SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Notification Out for 3003 Vacancies, Check All Details

1. Total Vacancies & Dates: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Phase XIV/2026 notification for a total of 3003 vacancies across various Selection Posts. The online application window is open from 13th April 2026 to 4th May 2026.
2. Selection Process: Selection is based on a Computer Based Examination (CBE). Educational qualifications range from Matriculation to Graduation & Above, depending on the specific post. The age limit generally falls between 18 and 30 years, with some posts allowing up to 35 years.
3. Salary & Growth: The advertised posts offer attractive salaries under the Central Government, with Pay Scales ranging from Level 1 to Level 8, providing excellent career growth and stability.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Notification 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed notification for ADVERTISEMENT NO. Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts on April 13, 2026, on their official website @ssc.gov.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3003 vacancies across multiple Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with educational backgrounds ranging from 10th pass (Matriculation) to Graduation and above. In this blog, we have provided all important details related to the notification, and you can download the complete notification PDF from the direct link given below.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam Highlights

Organisation	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Name	Various Selection Posts (e.g., Technical Assistant, Laboratory Attendant, Junior Engineer, etc.)
Exam Name	SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026
Vacancy	3003
Exam Dates	June 2026 (Tentative)
Participating Departments	Various Central Govt. Ministries/Departments (e.g., Ministry of Defence, Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer Based Examination)
Recruitment Process	Computer Based Examination (CBE), Scrutiny of Documents, Document Verification (DV)
Salary	Varies post-wise (Pay Level 1 to Level 8)
Official website	ssc.gov.in

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam Dates 2026

The SSC has provided a clear schedule for the Phase 14 recruitment process. Candidates must adhere to these deadlines, especially the closing date for online applications.

Events	Important Dates
Notification Release Date	13th April 2026
Online Application Start Date	13th April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	4th May 2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	5th May 2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.)
Application Correction Window	11th May 2026 to 13th May 2026 (Up to 2300 Hrs.)
Computer Based Examination (CBE)	June 2026 (Tentative)

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Vacancy 2026

For the Phase XIV/2026 cycle, the SSC has announced a total of 3003 vacancies. These vacancies are distributed across nine SSC Regional Offices (CR, ER, KKR, MPR, NER, NR, NWR, SR, WR).

Latest Vacancies Table (Category-wise Distribution)

Category	Total Vacancies
UR (Unreserved)	1534
OBC (Other Backward Classes)	667
SC (Scheduled Castes)	346
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	185
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)	271
Total	3003

(Note: Horizontal reservations exist for ESM, OH, HH, VH, and Others).

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Apply Online Form

Along with the notification, SSC has also released the application form. So, those who are willing to appear in the exam must fill out the form. But they are strongly advised to check whether they are eligible or not. Before clicking the application form link below, you must check the eligibility criteria in this blog.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Apply Online Form

How to Fill the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Online Form? [Detailed Steps Provided]

1. Registration & Application Process

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

• Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
• Click on “Register Now” to complete OTR.
• Note: New OTR is mandatory (old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not valid).
• Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended for easier verification.

Step 2: Application Submission

• Log in using your registered credentials.
• Go to the “Apply” section and select Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts.
• Fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
• Choose up to 3 preferred exam centres.

2. Documents, Fee & Finalization

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

• Upload scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, approx. 6 cm × 2 cm).
• Upload certificates if claiming reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM).
• PwBD candidates requiring a scribe must upload medical documents.

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

• Fee: ₹100/-
• Exempted: Women, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
• Payment modes: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card

Step 5: Application Preview & Final Submission

• Review the form carefully using the Preview option.
• Ensure photo and signature meet SSC guidelines.
• Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page.

Step 6: Correction Window (if needed)

• First correction: ₹200
• Second correction: ₹500
• No corrections allowed after the deadline.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the specific eligibility requirements for the post they are interested in.

Educational Qualification (As on 04.05.2026)

The educational qualification varies significantly depending on the post. The examination is conducted at three distinct levels:

1. Matriculation Level: Requires a 10th pass certificate.
2. Higher Secondary (10+2) Level: Requires a 12th pass certificate.
3. Graduation & Above Level: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Crucial Date: The crucial date for determining possession of Essential Qualifications (EQs) and Experience is the closing date of applications, i.e., 04.05.2026.

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

The age limit also varies post-wise. Common age brackets include:

• 18-25 years
• 18-27 years
• 18-30 years
• Up to 35 years for specific posts. Crucial Date: The crucial date for determining the age limit is 01.01.2026.

