SSC Selection Post Answer key 2026

SSC Selection Post answer key

The SSC Selection Post answer key gives the correct option for every CBT question, along with each candidate's response sheet. SSC first releases a provisional key that you can challenge within a fixed window. A final key follows once experts have reviewed the objections. For Phase XIV/2026, keys are released level-wise (Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation).

Provisional and final answer key

• Provisional key – released after the CBT with your response sheet. You can raise objections, paying a per-question fee, during the window stated in the notice.
• Final key – released after objections are reviewed. Results are prepared from it, and it cannot be challenged.

SSC does not follow a fixed calendar for keys, so check the notices on ssc.gov.in after your exam.

How to download the SSC Selection Post answer key

1. Open ssc.gov.in and go to the Answer Key section, or check the latest notices.
2. Open the Selection Post Phase XIV notice for your level.
3. Log in with your registration number or roll number and password.
4. View your response sheet, which shows your option and the correct option for each question.
5. Download or print it for score calculation and objections.

How to calculate your score

Response	Marks
Correct	+2
Wrong	−0.50
Not attempted	0

Worked example: you attempted 82 questions, with 66 correct and 16 wrong.

• Marks for correct answers: 66 × 2 = 132
• Negative marks: 16 × 0.50 = 8
• Raw score = 132 − 8 = 124 out of 200

Scores are normalised across shifts before results, so your final marks can differ slightly from your raw score. Cut-offs are set post-wise, so the same score may be enough for one category number but not another; see the SSC Selection Post cut-off.

How to raise an objection

1. Log in through the answer key link within the challenge window.
2. Select the question and the option you believe is correct.
3. Add your reasoning, citing a reliable source such as a standard textbook or government publication.
4. Pay the per-question fee stated in the notice. Objections without the fee or after the deadline are not considered.
5. Submit and save the confirmation.

After the answer key

If an objection is accepted, the key is revised and marks are recalculated for all candidates. Shortlisted candidates then take a skill test (where the post requires one) or go to document verification. Review the SSC Selection Post exam pattern for the marking rules.

Frequently asked questions

When is the SSC Selection Post answer key released?

The provisional key comes out after the CBT on ssc.gov.in, and the final key follows the review of objections. Exact dates are given in SSC's notices.

How do I calculate my Selection Post score?

Multiply your correct answers by 2 and subtract 0.50 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions score zero.

Can I challenge the Selection Post answer key?

Yes, but only the provisional key, during the challenge window and on payment of the per-question fee. The final key cannot be challenged.

Is the answer key released level-wise?

Yes. Keys are issued for the Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation level papers of the phase.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.