SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Answer Key 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key and response sheets for the Selection Post Phase-XIV/2026 Computer Based Examination. Candidates who sat the examination can log in to the official SSC website to review their recorded answers, estimate their marks and, if needed, submit a challenge to a tentative answer.

The Phase 14 recruitment covers 2,919 vacancies, revised from the earlier figure of 3,003, across Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation and Above levels. The examination took place from 16 to 26 September 2026, and candidates can access the answer key and file objections online from 9 October until 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. SSC will review valid challenges before preparing the final answer key; the result and document verification follow later.

Important Dates

The response sheet will no longer be available after 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. SSC has said that later individual requests for answer keys or response sheets will not be entertained, so candidates should save and print their copy before access closes.

Vacancy Details

SSC Selection Post Phase 14 has 2,919 vacancies, revised from 3,003. The posts span the ER, CR, KKR, MPR, NER, NR, SR and WR regions and include roles such as Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger and Upper Division Clerk (UDC), among others. The answer-key notice does not provide a category-wise or post-wise vacancy breakdown. The examination was conducted at Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation and Above levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

This answer-key release is for candidates who appeared in the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Computer Based Examination. The examination covered Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), and Graduation and Above levels. The answer-key notice does not specify post-wise educational qualifications.

Age Limit

Age limits and any age-relaxation rules are not stated in the answer-key notice. Candidates should refer to the relevant recruitment notification for the requirements applicable to their post.

Application Fee

There is no fee to view the tentative answer key stated in the notice. Candidates who challenge an answer must pay ₹50 for each question or answer challenged. Objections must be submitted online within the announced window.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and log in with your Registration Number and Password.
2. Open the Answer Key or Challenge Management section and select the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts tentative answer-key link.
3. Accept the undertaking stating that the question paper is for personal use and self-analysis.
4. Review the response sheet and tentative answer key displayed on screen, then download and print them for your records before 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.
5. To challenge an answer, open the Phase-XIV/2026 Challenge or Objection Management link and select the question or questions you wish to contest.
6. Enter the suggested answer, provide supporting documents or justification, and pay ₹50 for each challenged question.
7. Submit the objection online by 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. SSC will not accept challenges through another mode or after the deadline.

The question and option order shown in the challenge module may differ from the order displayed in an individual examination session because the module uses a common sequence for candidates in a shift. SSC states that the answers selected by each candidate are reflected accurately. The saved question paper is for personal use and self-analysis only. Candidates should also consult SSC’s Challenge/Objection Management System guidelines issued on 10 April 2026.

Selection Process

After the objection window closes, SSC will examine the challenges received and prepare the final answer key. The result and category-wise cut-off marks are to be announced afterward. Candidates shortlisted through the result will be called for Document Verification (DV), which the notice identifies as the final stage of selection. The final answer key cannot be challenged.

Candidates who need to retain their response sheet should download and print it before the portal deadline. Those who believe a tentative answer is incorrect must submit a supported online challenge and pay the applicable fee by 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.