SSC Selection Post 14th Recruitment 2026 Notification out– Apply Online for 3003 Posts

SSC Selection Post 14th (Phase-XIV) 2026 recruitment has been announced by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The original notification listed 3003 vacancies across Matric, Intermediate, and Graduate level posts, but SSC issued an addendum on 20 April 2026 that withdrew posts advertised under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and added new DRDO posts, bringing the revised total to 2919 vacancies. Applications were open from 13 April 2026 to 04 May 2026 at ssc.gov.in and the window is now closed. The minimum qualification ranges from Class 10 Pass to Bachelor Degree depending on the specific post. Application fee was ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST and female candidates were exempted.

In SSC Selection Post Phase-XII 2024, approximately 2,049 vacancies were announced — the 2026 drive (2919 revised vacancies) marks a roughly 42% increase in total posts.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Overview

Source: Official SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Notification (13 April 2026) and Addendum/Vacancy Revision Notice (20 April 2026), Staff Selection Commission. Download PDF

Check SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The Staff Selection Commission originally announced 3003 vacancies for the Phase XIV/2026 cycle, which were revised down to 2919 via the 20 April 2026 addendum after posts under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) were withdrawn and new DRDO posts were added. These posts are distributed across various departments and ministries of the Government of India. The category-wise split below reflects the originally notified figures; candidates are advised to cross-check the exact revised category-wise numbers in the official addendum PDF, since the addendum changed the total without every source publishing an updated category breakup.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. The application, fee payment, and correction windows have all closed as of 13 May 2026.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit for SSC Selection Post 14th 2026

Age calculation date: 01 January 2026. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules.

Educational Qualification

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 eligibility is divided into three major levels. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific requirements for the post code they applied for:

• Matric Level: Must have passed Class 10 High School exam from any recognized board in India.
• Intermediate Level: Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) exam from any recognized board in India.
• Graduate Level: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from any recognized University in India.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary

The salary for SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 varies according to the Pay Level of the specific post, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Selection Process

The selection process for SSC Selection Post XIV involves the following stages. Candidates must qualify for each stage to proceed:

1. Written Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of Objective Type Multiple Choice questions.
2. Skill Test: Wherever applicable (Typing Test, Data Entry Test, Computer Proficiency Test, etc.).
3. Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of certificates and identity documents.
4. Final Merit List: Based on performance in the CBT and eligibility verification.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 Online Form – Application Status

The online application window for SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 is now closed. It ran from 13 April to 4 May 2026 (fee payment till 5 May, correction window till 13 May 2026). For reference, the process candidates followed is summarised below:

1. One Time Registration: New users completed their OTR (One Time Registration) on ssc.gov.in.
2. Login: Registered users logged in using their registration number and password.
3. Live Photo Capture: A live photo was captured via webcam with a plain background, both eyes open and looking straight.
4. Post Selection: Candidates selected the specific post category and region they wished to apply for.
5. Upload Signature: A scanned copy of the signature was uploaded in the prescribed format.
6. Review & Submit: The application preview was checked carefully before final submission.
7. Payment: The application fee (if applicable) was paid through online mode.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 Admit Card – How to Download

The SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 Admit Card has not been released yet. It is expected to be issued 3–7 days before the Computer-Based Examination, which is now tentatively planned for July or August 2026 rather than the originally indicated June 2026. Before the admit card, SSC is expected to issue an exam city intimation slip (not valid as an entry document by itself). The admit card will be made available on the respective regional SSC websites (NR, CR, WR, ER, etc.), and candidates will need their registration number and date of birth (or password) to download the hall ticket.

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern

The exam pattern for SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 consists of four sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). Each section carries 50 marks (25 questions), totaling 200 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Difficulty level varies by the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the post (Matriculation, Higher Secondary, or Graduation level).

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF

SSC Selection Post 14th 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions