SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Out, Tier 1 Response Sheet & Objection

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Out – Tier 1 Response Sheet, Objection Window Till 7 November, Marks Calculator & Result Outlook

Read This First – Four Important Points

• The SSC CGL Tier 1 tentative answer key, your response sheet and the question paper were released on 4 November 2026. The login link was reported active from the evening of 4 November.
• The time to challenge is short. The objection window is reported as 4 to 7 November 2026. Do not wait for the last day.
• The objection fee is reported as Rs. 100 per question (CGL 2026 notice, non-refundable). A few pages say Rs. 50. SSC cut the fee to Rs. 50 in some other 2026 exams. Check the amount on the objection page before paying.
• This is only a tentative key. The final key and the result come after SSC reviews the objections.

Note: The first version of the FreeJobAlert report (3 November) said the key was awaited. The key was released on 4 November, so this page uses the updated information.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 in Simple Words

SSC held the CGL Tier 1 exam on computers from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Now SSC has put the tentative answer key on its website. Every candidate can log in, see the questions, the answer he or she marked and the correct answer as per SSC, and calculate an expected score.

If you think an answer in the key is wrong, you can challenge it online by paying a fee for every question and uploading proof. SSC will study the challenges, then publish the final answer key and the Tier 1 result. The result is reported to come in the first week of December 2026, but SSC has not confirmed it.

This page explains how to download the key, how to count your marks, how normalisation can change the score, how to challenge a wrong answer in the right way, and what to expect next.

Click Here – SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet Login

Important Dates – SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1

• Revised Tentative Vacancies (10,731): 24 September 2026, as reported
• Tier 1 Exam: 30 September to 30 October 2026
• Tentative Answer Key and Response Sheet: 4 November 2026
• Objection Window: Till 7 November 2026 (as reported). The exact closing time is in the SSC notice
• Final Answer Key: After SSC reviews the objections. Not announced
• Tier 1 Result: Reported as expected in the first week of December 2026 (not confirmed)
• Tier 2 Exam: Tentatively December 2026 or January 2027 (reported)

How to Download the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 – Step by Step

1. Open the official website ssc.gov.in or use the login link on this page.
2. Find the notice “SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (Tier I): Uploading of Candidate’s Response Sheet(s) along with Tentative Answer Keys and inviting challenges thereon”.
3. Click the link for the candidate login.
4. Enter your Registration Number (or user ID).
5. Enter your password.
6. Type the captcha shown on the screen and log in.
7. Open the answer key and response sheet section.
8. Check the questions, the answers you marked and the correct answers.
9. Download or print the response sheet and the question paper, because the facility remains available only for a limited time.

Note: Use only ssc.gov.in or the link given in the SSC notice. Never share your password.

What You Can See in Your Response Sheet

• Your name, roll number and registration number
• Exam date and shift timing
• Question number and question
• The answer you marked and the answer SSC considers correct
• Which questions you attempted and which you left blank
• The question paper, so that you can study the questions again

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

• Exam time is 60 minutes for most candidates. Candidates who are eligible for compensatory time get extra time as per the notice.
• Each section has 25 questions and carries 50 marks.

How to Calculate Your SSC CGL Tier 1 Score

Formula: Estimated Marks = (Correct Answers x 2) – (Wrong Answers x 0.50). Unattempted questions give 0.

• Step 1: Download your response sheet.
• Step 2: Count the right, wrong and unattempted questions.
• Step 3: Apply the formula.
• Step 4: If you plan to challenge any question, calculate your marks again with the changed answer, so that you know whether it is worth the fee.
• Step 5: Remember that this is a raw score. The final score may be normalised.

Note: The four examples of 80, 70, 60 and 90 correct answers are the same as in the FreeJobAlert report. The other two rows are our simple additions.

Normalisation – Why Raw Marks Can Change

• The exam was held over about a month, in many shifts. Some shifts can have an easier paper and some a harder paper.
• SSC uses a normalisation procedure where applicable, to make the scores fair.
• So the raw score you calculate may be different from the normalised score used for the result.
• Two candidates with the same raw marks can get different normalised marks if they sat in different shifts.
• Wait for the official result and cutoff before you decide whether you will qualify for Tier 2.

