SSC Selection Post 14th 2026

• Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

• Advertisement No.: Phase- XIV/2026/Selection Posts.

• Post Categories: Includes Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation & above level posts across various Ministries/Departments (e.g., Geological Survey of India, Central Silk Board, DGQA, CGHS).

• Mode of Application: Online only through the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in).

• Selection Process: Computer Based Examination (Objective Multiple Choice) followed by Document Verification and Skill Test (if applicable).

Based on the official notification, here is the detailed Exam Pattern and Syllabus for the SSC Selection Posts Phase-XIV/2026 Computer Based Examination (CBE).

🖥️ Exam Pattern Overview

The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Mode (Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions). The structure is uniform across all levels (Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and Graduation), with the difficulty level of questions varying according to the post's essential qualification.

• Sectional Timing: There is a sectional timer. You must complete Part A in 15 minutes, Part B in 15 minutes, etc. You cannot switch between sections before the allotted time expires.

• Scribe Allowance: Candidates eligible for a scribe (PwBD/PwD) will get a total of 80 Minutes (20 minutes extra per hour).

• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

• Medium: The exam is available in English and Hindi only (choice must be selected in the application form).

📚 Detailed Syllabus (Level-Wise)

The Commission has prescribed separate indicative syllabi based on the Essential Qualification level of the post applied for.

1. Matriculation Level (10th Standard)

• General Intelligence: Non-verbal types focusing on similarities/differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, relationship concepts, figure classification, and arithmetic number series.

• General Awareness: General environment and its application to society; current affairs; everyday scientific observations; India & Neighbouring countries (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, Economy).

• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Mensuration, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Tables & Graphs.

• English Language: Basics of English, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Correct Usage.

2. Higher Secondary Level (10+2 Standard)

• General Intelligence: Both Verbal and Non-Verbal. Includes Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern folding, Number Series, Word Building, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Coding-Decoding.

• General Awareness: Similar to Matriculation level but with a deeper expectation of knowledge regarding current events, Indian History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity, and Scientific Research.

• Quantitative Aptitude: Includes Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratio, Averages, Profit/Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Work), Algebra (Basic identities, Surds, Linear Equations), Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Tangents), Mensuration (2D/3D shapes), Trigonometry (Ratios, Heights & Distances), and Statistics (Charts, Graphs).

• English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Cloze Test, Comprehension Passage.

3. Graduation & Above Level

• General Intelligence: Both Verbal and Non-Verbal. Includes Analogies, Similarities/Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding & Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning, Indexing, Address Matching, Emotional & Social Intelligence.

• General Awareness: Similar topics (History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity, Scientific Research) but with a focus on in-depth knowledge expected of a graduate.

• Quantitative Aptitude: Note on Difficulty: While the syllabus topics (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics) are similar to the 10+2 level, the question standard for Part-C (Quantitative Aptitude) is set at the 10th Standard level for the Graduation level exam. The other parts (A, B, D) will be commensurate with Graduation level.

• English Language: Designed to test understanding of correct English, basic comprehension, and writing ability at the graduate level. Includes Comprehension Passage, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.

📝 Skill Test

• Nature: Qualifying only (unless specified otherwise in Post Details).

• Applicability: Only for posts where a skill (Typing, Data Entry, Computer Proficiency) is explicitly mentioned in the Essential Qualifications in Annexure-III.