Is Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Down?

If you're experiencing issues with Staff Selection Commission (SSC), try these troubleshooting steps: The SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) handles exam registrations, hall ticket downloads, answer key uploads, and result declarations — which can be resource-intensive. Follow this guide to get back on track.

Basic Steps

• 1. Hard refresh the page. Press Ctrl + F5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to bypass cached files that may be loading an outdated version of the registration or login form.
• 2. Switch browsers or use incognito mode. SSC often has issues with older browser versions. Try Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox in a private/incognito window to rule out extension conflicts or stored cookies.
• 3. Clear your browser cache and cookies. Go to your browser settings and clear data for the last 24 hours. This resolves many “session expired” or “page not loading” errors on ssc.gov.in.
• 4. Check your internet connection stability. Use a wired connection or switch from Wi‑Fi to mobile hotspot. Run a speed test — upload speed matters when submitting exam forms or uploading photos/signatures.
• 5. Disable VPN, proxy, or ad-blockers. These tools can interfere with the government portal's security checks (CAPTCHA) and cause login or payment failures.

Intermediate Steps

• 1. Try the site at off-peak hours. SSC servers are heavily loaded on the day registration opens or when results are announced. Wait 2‑3 hours after the scheduled release time, or try early morning (5 AM – 7 AM IST) when traffic is lower.
• 2. Verify your system date and time settings. SSC's portal uses secure sessions that expire if your device clock is off by even a few minutes. Ensure your time zone is set to IST (UTC +5:30) and enable “Set automatically.”
• 3. Test with a different device or network. If the issue persists on your phone, try a desktop/laptop. Also, try a different ISP — some network providers block or throttle government websites during peak exam periods.
• 4. Clear DNS cache and flush your network settings. Open Command Prompt (Windows) as admin and run ipconfig /flushdns. On Mac, run sudo dscacheutil -flushcache. This resolves “site not found” or “connection reset” errors specific to SSC’s domain.

Still having trouble? If none of the above steps work, the SSC portal may be experiencing a regional outage or server maintenance. Please click the “Report Outage” button on this Is It Down Bro? status page to let us and other users know that ssc.gov.in is down for you. Your report helps track real-time disruptions.