SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Answer Key: Objection Till 7 November, Rs. 50 Fee

At a Glance

ANSWER KEY DETAILS

EXPECTED SCORE CALCULATION

Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 2) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.50)
The final score may vary after normalisation.

HOW TO RAISE OBJECTION

• Go to the official SSC website at www.ssc.gov.in.
• Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
• Open the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 objection link.
• Select the question against which you want to raise an objection.
• Choose the answer or option that you believe is correct.
• Upload supporting documents or references, wherever required.
• Pay the objection fee through the available online payment method.
• Submit the objection form and save the confirmation for future reference.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD SSC CGL ANSWER KEY 2026

1. Visit www.ssc.gov.in
2. Open the Answer Key or Latest News section
3. Click the CGL 2026 (Tier-I) tentative answer key notice
4. Open the candidate login link
5. Enter Registration Number and Password
6. Open the challenge module

The challenge module shows your recorded responses and the tentative answer key.

Important Note

Save your objection confirmation for future reference.

MARKING SCHEME

OBJECTION WINDOW

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Challenges submitted in any mode other than online will not be entertained.
• Challenges received after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026 will not be entertained.
• Do not wait until the last day to submit objections.
• The challenge module shows the same question sequence to all candidates in a shift, but your marked answers are still shown exactly.
• Response sheets and answer keys will not be provided after the deadline, and individual requests will not be entertained.

ANSWER KEY LINK NOT WORKING?

• Check your registration number and password.
• Access the portal during non-peak hours.
• Clear your browser cache and cookies.
• Try opening the link in another browser or device.
• Check your internet connection.
• Refresh the SSC website and try again after a few minutes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Is the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 released?
Ans. Yes. SSC released the tentative answer key and candidates' response sheets on 4 November 2026 on ssc.gov.in.

Q. What is the objection fee for the SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2026?
Ans. The fee is Rs. 50 per question/answer challenged.

Q. What is the closing date to raise objections against the SSC CGL answer key 2026?
Ans. The window runs from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM). Later submissions will not be entertained.

Q. When will the SSC CGL Tier 1 result be declared?
Ans. SSC has not announced a date. The result will follow the final answer key.

Q. Where can I download the SSC CGL Tier 1 response sheet?
Ans. Log in at ssc.gov.in with your Registration Number and Password and open the challenge module.

Q. Why is the question order different in the challenge module?
Ans. The module shows the same sequence to all candidates in a shift, whereas the exam sequence varied by candidate. Your marked answers are still shown exactly.

USEFUL LINKS

FINAL ANSWER KEY AND RESULT