Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the answer key for CGL. Candidates can download it and raise objections, if any, via the official links below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Important Dates
| Exam Dates | 30 September to 30 October 2026 |
| Expected Answer Key Release | First Week of November 2026 |
| Tier 1 Examination Started | 30 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Examination Completed | 30 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | First Week of November 2026 (Expected) |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination Started | 30 September 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination Completed | 30 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | First Week of November 2026 (Expected) |
| Tier 1 Result | December 2026 (Expected) |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
The SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 examination consists of four sections, each containing 25 multiple-choice questions. Subject: Questions | Maximum Marks General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 | 50 General Awareness: 25 | 50 Quantitative Aptitude: 25 | 50 English Comprehension: 25 | 50 Total: 100 | 200 The examination duration is 60 minutes for most candidates, with compensatory time applicable to eligible candidates as prescribed in the examination notice.
How to Download
After SSC activates the answer-key facility, candidates can follow the steps below, subject to the instructions in the official notice. • Visit the SSC official website at ssc.gov.in. • Open the Answer Key section or the latest notice concerning Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. • Find the Tier 1 tentative answer-key and response-sheet announcement. • Open the candidate login or answer-key access link provided in the official notice. • Enter the registration number or other user ID requested by the portal. • Enter the account password and complete any additional verification. • Open the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer-key or response-sheet section. • Check the questions, recorded responses and published correct answers. • Save or print the available information while the download facility remains active. • Review the official objection instructions if any answers appear incorrect. SSC CGL Score Calculator 2026 | Marks & Rank Predictor
Important Instructions
• Check the official SSC website regularly for the provisional answer-key announcement. • Do not treat the expected first-week release as a confirmed date. • Keep your SSC registration credentials ready. • Use only the official answer-key and candidate login links. • Download your response sheet when the facility becomes available. • Compare recorded responses with the provisional correct answers. • Use the official marking scheme to calculate estimated raw marks. • Check the objection fee and deadline in the official notification. • Submit challenges only through the authorised facility. • Remember that estimated marks do not guarantee qualification. • Monitor SSC for the final answer key, Tier 1 result and Tier 2 schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 - Download Tier 1 Response Sheet & Raise Objections?
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