SSC Selection Phase 14 Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 3003 Posts

Staff Selection Commission has launched SSC Selection Phase 14 Recruitment 2026 for 3,003 posts; candidates must apply online by 04 May 2026.

Staff Selection Commission issues Phase‑14 notice

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC Selection Phase‑14 Recruitment 2026, opening doors to 3,003 Group B and Group C posts across various central government departments. The examination, popularly known as SSC Selection Post, will be conducted in June 2026, with admit cards expected a few days before the test. The recruitment drive is scheduled as part of the commission’s ongoing effort to fill non‑gazetted and clerical‑level posts on an all‑India basis.

Total vacancies and post categories

The notification details a total of 3,003 vacancies spread over multiple ministries and subordinate offices. Posts include positions such as Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger, Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and other similar roles, suitable for Matric‑, Higher‑Secondary‑ and Graduate‑level candidates. The vacancies are divided region‑wise and department‑wise, with a separate link on the SSC portal listing state‑ and post‑wise seat distribution.

Eligibility, age and relaxation

For SSC Selection Phase‑14 Recruitment 2026, the minimum age requirement is 18 years, while the maximum age is 35 years as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved‑category candidates and persons with benchmark disabilities as per government norms, with the exact ceiling varying slightly by post. Educational qualifications run from Class 10 pass for matric‑level posts to Class 12 pass for intermediate‑level posts and graduation in any discipline for graduate‑level vacancies.

Application schedule and exam pattern

The online application window for SSC Selection Phase‑14 Recruitment 2026 opened on 13 April 2026 and will close on 04 May 2026. The last date for fee payment is 05 May 2026, while the correction window for errors in the form runs from 11 to 13 May 2026. The selection will involve a computer‑based test (CBT), followed by a descriptive paper wherever prescribed, and skill‑test or typing‑test rounds for specific posts.

Application fee and payment options

The application fee for SSC Selection Phase‑14 Recruitment 2026 is set at ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, differently‑abled (PH) and female applicants are exempt from payment. The fee must be paid online through modes such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card and mobile wallets. Candidates who fail to pay the fee by the due date are not considered for the examination, regardless of form submission.

Impact on job aspirants

The SSC Selection Phase‑14 Recruitment 2026 is being widely seen as a major opportunity for central‑government job aspirants, especially in the current competitive climate. With vacancies available at matric, intermediate and graduate levels, the scheme is expected to attract lakhs of applications nationwide, reinforcing SSC’s role as a key manpower feeder for Union departments. Education‑sector analysts call the mix of categories and qualification requirements a “balanced” approach that broadens access without compromising on basic eligibility.

What comes next

Candidates must now complete one‑time registration on the SSC candidate‑portal, fill the application form, upload scanned documents, and pay the fee before the respective deadlines. The commission will upload challan‑wise details of applications and prepare city‑wise roll‑number lists close to the exam date, with admit cards released individually on the portal. After the written stages, shortlisted candidates will appear for skill‑tests or descriptive‑paper rounds, with final appointment based on merit and category‑wise cut‑offs.