Results for the SSB Head Constable recruitment exam have been released; the typing test will begin on November 16..
SSB Head Constable Result 2026 Released: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the results for the written examination (CBT) conducted for the Head Constable (Ministerial) 2020 recruitment. Additionally, the dates for the next stage—the computer-based typing and skill test—have also been announced. Candidates who qualified in the written examination can view their results and the complete list of shortlisted candidates by visiting the official websites, ssb.gov.in or recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
Typing and Skill Test to be held between November 16 and 18
According to the official notice, the typing and skill test for the shortlisted candidates will be conducted from November 16 to November 18, 2026. Admit cards for this stage will soon be made available on the official website.
The number of qualified candidates is 15 times the number of vacancies; here are the cut-off details
A total of 1,725 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage—the typing test—to fill 115 vacancies, which is exactly 15 times the total number of available posts. The category-wise vacancies, shortlisted candidates, and cut-off marks are as follows:
Category Total Vacancies Shortlisted Candidates Cut-off Marks
General (UR) 47 705 90
OBC 26 390 88
EWS 11 165 86
SC 21 315 84
ST 10 150 80
Total 115 1725
Important points to keep in mind for the typing test:
The typing test will be conducted in 'paper-to-screen' mode; this means you will have to type on the computer screen by referring to text provided on paper.
A total of 10 minutes will be allotted for the test.
The test can be taken in either English or Hindi. For Hindi typing, you will have the option to use either the 'Mangal' or 'Kurtidev' font on the computer.
A minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) in English or 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi is required.
An error margin of only 5% of the total words typed will be permitted.
Notably, the 'Backspace' and 'Delete' keys on the keyboard will remain functional during the test, allowing you to correct any mistakes.
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