SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam 2026: City Details Out at ssc.gov.in — Admit Card From Sept 14, Own Scribe OTR Deadline Just 2 Days Away

With roughly 29.39 lakh candidates registered and the computer-based exam beginning in eight days, the Staff Selection Commission has released a clutch of critical updates for Phase XIV of the Selection Posts Examination 2026. The notice, issued on 8 September 2026 under reference HQ-IT018/4/2024-IT, covers three things candidates need to act on immediately: checking their exam city, preparing to download their Admission Certificate, and — most urgently for PwBD candidates — completing scribe OTR mapping before an immovable deadline that falls on 11 September at 11 PM.

If you are among the nearly 30 lakh candidates sitting this exam, here is everything you need to know and do before 16 September.

SSC Phase 14 Exam City Details: Check Yours Right Now

The first step is confirming where you are going. Exam city details for the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV/2026 CBT are available from 8 September 2026 through the designated login module on ssc.gov.in. This is not the admit card — the city intimation slip tells you only the city allocated to you, giving you enough time to arrange travel and accommodation before the full Admission Certificate drops.

To check your exam city:

1. Visit ssc.gov.in and open the Login module.

2. Enter your Registration Number or Username and Password, then key in the Captcha.

3. Select the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Examination, 2026 option from your dashboard.

4. Open the Exam City/City Intimation section to view your allocated city.

SSC has advised all candidates to check this information promptly and plan their exam-day logistics accordingly. Do not assume your city matches your preference — confirm it, especially if you have travel or accommodation to arrange.

Admission Certificate (Admit Card): Available From September 14

The Admission Certificate for the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV/2026 examination is expected to be available for download from around 14 September 2026 — approximately two to three days before each candidate's respective exam date in the 16–26 September window.

Two things to note here. First, the city intimation slip you can see now is separate from the Admission Certificate. The admit card will carry the full picture: exact exam centre address, reporting time, shift timing, and all exam-day instructions. Second, SSC published detailed Admission Certificate guidelines in its notice dated 13 April 2026 — candidates should read those instructions before downloading to avoid any last-minute confusion about documents required at the centre.

Download the Admission Certificate through the same designated login module at ssc.gov.in using your Registration Number and Password. Print a copy and carry it to the exam along with a valid original photo ID. Do not rely on a soft copy alone.

Own Scribe Facility: The September 11 Deadline You Cannot Miss

This is the most time-sensitive update in the entire notice, and it directly affects a specific group of candidates — those who opted for the Own Scribe facility when filling their application.

SSC has set a firm deadline: candidates who have opted for Own Scribe must map their scribe's One-Time Registration (OTR) number by 11 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. The Scribe Entry Pass — which both the candidate and the scribe need on exam day — will be generated only for candidates who complete this OTR mapping before the deadline. No mapping means no Scribe Entry Pass, which effectively means the scribe cannot accompany you into the examination hall.

With today being 9 September, this deadline is less than 48 hours away.

All Previous Scribe Registrations Stand Cancelled: Fresh Registration Is Mandatory

Here is the change that catches candidates off guard. The Commission has stated clearly that all scribe registrations completed previously — those valid up to 5 November 2025 — have been disposed of and are no longer usable. This means every candidate or scribe who registered under the old system must start completely fresh.

The scribe registration process has also been upgraded: it is now integrated with Aadhaar Authentication, making it mandatory for anyone wishing to register as a scribe to link their Aadhaar during the fresh registration. The old registration numbers are invalid, and the old process is defunct.

If you are an eligible candidate who requires a scribe and you have not yet registered one under the new system, complete the fresh registration immediately on ssc.gov.in — then map the scribe's new OTR number to your application before the 11 September 11 PM cutoff.

What Is the Own Scribe Facility and Who Can Use It?

The Own Scribe facility is available to candidates with benchmark disabilities who are eligible for scribe assistance under SSC's disability guidelines. Under this facility, a candidate arranges their own scribe rather than relying on one provided by the Commission at the exam centre. The scribe must be registered on the SSC portal, and their details must be linked to the candidate's application through the OTR mapping process.

The maximum permissible age for a person appearing as an Own Scribe is governed by the Commission's updated policy issued under reference PP001/14/2024-PP (e-10280) dated 4 November 2025. All other guidelines regarding the scribe facility remain unchanged from the original examination notice.

What Is the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Exam?

For candidates less familiar with this particular recruitment, here is the context. The SSC Selection Post examination is separate from the more widely discussed CGL, CHSL, and GD Constable drives. It recruits candidates at three distinct qualification levels — Matriculation (10th pass), Higher Secondary (12th pass) and Graduate and above — for a variety of posts across central government ministries, departments and constitutional bodies.

Phase XIV/2026 covers approximately 2,919 vacancies (some sources indicate up to 3,003 depending on the final count from user departments). The registration response has been enormous, with close to 29.39 lakh candidates signed up — a figure that reflects both the breadth of the opportunity and the scale of competition.

The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode, carries negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer, and runs across SSC's nine regional examination centres nationwide.

Your Pre-Exam Action Checklist

To make sure nothing slips in the next eight days, work through these steps in order:

Check exam city immediately through the SSC login at ssc.gov.in. Book travel and accommodation now if your city requires an overnight stay. If you opted for Own Scribe, complete scribe OTR mapping before 11 September at 11 PM without fail. Download your Admission Certificate from around 14 September and print multiple copies. Read the Admission Certificate carefully for your exact centre address, reporting time and document requirements. Carry both the Admission Certificate and a valid original photo ID on exam day. Keep monitoring ssc.gov.in for any last-minute updates.