SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 – Tentative Answer Key Released
SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 – Tentative Answer Key Released
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer keys along with the candidates’ response sheets for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026, Tier-I. Candidates who appeared in the Tier-I examination can check their response sheet and the tentative answer key by logging in on the Commission’s website, ssc.gov.in, using their Registration Number and Password.
According to the SSC notice dated 4 November 2026, Tier-I of the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 was conducted from 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 at centres across the country. Candidates who wish to challenge any tentative answer can submit representations online during the window given below. A fee of Rs. 50 per question or answer challenged applies, and representations received after the closing time will not be entertained.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026, Tier-I |
| Update | Tentative Answer Key and Candidates’ Response Sheet released |
| Notice number | No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368) |
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Tier-I examination | 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 |
| Tentative answer key released | 4 November 2026 |
| Objection window opens | 4 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Objection window closes | 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
Objection Fee
Rs. 50 per question or answer challenged, payable online as per the Commission’s instructions. Representations submitted in any mode other than online will not be entertained.
How to Check the SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key 2026
- Visit the SSC official website, ssc.gov.in.
- Open the link for the CGL Tier-I 2026 tentative answer key and response sheet.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- View your response sheet and the tentative answer key for your shift.
- Download or save a copy for your own reference and self-analysis.
Candidates should note that, in the challenge module, the sequence of questions and options may differ from the sequence shown during the examination, because the challenge module uses the same sequence for all candidates in a shift. The answers selected by the candidate during the examination are reflected exactly in the challenge module.
How to Raise an Objection
- Log in to the challenge module on ssc.gov.in during the objection window, from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM).
- Select the question or answer you wish to challenge and submit your representation online.
- Pay Rs. 50 for each question or answer challenged.
- Submit before 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026, as late representations will not be entertained.
The response sheet and tentative answer keys will not be available after the specified time limit, and individual requests for them later will not be entertained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key been released?
Yes. The Staff Selection Commission has released the tentative answer keys along with the candidates’ response sheets for CGL Tier-I 2026, as per its notice dated 4 November 2026.
What is the last date to raise an objection against the SSC CGL Tier-I answer key?
Representations can be submitted online from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM). Representations received after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026 will not be entertained.
What is the fee for challenging an answer?
Rs. 50 per question or answer challenged.
How do I log in to check my response sheet?
Log in on ssc.gov.in using your Registration Number and Password.
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