SSC CGL 2026 Answer Key: Download Tier-1 Key & Raise Objections
The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 provisional answer key on ssc.gov.in along with the candidate response sheet. Candidates can challenge questions within the objection window for a fee. Learn how to download and raise objections.
Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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Important Dates
| Tier-1 Exam | August – September 2026 (tentative) |
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| Provisional Answer Key | A few days after the exam (tentative) |
| Objection Window | As notified by SSC |
After the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 examination, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases a provisional answer key along with each candidate's response sheet on ssc.gov.in. Candidates can compare their responses with the key, calculate an estimated score and challenge any questions they believe are incorrect.
How to Download the SSC CGL 2026 Answer Key
Log in on ssc.gov.in with your registration ID and password, open the answer-key link for the CGL Tier-1, and download your response sheet and the question-wise key. To raise an objection, submit your representation within the specified window along with the prescribed fee per question (refunded if your challenge is accepted).
After reviewing objections, SSC releases the final answer key and the result. Verify all dates on the official website.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to challenge the SSC CGL answer key?
Yes. SSC charges a prescribed fee per question challenged, which is refunded if the objection is found valid.
What is a response sheet?
It is a record of the answers you marked in the exam, released with the provisional key so you can verify your responses.
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