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)
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
- Do One-Time Registration (OTR) first on the SSC website if you haven’t done it already.
- Go to the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply” or “New Registration” on the homepage.
- Register by entering your name, mobile number, and email ID. After this, you will receive a Registration ID and Password.
- Log in using the Registration ID and Password.
- Open the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 application form and fill in your personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload your passport-size photo and signature as per the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Check all the information you’ve filled in, and once you’re sure, submit the form before the last date.
- 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:
- Computer-Based Examination
- Document Verification
- No Interview
SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026 Exam Pattern
- There will be 100 MCQs for 2 marks each.
- The duration of the test will be 60 minutes (1 hour) and 80 minutes for the candidates belonging tothe scribes.
- There will be a penalty of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
- The level of questions will be as per the educational qualification required for the post.
- 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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