The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the Selection Post Answer Key on 9 October 2026. It is a tentative key for the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Examination, as per notice F. No. HQ-RHQS015/1/2026-C-4 on ssc.gov.in. The exam ran from 16 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 for Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation & Above level posts.
Candidates can log in at ssc.gov.in with their Registration Number and Password to see the key and their own response sheet. The challenge window closes at 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Staff Selection Commission notice dated 9 October 2026.
Last verified: 9 October 2026.
The Commission released the tentative Selection Post Answer Key for the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Examination on 9 October 2026. Candidates log in at ssc.gov.in with their Registration Number and Password to see the keys and their responses. Candidates can challenge a question online until 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM. The fee is ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
Quick Summary of Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Answer Key
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam | Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Examination |
| Levels | Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), Graduation & Above |
| Exam Dates | 16 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 |
| Notice No. | F. No. HQ-RHQS015/1/2026-C-4 |
| Key Type | Tentative answer key |
| Release Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Response Sheet | Released with the key |
| Login | Registration Number and Password |
| Challenge Window | 9 October 2026, 04:00 PM to 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM |
| Challenge Fee | ₹50 per question/answer challenged |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
How to check the Selection Post Answer Key
- Open ssc.gov.in, the website of the Commission.
- Log in with the Registration Number and Password during the specified period.
- Open the response sheet and the tentative answer key.
The challenge module shows questions and options in a different order from the exam. It uses one sequence for all candidates in a shift, while the exam gave different sequences to different candidates. The answers each candidate chose appear accurately in the module.
Candidates may take a printout of the response sheet, because it will not be available after the specified time limit. Candidates can also read other answer key updates on this site.
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How to challenge the tentative answer key
Candidates who disagree with the Selection Post Answer Key can challenge it online. The Commission accepts no other mode.
- Log in at ssc.gov.in with the Registration Number and Password.
- Open the Challenge Management portal and read the undertaking shown at login.
- Compare each response with the tentative answer key.
- Submit the representation online for each question or answer in dispute, with a fee of ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
- Finish before 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM.
The window opened on 9 October 2026 at 04:00 PM. Candidates should read the Commission’s guidelines on the Challenge/Objection Management System, issued in the notice dated 10 April 2026 on ssc.gov.in.
A challenge reads stronger when it names the exact question and cites a standard textbook or official source for the answer claimed. A subject expert panel normally reviews such challenges, as general practice.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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What happens after the challenge window
The Commission will not entertain any challenge to the Selection Post Answer Key received after 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM.
It will also not entertain any individual request for a response sheet or tentative answer key in future. Candidates can track new notices from the Commission in the result updates section of this site.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Selection Posts answer key notice | Download answer key notice PDF |
| Response sheet, key and challenge login | Log in at ssc.gov.in |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
Where is my Selection Post Answer Key?
Candidates can see the tentative key and their response sheet on ssc.gov.in. They must log in with their Registration Number and Password during the specified period. The Commission released both together on 9 October 2026.
Is this tentative key the final answer key?
No. The Commission released it as a tentative key and invites challenges until 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM. Candidates who disagree with an answer can challenge it online for ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
Can candidates share the saved question paper?
No. The Commission says the saved question paper is strictly for personal use and self-analysis only. The Challenge Management portal shows an undertaking to this effect when candidates log in.
Can candidates challenge the key after the deadline?
No. The Commission will not entertain challenges to the Selection Post Answer Key after 12 October 2026, 04:00 PM under any circumstances. It will not entertain any other mode of submission either.
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