SSC to reconduct Phase XIII exams for 55,000 candidates: Check details here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will reconduct the Selection Posts/Phase XIII Computer-Based Examination (CBE) 2025 for over 55,000 candidates following the discovery of gaps in the examination log data. The retest is scheduled for August 29, 2025.

According to SSC, the decision was taken to ensure fairness and transparency in line with the Commission’s mandate and Supreme Court-mandated reforms in recruitment processes.


First exam under the new CBE framework

The Phase XIII examinations, conducted from July 24 to August 1 across 194 venues nationwide, were the first to be held under a revised CBE model as directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in WP (Civil) 234 of 2018.

In a major reform, Aadhaar-based authentication was introduced for both candidates and examination personnel to counter impersonation and malpractice. Out of 11.50 lakh applicants, more than 5.50 lakh candidates appeared for tests at the Matric, Higher Secondary, and Graduate levels.


Technical disruptions and additional shifts

Technical and operational issues disrupted examinations for several candidates, leading to rescheduling within the original July 24–August 1 window. On August 2, the Commission held additional sessions for nearly 8,000 affected candidates.

After a detailed analysis of the logs from all shifts up to August 2, SSC found irregularities for approximately 55,000 candidates. Their earlier test attempts will not be considered, and they will be given another chance on August 29.

Exam day and admit card details

SSC will assign test centres based on the candidates’ earlier city preferences, subject to availability. Admit cards for the retest will be available for download from August 26.

The Commission confirmed that the question challenge process for Phase XIII will begin only after the retest has concluded.