Phase XIII is the 2025 Selection Posts cycle. The verified later notice confirms its CBE result and final-answer-key access; it is not a new Phase XIV notification.
At a glance
| Item | Official position |
|---|---|
| CBE result | 5 February 2026 |
| Levels | Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation & above |
| Final response/answer-key window | 20 March 2026, 18:00–19 April 2026, 18:00 — expired |
| Normalized scorecard at that stage | Not disclosed under paragraph 19.14, per the 20 March notice |
Official source: 20 March 2026 final-answer-key notice (PDF).
Why the post code matters
Selection Posts cover distinct regional post codes and qualification levels. A CBE result is not a universal appointment list for every post. Match the exact code, qualification level, category and regional scrutiny notice before relying on a shortlist, document request or rejection decision.
Answer keys versus scorecards
The 20 March notice expressly withheld normalized scorecards at that stage under paragraph 19.14. Access to a response sheet did not establish that an individual scorecard or final selection was available. Its stated response-sheet window ended on 19 April at 18:00.
Practical archive checklist
- Record the full Phase XIII/2025 post code from the application.
- Read the matching SSC result list and regional notice.
- Check the exact document-scrutiny deadline in that notice; do not borrow another region’s deadline.
- Keep submitted documents and acknowledgements.
- Use official regional updates for acceptance, rejection and any subsequent selection stage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phase XIII the 2026 cycle?
No. This page concerns Phase XIII/2025.
Does the CBE result itself certify appointment?
No. Follow the post-specific scrutiny and selection process.
Are the March–April response-sheet links promised to work now?
No. Their stated window has expired.
Official sources and update scope
Source review: 6 October 2026. Dates and outcomes above are attributed to the linked documents. A recruitment year stays unchanged when later tests or results occur in the following calendar year. For an individual decision, match the cycle, stage, category and post in SSC’s notice and your own official record.