Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key of Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-1 Examination 2026. Along with this, the answer sheet of the candidates has also been made available on the official website ssc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the exam can login with the help of their registration number and password and match their answers. The Commission has also opened a window for filing objections on the answer key. Candidates can challenge online till 7 November 2026 9 PM. For this they also have to deposit the prescribed fee.
Candidates who participated in the computer based examination from 30 September to 28 October 2026 can check their answers by visiting the website. With the help of the answer sheet, candidates will be able to check what questions they have given and what answers they have given during the examination. Along with this, you can also estimate your possible marks by matching the answer keys.
Objections can be filed till 7th November
The Commission has also given an opportunity to raise objections against the Provisional Answer Key. The objection window for this has started on 4 November 2026 from 9 PM. Candidates can submit their objections online till 7th November 2026 at 9 PM. For challenging each question or answer, a fee of 50 rupees has to be paid. This amount will not be refunded. According to the Commission objections will be accepted only through the online challenge module. Objections sent by email or post will not be entertained.
Download answer key and response sheet like this
- 1. First go to the official website of SSC ssc.gov.in.
- 2. Click on Candidate Portal option on homepage.
- 3. Login by entering your registration number and password.
- 4. After this click on Combined Graduate Level Exam 2026 (Tier-1) Answer Key link.
- 5. Answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
- 6. Download it, match your answers and keep the printout safe for future.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026
Final answer key will be released after objections
The Expert Committee will examine all objections received by the SSC. If any error is found in any question or answer during the investigation, the Commission may make necessary changes. After this, the final answer key and Tier-1 exam result will be declared. Candidates who are successful in Tier-1 will get an opportunity to appear in the next stage i.e. Tier-2 examination.
