SSC Selection Post Phase 13 re-exam admit card out for 55,000 candidates; exam on August 29

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the admit card for the Selection Post Phase 13 re-exam 2025 today, August 26. Eligible candidates can download their SSC Phase 13 admit card 2025 through the official candidates' login portal at ssc.gov.in.

The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 re-exam will be held on August 29 for over 55,000 candidates who were affected by technical and administrative issues during the original exam. The commission identified these candidates after reviewing the exam logs and reports of disruptions, including server failures, system errors, and cancellations at certain centres.

Candidates will have to carry the SSC Phase 13 admit card along with a valid photo identification to the exam centre. The admit card will carry the candidate's name and other personal details along with exam date, exam centre, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.

Technical glitches disrupt SSC Phase 13 exams

The Phase 13 recruitment examination, which was originally held from July 24 to August 1, faced multiple disruptions. Candidates had reported technical issues such as server failures, software glitches, and abrupt cancellations at some centres.

Following these incidents, thousands of candidates took to social media and the streets to voice their concerns. The Commission acknowledged that certain candidates were unable to attempt the exam properly. It ruled out cancellation of the entire recruitment process but decided to hold a re-exam for the affected candidates.

The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 2,423 vacancies in different government ministries and departments.

SSC Chairman responds to candidates’ concerns

Recently, a large number of SSC aspirants gathered at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to stage a protest against the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Selection Post Phase 13 examination. SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan addressed the concerns raised by candidates and explained the steps being taken to resolve them.

The SSC Chairman stated that the commission has identified and is working to resolve the technical and operational issues encountered during the Selection Post Phase 13 examination. He added that future exams, including the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) test, will be conducted under improved systems to avoid such disruptions.