SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key 2026: response sheet, challenge till 12 Oct, ₹50 per question
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| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Computer Based Examination held | 16 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 |
| Notice dated | 9 October 2026 |
| Challenge window opens | 9 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last date and time for challenges | 12 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Challenge/Objection Management System guidelines notice dated | 10 April 2026 |
| Challenge fee per question/answer challenged | ₹50 |
SSC has uploaded the candidates’ Response Sheets and tentative Answer Keys for the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Examination (Phase 14), held in CBE mode from 16 to 26 September 2026, on ssc.gov.in. Challenges may be submitted online from 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) at ₹50 per question/answer challenged. The notice says representations received after that time will not be entertained under any circumstances.
How to view the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key and response sheet
The Response Sheet(s) along with the tentative Answer Keys are available through the official website ssc.gov.in.
- Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Open your response sheet and the tentative answer key.
The notice says candidates can log in “during the period specified”. It does not give a separate date range for viewing, so check the official website.
How to challenge the SSC Phase 14 answer key and what it costs
Representations on the tentative Answer Key(s) are submitted online after you log in. The fee is ₹50 per question/answer challenged. SSC says any other mode of submitting representations against the tentative answer keys will not be entertained.
SSC also advises candidates to read the detailed guidelines on the Challenge/Objection Management System issued by the Commission in its notice dated 10 April 2026, available on its website.
Phase XIV answer key challenge: dates in the notice
| Item | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Examination (CBE) held | 16 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 |
| Notice dated | 9 October 2026 |
| Challenge window opens | 9 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Challenge window closes | 12 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
The notice says representations received after 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) will not be entertained under any circumstances. It does not say whether the window will be extended.
Why the question order looks different in the challenge module
In the challenge module the sequence of questions and options may differ from how they appeared in your exam. SSC explains that the module shows the same sequence for all candidates of a particular shift, while the actual exam gave different sequences to different candidates. The answers you selected in the exam are shown accurately in the challenge module.
Rules on the saved question paper and your response sheet
- The saved question paper is strictly for personal use and self-analysis only. An undertaking to this effect is shown in the Challenge Management portal when you log in.
- Take a print out of your Response Sheet. It will not be available after the time limit.
- Any individual request for Response Sheet(s) or Tentative Answer Keys will not be entertained in the future under any circumstances.
What the notice does not say
The notice covers the response sheet, the tentative answer key and the challenge process only. It does not mention marks, the final answer key, the result date or later stages, and it does not list the individual posts or vacancies. For those, watch the official website ssc.gov.in.
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FAQ
How to check SSC Selection Post Phase 14 answer key and response sheet?
Log in at ssc.gov.in with your Registration Number and Password. The response sheet and the tentative answer key are available there.
What is the fee to challenge the SSC Phase XIV answer key?
₹50 per question/answer challenged, paid while submitting the representation online.
What is the last date for SSC Phase 14 answer key challenge?
The notice allows representations from 9 October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM). Those received after 12 October 2026, 4:00 PM will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Can I get my SSC response sheet after the time limit?
No. SSC says the response sheet will not be available after the time limit and individual requests will not be entertained. Candidates should take a print out.
When was the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 exam held?
The Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts Examination was held in Computer Based Examination mode from 16 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.
This is an unofficial information website and is not linked to any government department. Always confirm on the official website before applying.