According to an official RTI disclosure, approximately 11.22 lakh candidates have registered for the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam 2026 across Matriculation, Intermediate, and Graduate levels. The application window for this recruitment cycle was active from 13th April to 4th May 2026. This annual examination is a flagship process by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit personnel for various Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C positions within central government departments and ministries.
SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026 Applicants Data
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has seen an overwhelming response for the Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 cycle. With over 1.12 million applicants vying for only 2,919 vacancies, the competition reflects a steep ratio of approximately 384 candidates per seat. Below is the detailed breakdown of the application volume across the various qualification levels.
| Post Level | No. of Applications Received |
| Gradation | 257097 |
| Intermediate | 437771 |
| Matriculation | 427218 |
| Total | 1,122,086 |
Please find the official RTI response document attached below for your reference:

Vacancies Under SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026
The 2,919 total vacancies for the SSC Selection Post Phase 14, spanning 10th pass, 12th pass, and Graduate-level posts, are categorized by reservation status as detailed in the following table:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,534 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 667 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 346 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 271 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 185 |
| Total | 2,919 |
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