The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the tentative Answer Key and candidate Response Sheets for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL) Tier 1, 2025. Candidates who appeared in the computer-based examination can now access the key on the commission’s official website, ssc.gov.in.
This is a crucial moment for aspirants to verify their marked answers, cross-check them against the official solutions, and get an estimated score before the final results are announced. The Tier 1 examination, which aims to fill 3131 Group C posts, was successfully conducted across various centres nationwide from November 12 to November 30, 2025.
Important Dates to Note
The window for downloading the answer key and raising objections is active for a very limited period. Aspirants are strongly advised to complete the verification process without delay.
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Dates: November 12 to November 30, 2025
- Tentative Answer Key Release Date: December 8, 2025
- Objection Submission Window: December 8 to December 11, 2025
- Objection Deadline: 6:00 PM on December 11, 2025
How to Download the SSC CHSL Response Sheet
Accessing the response sheet and the provisional answer key is a straightforward online process. Candidates need their specific login credentials handy to proceed.
Step-by-Step Guide for Downloading the Answer Key
Follow these simple instructions to view and download your SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025:
- Navigate to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the ‘Answer Key’ tab, or look for the direct link titled “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination – 2025 (Tier-I): Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys.”
- You will be redirected to the login portal where you must enter your Roll Number/User ID and the Password/Date of Birth created during the registration process.
- Click on ‘Submit’ and then select the link to the Answer Key.
- The SSC CHSL Answer Key along with your individual response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates should download and print a copy of both documents for calculation and future reference.
Challenging the Provisional Answer Key: The Objection Process
The answer key released by the SSC is currently provisional, meaning candidates have an opportunity to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. This window for raising objections is brief and must be utilised effectively.
Aspirants must submit any representations against the tentative answer key online, providing valid supporting proof for their claims. A non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question/answer challenged is mandatory for the submission of each representation. Submissions made after the 6:00 PM deadline on December 11, 2025, will not be entertained under any circumstances.
SSC CHSL Objection Submission Details
- Fee per Question Challenged: ₹100
- Submission Method: Online only through the official SSC portal
- Mandatory Requirement: Submission of valid supporting evidence or documentation
Once the objection window closes, the Commission’s expert committees will examine all representations received. Following this review, a final, revised answer key will be published, and the Tier 1 result will be prepared strictly based on this final version. Candidates are encouraged to check their performance immediately to begin preparing for the next stage, the SSC CHSL Tier 2 examination.