Upper Age Relaxation:

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)	03 years, after deduction of the military service rendered from actual age as on closing date.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof	03 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)	08 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 03 years regular and continuous service as on 04.05.2026.	up to 40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 03 years regular and continuous service as on 04.05.2026.	Up to 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried	Up to 35 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST)	up to 40 years of age

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Application Fees

• Fee Payable: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only).
• Exempted Categories: Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of the fee.
• Mode of Payment: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, Master, Maestro Card, RuPay Credit or Debit Card.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam Pattern 2026

The recruitment involves three separate Computer Based Examinations (CBE) consisting of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions, tailored to the minimum Educational Qualification (Matriculation, Higher Secondary, Graduation & above).

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200 (Each question carries 2 marks)
• Duration: 60 Minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes). There is a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part.
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Part	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
A	General Intelligence	25	50
B	General Awareness	25	50
C	Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25	50
D	English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25	50

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Syllabus 2026

The syllabus varies based on the educational level of the post applied for.

Matriculation Level Syllabus

• General Intelligence: Non-verbal type questions, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, visual memory, relationship concepts, arithmetical number series.
• General Awareness: Current affairs, India & neighbouring countries (History, Culture, Geography, Sports, Economic scene, General Polity, Scientific Research).
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Time & Work.
• English Language: Basics of English, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms.

Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Syllabus

Includes all topics from the Matriculation level but with higher difficulty, plus topics like Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Classification, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts, Spot the Error, and Cloze Passage.

Graduation & Above Level Syllabus

Covers advanced topics across all four sections, including emotional and social intelligence, complex problem solving, advanced quantitative computations (e.g., Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities), and a deeper test of English comprehension and writing ability.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Salary

The Selection Posts offer highly competitive Central Government pay scales. Depending on the specific post you apply for, the salary structure will fall under different Pay Levels.

• Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 8: The basic pay ranges significantly, starting from Level 1 (e.g., Canteen Attendant) up to Level 8 (e.g., Language Instructor, Public Health Nursing Officer). In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates receive applicable allowances like DA, HRA, and TA.

SSC Selection Post	Pay Scale	Grade Pay
Clerk (in Departmental Canteens)	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1900
Technical Assistant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 2800
Senior Translator	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4600
Language Instructor	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4800
Technical Assistant (Economics)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Processing Assistant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 2800
Section Officer (Horticulture)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Draftsman Grade II	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Economic Investigator	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Senior Technical Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Research Investigator (Forestry)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Laboratory Assistant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 2400
Library Clerk	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1900
Assistant Drug Inspector (Medical Devices)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Filter Pump Driver	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1900
Senior Audio Visual Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Junior Engineer Chemical	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Data Entry Operator Grade A	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 2400
Junior Draftsman	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 2800
Canteen Attendant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1800
Jr Physiotherapist	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Senior Library Attendant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1800
Junior Computer	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1900
Library-cum-Information Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Research Assistant (Environment)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Canteen Attendant	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1800
Assistant (Printing)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Library and Information Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Textile Designer	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Research Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Technician	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Library and Information Assistant	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Hindi Instructor	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4800
Dietician Grade-III (Jr Dietician)	Rs. 9300-34800/-	Rs. 4200
Stockman	Rs. 5200-20200/-	Rs. 1900

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Admit Card 2026

Admission Certificates (Admit Cards) for the Computer-Based Examination will be uploaded on the regional websites of the Commission. They will not be sent by post. The facility to download the Admit Card will be available about 2-3 days before the conduct of the examination.

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Result 2026

The Commission will first release Tentative Answer Keys. After addressing representations, Final Answer Keys will be used to process the result. The results for the CBE will determine the candidates shortlisted for the Scrutiny of Documents stage in ratios of 1:30 (for up to 5 vacancies) or 1:15 (for more than 5 vacancies).

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Exam Level: Identify whether your target post requires Matriculation, 10+2, or Graduation level preparation and study the corresponding syllabus.
• Focus on Accuracy: With a negative marking of 0.50 marks per question, avoid blind guessing.
• Manage Sectional Timing: The new pattern introduces a 15-minute sectional timer for each part. Practice mock tests to improve your speed within these strict limits.
• Check Post Requirements: Carefully review Annexure-III for specific Experience or Skill Test requirements for your chosen post.

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