Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 404
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 - ₹69,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Matriculation (10th Standard) or equivalent from a recognized board along with recognized sports achievements in specified disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must possess recognized sports achievements at National or International levels within the last two years.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 23 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced a massive recruitment drive for 404 vacancies of Constable (General Duty) under the Sports Quota for the year 2026. This recruitment is open to both male and female sportspersons who have represented the country or state in various recognized international and national competitions. Selected candidates will be appointed to General Central Service, Group 'C' Non-Gazetted posts with a starting pay of ₹21,700 per month plus applicable allowances. This is a prestigious opportunity for athletes to serve the nation while continuing their sporting excellence within one of India's premier Central Armed Police Forces.
- Application Deadline: 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (Estimated May 15, 2026).
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 23 years of age, with relaxations for SC/ST and OBC categories.
- Employment Type: The posts are temporary but likely to be continued with pan-India service liability.
- Application Fee: ₹100 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates; SC, ST, and Female candidates are exempted.
- Selection Process: Includes documentation, checking of sports achievements, and Physical Standard Test (PST).
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-3 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹21,700–₹69,100) plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
Selection Process
Checking of Testimonials/Documents
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Trial Test
Application Fees
General/EWS/OBC: 100
SC/ST/Female: 0
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 404 Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS is applicable as per Government of India sports quota recruitment norms.
How to Apply
- Fill in the required personal and educational details
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents and photographs
- Pay the application fee online if applicable
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Sports qualification will be considered based on participation or achievements in the past 02 years from the cut-off date.
No, eligibility for male and female candidates varies by discipline; for example, Archery and Athletics have vacancies for both, while Boxing and Football also specify gender-based roles.
The post carries a Pay Matrix of Rs. 21,700 - 69,100 (Level-3) as per the 7th CPC plus other allowances.
