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SSC CGL Answer Key 2026: Tier 1 Status, Tier 2 Final Answer Key, Response Sheet and Marks
Check SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 status, Tier 1 release details, response sheet, objection process, marks calculation and CGL 2025 Tier 2 final answer key updates.
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SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 for Tier 1 is not released yet, and SSC has not announced the release date. Check the expected release process, response sheet, objection window, marking scheme and download steps. Also find details of the CGL 2025 Tier 2 final answer key, response sheet and marks.
The SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 for Tier 1 is not out yet. The exam started on 30 September 2026 and will run till 30 October 2026, and SSC has not announced when the answer key will come. It will appear on the candidate login at ssc.gov.in along with your response sheet.
If you are here for the Tier 2 answer key, that one is already out. SSC released the final answer key, response sheets, and marks for CGL 2025 Tier 2 on 17 June 2026, and the download window closed on 16 July 2026. Below you will find the release pattern, download steps, objection process, and marks calculation.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Overview
Here is where things stand for both stages right now, so you can see what is out, what is pending, and what has already closed.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 (Computer Based Examination) |
| Tier 1 Answer Key Status | Not released yet, no date announced |
| What Comes First | Provisional answer key with response sheet, then objection window, then final answer key |
| CGL 2025 Tier 2 Final Answer Key | Released on 17 June 2026 |
| Tier 2 Download Window | 17 June 2026 (9:00 PM) to 16 July 2026 (9:00 PM), now closed |
| Login Details | Registration ID and Password |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Answer Key Release Timeline
SSC has not given a date for the Tier 1 key this year, but the last cycle shows how long each step took.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CGL 2025 Tier 1 Exam | 12 to 26 September 2025 |
| Tier 1 Provisional Answer Key | 16 October 2025 |
| Tier 1 Objections Allowed Till | 19 October 2025 |
| Tier 1 Result | 18 December 2025 |
| Tier 1 Final Answer Key and Marks | 9 January 2026 (available till 8 February 2026) |
| Tier 2 Exam | 18 and 19 January 2026 |
| Final Result | 14 May 2026 |
| Tier 2 Final Answer Key, Response Sheet and Marks | 17 June 2026 (available till 16 July 2026) |
| CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| CGL 2026 Tier 1 Answer Key | Date not announced |
How to Download the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026
The Tier 1 link is not active yet. When SSC uploads it, the steps will be the same as given below.
- Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Answer Key section on the homepage.
- Click the notice for uploading the Tier 1 answer key with candidates' response sheets for CGL 2026.
- Log in with your Registration ID and Password.
- Enter the captcha.
- View your response sheet and answer key, then download the PDF and keep a printout.
How to Raise Objections Against the SSC CGL Answer Key
SSC first uploads a provisional key. You then get a short window to challenge answers you think are wrong. Last year the Tier 1 window stayed open for only four days (16 to 19 October 2025), so it is best to act quickly.
- Log in and open the objection link that appears with the provisional key.
- Match each doubtful question with your response sheet.
- Select the question and choose the answer you think is correct.
- Upload proof for each objection, such as a textbook page or an official source.
- Pay the fee. In the last cycle it was ₹100 per question, so check the current notice for the exact amount.
- Save the acknowledgement after you submit.
After reviewing the objections, SSC releases the final answer key. The final key cannot be challenged again.
SSC CGL Response Sheet and Marks Calculation
Your response sheet shows what you marked in the exam. Compare it with the answer key and use the marking scheme below to estimate your score.
| Stage | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | +2 | -0.50 | 0 |
| Tier 2 (Paper 1, Sections I and II, Computer Module I) | +3 | -1 | 0 |
For Tier 1, the score is (correct answers x 2) minus (wrong answers x 0.50). For example, 70 correct and 20 wrong answers give 140 minus 10, which is 130 out of 200
SSC CGL Tier 2 Final Answer Key (CGL 2025)
SSC released the Tier 2 final answer key for the exam held on 18 and 19 January 2026. It came with response sheets, question papers, and marks for both qualified and non-qualified candidates. Access ran from 17 June 2026 (9:00 PM) to 16 July 2026 (9:00 PM). SSC had said these documents would not be available after that limit, so the window is now closed.
What the Response Sheet and Answer Key Show
- Candidate name, roll number, and registration number
- Exam date and shift
- Question IDs and the correct answers
- The answers you marked in the exam
- For Tier 2, your total marks, section-wise marks, and qualification status
Why You Should Check the Answer Key
Matching your response sheet with the key gives you a fair idea of your score before the result comes. It also lets you catch a wrong answer in the key and challenge it while the window is open. Save your response sheet as well, since SSC removes access after a fixed time.
Important Links
Use these helpful Class24 resources to plan your next steps after the exam.
Conclusion
The SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 for Tier 1 will come after the exam ends on 30 October 2026, and SSC has not fixed a date yet. Keep your Registration ID and password ready, watch ssc.gov.in, and save your response sheet as soon as it appears.
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