SSB Publishes Head Constable Ministerial Answer Key 2026
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the answer key for the Head Constable (Ministerial) recruitment exam conducted on July 7, 2026. This recruitment drive offers 115 vacancies for the post of Head Constable (Ministerial).
Applicants who appeared for the written examination can access their answer keys online to evaluate their performance.
For more details, visit the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) official website.
Recruitment Overview
The SSB Head Constable Ministerial Recruitment 2021 invited applications from July 24 to August 28, 2021. The selection process includes a written exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), interview, and document verification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Ministerial) | General | 47 |
| EWS | 11 | |
| OBC | 26 | |
| SC | 21 | |
| ST | 10 |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 July 2021
- Last Date to Apply: 28 August 2021
- Fee Payment Deadline: 28 August 2021
- PET/PST Test Start: From 28 January 2026
- PET/PST Admit Card Release: 13 January 2026
- PET/PST Date for Remaining Candidates: From 09 February 2026
- PET/PST Admit Card for Remaining Candidates: 04 February 2026
- Written Exam Date: 07 July 2026
- Written Exam Admit Card Release: 03 July 2026
- Answer Key Release: 09 July 2026
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen (ESM): No Fee
- All Female Candidates: No Fee
Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online modes.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Age relaxation as per SSB rules applies
Applicants can use the official age calculation tool for precise eligibility.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board or equivalent.
- Typing proficiency required: English typing at 35 words per minute or Hindi typing at 30 words per minute on a computer.
- Typing speed corresponds to 10,500 key depressions per hour (KDPH) in English or 9,000 KDPH in Hindi, averaging 5 key depressions per word.
Refer to the official notification for detailed educational requirements.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the Important Links section below.
- Click on the 'Download Answer Key' link.
- You will be redirected to the login dashboard.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and Verification Code.
- Submit the details to access and download your answer key.
- The answer key is also available on the official SSB website.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Has the answer key been released? Yes, it was released on 09 July 2026.
- When was the exam conducted? The written exam took place on 07 July 2026.
- Where can I find the answer key? On the official SSB website: ssb.gov.in
- What should I look for on the website? Search for “Answer Key – SSB Head Constable Ministerial Recruitment 2021” under notifications.
- What is the official SSB website? https://ssb.gov.in/
Important Links
- Download Answer Key: Click Here
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Download PET/PST Admit Card (Remaining Candidates): Click Here
- Download PET/PST Admit Card: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
