SSC Selection Post Eligibility 2026

SSC Selection Post eligibility criteria (Phase XIV)

SSC Selection Post eligibility is decided post by post. Every post needs a minimum of Class 10, Class 12 or a graduate degree, depending on its level, and has its own age band. For Phase XIV/2026, age is counted on 01-01-2026. The minimum age is 18 for all posts, and the upper limit varies by post, going up to 42 years for some.

Eligibility at a glance

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Citizen of India
Minimum age	18 years
Maximum age	Post-wise; as high as 42 years for some posts
Age counted on	01-01-2026
Qualification	10th / 12th / graduation, by post level
Relaxation	As per Government of India rules

SSC Selection Post age limit and date of birth range

Each post in the notification is mapped to one of these age bands. Your date of birth must fall within the range shown (both dates included).

Age band	Born between
18–25 years	02-01-2001 and 01-01-2008
18–27 years	02-01-1999 and 01-01-2008
18–28 years	02-01-1998 and 01-01-2008
18–30 years	02-01-1996 and 01-01-2008
18–35 years	02-01-1991 and 01-01-2008
20–25 years	02-01-2001 and 01-01-2006
20–30 years	02-01-1996 and 01-01-2006
21–27 years	02-01-1999 and 01-01-2005
21–28 years	02-01-1998 and 01-01-2005
22–28 years	02-01-1998 and 01-01-2004
23–28 years	02-01-1998 and 01-01-2003

As a rough guide, many Matriculation-level posts (such as MTS and Laboratory Attendant) use 18–25 years. Higher Secondary posts (such as Data Entry Operator or Laboratory Technician) often use 18–27 years. Graduate posts (such as Junior Engineer or Scientific Assistant) often go up to 30 years. Always check the age band printed against your category number.

SSC Selection Post age relaxation

Category	Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
SC / ST	5 years
PwBD (UR)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (General)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years
Widows / divorced women	Up to 35 years
Widows (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years

Relaxation applies to the upper age limit of each post.

Educational qualification by level

Level	Minimum qualification
Matriculation	Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board
Higher Secondary	Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognised board
Graduation and above	Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or in a specific subject where the post requires it

Post-specific requirements

Because Selection Post covers many different jobs, qualifications are not uniform:

• Technical posts such as Junior Engineer (Quality Assurance) usually need a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering branch.
• Scientific posts such as Scientific Assistant typically need a B.Sc. in a particular subject.
• Entry-level posts such as MTS or Medical Attendant usually need Class 10 plus any skills listed in the notice.
• Some posts also ask for experience or a skill test.

Eligibility is the same across India, but vacancies are allotted region-wise. Check the SSC Selection Post vacancies for your region and the posts and salary tab for pay levels.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum age for SSC Selection Post?

It depends on the post. Most posts fall in bands such as 18–25, 18–27 or 18–30 years, and some go up to 42 years. Age is counted on 01-01-2026 for Phase XIV.

What qualification is needed for SSC Selection Post?

You need Class 10, Class 12 or a graduate degree, depending on the level of the post. Many posts add a subject-specific degree, diploma or experience.

Is age relaxation available in SSC Selection Post?

Yes. OBC candidates get 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10–15 years, and Ex-Servicemen 3–8 years by category, as per government rules.

Is eligibility different for different regions?

No. Eligibility rules are the same nationwide, but vacancies are distributed region-wise.

Where can I check post-wise eligibility?

Post-wise details are in the official Selection Post notification on ssc.gov.in. Check the requirements for each category number before applying.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.