Finally, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official Answer Key for the SSC MTS 2026 CBT exam, which has been released today, 3rd March 2026. The SSC MTS answer key is an official document that contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Tier-1 exam. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the SSC MTS Exam from 4th to 19th February 2026 and a re-exam on 20th February 2026, for which lakhs of candidates have attempted the exam. 

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Out

Candidates can download the SSC MTS answer key & response sheet from the official website www.ssc.gov.in. The answer key helps candidates compare their responses and estimate their scores before the result is declared. Through SSC MTS 2026, this year, 7948 posts of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar will be filled. Out of these, 6810 posts are for MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) and the remaining 1138 posts are for Havildar.

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026- Overview
OrganisationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameMulti Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination
Vacancies7948
Mode of Answer KeyOnline
SSC MTS Exam Date4th to 19th February 2026
Re-exam: 20th February 2026
Answer Key  Release Date3 March 2026
Raise Objection Dates3 to 6 March 2026
Negative MarkingSession 1- No negative marking
Session 2- 1 mark
Official websitewww.ssc.gov.in

SSC MTS Answer Key Official Notice

The official notice released by SSC is given below.

ssc-mts-answer-key-pdf

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The link to download the SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 has been activated at the Staff Selection Commission's official website www.ssc.gov.in. To make the downloading easy for the candidates, the direct link to check the answer key is given below.

Direct Link to Check SSC MTS Answer Key

How to Download SSC MTS CBT Answer Key 2026?

The candidates have to view and download Answer Key and OMR Response Sheet in online mode only from the official website www.ssc.gov.in. Follow the steps given below to check the SSC MTS Havaldar Answer Key 2026.

  1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission's official website: www.ssc.gov.in.
  2. Now, click on the “Login and Register Button” on the top right side of the home page.
  3. Enter Your Username and Password, and then click on the Login Button.
  4. Then select the examination “Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination” and click on “Submit”.
  5. Your SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 for CBT Exam appears on the screen.
  6. View the SSC MTS Answer Key or Response Sheet and match your answers.

SSC MTS Answer Key Raise Objection 

The candidates can submit their representations through the online method on payment of Rs. 50/-per challenge before 6th March 2026 (6 pm) as notified by the commission. Candidates have to attach the answer key objection application with the applicable proof or documents against the particular answer key. After that, the SSC MTS Final Answer key will be released before its result declaration The candidates must have taken a print-out of their respective Response Sheets as the same will not be available on the official website later on.

Raise Objection Against SSC MTS Answer Key

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 Marking Scheme

The answer key has been released with correct responses to the questions asked in the CBT Exam, the candidates can also calculate their approximate marks using the Marking Scheme for the exam. Follow the marking scheme and calculate your approximate scores before the result announcement.

ParametersSession 1Session 2
No. of Questions4050
Max. Marks120150
Negative MarkingNIL1 mark

SSC MTS Cut Off 2026- Click to Check

What After the Answer Key?

After the release of the SSC MTS Answer Key 2026, SSC will be declaring MTS Result tentatively in April 2026 followed by the release of the final answer key after analysing the objections received.

Important Links
SSC MTS Salary & Pay ScaleSSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026
SSC MTS Previous Year Question Paper PDFsSSC MTS Syllabus 2026
FAQs

SSC MTS Answer Key 2026 for CBT exam has been released 3 March 2026.

Yes — if you believe an answer is wrong, SSC allows you to raise objections against the tentative answer key from 3 to 6 March 2026.

SSC MTS Answer Key can be downloaded by Logging in using your Roll Number/Registration ID and Password or DOB

The fee for raising objections to SSC MTS Answer Key is Rs. 50 per objection.

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