Armed Forces

SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) Officer

Salary range₹21,700 – 69,100 / month (Constable, Level 3) → ₹35,400+ (Sub-Inspector level) + allowances Apply throughSashastra Seema Bal, Staff Selection Commission Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

The Sashastra Seema Bal guards the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders and works with local communities on border-area security and development.

Patrol the open Nepal and Bhutan borders
Prevent smuggling and trafficking
Help in internal security and election duty

2 Skills required

Physical fitness Alertness Discipline Communication with local people Weapon handling Teamwork Leadership

3 Opportunities available in the market

Recruitment is through SSC (constable) and UPSC (Assistant Commandant); Bihar, UP and the Himalayan states have large SSB presence.

Constable (GD) via SSC
Sub-Inspector / ASI entries
Assistant Commandant via UPSC CAPF exam

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹21,700 – 69,100 / month (Constable, Level 3)

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹35,400+ (Sub-Inspector level) + allowances

Senior / specialist₹56,100+ (Assistant Commandant)

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)Official recruitment pagessb.gov.in Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Constable (GD) and other postsssc.gov.in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)CAPF Assistant Commandant examupsc.gov.in Ministry of Home Affairsmha.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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