SSB Constable Exam 2026: Complete Guide, Syllabus & Selection Process

Overview of SSB Constable Tradesman Exam 2026

The recruitment drive evaluates candidates through multiple competitive tiers. Below is a snapshot of the exam structure and organization details:

Parameter	Details
Organization Name	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Post Name	Constable Tradesman
Exam Name	SSB Constable Tradesman Exam 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test
Type of Questions	Objective-type
Number of Questions	100
Time Duration	2 hours
Negative Marking	0.25 marks (1/4th)
Selection Process	Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) Physical Standard Test (PST) Written Examination Documentation & Skill Test Medical Examination

SSB Selection Process Stages

Candidates must successfully clear each sequential phase to advance in the recruitment cycle:

• Physical Test (PET and PST)
• Written Examination (CBT)
• Documentation/Skill Test
• Medical Examination

SSB Constable Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) features objective-type multiple-choice questions. For every correct answer, candidates get 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Mathematics	25	25	2 hours
Reasoning	25	25
General English/General Hindi	25	25
General Knowledge	25	25
Total	100	100	2 hours

Minimum Qualifying Marks

To clear the examination tiers, candidates must achieve the specified threshold scores:

CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks

Categories	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen	50%
SC/ST	45%

Skill Test Minimum Qualifying Marks

Categories	Minimum Qualifying Marks
All candidates, including EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST	60%

Note: The skill test is strictly qualifying in nature and marks are not calculated in the final merit list.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Physical parameters are mandatory for selection. Ex-Servicemen are officially exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Category	Distance Required	Time Limit
Male candidates	4.8 km	24 minutes
Female candidates	2.4 km	18 minutes

Physical Standards for Constables (Veterinary)

Description	Gender	Height (in cms)	Chest (in cms)
For all candidates not belonging to regional or tribal relaxations	Male	170	Minimum – 80 Minimum expansion -5
For all candidates not belonging to regional or tribal relaxations	Female	157	Not applicable
For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UTs Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh	Male	165	Minimum-78 Minimum expansion -5
For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UTs Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh	Female	155	Not applicable
For all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes	Male	162.5	Minimum-76 Minimum expansion -5
For all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes	Female	150	Not applicable

Physical Standards for Constables (Driver)

Description	Gender	Height (in cms)	Chest (in cms)
For all candidates not belonging to regional relaxations	Male	170	Minimum – 80 Minimum expansion -5
For Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh	Male	165	Minimum- 78 Minimum expansion -5
For Gorkhas, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya	Male	162.5	Minimum- 77 Minimum expansion -5
For Scheduled Tribes from North-East and left-wing extremism-affected districts	Male	160	Minimum- 76 Minimum expansion -5
For all Scheduled Tribes belonging to remaining areas	Male	162.5	Minimum- 76 Minimum expansion -5

Physical Standards for Tradesmen (Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Water Carrier & Carpenter)

Description	Gender	Height (in cms)	Chest (in cms)
Unreserved standard	Male	167.5	Minimum – 78 Minimum expansion -5
Unreserved standard	Female	157	Not applicable
For hill regions and specified states	Male	165	Minimum- 78 Minimum expansion: -5
For hill regions and specified states	Female	155	Not applicable
For Scheduled Tribes	Male	162.5	Minimum- 76 Minimum expansion -5
For Scheduled Tribes	Female	150	Not applicable

Physical Standards for Constable Nursing Orderly

Sl. No.	Description	Height (Male)	Height (Female)	Chest (Male)	Chest (Female)
1.	General/Unreserved/EWS/SC/OBC candidates	165 cm	155 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
2.	Scheduled Tribes category of all states or UTs	160 cm	148 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
3.	Scheduled tribes from North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)	155 cm	147 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
4.	Scheduled Tribes from left-wing extremism-affected Districts	158 cm	147 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
5.	Garhwali, Kumauni, Dogras, Marathas, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh	162.5 cm	152 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
6.	Eastern states general candidates (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura)	160 cm	150 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable
7.	Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, etc.)	155 cm	150 cm	75-80 cm	Not applicable

Detailed Syllabus Across Core Subjects

To prepare effectively, candidates should review previous year question papers. You can Download SSB Previous Year Question Papers – Improve Your Score to gauge difficulty levels. Below is the syllabus breakdown across core subjects:

General Knowledge Syllabus Topics

• Science-Inventions and Discoveries
• Current Affairs of National and International importance
• Important Days
• Awards and Honours
• Indian States and Union Territories
• Important Schemes
• People in the News, Schemes
• Books and Authors
• Abbreviations
• Sports, etc.

Mathematics Syllabus Topics

• HCF & LCM
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportions
• Simplification
• Data Interpretation
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Profit and Loss
• Decimal & Fractions
• Mixtures & Allegations
• Problems with Ages
• Number System
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Average, etc

Reasoning Syllabus Topics

• Alphabet Series
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Analogy
• Blood Relations
• Clocks & Calendars
• Coding-Decoding
• Cubes and Dice
• Directions
• Decision Making
• Embedded Figures
• Mirror Images
• Number Series
• Non-Verbal Series
• Number Rankings

General Hindi Syllabus Topics

• अलंकार
• अनेकार्थी वाक्य
• समास
• पर्यायवाची
• वचन
• तत्सम-तध्दव
• विलोम
• संधि-विच्छेद
• लिंग
• गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न
• शुद्ध – अशुद्ध वाक्य
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ

General English Syllabus Topics

• Antonyms & Synonyms
• Tenses
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Idioms & Phrases
• Adverb
• Verb
• Articles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Comprehension
• Error Correction
• Unseen passages, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What subjects are included in the SSB Constable Syllabus 2026?

The SSB Constable CBT 2026 syllabus is divided into four main sections: General Knowledge, Reasoning, General English/Hindi, and Mathematics.

What is the level of the SSB Constable Syllabus 2026?

The exam curriculum is designed at the matriculation level, focusing on fundamental concepts in language proficiency, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness.

How many questions are asked in SSB Constable Exam 2026?

The SSB Constable CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark, distributed evenly across the four subject areas.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the SSB Constable CBT?

UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-Servicemen require 50% minimum qualifying marks, while SC/ST candidates need 45% in the computer-based test.