Great news for SSC aspirants! The Staff Selection Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Selection Post Phase 14 examination 2026 on 09 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based exam held between 16 and 26 September 2026 can now download their answer key from the official website.
This recruitment covers 3,003 posts across Matric, Intermediate and Graduate levels in SSC’s nine regional offices. Check your answers, estimate your score, and raise objections if you spot any error in the official key.
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Selection Posts examination to fill Matric, Intermediate and Graduate level vacancies in various central government offices. The Phase 14 (XIV) exam, advertised as Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts, was held from 16 to 26 September 2026. With the answer key now live, candidates can log in to the SSC website and check their responses before the results are declared.
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,003 posts are being filled through this recruitment. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,534 |
| EWS | 271 |
| OBC | 667 |
| SC | 346 |
| ST | 185 |
| Total | 3,003 |
Posts are spread across all nine SSC regions: Central Region CR (UP / Bihar), Madhya Pradesh Region MPR (MP / Chhattisgarh), Northern Region NR Delhi, Eastern Region ER, Karnataka-Kerala Region KKR, North East Region NER, North Western Region NWR, Southern Region SR, and Western Region WR.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on the level of the post applied for:
- Matric level: Class 10 (High School) pass from a recognised board in India.
- Intermediate level: 10+2 (Intermediate) pass from a recognised board in India.
- Graduation level: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university in India.
Age limit (as on 01/01/2026): Minimum 18 years; maximum 25–30 years, varying post-wise. For post-wise age details, refer to the full notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 05 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 11–13 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 16–26 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Answer Key Available | 09 October 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fee charged at the time of applying was:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 (Nil) |
| All Category Female | ₹0 (Nil) |
| Correction Edit Fee (First Time) | ₹200 |
| Correction Edit Fee (Second Time) | ₹500 |
The fee was payable through debit card, credit card, net banking, or SBI e-challan (offline mode).
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find the link for “SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Answer Key 2026”.
- Log in using your registration number/roll number and password or date of birth.
- Download the answer key PDF and your response sheet.
- Compare your answers to estimate your score.
- If you find any discrepancy, submit an objection within the stipulated window by following the instructions in the answer key notice.
Important Links
- Download Answer Key
- Download Answer Key Notice
- Download Admit Card
- Download Notification
- Official Website – SSC
Source: Staff Selection Commission, via sarkariresult.com (updated 09 October 2026, 04:17 PM).
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