SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Answer Key 2026 Out – Objection Till 12 Oct, Check Now
The Staff Selection Commission has activated the provisional answer key for the Selection Post Examination Phase-XIV 2026 on 09-10-2026. Candidates who appeared in the computer-based test conducted from 16-09-2026 to 26-09-2026 can now open their response sheets, tally their answers and estimate probable scores. The SSC Phase 14 answer key 2026 objection window closes today, 12-10-2026, at 4 PM, so candidates must act quickly.
📌 Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Selection Post Examination Phase-XIV 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,919 (revised; initially announced as 3,003) |
| Post Levels | Matriculation / Higher Secondary / Graduation & above |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional — released 09-10-2026 |
| Official Portal | ssc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 13-04-2026 |
| Online Application | 13-04-2026 to 04-05-2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 11-05-2026 to 13-05-2026 |
| Exam City Slip | 08-09-2026 |
| Admit Card | 14-09-2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 16-09-2026 to 26-09-2026 |
| Tentative Answer Key Released | 09-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 12-10-2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
📊 Vacancy Details
The Phase-XIV/2026 drive covers 2,919 vacancies (revised from the originally notified 3,003) spread across Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation-level posts — including Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Data Entry Operator, Field Attendant and other Selection Posts in various ministries and departments.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is level-wise: Matriculation-level posts require a 10th pass, Higher Secondary posts require 12th pass, and Graduation-level posts require a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Candidates must check the exact qualification against their post code in the official notification, as some posts prescribe additional requirements such as typing or departmental experience.
🎯 Age Limit
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years (varies by post code) |
| Age Counted As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM |
🧾 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective type
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
📥 How to Download the Answer Key and Raise Objections
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Answer Key section and select the link for Selection Post Phase-XIV/2026.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Download the provisional answer key and your response sheet, then compare the two to estimate your score.
- If any answer looks wrong, submit an online objection before 12-10-2026, 4:00 PM, paying the prescribed fee of ₹100 per question as per the official notice.
- Save a copy of the response sheet — it is withdrawn from the portal after the objection window closes.
🏢 About Organization
The Staff Selection Commission recruits for Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and subordinate offices of the Government of India, and conducts the Selection Post examinations region-wise (ER, CR, KKR, MPR, NER, NR, SR, WR).
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Answer Key / Objection Link | ssc.gov.in — Answer Key section |
| Official SSC Portal | ssc.gov.in |
❓ FAQs
When was the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key 2026 released?
The tentative answer key was released on 09-10-2026 on the official SSC portal.
What is the last date to raise objections against the SSC Phase 14 answer key?
The objection window closes on 12-10-2026 at 4:00 PM; the response sheet is also withdrawn after this time.
What is the objection fee for SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key?
₹100 per question, to be paid online while submitting the objection.
How many vacancies are there under SSC Selection Post Phase-XIV 2026?
2,919 vacancies (revised from the initially announced 3,003), across Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation levels.
Where can I download the SSC Phase 14 response sheet?
On ssc.gov.in under the Answer Key section, using your Registration Number and Password.
When will the SSC Phase 14 final answer key and result come?
SSC will release the final answer key after examining the objections, followed by the result. Dates are yet to be announced.