EXAM STAGE
SSC CGL TIER 1 ANSWER KEY 2026
TIER 1 · ANSWER KEY 2026
Organisation:STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION
Department / Exam:Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Tier 1 Exam:30 September to 28 October 2026
Answer Key Date:4 November 2026
Exam Name:SSC CGL Tier 1 2026
Key Type:TENTATIVE
Objection Start:4 November 2026
Objection Last Date:7 November 2026
Fee Per Question:₹50
Official Website:www.ssc.gov.in
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 on 4 November 2026. Candidates can log in at www.ssc.gov.in to view their response sheets and raise objections online. Check the latest Sarkari Result updates here.
ANSWER KEY DETAILS
Exam Conducting Body:Staff Selection Commission
Exam Name:Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Exam Stage:Tier 1
Exam Mode:Computer-Based Test
Tier 1 Exam Dates:30 September to 28 October 2026
Answer Key Type:Tentative
Answer Key Release Date:4 November 2026
Response Sheet:Available
Login Details:Registration Number and Password
Official Website:www.ssc.gov.in
OBJECTION WINDOW
Objection Window Opens:4 November 2026
Opening Time:9:00 PM
Last Date to Raise Objections:7 November 2026
Closing Time:9:00 PM
Objection Fee:₹50 per question/answer
Submission Mode:Online
HOW TO RAISE OBJECTION
- Go to the official SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 objection link.
- Select the question against which you want to raise an objection.
- Choose the answer or option that you believe is correct.
- Upload supporting documents or references, wherever required.
- Pay the objection fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the objection form and save the confirmation for future reference.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD SSC CGL ANSWER KEY 2026
- 1Visit www.ssc.gov.in
- 2Open the Answer Key or Latest News section
- 3Click the CGL 2026 (Tier-I) tentative answer key notice
- 4Open the candidate login link
- 5Enter Registration Number and Password
- 6Open the challenge module
The challenge module shows your recorded responses and the tentative answer key.
MARKING SCHEME
| Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | 2 |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.5 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
EXPECTED SCORE CALCULATION
Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 2) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.50) The final score may vary after normalisation.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not wait until the last day to submit objections.
- Challenges received after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026 will not be entertained.
- Challenges submitted in any mode other than online will not be entertained.
- Response sheets and answer keys will not be provided after the deadline, and individual requests will not be entertained.
- The challenge module shows the same question sequence to all candidates in a shift, but your marked answers are still shown exactly.
FINAL ANSWER KEY AND RESULT
Final Answer Key:After objections are reviewed
Tier 1 Result:To be announced; based on the final answer key
Tier 2 Exam:Tentatively December 2026/January 2027
ANSWER KEY LINK NOT WORKING?
- Refresh the SSC website and try again after a few minutes.
- Access the portal during non-peak hours.
- Check your registration number and password.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies.
- Try opening the link in another browser or device.
- Check your internet connection.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026Available soon
Response SheetAvailable soon
Raise ObjectionAvailable soon
Official WebsiteClick Here
Important Note
For detailed information, please visit the official website www.ssc.gov.in.