How to Challenge a Wrong Answer – Step by Step

1. Log in on the SSC portal with your registration number and password.
2. Open your response sheet and look for the “Click Here to Challenge Question” option next to the question you want to challenge.
3. Select the question ID and the option you believe is correct.
4. Upload proof in PDF form, such as a page from a standard textbook or an authentic source.
5. Pay the objection fee online. The fee is reported as Rs. 100 per question, non-refundable. Check the amount on the page.
6. Submit the challenge before the closing date and time.
7. Download and save the acknowledgement.

• SSC accepts challenges only through the online facility. Do not send emails or letters.
• A challenge without proper proof is unlikely to be accepted.
• Challenge only the questions where you are sure and have proof, because the fee is paid for every question and is not refunded.
• Cost example (our calculation): challenging 5 questions at Rs. 100 each costs Rs. 500. At Rs. 50 each it costs Rs. 250.
• If you are not sure, do not challenge. Compare with your textbook first.

Note: Reports differ on the fee (Rs. 100 or Rs. 50). The CGL 2026 notice is reported to say Rs. 100 per question. Please read the amount on the objection page before you pay.

Rank Predictors and Unofficial Estimates – Use with Care

• Several websites offer rank predictors where you can upload your response sheet or answer key link.
• These tools give only an estimate of marks, rank and percentile. They cannot know the final normalised scores or the cutoff.
• Do not decide to stop preparing for Tier 2 because of a predictor result.
• Never enter your SSC password on any website other than ssc.gov.in.

What Happens After the Answer Key?

• SSC reviews the challenges and publishes the final answer key.
• The Tier 1 result and cutoff marks come after that. A report says it is expected in the first week of December 2026, but SSC has not confirmed it.
• Candidates who qualify are called for Tier 2. Tier 2 is tentatively planned for December 2026 or January 2027, as reported.
• Total vacancies are 10,731 as per a revised figure reported from 24 September 2026. Please check the SSC notice.
• Keep your response sheet, question paper and challenge acknowledgement until the final result.

Your Action Plan – 4 to 7 November 2026

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Waiting for the last day of the objection window.
• Not downloading the response sheet, which may be removed after some time.
• Forgetting negative marking when counting marks.
• Challenging many questions without proof and wasting fees.
• Paying the fee without checking the amount on the portal.
• Believing that raw marks equal normalised marks.
• Using fake links, and sharing the password with others.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. Is the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2026 out?
  Yes. It was released on 4 November 2026 with the response sheet and the question paper.
• Q2. Where can I download it?
  From ssc.gov.in, through the candidate login, using your registration number and password.
• Q3. When was the exam held?
  From 30 September to 30 October 2026.
• Q4. Till when can I raise objections?
  The window is reported to be till 7 November 2026. Check the exact time in the SSC notice.
• Q5. What is the objection fee?
  Reported as Rs. 100 per question and non-refundable. A few pages say Rs. 50. Read the amount on the objection page.
• Q6. What is the marking scheme?
  +2 for each correct answer, -0.50 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.
• Q7. How do I calculate my marks?
  Correct answers x 2, minus wrong answers x 0.50.
• Q8. How many vacancies are there?
  10,731 as per a revised tentative figure reported from 24 September 2026.
• Q9. When will the Tier 1 result come?
  It is reported to be expected in the first week of December 2026. SSC has not confirmed it.
• Q10. Is the marks I calculate final?
  No. It is a raw score. The result may use normalised marks.

Source of Information

The release of the key on 4 November 2026, the login details, steps, response sheet details, the objection window till 7 November 2026, the number of candidates, the result outlook and the notice title are from a Testbook report published on 4 November 2026. The exam pattern, marking scheme and the first four score examples are from the FreeJobAlert report on this topic. The fee (Rs. 100, with some pages saying Rs. 50), the 10,731 vacancies, normalisation and the Tier 2 timing are supported by Adda247, Mahendras, Bookofexams and others. The first version of the FreeJobAlert article (3 November) said that the key was awaited, and it was later updated. We could not open the SSC notice itself. The action plan, cost example and tips are written for this page. Please confirm the dates and fee on ssc.gov.in.

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