SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Answer Key 2026 – Download Response Sheet, Raise Objection
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key for the Selection Post Phase XIV Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the computer-based examination held from 16 to 26 September 2026 can log in to the official SSC portal to view their response sheet alongside the tentative key and estimate their scores.
The examination covered Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation-and-above level posts under advertisement Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts. The objection window ran from 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) and has now closed; the key remains useful for checking recorded responses against the official answers ahead of the result.
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Selection Post Phase XIV Examination 2026 (Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts) |
| Post levels | Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), Graduation and above |
| Exam mode | Computer-based examination |
| Exam dates | 16 to 26 September 2026 |
| Answer key status | Tentative answer key and response sheet released |
| Answer key release date | 9 October 2026 |
| Objection window | 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) – now closed |
| Objection fee | Rs. 50 per question challenged |
| Marking scheme | +2 marks for a correct answer, −0.50 for an incorrect answer |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Application start | 13 April 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 4 May 2026 |
| Last date to pay the fee | 5 May 2026 |
| Application correction window | 11 to 13 May 2026 |
| Computer-based examination | 16 to 26 September 2026 |
| Tentative answer key and response sheet | 9 October 2026 |
| Objection window | 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Result | Not specified in the official notification |
Application Fee
The application fee was Rs. 100 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and all female candidates were exempt. The fee for challenging the tentative answer key was Rs. 50 per question.
Vacancy Details
Posts were offered at three levels: Matriculation (Class 10), Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation and above. The recruitment summary lists 3,003 posts in total, with 1,534 UR, 271 EWS, 667 OBC, 346 SC and 185 ST posts; some later updates report a revised total of 2,919. Candidates should go by the post-wise vacancy details in the official notification for their category and level.
Eligibility
- Matriculation level: Class 10 (High School) examination passed from a recognised board.
- Higher Secondary level: 10+2 (Intermediate) examination passed from a recognised board.
- Graduation level: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.
- Age limit as on 1 January 2026: 18 years minimum; 25 to 30 years maximum, depending on the post. Age relaxation applies as per SSC rules.
Selection Process
Selection for Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 is through the computer-based examination, followed by further stages as specified for the individual post, including document verification where applicable. The tentative answer key stage allowed candidates to compare their responses and challenge answers within the stated window; SSC will consider valid objections before finalising the key used for evaluation.
How to Check the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the Selection Post Phase XIV answer key / response sheet link.
- Compare your recorded responses with the tentative answers and estimate your score using +2 for each correct answer and −0.50 for each incorrect answer.
- Download and keep a copy of your response sheet and question paper for reference.
Note: the objection window closed on 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM, so new objections can no longer be submitted for this tentative key.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key / Response Sheet | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the SSC Selection Post Phase XIV answer key released?
The tentative answer key and response sheet were released on 9 October 2026.
Q. How can I check my SSC Selection Post Phase XIV answer key?
Log in at ssc.gov.in with your Registration Number and Password and open the answer key / response sheet link for Phase-XIV/2026.
Q. Can I still raise an objection against the tentative answer key?
No. The objection window ran from 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) and has closed.
Q. What is the marking scheme for the Selection Post Phase XIV exam?
Each correct answer carries +2 marks and each incorrect answer carries −0.50 marks.
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