SSC Selection Post Phase XIV, 2026
Overview
- Recruitment Name: SSC Selection Post Phase XIVA / 2026 (Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts)
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Total Vacancies: 3,003 (Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C posts in various central government departments/ministries)
- Post Examples: Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Stenographer Grade II, Store Attendant, Research Assistant, Junior Engineer (QA), and many others.
- Levels of Posts: Matriculation (10th), Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduate level.
- Exam Type: National Level (Computer-Based Test)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 13 April 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 13 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 4 May 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 5 May 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 11 May to 13 May 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
- Computer-Based Examination (CBT): June 2026 (Tentative)
- Helpline Number: 1800 309 3063
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 3,003
- Category-wise Breakup:
- UR (Unreserved): 1,534
- OBC: 667
- SC: 346
- ST: 185
- EWS: 271
- Post-wise and region-wise vacancies (including detailed qualifications) are provided in the official notification and its annexures. Updated/detailed vacancy lists are available on the SSC website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (post-wise):
- Matriculation Level Posts: 10th pass or equivalent.
- Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Posts: 12th pass or equivalent.
- Graduate Level Posts: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
- Age Limit: Varies by post (generally 18–30 years, with some posts up to 25, 27, 28, 30, 35, or 42 years). Exact age limits are mentioned against each post in the notification.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, etc.).
- Nationality: Indian citizen (or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962, etc., as per rules).
- Cut-off Dates:
- Age: Usually 01 January 2026 (confirm in notification).
- Essential Qualification: 04 May 2026.
- Candidates must read the notification carefully for post-specific eligibility.
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹100
- Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen: Nil (Exempted)
- Fee can be paid online (net banking, debit/credit card, etc.).
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Login and fill the online application form (separate applications for different posts if applying for multiple).
- Upload scanned photograph and signature (as per specifications).
- Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit.
- Print the application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates can apply for multiple posts, but they must submit separate applications for each.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Objective type.
- Stage 2: Skill Test / Typing Test (wherever applicable — qualifying in nature).
- Stage 3: Document Verification.
- Final Selection: Based on CBT marks + qualifying in skill test (if any) + document verification.
- No interview is conducted.
Exam Pattern (Computer-Based Test)
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective MCQs)
- Total Marks: 200
- Sections (25 questions / 50 marks each):
- General Intelligence
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
- Marking: +2 for correct answer, -0.50 for wrong answer (negative marking)
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
- Sectional Timing: 15 minutes per section
Syllabus (Brief)
- General Intelligence: Analogies, similarities, spatial visualization, problem-solving, coding-decoding, etc.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, polity, science, sports, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, percentages, ratio & proportion, algebra, geometry, mensuration, data interpretation, etc.
- English Language: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, sentence structure, etc.
- Detailed syllabus is available in the official notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)
- UR: 30%
- OBC/EWS: 25%
- Others: 20%
(These are indicative; actual cut-offs may vary.)
Salary / Pay Scale
- Varies by post and level (generally Pay Level 4 to 7).
- Basic pay range approximately ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 + allowances (as per 7th CPC).
- Some posts may fall under older scales (e.g., ₹5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay ₹1,800 to ₹4,800).
- Exact pay details are mentioned against each post in the notification.
Official Notification PDF
Available on the SSC website → Notice Board → "Notice for Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts".
Direct link (as per sources): Check ssc.gov.in for the latest PDF (approx. 6.72 MB).
Important Instructions
Read the full notification carefully before applying.
Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number.
Upload documents in the prescribed format and size.
Keep a copy of the filled application and fee receipt.
The Commission reserves the right to change dates or cancel the process.
