SSC CGL 2026 answer key out at ssc.gov.in, objection window closes on November 9

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key and candidates’ response sheets for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 Tier 1 exam. Candidates who appeared for exam can check and download answer keys as well as their response sheets from the official website, ssc.gov.in, using their registration number and password.

Candidates can raise objections against the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 tentative answer key from 9 pm today to November 7 (9 pm). The commission will charge an objection fee of Rs 50 per question or answer challenged. Representations submitted after deadline and those submitted through modes other than the online portal will also not be entertained.

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SSC CGL Tier 1 examination was conducted between September 30 and October 28, 2026, at various examination centres across the country.

How to check SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to access their response sheets and the tentative answer key:

• Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in
• On homepage, log in using your registration number and password
• Access the link for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 tentative answer key and response sheet
• Check the answers and download the response sheet for reference

The commission has clarified that the sequence of questions and answer options displayed in the challenge module may differ from the order in which they appeared during the actual examination. This is because the question and answer sequences in the challenge module are standardised for all candidates who appeared in a particular shift, while they may have varied for individual candidates during the examination. However, the answers selected by candidates during the examination will be reflected accurately in the challenge module.

The notice reads, “Further, the candidates are advised to go through the detailed guidelines regarding the Challenge/ Objection Management System issued by the Commission vide notice dated 10.04.2026 on its website.” For more details, one can go to the official website.