Good news for thousands of aspirants waiting on the Sashastra Seema Bal recruitment: the force has declared the Computer-Based Test (CBT) result for the Head Constable (Ministerial) 2020 recruitment, and 1,725 candidates have made it to the next stage. The result notification, released on November 2, 2026, carries the roll-number-wise list of shortlisted candidates along with the category-wise cutoff marks and the schedule for the skill test that follows.
The shortlisted candidates will now appear for the Skill or Typing Test on November 16 and 18, 2026, at designated centres across the country. This is the recruitment drive advertised under number 338/RC/SSB/HC (Min)/2020 for 115 Head Constable (Ministerial) vacancies, and the written examination for it was held on July 7, 2026. With 1,725 candidates through, roughly 15 candidates are now in the race for every single vacancy.
Candidates who appeared for the CBT can check their scores and shortlist status on the official SSB recruitment portal, recruitment.ssb.gov.in, using their login credentials. The result notice is titled “List of Candidates declared qualified in written examination (CBT) and Shortlisted for Typing / Skill Test for the post of HC (Min)-2020”.
Category-wise cutoff and shortlist
The SSB has published both the cutoff marks and the number of candidates shortlisted in each category. The general category cutoff stands highest at 90 marks, followed by OBC at 88, EWS at 86, SC at 84 and ST at 80.
- Unreserved (UR): cutoff 90 marks, 705 candidates shortlisted
- OBC: cutoff 88 marks, 390 candidates shortlisted
- EWS: cutoff 86 marks, 165 candidates shortlisted
- SC: cutoff 84 marks, 315 candidates shortlisted
- ST: cutoff 80 marks, 150 candidates shortlisted
The gap between the highest and lowest cutoff is 10 marks, and the shortlist is heavily weighted towards the general category, which accounts for 705 of the 1,725 names. Candidates should check the official PDF rather
than relying on forwarded lists on social media, since only the roll numbers in the SSB notice count as the final
shortlist.
Typing test on November 16 and 18: what to expect
The next stage is a Skill or Typing Test, and it is strictly qualifying in nature. That means no marks from this stage get added to the final merit ranking, but failing to hit the required speed ends the candidature on the spot. The minimum speeds prescribed are 35 words per minute in English typing and 30 words per minute in Hindi typing, both on computer.
Shortlisted candidates should keep a close eye on the recruitment portal for their admit cards and centre details for the November 16 and 18 tests. Reaching the centre early, carrying the admit card and a valid photo ID, and getting comfortable with the test keyboard are the small things that often decide a qualifying test like this one. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained in the CBT, subject to qualifying the subsequent stages, so the written-exam score still matters at the end.
How to check the SSB Head Constable result
- Visit the official SSB recruitment portal at recruitment.ssb.gov.in
- Look for the notice dated November 2, 2026, for the HC (Min)-2020 CBT result
- Open the shortlist PDF and search for your roll number
- Log in with your credentials to view your individual score
- Download and save a copy of the result PDF and your scorecard for the next stages
One caution for candidates: the 2020 advertisement number in the notice sometimes confuses applicants into thinking this is an old or closed process. It is not. This is the live, ongoing recruitment for those 115 posts, and the November 2 result is the current stage of that very selection process.
About the Sashastra Seema Bal
The Sashastra Seema Bal is one of India’s Central Armed Police Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked primarily with guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The Head Constable (Ministerial) is a clerical and administrative role within the force, handling office work, records and correspondence, which is why the selection puts so much weight on typing speed and accuracy alongside the written examination.
For the 1,725 candidates who cleared the CBT, the wait since the July 7 examination is finally over. The next two weeks are about one thing: typing practice. The November 16 and 18 tests will decide who moves to the final stages of a recruitment that has already stretched over several years.
FAQs
How many candidates are shortlisted in the SSB Head Constable Ministerial CBT result 2026?
A total of 1,725 candidates have been shortlisted for the Skill or Typing Test against 115 vacancies.
When is the SSB Head Constable typing test?
The Skill or Typing Test is scheduled for November 16 and 18, 2026, at designated centres across India.
What is the cutoff for the SSB HC Ministerial CBT result?
The cutoffs are UR 90, OBC 88, EWS 86, SC 84 and ST 80 marks.
What typing speed is required for the SSB Head Constable test?
Candidates need 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi typing on a computer. The test is qualifying only.
Where can I check the SSB Head Constable result?
On the official SSB recruitment portal, recruitment.ssb.gov.in, through the result notice dated November 2, 2026, or by logging in to view your scorecard.
Stay tuned to Informeia for the latest updates on government job results, admit cards and recruitment notifications.
