SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Notification 2026 (Postponed), Check Release Dates

The SSC Selection Post Exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill various Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C posts in central government departments. The posts are offered at three qualification levels: Matriculation (10th pass), Higher Secondary (12th pass), and Graduation. This year marks the 14th phase of the exam.

The SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Notification 2026 is being released in 1st week of April 2026, and the online application process will begin at the same time. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, exam date, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips for this exam.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026 Notification

The SSC Selection Post recruitment aims to fill vacancies across various central government departments based on different educational backgrounds, as mentioned above. Posts filled under this recruitment drive include Senior Computer, Scientific Assistant, Canteen Attendant, Junior Engineer, Technical Attendant, and more.

The Commission will publish the detailed Selection Post Phase XIV Notification 2026 PDF today on its official website at www.ssc.gov.in along with complete exam schedule and recruitment details. Stay tuned with us, as we will share the official PDF here as well.

SSC Selection Post Exam 2026- Highlights

The SSC Selection Post Recruitment primarily involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and Medical Examination. Skill Test is conducted only if required for some posts. It's important to note that no interview is part of this selection procedure. For better clarity, the table below outlines the key highlights of the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam 2026.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam Overview
Recruitment Authority
Staff Selection Commission
Post
Selection Post
Phase
Phase 14/2026
Vacancy
TBA
Mode of Application
Online
Age Limit
18-30 years
Qualification
10th, 12th, Graduate
Selection Process
Written Examination
Exam Mode
Online
Salary
Rs 5,200 to Rs 34,800
Official Website
ssc.gov.in

SSC Phase 14 Notification 2026: Important Dates

SSC has already announced the exam dates for SSC Phase 14 Exam 2026 in its annual calendar. The Computer Based Test will be held in May-June 2026. The Commission will release the exact exam schedule, city intimation, and admit card before the exam in due course of time after completion of the online application process.

Events
Dates
 Notification
1st week of April 2026
Apply Online Started on
April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
April 2026
Last Date to Pay the Application Fees
TBA
Application Correction Window
TBA
Exam Date
May-July 2026

Is the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Notification 2026 (Postponed)

The Selection Post Phase 14 Notification 2026 was scheduled to be released on 31st March 2026, but due to some reason, the Commission has not released the notification on specified date and there is no information regarding postponement yet. So, it is expected that the Notification and Application process will be available/active from 1st week of April 2026 onwards. 

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Vacancy 2026

The Commission will notify the post-wise vacancy or Graduate, 12th, and 10th pass level posts along with the official notification. However, to get an idea candidates can check the last year (2025) category-wise vacancy below.

SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Vacancy 2025 Details
Category
Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
1169
Schedule Caste (SC)
314
Schedule Tribe (ST)
148
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
561
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
231
Total
2423

Here, we have discussed the last few years' vacancy details for the ease of the candidates. In 2025, a total of 2423 vacancies were released for Phase 13 and for Phase 14, the total vacancies will be released through the notification.

SSC Selection Post Vacancy: Previous Year Trends
Year
Phases
Vacancy
2026
Phase 14
TBA
2025
Phase 13
2423
2024
Phase 12
2049
2023
Phase 11
5369
2022
Phase 10
2065
2021
Phase 9
3261
2020
Phase 8
1355

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for posts under Selection Post Phase 14, candidates should carefully go through the Eligibility Criteria. These criteria provided the educational qualifications and age limits required for positions at the 10th, 12th, and Graduation levels. Meeting these requirements is essential to ensure your application is accepted.

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

Post Level
Qualification
Graduate Level
Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university
Higher Secondary (12th) Level
10+2/Intermediate pass from a recognised board
Matriculation (10th) Level
10th pass from a recognised board in India

Age Limit

The age limit range varies post-wise for SSC Selection Post exam. However, the overall range is:

Minimum Age Limit: 18 years

Maximum Age Limit: 30 years

Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to reserved category, ex-servicemen, and women candidates have been provided age relaxation as per rules/norms set by the Central Government.

Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
PwBD
10 years
PwBD (OBC)
13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)
15 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
3 years after deducting military service
Disabled Defence Personnel
3 years
Disabled Defence Personnel (SC / ST)
8 years
Central Govt. Employees (Gen, 3+ yrs service)
Up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Employees (SC / ST, 3+ yrs service)
Up to 45 years of age
Widows/Divorced /Judicially Separated Women
Up to 35 years of age
Widows /Divorced /Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST)
Up to 40 years of age

SSC Selection Post 14 Apply Online

The SSC Selection Phase 14 Apply Online 2026 process will start in 1st week of April 2026 on the official notification is released on the official website https://ssc.gov.in. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the Phase 14 recruitment cycle.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Application Fee 2026

To complete the application process, candidates are required to pay the application fee through online mode. Payment can be made using a debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI. The fee details are given below:

  • General/OBC candidates: Rs.100
  • SC/ST/Female candidates: No fee (free)

Steps to Apply For SSC Phase 14 Recruitment 2026

  1. Do One-Time Registration (OTR) first on the SSC website if you haven’t done it already.
  2. Go to the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
  3. Click on “Apply” or “New Registration” on the homepage.
  4. Register by entering your name, mobile number, and email ID. After this, you will receive a Registration ID and Password.
  5. Log in using the Registration ID and Password.
  6. Open the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 application form and fill in your personal, educational, and other required details.
  7. Upload your passport-size photo and signature as per the given size and format.
  8. Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
  9. Check all the information you’ve filled in, and once you’re sure, submit the form before the last date.
  10. Download and print your submitted application for future use.

