The SSB Constable Tradesman PET PST for 2026 is part of one combined recruitment. Under Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025, tradesman constables, head constables, ASIs and SIs all go through the same physical stage. SSB said the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test would start in the third week of August 2026. The admit card link for the physical stage is open from 08.08.2026 to 13.10.2026 on applyssb.com. A corrigendum of 18.08.2026 changed the chest measurement for several medical and steward posts.
PET and PST status for every post group
Checked on 11.09.2026 against the SSB recruitment site’s notices and admit card page.
| Stage | Date and detail |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Five advertisements under 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025, published in Employment News of 21-27 March 2026. |
| PET and PST start | Third week of August 2026, under notice No. 546/RC/SSB/PET-PST/CT to SI (Non-GD)-25/2026 dated 29.07.2026. |
| E-admit card | Notice dated 07.08.2026. The physical stage admit card link runs from 08.08.2026 to 13.10.2026. |
| Chest measurement corrigendum | 18.08.2026, for male candidates in the posts listed in the table below. |
| Your date and venue | Printed on your own admit card. SSB has not published a single schedule for all candidates. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link and status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| PET/PST admit card | Download admit card. The same link serves all five post groups. SSB lists it as open until 13.10.2026. |
| SSB admit card page | recruitment.ssb.gov.in admit cards. Live. Shows the post groups and dates. |
| SSB notices | Notice/circular list. Live. The PET/PST notice (29.07.2026) and the corrigendum (18.08.2026) download through the “PDF Download” buttons. |
| SSB website | ssb.gov.in |
Which posts are in this PET/PST
The notice of 29.07.2026 lists five groups. Tradesman constables are the first.
| Group | Posts |
|---|---|
| Constable (tradesman) | Veterinary, Driver, Gardener, Water Carrier, Cobbler, Tailor, Washerman, Barber, Waiter, Carpenter and Nursing Orderly. |
| Head Constable | Steward, Communication, Electrician and Veterinary. |
| Head Constable and Constable (medical) | Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, and Constable Nursing Assistant cum Medic. |
| Assistant Sub Inspector | Radiographer, Pharmacist, Operation Theatre Technician and Dental Technician. |
| Sub Inspector | Staff Nurse, Pioneer and Communication. |
Chest measurement change of 18.08.2026
This change applies to male candidates only. The earlier text gave the chest as “75-80 cm”.
| Posts covered | Chest standard now |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (Staff Nurse) | Minimum 75 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion. |
| ASI (Radiographer, Pharmacist, OT Technician, Dental Technician) | Minimum 75 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion. |
| Head Constable (Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Steward) | Minimum 75 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion. |
| Constable (Nursing Assistant cum Medic, Nursing Orderly) | Minimum 75 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion. |
| Everything else | The corrigendum says the rest of the advertisement is unchanged. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against the SSB recruitment site: the notice of 29.07.2026, the e-admit card notice of 07.08.2026, the corrigendum of 18.08.2026 and the admit card page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the SSB Constable Tradesman PET PST 2026?
SSB's notice of 29.07.2026 said PET and PST for the Constable to SI (Non-GD) 2025 posts would start in the third week of August 2026. Your date is on your admit card.
Where do I download the SSB PET PST admit card?
On applyssb.com through the link on the SSB recruitment site's admit card page, listed as open from 08.08.2026 to 13.10.2026 for all five post groups.
Which SSB posts are in the PET PST 2026?
Tradesman constables, Head Constables (Steward, Communication, Electrician, Veterinary, Lab and Physio Assistant), ASIs (Radiographer, Pharmacist, OT and Dental Technician) and SIs (Staff Nurse, Pioneer, Communication).
What changed in the SSB corrigendum of 18.08.2026?
For male candidates in several medical and steward posts, the chest standard now reads minimum 75 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion instead of 75-80 cm.
Is SSB Head Constable and ASI PET part of the same recruitment?
Yes. All are under Advertisement No. 524/RC/SSB/Combined Advt./CT to SI (Non-GD)/2025 and share one PET/PST stage and admit card link.