🚫 This post is NOT for fresh graduates or general job-seekers.
This is a Deputation / Re-employment vacancy. Only (a) serving Central/State Government or Union Territory Police officers already holding an analogous post or Sub-Inspector (Veterinary) rank, or (b) ex-servicemen who held the same/equivalent rank in the Armed Forces, are eligible to apply. There is no direct-recruitment or open route into this post.
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SSB Inspector (Veterinary) 2026 — Quick Links Dashboard
2 Group-B posts | Deputation / Re-employment basis | Sashastra Seema Bal
Ref No. 1/SSB/Pers-IV/Dep-In/Insp&SI(Vety)/2023(37) | Mode: Deputation/Re-employment | ● Closing date depends on Employment News publication — see note below
NO. OF POSTS
02
Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Combatised
PAY LEVEL
Level-7
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (7th CPC)
MAX AGE (DEPUTATION)
56 yrs
As on closing date of application
DEPUTATION PERIOD
Max 3 years
Including prior ex-cadre deputation
⏱️ 10-Second Verdict: The Directorate General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, is filling 2 posts of Inspector (Veterinary) — Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Combatised, Level-7 — purely on deputation (from serving Central/State Government or UT Police officers) or re-employment (from ex-servicemen). Applications go through the proper channel (your parent department/cadre) in the prescribed Annexure-A proforma — this is not an online application and not open to the general public.
🏢 About the Post
| Organization | Directorate General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Inspector (Veterinary) |
| Number of Posts | 2 |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Combatised |
| Pay Level | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per 7th CPC |
| Mode of Filling | Deputation, or Re-employment for Ex-servicemen |
| Reference No. | 1/SSB/Pers-IV/Dep-In/Insp&SI(Vety)/2023(37) |
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Route 1 — By Deputation
Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Police organizations who are:
- Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
- Holding the rank of Sub-Inspector (Veterinary) in Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) or an equivalent post, with not less than 5 years' regular service in that grade, or eligible for appointment to such posts in the parent cadre/department;
and possessing the following qualification and experience:
- Pass in Intermediate (10+2) Science with Biology as a main subject from a recognized Board/University; and
- 1 year of experience in treatment of different species of animals in a recognized Veterinary Hospital;
- Medical Category SHAPE-1.
Route 2 — Re-employment for Ex-Servicemen
- Ex-servicemen who held the same or equivalent rank in the Armed Forces, with Medical Category SHAPE-1.
- Armed Forces personnel due to retire, or due to be transferred to civil service, within one year and holding the requisite experience/qualification are also considered — they would be given deputation terms up to their release date, and may continue thereafter on re-employment.
Note 1: Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation, and deputationists are not eligible for consideration by promotion.
Note 2: Deputation period (including any prior ex-cadre deputation in the same or another organization/department) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
Note 3: Maximum age for appointment by deputation, including short-term contract, is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 2: Deputation period (including any prior ex-cadre deputation in the same or another organization/department) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
Note 3: Maximum age for appointment by deputation, including short-term contract, is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
📅 Application Window — Important Note
⚠️ The source circular's "Dated" field was left blank in the scanned copy, and applications must reach within 60 days from the date this advertisement is published in Employment News — so the exact closing date can't be calculated from this document alone. This same reference number (2023/37) has been re-advertised more than once before (previously published with closing dates in late 2023 and again in mid-2025), which is typical for hard-to-fill deputation vacancies. Confirm the current Employment News publication date via the SSB website (www.ssb.gov.in / www.recruitment.ssb.gov.in) before finalizing the closing date in this post.
📝 How to Apply
This is not an online application. Willing and eligible officers must route their application through their parent department/cadre.
1
Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-A) from www.ssb.gov.in or www.recruitment.ssb.gov.in.
2
Fill Part-A (candidate details) and get Part-B certified by your current Head of Office/Employer, with seal.
3
Attach all required enclosures (see checklist below) and get the form countersigned by the cadre/appointing authority.
4
Forward the application in duplicate through proper channel to: Second-In-Command (Pers-IV), Directorate General, Sashastra Seema Bal, East Block-V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
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Ensure it reaches within 60 days of the advertisement's Employment News publication date (see note above). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
✅ Document Checklist (Enclosures)
✅ Application in prescribed format (Annexure-A), duly completed, signed by the candidate and countersigned by the cadre/appointing authority
✅ Attested copies of complete ACRs/APARs/NICs for the last 5 years, signed by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary (or equivalent)
✅ Integrity Certificate & DE/Vigilance Certificate
✅ No major or minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years of service
✅ Certificate that particulars furnished have been verified and found correct as per service record
✅ SSB Act & Rule option certificate
⚖️ Terms of Deputation
- Governed by all relevant SSB Act & Rules and other instructions issued from time to time — selected candidates must exercise the required "option."
- The competent authority reserves the right to amend, curtail, enhance, or cancel the vacancies/advertisement without assigning any reason.
- Candidates selected for the post will not be permitted to withdraw their name after selection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fresh veterinary graduate apply for this SSB Inspector (Veterinary) post?
No. This post is filled purely by deputation (serving Central/State Government or UT Police officers) or re-employment (ex-servicemen). There is no direct/open-recruitment route in this advertisement.
How many vacancies are there?
2 posts of Inspector (Veterinary), Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Level-7.
What is the maximum age limit?
56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, for appointment by deputation including short-term contract.
How long does the deputation last?
Ordinarily not exceeding 3 years, including any period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment.
Is this an online application?
No. The application must be submitted in the prescribed Annexure-A proforma, in duplicate, forwarded through proper channel to the Second-In-Command (Pers-IV), Directorate General SSB, New Delhi.
What is the exact last date to apply?
Not specified in the scanned circular — applications are due within 60 days of the advertisement's Employment News publication date. Check www.ssb.gov.in for the exact date before applying.