OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key 2026 Out, Download Response Sheet PDF

OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 has been released on 14th July 2026, for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE)-2025. Candidates who participated in the exam can download their response sheet by using their login details i.e. Roll Number and Date of Birth, from the official website www.ossc.gov.in. Candidates can also raise objections if they find any incorrect answer till 17th July 2026.

OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key 2026 Out

OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Mains Examination-2025-26 (CGLRE) was held from 6th to 8th July 2026 for a total of 8037 candiates shortlisted to appear for the Mains Exam. The answer key for the Mains Exam has been released online at the official website https://www.ossc.gov.in/.

With the help of the answer key, candidates can cross-check their responses and calculate their approximate marks in the exam. Candidates must use the correct marking scheme, i.e., for each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Mains Examination-2025-26 (CGLRE)
Official Answer Key Release Date	14th July 2026
Raise Objection Dates	14th to 17th July 2026
Exam Date	6th to 8th July 2026
Result	August 2026
Negative Marking	0.25 (1/4th)

OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 (Official PDF)

Candidates who appeared in the OSSC CGL Mains exam can now download the official Odisha CGL Answer Key from the official website https://www.ossc.gov.in/. The answer key includes all correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. With the help of the answer key, the candidates can calculate their tentative scores and predict their qualifying status before the results are released.

How to Download OSSC CGL Mains Answer Key from the official website?

The candidates are advised to check all the details required to download the OSSC CGL Answer Key 2023 carefully.

Visit the official website of Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), www.ossc.gov.in
Link for inviting objection on Tentative answer keys of the Mathematics Test, Computer Skill Test and Main Written Examination(Paper-I (Language Odia & English) & Paper-II (GS)), relating to Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE)-2025 held on 07.07.2026 & 08.07.2026 through CBRE Mode. (Advertisement No.5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025)
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Enter your login details i.e. Roll Number and Date of Birth.
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Download the answer key PDF and cross-check the answers asked in the examination.

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Raise Objection Process

The candidates, if found any discrepancy in the mains answer key, can raise objections against it with correct responses by 17th July 2026. The Commission has activated the link to challenge the official answer key at www.ossc.gov.in, and the direct link is also shared below. Any objection raised after the stipulated time will not be considered.

What is OSSC CGL Marking Scheme 2026?

To calculate the tentative scores for the OSSC CGL Exam 2026 by using the answer key, candidates must use the correct marking scheme. The marking scheme for the exam is as follows.

Correct Answer: +1 Mark
Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark
Unattempted Questions: 0 Marks
Total Marks: 200 mark

How to calculate marks using the Odisha CGL Answer Key 2026?

To calculate marks using the Odisha CGL Answer Key 2026, candidates must first download the official answer key and compare their responses with the correct answers provided.

Download the answer key.
Match your responses with the answers given in the answer key.
Count the total number of correct answers.
Count the total number of incorrect answers.
Use the marking scheme:
(i) +1 mark for each correct answer
(ii) -0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Apply the formula:
Final Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Do not include unattempted questions, as there is no negative marking for them.
The final calculated score will be your expected marks in the exam.