SSC Selection Post 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
SSC Selection Post 2026 Overview
SSC Selection Posts is a multi-level recruitment exam for Matriculation (10th), Higher Secondary (12th), and Graduate level posts across various Central Government departments.
Phase XII 2026 has declared 2,049 vacancies across three levels. Each level has a separate CBT. Posts include LDC, MTS, Technical Assistant, and various Group C posts depending on educational qualification.
Selection Post is ideal for candidates who want central government employment at their qualification level without competing in larger exams like CGL or CHSL.
SSC Selection Post 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC Selection Post Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th Pass / 12th Pass / Graduation (level-specific posts)
Age Limit
18–30 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
SSC Selection Post Selection Process
CBT — Level-specific (Matric/HS/Graduate)
Skill Test (if applicable)
Document Verification
SSC Selection Post Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
SSC Selection Post Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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SSC Selection Post Posts — Which is Best?
SSC Selection Post offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Phase XII As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
SSC Selection Post Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SSC Selection Post Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →SSC Selection Post 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
SSC Selection Post Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management