SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 Tier 1 – Latest Update
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Final Answer Key, Scorecard, and Response Sheets on January 9, 2026 at the official website ssc.gov.in.
Candidates who appeared in the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination can now access their:
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Final Answer Key
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Individual Scorecard
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Response Sheet
The login facility remains available from January 9, 2026 to February 8, 2026.
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Answer Key (Released 2026)
The Tier 1 examination was conducted successfully in multiple shifts across the country. The Commission initially released the Tentative Answer Key, invited objections, and after reviewing representations, published the Final Answer Key on January 9, 2026.
Important Details:
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Final Answer Key Release Date: 9 January 2026
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Availability: 9 January – 8 February 2026
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Official Website: ssc.gov.in
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Result Status: Released along with Final Answer Key
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How to Check SSC CGL Final Answer Key 2026?
Follow these steps:
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Visit the official website – ssc.gov.in
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Click on the Answer Key section.
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Select “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 (Tier-I) – Final Answer Key”
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Login using your Registration ID / Roll Number and Password
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Download your Response Sheet and Scorecard
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme
Candidates must calculate their score using the official marking scheme:
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Correct Answer: +2 Marks
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Incorrect Answer: –0.50 Marks
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Unattempted: 0 Marks
Formula:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 2) – (Wrong Answers × 0.50)
The final normalized score is displayed in the official scorecard.
Objection Window (Tentative Key Phase)
Before releasing the final answer key:
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SSC provided a limited objection window
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Candidates could challenge answers online
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Objection Fee: ₹100 per question (as per SSC norms)
After reviewing valid objections, SSC released the Final Answer Key used for result preparation.
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