SSB Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 404 Posts

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📢 Vacancy Breakdown

💳 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Documentation
2. Stage 2: Sports Achievement Verification
3. Stage 3: Physical Standard Test (PST)
4. Stage 4: Field Trial/Skill Test
5. Stage 5: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
6. Stage 6: Review Medical Examination (RME)

SSB Constable GD Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India invites online applications from eligible male and female candidates for 404 posts of Constable (General Duty) under Sports Quota. This recruitment is for Group 'C' Non-Gazetted posts and is temporary but likely to continue. Candidates with outstanding sports achievements in various disciplines are encouraged to apply online.

Key Highlights

• Organization: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs
• Post Name: Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota
• Total Vacancies: 404
• Salary: Pay Matrix Rs. 21,700 - 69,100/- (Level-3) + Allowances
• Application Mode: Online only via official SSB Recruitment Portal
• Selection Process: Documentation, Sports Achievement Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST), Field Trial/Skill Test, Detailed Medical Examination (DME), Review Medical Examination (RME)
• Official Website: ssb.gov.in and recruitment.ssb.gov.in

Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes 404 vacancies distributed across 28 sports disciplines, such as Archery, Athletics, Aquatics, Boxing, Basketball, Badminton, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Handball, Judo, Kabaddi, Karate, Kayaking & Canoeing, Pencak Silat, Powerlifting, Rowing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Wrestling, Wushu, Weightlifting, and Yogasana.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent from recognized Board/Institute
• Sports Qualification: Outstanding sports achievements in last 2 years including representation in International competitions, National Championships, Khelo India Youth/University/Winter/Para Games, SGFI, Inter-University Tournaments, or National School Games
• Age Limit: 18 to 23 years as on last date of application with age relaxations applicable as per category

Important Dates

• Starting Date of Online Application: 2026-05-09
• Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: 2026-06-07
• Cut-off Date for Sports Achievements: Last 2 years from advertisement date

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100 (Non-refundable)
• SC/ST/Female: Exempted

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only through the official recruitment portal https://www.recruitment.ssb.gov.in. Follow instructions carefully to fill all parts including personal details, uploading photograph/signature/documents, and payment. Required documents include matriculation certificate, sports certificates, caste certificate if applicable, age relaxation certificates, and Aadhaar or Photo ID proof.

Selection Process

The recruitment involves two stages. Stage-I is for priority candidates (International & National Medal winners) involving documentation, sports achievement verification, PST, DME, and RME. Stage-II for other candidates includes documentation, field trial/skill test, PST, DME, and RME. Final merit is based on sports achievements, field trial, and medical fitness.

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