SSC Phase14 Recruitment 2026: 10th, 12th & Graduate Jobs Across India

ABOUT The Staff Selection Commission, an apex recruitment body under the Government of India, announces the Phase-XIV recruitment drive for 2026, offering 3,003 positions across multiple central government ministries and departments. This is one of India's largest centralized recruitment exercises, providing opportunities for lakhs of eligible candidates seeking stable government employment. SSC Phase-XIV represents a landmark opportunity for aspiring government servants to join prestigious central organizations including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Ports and Shipping, and numerous other departments. These positions span across various salary levels and educational qualifications, ensuring opportunities for candidates from diverse backgrounds. The recruitment is conducted transparently through Computer-Based Examination (CBE), document verification, and selection committee evaluation, maintaining strict adherence to constitutional provisions and government guidelines for recruitment fairness and merit-based selection. DESCRIPTION SSC Phase-XIV recruitment represents the government's commitment to strengthening institutional capacity by recruiting capable individuals for central services. The Staff Selection Commission conducts this recruitment following prescribed eligibility criteria and reservation policies mandated by the Government of India. The Phase-XIV notification, issued on 13th April 2026, invites online applications from eligible candidates across India. Tentative examination dates are scheduled for June 2026, following a robust three-stage selection process: Computer-Based Examination, document verification, and final selection. The Commission maintains strict confidentiality and transparency in all recruitment procedures. APPLY FOR – POST NAMES Major Post Categories: 1. Junior Chemist – Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 2. Accountant– National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming 3. Laboratory Assistant – Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 4. Senior Technical Assistant – Indian Bureau of Mines 5. Navigational Assistant & Lightships VTS Grade-II– Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 6. Additional categories – Multiple Group 'B' and Group 'C' positions across various ministries VACANCIES Total Vacancies: 3,003 Positions -General Category (Unreserved): 1,534 positions -Scheduled Caste (SC): 346 positions -Scheduled Tribe (ST): 185 positions -Other Backward Classes (OBC): 667 positions -Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 271 positions -Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 101 positions -Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 129 positions - Orthopedic Handicap (OH): 40 positions - Hearing Handicap (HH): 24 positions - Visual Handicap (VH): 15 positions - Others: 50 positions 📅 IMPORTANT DATES Start Date: 13th April 2026 End Date: 4th May 2026 🎓 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): Various posts have different age requirements ranging from 18-25 years to 18-30 years and up to 18-35 years for certain positions. Specific age limits are mentioned in individual post details. Age Relaxation Provisions: Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years relaxation Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years relaxation Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation PwBD-OBC Combined: 13 years relaxation PwBD-SC/ST Combined: 15 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years (after military service deduction) Defence Personnel Disabled in Operations: 3 years Defence Personnel Disabled (SC/ST): 8 years additional Central Government Civilian Employees (CGCE): Up to 40 years age (Group 'C' posts) CGCE-SC/ST Combined: Up to 45 years age Widow/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 years age Widow/Separated Women (SC/ST): Up to 40 years age Educational Qualifications (Post-specific): -Higher Secondary (10+2): Required for Level 2 positions. -Graduation: Required for most Level 5 and higher positions. -Specific stream requirements: Engineering, Commerce, Science as applicable to particular posts Language proficiency: Odia/Hindi/English as specified for respective posts Crucial Date for Qualifications: 4th May 2026 APPLICATION FEES Standard Application Fee: -Rs. 100 (Rupees One Hundred only) for unreserved category candidates. Fee Exemptions: Women Candidates: Completely exempt (no fee payable) Scheduled Caste (SC) Candidates: Completely exempt Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates: Completely exempt Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Completely exempt Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation: Completely exempt WHY THIS JOB IS IMPORTANT SSC Phase-XIV recruitment represents transformative employment opportunity for millions of aspirants seeking government service stability, financial security, and social contribution. These positions fill crucial gaps in central government organizations responsible for national defense, agricultural development, port administration, administrative functions, and critical infrastructure management. Government positions offer lifetime career security, pension benefits, social prestige, and opportunity to serve national development objectives. Selected candidates join esteemed central government organizations with standardized work conditions, leave policies, and advancement opportunities based on merit and seniority. The recruitment upholds constitutional mandates for fair, transparent, merit-based recruitment ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible citizens irrespective of socioeconomic background. Through SSC, government demonstrates commitment to inclusive governance while maintaining recruitment quality and institutional integrity. Successful candidates contribute directly to nation-building through government service.

📝 SELECTION PROCESS The selection process comprises three major stages, each designed to assess candidate suitability comprehensively and fairly. Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination (CBE) The initial screening stage conducted online in June 2026. Candidates must qualify this examination with minimum marks as prescribed by respective user departments to proceed to Stage 2. CBE assesses general knowledge, reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, and subject-specific knowledge as applicable. Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) Qualified candidates from CBE must appear for document verification at respective user department offices. All original certificates, mark sheets, experience letters, disability certificates, and category certificates must be produced. Candidates unable to produce relevant documents will be rejected at this stage. Stage 3: Final Selection by User Departments Following successful document verification, final selection is made by user department selection committees. Some positions may require additional assessment, interview, or merit-based ranking based on CBE performance and document verification report.