SSC Selection Posts Phase-XIV 2026
3,003 Government Job Vacancies – Apply Online Now!
Total Vacancies
3,003
Across 9 Regions
Application Period
13 Apr – 04 May 2026
Apply Online Open Now
Exam Date
June 2026
Tentative – CBE Mode
Application Fee
₹100
Free for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women
📋 Recruitment Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Selection Posts Phase-XIV/2026, opening the door for eligible Indian citizens to apply for 3,003 government posts spread across various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organisations. The recruitment spans all nine SSC Regional Offices covering every State and Union Territory of India.Admit Card
This is one of the most significant SSC recruitment drives of the year, covering posts at three qualification levels — Matriculation (10th), Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation & Above — across diverse fields including engineering, healthcare, scientific research, forestry, defence quality assurance, meteorology, administration, and more.
Key Info: The selection process will be conducted through a Computer Based Examination (CBE) in objective multiple-choice format. Candidates who qualify will undergo document scrutiny by the respective User Departments, followed by skill tests (where applicable) and final document verification.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 05 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 11 May – 13 May 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | June 2026 |
⚠️ Important: Don’t wait until the last day! SSC strongly advises candidates to submit applications well before the closing date to avoid website overload and technical issues.Mining Sirdar Jobs
📊 Vacancy Breakdown by Category
The total 3,003 vacancies are distributed across reservation categories as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 1,534 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 667 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 346 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 271 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 185 |
| Horizontal Reservation (PwBD & ESM) | |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 101 |
| OH (Orthopaedically Handicapped) | 40 |
| HH (Hearing Handicapped) | 40 |
| VH (Visually Handicapped) | 24 |
| PwBD – Others | 15 |
Note: These vacancies are tentative. SSC reserves the right to alter, cancel, withdraw, or merge any vacancy at any stage.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🇮🇳 Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (who came to India before 01 January 1962), and persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc.) with the intention of permanently settling in India are also eligible, provided they hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
🎓 Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification varies by post and falls into three levels. 8th Pay Commission Candidates must possess the required EQ on or before 04 May 2026:
| Level | Qualification | Sample Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Matriculation (10th) | Passed 10th from a recognised Board | Medical Attendant, Ward Attendant, Store Attendant, MTS, Lascar, Lab Attendant |
| Higher Secondary (10+2) | Passed 12th from a recognised Board | Jr. Engineer (QA), Nursing Officer, Pharmacist, Stenographer, Deputy Ranger, Fieldman |
| Graduation & Above | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University | Surveyor, Personal Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Accountant, Vocational Instructor, GCI |
ℹ️ Note: Some posts require relevant work experience as an Essential Qualification. Such experience must be acquired after completing the prescribed educational qualification. Internship or training during education will not count.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Age limits vary by post. The crucial date for determining age is 01 January 2026.
| Age Range | Born Not Earlier Than | Born Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 25 years | 02-01-2001 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18 – 27 years | 02-01-1999 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18 – 28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18 – 30 years | 02-01-1996 | 01-01-2008 |
| 18 – 35 years | 02-01-1991 | 01-01-2008 |
| 20 – 25 years | 02-01-2001 | 01-01-2006 |
| 20 – 30 years | 02-01-1996 | 01-01-2006 |
| 21 – 27 years | 02-01-1999 | 01-01-2005 |
| 21 – 28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2005 |
| 22 – 28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2004 |
| 23 – 28 years | 02-01-1998 | 01-01-2003 |
🎯 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years (after deducting military service) |
| CGCE (Group C posts) | Up to 40 years of age |
| CGCE + SC/ST (Group C) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) |
💰 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS Male
₹100
Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM
FREE
- Fee payable online only via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit/Debit Card
- Last date for fee payment: 05 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
