SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test Date 2026 – Centre-Wise Schedule
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced the schedule for the skill test, or typing test, for the Head Constable (Ministerial)-2020 recruitment. Shortlisted candidates will take the typing test on 16 and 18 November 2026, depending on their allotted centre. SSB published the skill test schedule notice on 30 October 2026, and the list of candidates declared qualified in the written examination (CBT) and shortlisted for the typing test on 2 November 2026. Candidates should check their centre, date and admit-card status on the official recruitment portal.
SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test Date 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) |
| Post | Head Constable (Ministerial) |
| Recruitment | Head Constable (Ministerial)-2020 |
| Advertisement number | 338/RC/SSB/HC(Min)/2020 |
| Total vacancies | 115 |
| Written examination (CBT) | 7 July 2026 |
| CBT marks released | 14 October 2026 |
| Skill test notice | 30 October 2026 |
| Shortlist for typing test | 2 November 2026 |
| Candidates shortlisted | 1,725 |
| Typing test dates | 16 and 18 November 2026 (centre-wise) |
| Typing speed required | English 35 words per minute or Hindi 30 words per minute |
| Official recruitment portal | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test Schedule 2026 – Centre-Wise Dates
SSB has split the typing test across five centres. Three centres begin on 16 November 2026 and two begin on 18 November 2026.
| Skill test centre | Commencement date |
|---|---|
| Recruit Training Centre (RTC), SSB Alwar | 16 November 2026 |
| 25th Battalion SSB, Ghitorni, New Delhi | 16 November 2026 |
| SSB Academy, Bhopal | 16 November 2026 |
| Recruit Training Centre (RTC), SSB Supaul | 18 November 2026 |
| Sector Headquarters (SHQ), SSB Gorakhpur | 18 November 2026 |
Candidates must go by the centre and date shown for them in the official shortlist and admit card, not by the general schedule alone.
SSB HC Ministerial Shortlist 2026 – Category-Wise Candidates and Cut-Off Marks
| Category | Candidates shortlisted | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 705 | 90 |
| EWS | 165 | 86 |
| OBC | 390 | 88 |
| SC | 315 | 84 |
| ST | 150 | 80 |
| Total | 1,725 | — |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 24 July 2021 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 August 2021 |
| Last date to pay the examination fee | 22 August 2021 |
| Written examination (CBT) | 7 July 2026 |
| CBT answer key | 9 July 2026 |
| CBT marks released | 14 October 2026 |
| Skill / typing test notice | 30 October 2026 |
| List of CBT-qualified candidates shortlisted for typing test | 2 November 2026 |
| Typing test – Alwar, New Delhi, Bhopal | 16 November 2026 |
| Typing test – Supaul, Gorakhpur | 18 November 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / PH | Nil |
| Female candidates (all categories) | Nil |
The fee was payable online by debit card, credit card or net banking during the application window in 2021. No fresh application is involved in this stage.
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Ministerial) | 47 | 11 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 115 |
Eligibility for SSB Head Constable (Ministerial)
Candidates needed a 10+2 (Intermediate) pass from a recognised board in India, along with typing proficiency of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. The typing test now scheduled is the practical check of that requirement.
Age Limit
As on 22 August 2021, the age limit was 18 to 25 years, with relaxation as per the SSB Head Constable (Ministerial) recruitment rules.
Physical Standards
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm (162.5 cm for ST) | 155 cm (150 cm for ST) |
| Chest | 77–82 cm | Not applicable |
| Race | 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 800 metres in 4 minutes |
Selection Process
The recruitment stages, in order, are the Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test (PET/PST), the computer-based written examination, the skill test (typing test), and the subsequent stages laid down in the recruitment rules, including documentation and medical examination. Only candidates who qualified in the CBT and appear in the shortlist published on 2 November 2026 are called for the typing test.
How to Check the SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test Schedule and Admit Card
- Visit the official SSB recruitment portal at recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
- Open the latest news / notices section on the portal.
- Find the notice dated 30 October 2026 titled “Regarding the Skill/Typing Test for Head Constable (Min)-2020”.
- Open the notice dated 2 November 2026 carrying the list of candidates declared qualified in the written examination (CBT) and shortlisted for the typing / skill test.
- Check whether your name or roll number appears in the shortlist, and note your allotted centre and date.
- Download the skill test e-admit card from the portal once the link is activated, and check the reporting time and centre instructions on it.
- Carry the documents specified in the admit card instructions and reach the centre at the prescribed reporting time.
Important Links
| SSB recruitment portal (notices, shortlist and admit card) | recruitment.ssb.gov.in |
| SSB official website | ssb.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSB Head Constable Ministerial Typing Test Date 2026?
The typing test begins on 16 November 2026 at Alwar, New Delhi and Bhopal, and on 18 November 2026 at Supaul and Gorakhpur. Each shortlisted candidate must appear at the centre and on the date allotted to them.
Has the SSB Head Constable Ministerial typing test admit card been released?
Not specified in the schedule notice as a released link. Candidates should check recruitment.ssb.gov.in for the admit-card link and download it once activated, rather than relying on any unofficial download link.
What typing speed is required for SSB Head Constable (Ministerial)?
Candidates must type at 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer, as prescribed in the original notification for this post.
How many vacancies are there in SSB Head Constable Ministerial 2020?
There are 115 vacancies in total: 47 UR, 11 EWS, 26 OBC, 21 SC and 10 ST posts for Head Constable (Ministerial).
What happens after the typing test?
Candidates who qualify in the skill test will be considered for the subsequent stages under the recruitment rules, including documentation and medical examination. Appearing in the typing test does not by itself mean final selection.
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