What is the selection process for the SSB?

The selection process for the SSB is Physical Efficiency Test(PET), Physical Standard test(PST), and written exam.

For how many SSB vacancies the exam is been conducted for?

The SSB exam is been conducted for 1656 vacancies.

What is the PET and PST requirements for the Constable tradesman?

The PET and PST requirements for the Constable Tradesman is shared in the article above.

What are the subjects covered under the SSB written exam?

The subjects covered under the SSB written exam are: General Knowledge and General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, General English/Hindi.

When will the PET/PST for SSB conduct from?

The PET/PST will conduct from 29th September, 2023.

SSB Physical Test Details 2023 for Shortlisted Candidates

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SSB Physical Test Details 2023

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the Admit Cards for various recruitment exams, including Tradesman, Head Constable (HC), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) positions. The objective of this recruitment drive is to fill 1656 vacant positions. Candidates who have successfully completed the application process can now download their SSB Admit Cards from the official SSB website. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for SSB Non-GD Posts are scheduled to commence on September 29, 2023. For a better understanding of the SSB Physical Test 2023, candidates are requested to read the complete article for all the essential details.

SSB has now released the SSB PET/PST Result 2023 through shortlisted candidates name. to know your result, download SSB Shortlisted.

SSB PET/PST Result 2023

SSB Physical Test Overview

The Physical Eligibility Test and the Physical Standard test for the SSB will start from 29th of September 2023. For that, SSB Admit Card 2023 has been released on SSB official website. Let’s have an overview of the SSB exam:

SSB Physical Test Overview
Recruitment Organization	Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Post Name	Various Posts (Tradesman, HC, SI & ASI)
Vacancies	1656
Job Location	All India
Selection Process	Physical, Written, Document, Medical
SSB PET/PST	29th September 2023
Official Website	ssbrectt.gov.in.

Sashastra Seema Bal Selection Process 2023

The selection process for the SSB Constable will comprise of the following.

Physical Efficiency Test
Physical Standard Test
Written Test

The selection will be made serial wise. The Physical Efficiency Test or PET will be the first stage. The second stage will be the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the ones who will qualify both the PET and PST will undergo the Written Test.

SSB Important Dates

The important dates for the SSB is given in the table below:

Events	Important Date
SSB Notification	10th May, 2023
SSB Application Start Date	20th May, 2023
SSB Last date to Apply	18th June, 2023
SSB PET	29th September, 2023 Onwards
SSB Admit Card	to be updated
SSB Exam Date	to be updated
SSB Result Date	to be updated

SSB Constable Tradesman PET

It is the first stage of the selection process. It will include a race for male and female candidates.

Category	Male	Female
Race(For SSB Constable Post of: Driver, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Veterinary, Plumber, Painter, Tailor, Cobbler, Gardner, Cook, Washerman, Barber, Safaiwala, Water Carrier, Waiter	4.8 km to be completed within 24 minutes	2.4 km to be completed within 18 minutes

Note: Ex-Servicemen are exempted from PET. However, they will have to appear in the other recruitment stages.

SSB Constable Physical Standard Test

Candidates who will qualify the SSB PET will be called for the PST. The height and weight for the physical standard test for all the posts are given below.

For Constable Driver: The PST requirements for the Constable Driver is given below:

Description	Gender	Minimum Height	Chest
For all candidates not belonging to A, B, C & D below.	Male	170cms	Min: 80 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
A. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, UTs Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.	Male	165cms	Min: 78 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
B. For Gorkhas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya.	Male	162.5cms	Min: 77 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
C. For STs belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Left-wing Extremism affected districts	Male	160cms	Min: 76 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
D. For all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of remaining areas.	Male	162.5cms	Min: 76 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.

For Constable(Veterinary): The PST requirements for the Constable Veterinary is given below:

Description	Gender	Minimum Height	Chest
For all candidates not belonging to A & B below.	Male	170cms	Min: 80 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
For all candidates not belonging to A & B below.	Female	157cms	NA
A. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh	Male	165cms	Min: 78 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
	Female	155cms	NA
B. For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	Male	162.5cms	Min: 76 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
B. For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	Female	150cms	NA

For Constable(Carpenter, Blacksmith, Tailor, Gardner, Cobbler, Painter, Washerman, Barber, Safaiwala, Cook & Water Carrier): The PST requirements for the Constable Veterinary is given below:

Description	Gender	Minimum Height	Chest
For all candidates not belonging to A & B below.	Male	167.5	Min: 78 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
For all candidates not belonging to A & B below.	Female	157	NA
A. Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh	Male	165	Min: 78 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
	Female	155	NA
B. For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	Male	162.5	Min: 76 CMS Min Expansion: 5 Cms.
B. For all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes	Female	150	NA

Important considerations for height and chest relaxation for SSB Constable candidates are as follows:

If candidates wish to request relaxation in height and chest measurements, they must provide a community certificate issued by the relevant District Authorities.
Candidates should maintain a weight that corresponds appropriately with their height and age.
Weight alone will not result in disqualification during the Physical Standard Test (PST). However, candidates who are significantly over or underweight will face disqualification during the detailed medical examination (DME).

SSB Constable Written Exam

The written exam for SSB Constable follows these key points:

Eligibility for Written Exam: Candidates who successfully clear the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will qualify to take the written test.
Exam Format: The exam format is given below:
Duration: 2 hours.
Total Marks: 100 marks
Question Type: The exam comprises 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Subjects Covered: The questions are based on the following subjects:
General Knowledge and General Awareness
Mathematics
Reasoning
General English/Hindi