The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Recruitment Notification, bringing a golden opportunity for candidates from Odisha and Eastern Region states to secure central government jobs.
This recruitment drive includes multiple posts for 10th pass, 12th pass, and graduates, making it one of the most accessible government job opportunities in 2026
📍 SSC Eastern Region (Odisha Details)
The SSC Eastern Region (ER) office, located in Kolkata, manages recruitment for:
- Odisha
- West Bengal
- Jharkhand
- Sikkim
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Candidates from Odisha will apply under SSC ER and can select nearby exam centres.
🏢 Exam Centres in Odisha
SSC provides multiple exam centres across Odisha for convenience:
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Sambalpur
- Rourkela
- Balasore
- Berhampur
- Dhenkanal
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Application Start: 13 April 2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 4 May 2026 (11 PM)
- 💳 Fee Payment Last Date: 5 May 2026
- ✏️ Correction Window: 11–13 May 2026
- 🖥️ Exam Date: June 2026 (Tentative)
🔗 Important Links
- 👉 Apply Online: https://ssc.gov.in
- 👉 Official Notification: Click Here
- 👉 Post & Vacancy Details: https://ssc.gov.in/rhq-selection-post/rhq-post-details
📋 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Nationality
- Must be an Indian citizen
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30–35 years (depending on post)
- Age calculated as on 1 January 2026
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Matric (10th pass)
- Higher Secondary (12th pass)
- Graduate & above
📊 Posts Available
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV includes various job roles such as:
- Clerk / Assistant
- Data Entry Operator
- Laboratory Assistant
- Technician
- Scientific Assistant
- Junior Engineer (limited posts)
- Multi Tasking Staff (MTS type posts)
👉 Posts vary based on qualification level and department requirements.
📈 Vacancy Details
- Vacancies are released post-wise and region-wise
- Eastern Region (including Odisha) has multiple openings
- Total vacancies: Hundreds (varies yearly)
⚠️ Important:
- Vacancies are tentative
- Final numbers may increase or decrease
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
📝 Selection Process
1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
Subjects include:
- General Intelligence
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
📊 Exam Pattern:
- 100 Questions
- 200 Marks
- 0.50 Negative Marking
2. Document Verification
Candidates who qualify will be called for verification.
🧾 How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website 👉 https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Login with credentials
- Select Phase XIV Selection Post
- Choose Eastern Region (ER)
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply before last date to avoid server issues
- Select exam centre wisely
- Ensure eligibility before applying
- Keep documents ready for verification
- Check SSC website regularly for updates
📞 Helpline
- Toll-Free Number: 1800 309 3063
🧠 Preparation Tips
- Focus on basic math & reasoning
- Practice previous year questions
- Improve general awareness (especially current affairs)
- Take mock tests regularly
🧾 Conclusion
The Staff Selection Commission SSC Eastern Region Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for Odisha candidates to secure stable central government jobs. With flexible eligibility and multiple posts, candidates should not miss this chance.
Apply before 4 May 2026 and start your preparation today. All the best guys.