# Chandigarh MC hires SSC for 275 posts, a first 2026-10-03T23:11:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has formally approached the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit for 275 vacant Group A, B and C posts, the first time the civic body will use the central agency for hiring. The move follows UT administration approval to fill long-pending vacancies through a reputed government agency while adhering to reservation norms. The vacancies span key departments including 118 clerks, 79 firemen, 33 drivers, 21 engineers and five enforcement sub-inspectors. Officials said outsourcing to SSC aims to ensure transparency and credibility. MC has sought details from SSC on examination modalities, centres, financial requirements and shared responsibilities. Once SSC conveys its willingness and applicable charges, the corporation will proceed with next steps. The drive addresses chronic staff shortages that have affected municipal service delivery for years. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The MC's decision to use SSC for the first time signals a shift towards centralised, rule-bound hiring in a civic body that has long operated with skeletal staff. The 275 posts span critical departments, and the vacancies are a direct constraint on service delivery. What remains unresolved is the timeline: the process hinges on SSC's response on fees and terms before the MC can move forward. Until then, departments that have been understaffed for years will continue to operate at reduced capacity. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Straightforward factual report on a hiring process, no evaluative language. This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Chandigarh, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Staff Selection Commission Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chandigarh-mc-hires-ssc-for-275-posts-a-first/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chandigarh-mc-hires-ssc-for-275-posts-a-first/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/