SSC Selection Post 14 Selection Process

There are 2 stages in the SSC Selection Post-Selection Process 2026, which are:

  1. Computer-Based Examination
  2. Document Verification
  3. No Interview

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026 Exam Pattern

  1. There will be 100 MCQs for 2 marks each.
  2. The duration of the test will be 60 minutes (1 hour) and 80 minutes for the candidates belonging tothe scribes.
  3. There will be a penalty of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
  4. The level of questions will be as per the educational qualification required for the post.
  5. There will be 4 parts in the examination, details of which are provided below.
Parts
Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Part-A
General Intelligence
25
50
Part-B
General Awareness
25
50
Part-C
Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
Part-D
English language
25
50
Total
100
200

SSC Selection Post Qualifying Marks

Candidates who secure marks below the specified cut-off will not qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. The minimum qualifying marks are as follows:

  • Unreserved (UR) category: 30%
  • OBC / EWS categories: 25%
  • All other reserved categories: 20%

Resolution of Tie Cases

If two or more candidates have the same normalised scores in the Computer-Based Examination (CBE), the tie will be broken using the following steps, applied one by one until the tie is resolved:

(a) Compare the total marks obtained in the Computer-Based Examination.
(b) Compare the marks scored in Part-A of the Computer-Based Examination.
(c) Compare the marks scored in Part-B of the Computer-Based Examination.
(d) Compare the marks scored in Part-C of the Computer-Based Examination.
(e) Consider the candidates’ dates of birth, giving preference to the older candidate.
(f) If the tie still persists, the candidate whose name comes first in alphabetical order will be ranked higher.

SSC Selection Phase 14 Syllabus

The candidates must be prepared for the SSC Phase XIV Exam 2026, but check the subject-wise SSC Selection Post Syllabus for the Computer-Based Test here:

General Reasoning
General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Current Affairs
Percentage
Reading Comprehension
Syllogism
Awards and Honours
Number Series
Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement
Books and Authors
Data Interpretation
Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement
Sports
Mensuration and Geometry
Verbal Ability
Double Lineup
Entertainment
Quadratic Equation
Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling
Obituaries
Interest
Active and Passive Voice
Input-Output
Important Dates
Problems of Ages
Para Jumbles
Blood Relations
Scientific Research
Profit and Loss
Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances
Static General Knowledge
(History, Geography, etc.)
Ratio and Proportions &
Mixture and Alligation
Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking
Portfolios
Speed, Distance and Time
Cloze Test
Data Sufficiency
Persons in News
Time and Work
Coding and Decoding
Important Schemes
Number System
Code Inequalities
Data Sufficiency

SSC Selection Post Previous Year Paper

If you are seriously preparing for the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 exam, then you must have the previous year paper as your primary resource. By practising these papers, you can assess the difficulty level of the exam and the type of questions asked. So, download the SSC Selection Post Previous Year Papers and practice as many papers as you can in a controlled exam like environment within the time limit.

SSC Selection Post Previous Year Cut-off

Candidates can check the previous year's cut-off for the SSC Selection Post Exam below. The SSC Selection Post Cut off is given as per qualification, such as Graduation, 12th, and 10th pass posts.

SSC Selection Post Previous Year Cut Off (Graduation level)
Post Name [Post No.]
Cut Off
No. of Vacancy
Research Assistant [ER12321]
146
CHEMICAL ASSISTANT [MP11821]
92
Girl Cadet Instructor (GCI) [SR11121]
73.66885
76
Data Processing Assistant Grade-A [NR11121]
143.01344
64
Junior Geographical Assistant [ER12221]
62
SSC Selection Post Previous Year Cut Off (12th Level)
Post Name [Post No.]
Cut Off
No. of Vacancy
Store Keeper [NR17221]
132.73452
161
ASI (Radio Technician) [NW12521]
57
Constable(Photographer) [NW13521]
57
Pharmacist (Allopathic) [NR16821]
49
Head Constable (Store Clerk) [NW12621]
29
SSC Selection Post Previous Year Cut Off (10th Level)
Post Name (Post No.)
Cut Off
No. of Vacancy
Multi-Tasking Staff [ER10321]
150.93477
398
Lascar-I [NR17521]
142
M.T Helper (Constable), Mechanical [NW13621]
104
Medical Attendant [NR16721]
89.55754
81
Multi-Tasking Staff (Technical) [ER12821]
78

SSC Selection Post 2026 Salary Structure

Different posts have different increments and perks systems as per their region. The salary for different SSC Selection Posts varies by region and job level, ranging from Level 1 to Level 7. The basic SSC Selection Post Salary, as per the notification, will range from Rs. 5200 to Rs. 34800. The grade pay will range between Rs. 1900 to Rs. 4800 as per the post. While the exact salary differs by post, it generally falls within this specified range and includes various allowances and increments.

Post Name
Amount
SSC Phase 14
Rs. 5200 to Rs. 34800

SSC Selection Post 2026 Exam Centre

The list of all exam centres with their codes is given below. The SSC Selection Post Phase 14 exam will be conducted across all these cities.

Region & States/UTs
Exam Centres (with Code)
Central Region (CR)
Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013)
Eastern Region (ER)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim & West Bengal
Port Blair (4802), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Dhenkanal (4611), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Asansol (4417), Hoogly (4418), Kalyani (4419), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415)
Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR)
Lakshadweep, Karnataka & Kerala
Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211)
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)
Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205)
North Eastern Region (NER)
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
Itanagar (5001), Guwahati (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Churachandpur (5502), Imphal (5501), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601)
Northern Region (NR)
Delhi, Rajasthan & Uttarakhand
Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411)
North-Western Sub-Region (NWR)
Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab
Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Ludhiana (1405), Patiala (1403)
Southern Region (SR)
Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & Telangana
Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Vishakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603)
Western Region (WR)
Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208)


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