SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Out: Tier 1 Response Sheet, Objection Link and Score Calculation
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 examination on 4 November 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Tier 1 exam held from 30 September to 28 October 2026 can now log in to ssc.gov.in with their Registration Number and Password to check the tentative answer key along with their individual response sheet.
SSC has also opened the objection window from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM). Candidates can challenge any answer by paying ₹50 per question. In this article, we have explained how to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key, how to raise objections, how to calculate your score and what happens next. Candidates can also check the latest SSC GD result 2026 update.
Quick summary:
➤ Exam: SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026, Tier 1
➤ Exam date: 30 September to 28 October 2026
➤ Answer key released: 4 November 2026
➤ Objection window: 4 Nov (9 PM) to 7 Nov 2026 (9 PM)
➤ Objection fee: ₹50 per question / answer
➤ Login: Registration Number and Password
➤ Response sheet: Available only till the objection deadline
➤ Next stage: Tier 1 result, then Tier 2
➤ Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Posts | Group B and Group C |
| Exam Stage | Tier 1 |
| Exam Date | 30 September to 28 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Tentative (provisional) |
| Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question / answer |
| Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and Online Application Start | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 June 2026 |
| Application Window Reopened | 23 to 25 June 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 30 September to 28 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Tentative Answer Key | 4 November 2026 |
| Objection Window | 4 November (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Tier 1 Result | To be announced |
| Tier 2 Exam | To be notified |
How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to check the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the Login option and enter your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the link for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Tentative Answer Key.
- Your response sheet will open, showing the answers you marked and the correct answers given by SSC.
- Compare your answers and note any answer you think is wrong.
- Download and save the response sheet and answer key for future use.
SSC has clearly said that the response sheets and answer keys will not be available after the deadline, and no individual requests will be accepted later. So download them before 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Objection Process
If you find any answer in the tentative key incorrect, you can challenge it online through SSC's Challenge / Objection Management System.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Objection Starts | 4 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Objection Ends | 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Fee | ₹50 per question / answer challenged |
| Mode | Online only |
- Log in to ssc.gov.in and open the answer key challenge link.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Enter your reason and attach supporting proof, if any.
- Pay ₹50 per challenge online and submit.
Objections sent after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026 or through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates should follow the challenge system guidelines issued by SSC on 10 April 2026.
Important Points About the SSC CGL Response Sheet
- Question order may differ: In the challenge module, questions and options follow a common order for all candidates of a shift, so it may not match the order you saw in the exam. However, the answers you selected will be shown exactly.
- Personal use only: The saved question paper is only for self-analysis. Candidates must accept the undertaking on the challenge portal.
- Limited time: The answer key and response sheet will be removed after the deadline.
How to Calculate Your SSC CGL Tier 1 Score
The SSC CGL Tier 1 paper has 100 questions of 200 marks. Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and 0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. You can use the formula below:
Score = (Number of correct answers × 2) − (Number of wrong answers × 0.5)
For example, if you have 70 correct and 12 wrong answers, your score will be 140 − 6 = 134. Unattempted questions carry no marks. Please note that the final score may change after normalisation and after SSC reviews the objections.
What Happens After the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026?
After the objection window closes, subject experts will review the challenges. If an objection is accepted, the answer key will be revised. SSC will then publish the Tier 1 result and the list of candidates qualified for Tier 2. The Tier 2 exam date has not been announced yet. For more answer key updates, visit our latest answer key page.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
Candidates from West Bengal who took the Tier 1 exam under the SSC Eastern Region can follow the same login process on ssc.gov.in. Many West Bengal aspirants appearing for central exams are also preparing for state jobs, so you can check the WBPSC Clerkship 2026 notification and the RRB NTPC graduate level recruitment as well.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 FAQs
Q1. Has the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. SSC released the Tier 1 tentative answer key and response sheets on 4 November 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections?
7 November 2026, up to 9:00 PM.
Q3. What is the objection fee?
₹50 per question / answer challenged.
Q4. What details are needed to log in?
Your Registration Number and Password.
Q5. Can I raise objections offline?
No. Objections are accepted only online.
Q6. Will the response sheet be available after 7 November?
No. SSC will remove it after the deadline and will not accept individual requests later.
Q7. When will the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam be held?
The Tier 2 exam date has not been announced yet.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key / Response Sheet (Login) | Click Here |
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key Notice | Downaload Answer Key PDF Link |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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