OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026, Prelims Response Sheet PDF

The Combined Recruitment Examination is being conducted by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission to recruit eligible candidates for 5012 vacancies. The answer key for the CRE prelims exam will be released 5 days after the last exam is conducted, i.e., in the 4th week of June 2026. The answer key will include all correct answers for all 100 objective-type questions asked from Mathematics, General Knowledge, English, Odia, Computer Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning subjects.

OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026

The CRE Prelims Exam is scheduled to be conducted from 22nd May to the 3rd week of June 2026. Candidates who will be participating in the exam can download the OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026 by using their Application Number and Date of Birth from the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission official website www.osssc.gov.in. Candidates will also be provided an opportunity to raise an objection if they find any answer incorrect in the provisional answer key.

OSSSC RI ARI Prelims Answer Key 2026

Before the announcement of the results, candidates can cross check theor response and calculate their expected score in the exam with the help of the provisional answer key. Candidates must use the correct marking scheme to calculate their tentative scores, i.e., add 1 mark for each correct answer and deduct 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.

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OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026 Link

The link to download the OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026 for the prelims exam will be activated 5 days after the last exam is conducted, i.e., in the 4th week of June 2026, by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission at their official website www.osssc.gov.in. For the ease of candidates, we will also provide a direct link below to download the answer key once it is released by the officials.

How to Download OSSSC RI ARI Prelims Answer Key 2026?

1. Open your internet browser and navigate to Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) official website https://www.osssc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, search and click on the “Recruitment News” <<“View All”.
3. Select the link titled “Notification Number IIE-120/2025-32199/OSSSC – Provisional Answer Keys for Prelims Examination for the posts of RI, ICDS Supervisor, ARI, Amin & SFS under CRE-2025”.
4. A new login page will appear on the screen where you have to enter your registered Application Number and Date of Birth.
5. After logging in, your answer key opens on the screen.
6. Download your answer key in PDF format and save in your device.

Details Mentioned on the OSSSC RI ARI Response Sheet 2026

The following details will be mentioned in the answer key PDF.

• Exam Conducting Body Name
• Exam Name
• Post Name
• Exam Date
• Application Number
• Exam Timing
• Correct Response to Questions Asked in the Exam

Raise Objection Process

Candidates are also allowed to raise an objection if they find any incorrect answer in the provisional OSSSC RI ARI Answer Key 2026. The raise objection window will remain active for a certain time period, as notified by the officials. Candidates have to pay a fee and also provide a valid ID proof to justify their objections.

Candidates can follow the below step-by-step process to raise objections to the OSSSC Answer Key 2026.

• Go to the official website of the OSSSC https://www.osssc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the Notification section on the homepage.
• Click on the link for “Answer Key Objection for the Computer-Based Test for RI ARI posts 2026”.
• Then, log in using your User ID and password.
• Select the question number and answer ID you want to challenge.
• Provide a valid reason in the form of a supporting document, such as text references.
• Review your objection form and then submit it.
• Download the acknowledgement form and save it on your device.

OSSSC CRE Prelims Exam 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates must use the correct marking scheme while calculating their tentative scores. The correct marking scheme for the OSSSC CRE Prelims Exam is as follows.

• Correct Answer: 1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: 0.25 Mark

How to Calculate Marks Using OSSSC CRE Prelims Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can calculate their marks by following the steps discussed below:

1. First, download the OSSSC CRE Prelims Answer Key 2026
2. Compare each of your answers with those given in the answer key.
3. Then, count the number of correct answers and multiply it by 1 mark.
4. Count the number of incorrect answers and multiply it by 0.25 marks.
5. Then calculate the difference in marks.
6. Candidates can also use the formula-
   Score = (Count the number of correct answers*1)-(Count the number of incorrect answers*0.25).