Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released notification for 404 Constable posts under SSB Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 in General Duty. This is a golden opportunity for sportspersons in the country to join the paramilitary forces.The sports quota recruitment intends to recruit male and female aspirants who have participated in sports events or competitions representing their state, university, or country.
Selection of the aspirant will include document verification, physical requirements, sports tests, and medical tests. The recruited sportspersons will be able to serve their nation with devotion while also contributing to the field of sports.
SSB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
The recruitment process for Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota 2026 by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
has begun. Individuals wishing to apply for different sports disciplines can visit the link given below to start the application process within 30 days of the publication of the notification in Employment News.
SSB Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
Below is the Quick Table for SSB Recruitment 2026 key highlights as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting body | Sashastra seema bal(SSB),MHA |
| Post name | Constable (general duty)- sports quota |
| Total vacancies | 404 |
| Eligibility | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board/institute |
| Sports qualification | state/national/international level participation or medal |
| Age limit | 18-23years(as per category) |
| Selection process | documentation , sports achievement,check, field trail,PST,DME |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application fee | Rs 100(GEN/EWS/OBC);SC/ST&Female-exempted |
| Pay scale | Rs 21,700-69,100(level-3,7th CPC) |
| Official website | www.recuitment.ssb.gov.in |
SSB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 404 posts of Constable (General Duty) are to be filled in different sports disciplines by quota in Sports. You can check the sports events wise posts details given below-
Archery: 14 positions
Athletics: 42 positions
Aquatics (swimming and diving): 14 positions
Boxing: 18 positions
Basketball: 21 positions
Badminton: 6 positions
Cycling: 4 positions
Football: 22 positions
Hockey: 28 positions
Wrestling: 27 positions
Check the details of the total number of posts given in the notification.
SSB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates looking to apply for the SSB Constable (General Duty) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 need to take note of the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Criteria
- Candidates shall have Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized board/institution.
- The certificate shall be from a recognized board/institution.
- Only full-time courses are eligible.
- No distance or correspondence course candidates will be considered.
Sports Criteria
The candidate must have performed in competitions at the National or International level on behalf of their state/country.
- Candidates who won medals in Senior/Junior National Championships shall be eligible.
- Candidates who won medals in Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, or Khelo India Winter Games shall be eligible.
- Candidates who represented their university at the Inter-University Tournament shall be eligible.
- The sports performance shall be taken into consideration for the last 2 years (30 days from Employment News publication).
Age Limit (as on closing date)
- General/UR: 18–23 years
- OBC (NCL): Up to 26 years
- SC/ST: Up to 28 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
How To Apply for the Post of Constable (GD) Recruitment in SSB 2026?
The eligible applicants can conveniently apply for the vacancy of Constable (GD) Sports Quota through the online mode at the SSB Recruitment site with the help of the following steps:
- Login to the official SSB Recruitment website: www.recruitment.ssb.gov.in
- Go to the "Recruitment" section from the homepage
- Click on the link "CT(GD) Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Apply Online"
- Register yourself with your basic information such as name, email address, mobile number, and more
- Fill up the form with all the required details
- Upload your scanned photographs/sports certificates and other documents as per guidelines
