SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, trade experience and medical/physical standards, and all conditions must be fulfilled as on the closing date of application. Nationality For Constables (Washerman, Barber, Water Carrier, Waiter, Tailor, Gardener, Cobbler): The candidate must be a citizen of India. For Constables (Driver, Veterinary, Carpenter, Nursing Orderly): Only Indian citizens will normally be appointed, but subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are not debarred subject to Central Government permission. Age Limit The crucial date for determining age and all eligibility criteria is the last date for receipt of online applications, i.e. 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Constable (Veterinary): 18 to 27 years Constable (Driver) – Male: 18 to 27 years Constable (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter): 18 to 23 years Constable (Carpenter): 18 to 25 years Constable (Nursing Orderly): 18 to 27 years Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC: 3 years Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age. Departmental candidates (Central Government employees) and special categories such as J&K/Ladakh domiciles and dependents of 1984 riot victims get relaxation as per notified limits.

UR, EWS and OBC category candidates will require to pay examination fee amounting to Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred) only (Non Refundable) through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. However, SC, ST, Ex-Serviceman and female candidates are exempted from payment of examination fees. The exact SSB Constable application fee 2026, payment mode and category-wise exemptions will be notified in the detailed online application instructions. Applications submitted without successful online fee payment (where applicable) will be rejected, so candidates must carefully follow the payment steps on the SSB recruitment portal.

The SSB Constable Tradesman & Driver Selection Process 2026 comprises multiple stages, and only those candidates who qualify each stage as per SSB norms will be considered for final appointment. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For Constables (Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter & Nursing Orderly), PET consists of 4.8 km race in 24 minutes for male candidates and 2.4 km race in 18 minutes for female candidates; Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET but must attend other stages. Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates who qualify PET will undergo PST where height and chest (for male candidates) are measured as per category and region-wise standards; those not meeting minimum standards are rejected. Written Examination: Objective-type written test as per SSB pattern for Constable posts (detailed scheme to be provided on official website/notification). Trade/Skill Test: Practical trade test for Tradesman posts and driving/maintenance test for Driver post to assess hands-on skills. Documentation & Medical Examination: Verification of original documents, certificates, category proofs followed by medical examination as per SSB medical standards.