SSC Selection Post Phase 12: Educational and experience criteria updated for textile designer post
SSC Phase 12 update: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a corrigendum regarding the recruitment process for the post of Textile Designer under Post Category No. KK12324, which falls under the ongoing Phase-XII/2024/Selection Posts Examination. The update, dated June 19, 2025, comes as a significant correction to the original notification published on February 26, 2024, on the SSC’s official website.The changes specifically pertain to the essential qualifications and experience required for candidates applying to the said post. SSC has made it clear that recruitment for the position will be carried out strictly in accordance with the revised qualifications outlined in the corrigendum. All other terms and conditions mentioned in the original notice remain unchanged.Revised qualification and experience requirementsAs per the updated criteria, candidates must now possess either:(i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or Fine Arts with Textile Designs as a subject from a recognised university or institute, and(ii) Two years’ experience as a designer in the field of textile designing, which should include working with appropriate motifs and colour combinations, design layout on paper, understanding various production techniques, and analysing and costing of handloom fabrics. In addition, candidates should have knowledge of traditional and special fabric varieties, the mechanics of different handlooms and accessories (such as jacquards, dobbies, and jalas), and experience in supervising weavers in the creation of new fabric designs and organising commercial sample production using advanced accessories and techniques.Direct link to read the official notice on the SSC Phase 12 update to educational and experience criteria for the KK12324 textile designer postAlternatively, candidates may qualify if they have:(i) A three-year Diploma in Fine Arts with Textile Designs as a subject from a recognised university or institute, and(ii) Three years’ experience as a designer in the same domain, which includes expertise in paper and fabric design layouts within handloom establishments or dye houses.Clarification of previous errorThe earlier notification had incorrectly stated the qualifications as a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology or a three-year Diploma in Handloom Technology or Handlooms and Textile Technology, along with different experience requirements. The corrigendum now replaces these details to more accurately reflect the specific nature of the job role, aligning it with industry standards and practical expectations for textile designers.No change to other recruitment termsSSC has confirmed that all other provisions of the Phase-XII/2024/Selection Posts Notice remain unchanged. Candidates are advised to review the updated information thoroughly to ensure compliance with the revised eligibility criteria before applying.
