Age
18-27 Years
Min Qualification
12th
Location
All India
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released a fresh notification for the recruitment of Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASI) in various paramedical cadres. These Group-'C' Non-Gazetted (Combatised) positions offer a prestigious career path for medical diploma holders looking to serve the nation in a premier CAPF (Central Armed Police Force).
While these posts are initially temporary, they are likely to continue indefinitely. This is an excellent opportunity for young professionals to secure a stable government job with a competitive pay scale under the 7th CPC and various perks like Ration Money and House Rent Allowance. If you have the required technical expertise and a passion for the uniform, this is your time to shine!
All posts require 12th Pass and a 2-year Diploma in the specific trade, plus 1 year of work experience in a recognized hospital (minimum 100 beds):
ASI (Radiographer): Diploma in Medical Imaging or Radiography.
ASI (Pharmacist): Diploma in Pharmacy and registration under Pharmacy Act, 1948.
ASI (OT Technician): Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology.
ASI (Dental Technician): Diploma in Dental Hygiene and registration with Dental Council of India.
General (UR), EWS, and OBC: ā¹100 (Non-refundable).
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and Female Candidates:Exempted (No fee).
Application Begin
21 March 2026
Last Date
20 April 2026
Min Age
18
Max Age
27
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Application Begin
21 March 2026
Last Date
20 April 2026
Min Age
18
Max Age
27
What is the salary for SSB ASI?
Ans: The Basic Pay is Level-5 (ā¹29,200 ā ā¹92,300) plus allowances like DA and HRA.
Can female candidates apply?
Ans: Yes, and they are exempted from paying the application fee.
Is there a physical running test (PET)?
Ans: The notification mentions PST (Physical Standard Test) following PET qualification, though PST details are the primary focus of this document.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: No, a candidate can only apply for one specific ASI post.
What is the minimum qualifying mark for the written exam?
Ans: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC/Ex-SM and 45% for SC/ST.
I am appearing for my final diploma exams in 2026. Can I apply?
Ans: Yes, candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in 2026 are eligible to apply.
What is the height requirement for General category males?
Ans: The minimum height is 165 cm.
Is there any negative marking?
Ans: The notification describes 150 multiple-choice questions but does not explicitly mention negative marking.
Do I need to send a hard copy of the application?
Ans: No, only online applications are accepted. Offline forms will be rejected.
What happens if my biometric doesn't match?
Ans: You may be placed in the "suspected category" for further verification.