SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 OUT, Download Tier 1 Response Sheet PDF

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 on 4 November 2026, along with the correct responses to all questions asked in the CBT Exam. The answer key has been released online at www.ssc.gov.in, and candidates need their login details to download their individual response sheet PDF.

A total of 2,852,665 candidates applied for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026, which was conducted from 30 September to 28 October 2026, and more than 24 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Now, the candidates can download their answer key to cross-check their attempted answers with the official answers. Also, the facility to raise objections against the provisional answer key is active at www.ssc.gov.in.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026- Overview

Along with the answer key, SSC lets candidates open their response sheet and the question paper. Download all three, as you need the question ID and your marked option to file a valid objection. With the help of the answer key for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, candidates can calculate their tentative scores and predict their qualifying status before the results are released. 

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Download Link 

Candidates who appeared for the CBT exam can now download the response sheet PDF from the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) official website. Candidates have to login at the official website of SSC and check their answer key from the candidate section. 

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Download Link (Active)

The link to download answer key will remain active till 7 November 2026 (9 pm), therefore, candidates must download it before the link deactivates.  

SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key Official Notice

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How to Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026?

The officials have released the answer key within 4 days after the last exam date, and candidates can follow the steps discussed below to download- 

• Open the official website of SSC, www.ssc.gov.in, in your internet browser.
• On the SSC homepage, search for the “Answer Key” option.
• Click on the notification reading “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I): Uploading of Answer Keys along with Question Paper(s)”.
• An SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 PDF file (Official Notice) is opened. Read it carefully and click on the link at the bottom.
• Then select the examination “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026” and click on “Submit”.
• Now, under “Representation about the answer key may be submitted through this system only”, click on the text reading “Click Here”
• Then a login page appears, where you have to enter your User ID (i.e. Roll Number) and Password as per your admission certificate.
• The answer key for the Tier 1 exam appears on the screen.
• Download the answer key and match your answers to calculate approximate marks.

Raise Objection Process

The candidates can submit their representations through the online method on payment of Rs. 50/- per challenge within 4 to 7 November 2026 (9 pm). Candidates must attach the objection application with the applicable proof or documents against the particular answer key. After that, the final SSC CGL Answer key will be released. 

Click to Raise Objection Against SSC CGL Answer Key 2026

SSC issued revised guidelines for its Challenge/Objection Management System on 10 April 2026. They apply to computer-based exams from 2026, including SSC CGL. For the full explanation, read our SSC New Guidelines on Answer Key Objection System article.

How to Challenge SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026?

1. Click the direct link above or log in on the SSC website.
2. Open the objection link, which is active along with the answer key.
3. Select the question(s) where you believe the official answer is wrong.
4. Enter the correct answer and your reason, and upload proof or documents.
5. Pay Rs. 50 per challenge and submit the form.

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 Marking Scheme

The SSC CGL Marking Scheme for 2026 involves +2 marks for correct answers and -0.50 marks for wrong answers.

• Correct Answer: +2 marks
  Incorrect Answer: 0.50 mark

How do you calculate the provisional score using the answer key?

1. Log in to the SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) and download your response sheet for Tier 1.
2. Now count the number of correct answers, the number of wrong answers, and the number of unattempted questions.
3. Use this formula for your provisional raw score: Provisional Score  (Correct×2)− (Wrong×0.50)
4. Do not include unattempted questions in the calculation, as they carry zero marks.
5. The score you get is your raw Tier 1 score; SSC will later apply normalisation across shifts to prepare the result and merit list.

Formula-

Attempted 95 of 100 questions: 80 correct, 15 wrong, 5 unattempted.

Score = (80 × 2) − (15 × 0.50) = 160 − 7.5 = 152.5 out of 200

Why Your Raw Score Is Not the Final Score?

The exam ran across many dates and shifts, so question papers differ in difficulty. SSC normalises scores across shifts before preparing the result and merit list. Your raw score is a good estimate, but the normalised score decides your shortlisting for the next stage.

What Next After SSC CGL Answer Key?

1. Calculate your score using the formula above.
2. Compare with the previous cut-off. See the SSC CGL Cut Off page.
3. Raise objections before 7 November, 9 pm, if you find errors.
4. Start Tier 2 preparation. Check the Syllabus and Exam Pattern. The Tier 2 date is awaited.