The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Recruitment Notification, inviting online applications for various posts across India. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in multiple departments and ministries.
📅 Important Dates
As per the official notification:
- Application Start Date: 13 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 04 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 May 2026
- Application Correction Window: 11 May to 13 May 2026
- Exam Date (CBE): June 2026 (Tentative)
📌 Total Posts & Vacancies
SSC has released multiple Selection Posts under different Ministries/Departments. The vacancies are tentative and may change based on departmental requirements.
Candidates can apply for multiple posts, but they must submit separate applications for each post.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Educational Qualification
- Matric (10th Pass)
- Higher Secondary (12th Pass)
- Graduation & Above
Qualification depends on the specific post applied.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: Up to 35 years (post-wise)
🔓 Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Female/PwBD/ESM: No Fee
💳 Payment Mode:
- UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
📄 Required Documents
Candidates must upload/produce the following:
- 10th / 12th / Graduation Marksheet
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate
- ID Proof (Aadhaar preferred)
- Photograph & Signature
Failure to submit valid documents during verification will lead to rejection of candidature.
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be done in the following stages:
1️⃣ Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Objective type questions
- 4 Sections:
- General Intelligence
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
2️⃣ Document Verification (DV)
- Candidates qualifying CBE must upload documents
- Verification done by user departments
3️⃣ Final Selection
- Based on merit list + document verification
📊 Exam Pattern
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Mode: Online (CBE)
- Language: Hindi & English
🌐 How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official SSC website.
Steps:
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout
Applications are accepted only in online mode.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply before the last date to avoid server issues
- Ensure correct details in the application form
- Keep documents ready for verification
- Only final submitted application will be considered
📢 Official Helpline
- Toll-Free Number: 1800 309 3063
🧾 Conclusion
The SSC Phase XIV Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for candidates from 10th pass to graduates to secure a government job. With a transparent selection process and multiple vacancies across departments, candidates are advised to apply early and prepare well for the Computer Based Examination.
