SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Raise Objection Till 7 November

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) uploaded the tentative answer keys along with candidates’ response sheets for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 Tier-I on 4 November 2026. Tier-I was held from 30 September to 28 October 2026 at centres across the country. Candidates can now log in at ssc.gov.in, match their responses with the official key, and challenge any answer they think is wrong.

Latest update (5 November 2026): The objection window is open from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM). The fee is ₹50 per question challenged. Representations received after 9:00 PM on 7 November will not be accepted, and response sheets will not be available after that time either.

SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Answer Key: Overview

Organisation	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam	Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I)
Tier-I exam dates	30 September to 28 October 2026
Answer key released	4 November 2026
Objection window	4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM)
Objection fee	₹50 per question / answer challenged
Login	Registration Number and Password
Official notice	No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368), dated 04.11.2026
Official website	ssc.gov.in

Important Points from the SSC Notice

• Challenges can be submitted online only. Representations sent in any other mode will not be considered.
• In the challenge module, the order of questions and options may be different from what you saw in the exam, because it is shown the same way for everyone in a shift. The answers you selected in the exam are shown exactly as you marked them.
• The question paper you save is only for personal use and self-analysis. An undertaking to this effect is part of the challenge portal.
• After 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026, response sheets and tentative keys will be taken down, and SSC will not entertain individual requests for them later. Save a copy now.
• Read the detailed guidelines for the Challenge/Objection Management System in SSC’s notice dated 10.04.2026.

How to Check the SSC CGL Answer Key and Response Sheet

1. Go to ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
3. Open the CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key / challenge link shown in your account.
4. Your response sheet opens with the tentative answer key. Save or print it before 9:00 PM on 7 November.
5. To raise an objection, select the question, enter your reason, attach supporting proof if you have it, and pay ₹50 per question online.

How to Calculate Your Tier-I Score

In the CGL Tier-I pattern, each correct answer carries 2 marks and 0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, for 100 questions and 200 marks in total. Use this formula: Raw score = (correct answers × 2) − (wrong answers × 0.5). Unattempted questions get zero. Since Tier-I ran in many shifts, SSC will normalise the marks, so your final score can differ a little from your raw score. Check the marking scheme in the CGL 2026 notice if you want to be sure.

What Happens After the Objection Window

SSC’s subject experts will review all challenges. If a challenge is accepted, the key is corrected for everyone in that shift. After that, SSC will publish the final answer key and the Tier-I result, and qualified candidates will be called for Tier-II. SSC will announce the Tier-II schedule on its website. For the full CGL 2026 recruitment details, see our SSC CGL 2026 post.

Important Links

Check Answer Key / Raise Objection	ssc.gov.in
Official Answer Key Notice (PDF)	Download PDF
SSC Notice Board	View notices
Telegram updates	Join Sarkari Chatra

FAQs

When was the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key released?

SSC uploaded the tentative answer keys and response sheets on 4 November 2026.

What is the last date to raise objections?

You can submit objections until 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026.

What is the fee for an objection?

₹50 for each question or answer you challenge, paid online.

Can I download my response sheet after 7 November?

No. Response sheets and tentative keys will not be available after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026, so save a copy now.

When will the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I result come?

SSC will release the final answer key and result after reviewing the objections. No date has been announced yet.