Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 Notification on 13 April 2026. Online applications are now open for 3003 vacancies across various Central Government departments. This is a golden opportunity for candidates from 10th Pass, 12th Pass (10+2), and Graduate level to secure a government job.
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SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 13 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Window for Application Correction | 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination (CBE) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
SSC Phase XIV 2026 – Vacancy Details
Total vacancies: 3003 Posts across 9 Regional Offices.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 346 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 185 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 667 |
| UR (Unreserved / General) | 1534 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 271 |
| Total | 3003 |
PwBD / ESM Reserved Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | 101 |
| OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 40 |
| HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 40 |
| VH (Visually Handicapped) | 24 |
| Others (PwBD) | 15 |
Exam Levels & Post Categories
Posts are divided into three qualification levels:
| Exam Level | Qualification Required |
| Level 1 | Matriculation (10th Pass) |
| Level 2 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 |
| Level 3 | Graduation & Above |
Key Posts Available (Region-wise Highlights)
Central Region (CR) – Bihar & Uttar Pradesh:
- Junior Engineer (Quality Assurance) – DGQA, Ministry of Defence – 70 posts (Electronics discipline)
- Scientific Assistant – Various disciplines – Multiple posts
Eastern Region (ER) – West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim etc.:
- Personal Assistant – Geological Survey of India – 51 posts
- Artist Grade I – Zoological Survey of India – 22 posts
- Field Collector – Zoological Survey of India – 17 posts
KKR Region (Karnataka & Kerala):
- Surveyor – Survey of India – 197 posts (Highest single post vacancy)
- Junior Technical Officer – National Crime Records Bureau – 17 posts
- Assistant (Legal) – Legislative Department – 5 posts
MPR Region (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh):
- Medical Attendant – CGHS – 235 posts
- Nursing Officer – CGHS – 107 posts
- Ward Attendants – Central Institute of Psychiatry – 105 posts
- Lady Medical Attendant – CGHS – 86 posts
- Pharmacist (Allopathic) – CGHS – 68 posts
NER Region (North East):
- Vocational Instructors (Various Trades) – DGT – Multiple posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff – Geological Survey of India – 18 posts
Northern Region (NR) – Delhi, Rajasthan & Uttarakhand:
- Girl Cadet Instructor (GCI) – NCC, Ministry of Defence – 98 posts
- MTS (Assistant Keeper, Attendant) – National Zoological Park – 64 posts
- Junior Legal Assistant – NCLT – 29 posts
NWR Region (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K):
- Laboratory Attendant – Central Research Institute – 43 posts
Southern Region (SR) – Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana:
- Lascar-I – HQENC, Navy – 25 posts
- Nursing Officer – Central Leprosy Teaching & Research Institute – 9 posts
Western Region (WR) – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa:
- Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) – India Meteorological Dept – 70 posts
- MTS (Non-Technical) – Geological Survey of India – 25 posts
- Laboratory Attendant – Indian Bureau of Mines – 19 posts
SSC Phase XIV 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Age Limit | Born Not Earlier Than | Born Not Later Than |
| 18–25 years | 02-01-2001 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18–27 years | 02-01-1999 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18–28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18–30 years | 02-01-1996 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18–35 years | 02-01-1991 | 01-01-2008 |
| 20–25 years | 02-01-2001 | 01-01-2006 |
| 21–27 years | 02-01-1999 | 01-01-2005 |
| 22–28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2004 |
(Age limit varies by post – check individual post details on ssc.gov.in)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deduction of military service) |
| CGCE (Group C) | Up to 40 years of age |
| CGCE SC/ST (Group C) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced Women (General) | Up to 35 years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess qualification as per the post applied:
- Matriculation (10th Pass) – for Group C lower level posts
- Higher Secondary (10+2) – for mid-level technical/clerical posts
- Graduation & Above – for Scientific Assistant, Research, Legal, and Officer-grade posts
Crucial date for EQ possession: 04.05.2026
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Serviceman | NIL (Exempted) |
| Women (All Categories) | NIL (Exempted) |
Fee Payment Mode: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa / Master / Maestro / RuPay Debit or Credit Card
Correction Window Fee:
- 1st Correction: ₹200/-
- 2nd Correction: ₹500/-
Exam Pattern – SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) consists of 4 parts, each with 25 questions (50 marks):
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| A | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
- Sectional Timer: 15 minutes per section
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
- Medium: Hindi and English only
Minimum Cut-off Marks (CBE)
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| UR (General) | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | 20% |
How to Apply – SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
- Use Aadhaar-based authentication (recommended) for faster processing
- Click on “Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts” under Live Examinations
- Fill the application form carefully with correct personal and educational details
- Upload a live photograph via webcam (no pre-existing photos allowed)
- Upload scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take a printout of the application form
Note: Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications and pay separate fees for each post category.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Document Scrutiny (by User Department after CBE result)
- Skill Test (Typing / Data Entry / Computer Proficiency – wherever applicable)
- Document Verification (DV)
Shortlisting Ratio:
- Up to 5 vacancies: 1:30 ratio
- More than 5 vacancies: 1:15 ratio (minimum 150 candidates)
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
- Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate (for Date of Birth and Name proof)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Ex-Serviceman / PwBD Certificate, if applicable
SSC Phase XIV 2026 – Exam Centres
| Region | Major Exam Centres |
| Central Region (CR) | Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Burdwan, Siliguri |
| KKR Region | Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Mangalore |
| MPR Region | Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur |
| NER Region | Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun |
| NWR Region | Chandigarh, Jammu, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Srinagar |
| Southern Region (SR) | Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Madurai |
| Western Region (WR) | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
| Apply Online | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Post Details (Annexure-III) | Download Official Notification |
| SSC Helpline (Toll Free) | 1800 309 3063 |
FAQ – SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026
Q1. SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 में कितनी वैकेंसी हैं?
Ans: कुल 3003 पदों पर भर्ती की जाएगी।
Q2. SSC Phase XIV 2026 के लिए आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
Ans: ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 04 मई 2026 (रात 11:00 बजे तक) है।
Q3. क्या 10वीं पास उम्मीदवार आवेदन कर सकते हैं?
Ans: हाँ, Matriculation (10th Pass) स्तर के पद इस भर्ती में शामिल हैं।
Q4. SSC Selection Post Phase XIV की परीक्षा कब होगी?
Ans: CBE परीक्षा जून 2026 (Tentative) में होगी।
Q5. आवेदन शुल्क कितना है?
Ans: General/OBC/EWS के लिए ₹100/-। SC/ST/PwBD/महिला/ESM उम्मीदवारों को छूट है।
Q6. एक से अधिक पदों के लिए आवेदन कैसे करें?
Ans: प्रत्येक पद के लिए अलग-अलग आवेदन और अलग शुल्क देना होगा।
Q7. What is the official website for SSC Phase XIV 2026?
Ans: Official website is https://ssc.gov.in
Q8. Is there negative marking in SSC Selection Post exam?
Ans: Yes, 0.50 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
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Disclaimer
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