The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the tentative SSC CGL answer key on 4 November 2026. It covers Tier-I of the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. The notice is No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368) on ssc.gov.in.
Candidates can see the key and their own response sheets by logging in with their registration number and password. Objections can be raised online until 09:00 PM on 7 November 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Staff Selection Commission notice dated 4 November 2026. Last verified: 4 November 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative answer key for CGL 2026 Tier-I on 4 November 2026 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can log in with their registration number and password to see the key and their response sheets. Objections can be raised until 09:00 PM on 7 November 2026 at ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
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Quick Summary of SSC CGL Answer Key
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam and Stage | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026, Tier-I |
| Notice No. | HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368) |
| Exam Dates | 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 |
| Key Type | Tentative (not final) |
| Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Response Sheet | Available with the key after login |
| Objection Window | 4 November 2026 (09:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Objection Fee | ₹50 per question/answer |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
How to download the tentative answer key and response sheet
- Open the official website of the Commission, ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with the registration number and password.
- Open the SSC CGL answer key and the response sheet for Tier-I.
Candidates can read more answer key updates on this site.
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How to raise an objection
The Commission accepts representations online from 4 November 2026 (09:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (09:00 PM). The SSC CGL answer key can be challenged only through the online module.
- Log in at ssc.gov.in with the registration number and password.
- Open the challenge module.
- Read the guidelines on the Challenge/Objection Management System, issued by the Commission in its notice dated 10 April 2026.
- Select each question or answer to challenge.
- Pay ₹50 for each question/answer challenged.
- Submit the representation before 09:00 PM on 7 November 2026.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Objection rules
- The Commission will not entertain representations received after 09:00 PM on 7 November 2026 under any circumstances.
- The Commission will not entertain representations submitted in any other mode.
- The saved question paper is strictly for personal use and self-analysis. Candidates see an undertaking to this effect when they log in to the challenge portal.
A strong objection cites a standard textbook or an official source with precision. Candidates should also save the response sheet as a PDF on the same day.
Question order in the challenge module
The challenge module can show questions and options in a different order from the exam. The order is the same for all candidates in one shift. During the exam, it differed from candidate to candidate.
The answers each candidate selected in the exam appear exactly as marked.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
What happens after the objection window
Response sheets and the SSC CGL answer key will not be available after the window closes. The Commission will not entertain individual requests for them in future under any circumstances.
Candidates can follow later stages of the exam in the Results section of this site.
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Important Links for SSC CGL Answer Key 2026
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key notice | Download tentative answer key notice PDF |
| Answer key and response sheet login | Log in at ssc.gov.in |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
Is the SSC CGL answer key 2026 final?
No. The notice calls it a tentative answer key. Candidates can challenge questions and answers online until 09:00 PM on 7 November 2026 at ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
Can I send an objection by email or in any offline mode?
No. The Commission accepts representations only online through the challenge module. It will not entertain representations submitted in any other mode.
Can candidates get the response sheet after the window closes?
No. The Commission will not make them available after the objection window. It will not entertain individual requests in future under any circumstances.
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