SSB
SSB HC (Ministerial) [338/RC/SSB/HC(Min)/2020] Admit Card 2026 – Out
Organization
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Total Vacancy
115 Posts
Job Location
All india
Important Dates
Notification Issue Date
2021 [Advertisement No. 338/RC/SSB/HC(Min)/2020]
Application Start Date
24 July 2021
Last Date to Apply
22 August 2021
PET/PST Commencing Date
28 January 2026
Phase-I Initial Admit Card Release
13 January 2026
Phase-II Remaining Candidates Admit Card Release
04 February 2026
Phase-II Remaining Candidates PET/PST Date
09 February 2026
Computer Based Written Test (CBT)
07 July 2026
Admit Card - Available Now
03 July 2026
Skill Test / Typing Test Date
To Be Announced
Result Date
To Be Announced
Application Fees
UR / EWS / OBC
₹100/-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female
Exempted (No Fee)
The processing fee is strictly non-refundable and must be paid through digital channels like Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 YearsMaximum Age
25 YearsCrucial cut-off reference dates are determined by the advertisement's initial closing date. Standard maximum age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional military deductions for Ex-Servicemen.
Recruitment Overview
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is conducting a recruitment drive to fill temporary but likely-to-continue positions for Head Constable (Ministerial). This Group 'C' Non-Gazetted Ministerial (Combatised) cadre falls within the Level-4 pay scale of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying running race to evaluate stamina parameters.
- Physical Standard Test (PST) — Official evaluation of height and chest expansion values.
- Written Examination (CBT) — A common entrance test consisting of 100 multiple-choice objective questions.
- Skill / Typing Test — Mandated evaluation of computer speed and typing accuracy.
- Documentation & Detailed Medical Examination (DME) — Scrutiny of historical certificates and standard health compliance tests.
- Review Medical Examination (RME) — Final appeal tier for candidates contested during the DME process.
Physical Measurement & Endurance Standards (PST/PET)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (General/OBC/SC/EWS) | Minimum 165 cm | Minimum 155 cm |
| Height (ST Category) | Minimum 162.5 cm | Minimum 150 cm |
| Height (Relaxed Communities) | Minimum 162.5 cm | Minimum 150 cm |
| Chest (General/OBC/SC/EWS) | Minimum 77 cms (With minimum 5 cms expansion) | n/a |
| Chest (ST Category) | Minimum 76 cms (With minimum 5 cms expansion) | n/a |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Department | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Ministerial) | Group- 'C' Non-Gazetted Ministerial | Intermediate or Senior Secondary School Certificate ($10+2$) from a recognized Board/University. Must fulfill the computer typing skill test speed of 35 words per minute in English OR 30 words per minute in Hindi. |
How To Check & Download SSB HC (Ministerial) Written Admit Card 2026
Candidates interact with the official server using personalized credential indicators to access, print, and archive their technical entry documentation.
- Navigate to the centralized web space for testing structures at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
- Locate the floating alert option labeled e-Admit Card for Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Post of Head Constable (Ministerial)-2020.
- Click the selection link to automatically open the secure server gateway hosted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS iON).
- Input your unique SSB Roll Number assigned during the tracking process inside the text space.
- Type your secure User Password; if accessing the portal for the first time, input your Date of Birth tracking the strict layout format DDMMYYYY (e.g., 15032000).
- Complete the mandatory character string security challenge verification step (Captcha) exactly as displayed on the screen.
- Click the Login / Submit button to query database records and view your active candidate profile dashboard.
- Navigate to the Admit Card tab options located within your personal account workspace.
- Click the download function to systematically compile and generate your official Written Exam Hall Ticket PDF document.
- Check the sheet to verify your printed Name, category tag, specific Examination Centre location, assigned reporting time, and shift details.
- Securely change your baseline temporary registration password to an advanced personalized alphanumeric choice string format if prompted by the platform.
- Print multiple high-resolution hard copies of this document, keeping your digital backup file secure for future reference points.
Important Useful Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Written Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Check PET/PST Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Check PET/PST Date Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km race within 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Female candidates must complete an 800-meter race within 4 minutes. Ex-Servicemen are completely exempted from PET stages.
Candidates must achieve a minimum speed of 35 words per minute in English typing OR 30 words per minute in Hindi typing on a computer. This corresponds to 10500 KDPH in English or 9000 KDPH in Hindi.
Based on performance in the written test, a category-wise merit list will be prepared to call candidates up to 15 times the total number of vacancies for the typing test.
Ties are resolved first by age criteria, ranking older candidates higher. If a tie persists, priority is determined alphabetically (dictionary pattern A to Z) based on the candidate's first name.
Ex-Servicemen must possess a minimum character rank of Good/Very Good/Exemplary and fall within the Medical Category "A" (AYE)/SHAPE-ONE status at the time of discharge.