SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Response Sheet, Objection Window, Fee and Steps

If you’ve spent weeks waiting for this, take a breath: the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key is finally here. Now comes the part that really matters, checking your answers and challenging any mistakes before time runs out.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key : Overview

The objection window link stays active till 7 November 2026, with a fee of ₹50 charged for the objection. Treat that deadline seriously, since late challenges are generally not accepted.

What You Can Download?

Your login gives you two key documents. The tentative answer key shows the commission’s provisional answer for each question. Your response sheet shows the options you actually marked. Tentative answer keys are the provisional answers before objection review, and response sheets show the options recorded for the logged-in candidate. Compare them side by side to estimate your raw score.

How to Check the Answer Key?

1. Visit ssc.gov.in and open the answer key section.
2. Click the CGL Tier 1 answer key link.
3. Log in with your registration number and password.
4. Download your response sheet and answer key.
5. Save the PDF and take a printout. indiatvnews

How to Raise an Objection?

Found a wrong answer? Don’t panic, and don’t rush either. Choose the questions you wish to challenge, submit your answers with supporting documents, pay the fee and click submit. A few smart rules: indiatvnews

• Use solid proof, such as textbook pages or official sources.
• Challenge only clear errors, because every objection costs money.
• Keep a receipt of each payment.
• Don’t assume acceptance, since candidates cannot assume every submitted objection will be accepted. mahendras

What Happens Next?

After the window closes, SSC reviews all challenges. It then prepares the final key and processes normalised scores. Your result will be based on that final key, so a valid objection can genuinely improve your marks. For background on the commission, see the Staff Selection Commission Wikipedia page. mahendras

Estimating Your Score

A quick approach: count correct and incorrect answers, apply the Tier 1 marking scheme from the official notice, and remember that normalisation can shift final scores across shifts. Treat your estimate as a guide, not a guarantee.

Prepare for the Next Stage

While you wait, don’t stop studying. Use the time to revise Tier 2 topics, practise mock tests and analyse weak areas.

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