The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key and candidates' response sheets for the Selection Posts Phase-XIV/2026 Examination. The computer-based exam was held from 16 to 26 September 2026 for 3,003 posts in central government ministries and departments, at Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation levels. Candidates can log in at ssc.gov.in to see their responses. They can raise objections from 9 October (4:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (4:00 PM) for ₹50 per question.
The response sheet is available only until 12 October, and SSC will not provide it after that, even on request. Download or print it now so you can calculate your score. The steps, marking scheme and the minimum qualifying marks are below. All details are from SSC's official notices.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 13 April – 4 May 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | 16 – 26 September 2026 |
| Tentative answer key and response sheet released | 9 October 2026 |
| Objection window | 9 Oct (4:00 PM) – 12 Oct 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Objection fee | ₹50 per question |
| Final answer key and result | To be announced |
How to Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet
- Go to ssc.gov.in and click Login or Register.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the answer key / challenge link for Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts.
- View your response sheet with the tentative key, and save or print it.
- To challenge an answer, select the question, give your reason and pay ₹50 online.
Do not be confused by the question order. In the challenge module, questions and options appear in the same order for everyone in a shift. During the exam the order was shuffled for each candidate. The answers you marked are still shown correctly. The saved question paper is for your personal use only.
How to Calculate Your Score
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 200 | |
- Each correct answer earns 2 marks, and each wrong answer loses 0.50 marks. Unattempted questions earn zero.
- Formula: Score = (correct × 2) − (wrong × 0.5). For example, 70 correct and 16 wrong gives 140 − 8 = 132 out of 200.
- Because the exam was held in many shifts, final marks will be normalised, so your actual score may differ slightly from your own calculation.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Shortlisting
| Category | Minimum marks to be considered |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 30% |
| OBC / EWS | 25% |
| Other categories | 20% |
- Among those who clear the minimum, SSC shortlists candidates for document scrutiny in the ratio 1:30 for posts with up to 5 vacancies, and 1:15 (minimum 150 candidates) for posts with more than 5 vacancies. All qualifying PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are shortlisted for vacancies reserved for them.
- Shortlisted candidates must upload self-attested copies of their education, experience, category and age documents on the SSC website after the result. Missing this step leads to rejection.
- Document verification is done by the user department of each post, not SSC, so watch both the SSC regional office website and your email and SMS.
- If total scores are tied, SSC uses normalised marks, then Part A, Part B and Part C marks, then age (older first), then alphabetical order.
Posts in This Exam
Phase-XIV covered 3,003 vacancies (UR 1,534 · OBC 667 · SC 346 · EWS 271 · ST 185) across nine SSC regions. Some of the larger posts:
| Post | Department | Region | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Attendant | CGHS, Ministry of Health | MPR | 235 |
| Surveyor | Survey of India | KKR | 197 |
| Nursing Officer | CGHS | MPR | 107 |
| Ward Attendant | Central Institute of Psychiatry | MPR | 105 |
| Girl Cadet Instructor | Directorate General NCC | NR | 98 |
| Lady Medical Attendant | CGHS | MPR | 86 |
| Junior Engineer (QA) — Electronics / Vehicle | DGQA, Ministry of Defence | CR | 75 / 70 |
| MTS (Non-Technical) | India Meteorological Department | WR | 70 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathic) | CGHS | MPR | 68 |
| MTS (Assistant Keeper, Attendant) | National Zoological Park | NR | 64 |
| Junior Wireless Officer | Department of Telecommunications | NR | 60 |
| Junior Technical Assistant | PESO | NR | 58 |
Candidates from Uttarakhand fall under the Northern Region (NR), which also covers Delhi and Rajasthan. The exam centres in the state were Dehradun, Haldwani and Roorkee. Post-wise details are on ssc.gov.in → RHQ Selection Post details.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Answer key, response sheet and objections | ssc.gov.in (login) |
| Northern Region office | sscnr.nic.in |
| More SSC updates | SSC jobs |
This page is based on SSC Advertisement No. Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts (13 April 2026) and the notices dated 21 August, 8 September and 9 October 2026. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission.