SSC Selection Posts Phase-XIV 2026 — 2919 Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission has opened applications for the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts, with 2,919 tentative vacancies across central government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. Vacancies are split across Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation & above levels. The application fee is Rs. 100 (waived for women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen). The last date to apply online is 04 May 2026 by 23:00 hours, and the Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for June 2026.

SSC Selection Posts Phase-XIV Recruitment 2026 — 2919 Posts

SSC's Selection Posts examination is the umbrella recruitment for hundreds of central government posts that don't fit into Tier-I exams like CGL or CHSL. Advertisement Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts dated 13 April 2026 covers everything from clerks and technicians to scientific assistants and investigators. Each post category has its own age limit, qualification, and pay level — you apply separately and pay the fee separately for each post.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total tentative vacancies: 2,919 posts across Matriculation, 10+2, and Graduation levels.
• Detailed post-wise vacancy and qualification breakdown is available in Annexure-III of the official notification, or at ssc.gov.in/rhq-selection-post/rhq-post-details.
• Vacancies are advertised on indents from various User Ministries; SSC reserves the right to alter, cancel, or merge any vacancies.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen applies as per the requirement of the indenting Ministry.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Matriculation level posts: 10th pass from a recognised board.
• Higher Secondary level posts: 12th (10+2) pass from a recognised board.
• Graduation & above level posts: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Specific posts may require additional technical qualifications, experience, or language proficiency — check Annexure-III for the post category you are applying for.
• Crucial date for possessing essential qualifications is 04 May 2026.

Nationality

• You must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin from listed countries with intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit

• Crucial date for age: 01 January 2026.
• Age limits vary by post — common slabs include 18-25, 18-27, 18-28, 18-30, 18-35, 20-25, 20-30, 21-27, 21-28, 22-28, and 23-28 years.
• SC/ST: 5 years upper age relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years upper age relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST).
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
• Central Govt Civilian Employees with 3+ years of regular service: up to 40 years (UR) or 45 years (SC/ST).
• Widows / divorced women / women judicially separated and not remarried: up to 35 years (UR) or 40 years (SC/ST).

Salary

• Pay Level depends on the post category — typically Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Matriculation level posts generally fall under Pay Level 1-2, with basic pay starting around Rs. 18,000 per month.
• 10+2 level posts typically fall under Pay Level 4-5.
• Graduation level posts can go up to Pay Level 7-8.
• Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances admissible under central government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100 per post category.
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee (exempted).
• You must pay the fee separately for each post category you apply for.
• Fee can be paid online only — through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay credit/debit card.
• Last date for online fee payment: 05 May 2026 by 23:00 hours.
• Fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination (CBE) — separate CBEs for Matriculation, 10+2, and Graduation level posts.
2. Skill Test / Typing Test / Computer Proficiency Test — qualifying in nature, only where prescribed in the post details.
3. Document Upload on portal by candidates who qualify the CBE.
4. Document Verification (DV) by the User Department concerned.

The exam is held in multiple shifts with normalisation of marks. Tentative answer keys are released after the exam — you can challenge each question by paying Rs. 50 per question.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app.
2. Generate a fresh One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website if you haven't already; old OTRs from ssc.nic.in will not work.
3. Opt for Aadhaar Based Authentication to avoid photograph rejection issues.
4. Fill the application form, capture your real-time photograph through the application module, and upload signature in JPEG/JPG (10-20 KB).
5. Apply separately for each post category and pay Rs. 100 per category online.
6. Submit the application by 04 May 2026 (23:00 hours) and pay the fee by 05 May 2026 (23:00 hours).
7. You can correct mistakes during the Application Form Correction Window from 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026 — first correction costs Rs. 200, second costs Rs. 500.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 13 April 2026
• Online application start date: 13 April 2026
• Last date to apply online: 04 May 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Last date for online fee payment: 05 May 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Application Form Correction Window: 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026
• Computer Based Examination: June 2026 (tentative)
• Toll-free helpline: 1800 309 3063

• Perform clerical, technical, scientific, or assistant duties as per the User Department's recruitment rules
• Handle file work, data entry, document processing, and office correspondence
• Assist senior officers in research, analysis, inspection, or investigation activities
• Maintain registers, records, and reports as per departmental procedure
• Follow standard operating procedures and central government conduct rules
• Support field operations, laboratory work, or technical maintenance depending on the post
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders as per assigned role