?
A6: You will need your matriculation certificate, sports achievement certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature. Ensure all documents are in the specified format and size for online upload.
Q7: What is the selection process for candidates with international medals?
A7: For candidates with international participation/medals or national medals (up to 3rd place), the selection involves documentation and checking of sports achievements, with exemptions from field trials/skill tests. Marks are awarded based on medal position.
Q8: Where can I find the detailed official notification?
A8: The detailed official notification will be available on the SSB recruitment website: recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
Q9: What is the salary for SSB Constable (GD) posts?
A9: The post carries a Pay Matrix Level-3, with a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 – 69,100/- as per the 7th CPC, along with other admissible allowances.
Q10: What if I face issues during online application?
A10: For any clarification or assistance regarding the application process, candidates should refer to the detailed notification on the SSB Recruitment Website or the SSB main website. Ensure your internet connection is stable to avoid submission issues.
