SSC Phase 13 Exam 2025 Rescheduled: SSC Announces Re-Exam for 59,500 Candidates on August 29

After massive protests and technical glitches, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has confirmed a re-exam for over 59,000 aspirants on August 29, 2025.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an important notice on August 21, 2025, confirming that the SSC Phase-XIII Selection Posts Examination 2025 will be reconducted for 59,500 candidates. The re-exam is scheduled to take place on August 29, 2025 across the country.

This decision was taken after SSC analyzed the server logs and identified candidates who were affected by technical failures, vendor glitches, and exam disruptions in the earlier attempt. The re-exam aims to provide a fair opportunity to aspirants who could not complete their papers due to system crashes.

Details from SSC Notice

The SSC notification states that the re-exam date is fixed for August 29, 2025. More than 59,500 candidates are eligible for this rescheduled exam. Candidates can check reschedule status from Aug 22,  2025 by logging into the SSC portal at ssc.gov.in. Admit cards for the re-exam will be available for download from Aug 26,  2025. Aspirants will also be informed through emails and SMS by their respective Regional SSC Offices.

Why the SSC Exam Was Rescheduled

The SSC Phase 13 recruitment exam had faced widespread criticism after multiple candidates reported being unable to attempt the test due to server crashes, power cuts, and mismanagement by exam vendors. Student protests erupted in several states inclduing national capital Delhi, with many demanding cancellation and re-exam.

Earlier, the SSC Chairman defended Eduquity over TCS in the vendor selection row, but continued outrage forced the Commission to take corrective steps. SSC clarified that only affected candidates will be given a re-exam, ensuring fairness without canceling the entire recruitment cycle.