SSB HCM Physical Admit Card 2026 — Download Link, Release Date and PET/PST Instructions

The SSB HCM Physical Admit card 2026 for the Head Constable (Ministerial) PET/PST (Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Standard Test) has been released online. Candidates who applied under Advt. No. related to Head Constable (Ministerial) recruitment can download their admit cards from the official Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) portal using their registration details. The physical tests are being conducted in phases from late January 2026.

Background context: what is this recruitment and why this admit card matters

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, periodically recruits Head Constables (Ministerial) to support administrative and ministerial tasks across the force. The recruitment selection for the post includes a Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as the first stage — which checks height, chest (where applicable), and basic physical endurance (running, etc.). The SSB HCM Physical Admit card 2026 is the mandatory call letter that validates your date, venue and shift for these physical tests. Without it, candidates are typically not allowed to take part in PET/PST.

Why multiple websites report the same — and why you should still check the official notice

Job portals, news aggregators and defence/exam blogs commonly republish official notifications to make them easier to find. They are useful for quick reading, but for any dispute or clarification (date changes, venue corrections, corrections to admit cards), the official SSB notification or PDF on ssb.gov.in is the final authority. Use other portals only as secondary references.

How to download your SSB HCM Physical Admit card 2026 (step-by-step)

Open the official SSB website: https://ssb.gov.in.

Locate the Recruitment or Admit Card / Recruitment tab on the homepage. Look for a link mentioning “Head Constable (Ministerial) — PET/PST Admit Card 2026” or a similar title.

Click the admit card link and you’ll be prompted to log in. Provide the required credentials: Registration/Application number (or Enrollment ID), Date of Birth, Password (or as specified).

After login, your admit card PDF/hall ticket will appear. Download and save a copy.

Print at least two hard copies — one to carry on the exam day and one spare backup. Many centres insist on a printed copy.

What information will be on your admit card?

Expect these key fields:

Candidate name, father’s name (or as per application)

Application/Registration number and Roll number

Date and time of PET/PST

Exam centre/venue address and reporting time

Photograph and signature (as per application form)

Essential instructions and contact helpline (if provided)
Always verify spelling, date of birth, exam date and venue immediately after download. If any error is found, contact SSB recruitment helpdesk as directed in the official notice.

PET & PST: what the physical tests usually involve

While exact parameters are printed on your admit card or official notifications, typical SSB Head Constable (Ministerial) PET & PST formats are:

PST (Physical Standard Test): height (minimum specified), chest measurement (if applicable), and general body standards.

PET (Physical Efficiency Test): timed runs (for example: 1.6 km for men, 800m for women with specified qualifying times), long jump or other basic endurance tasks — confirm details from your admit card.

NOTE: Exact distances, timings and cut-offs vary across recruitment cycles. Don’t assume — check your admit card/official notification for the precise standards for 2026.