| Marks \/ Scorecard Access Closes<\/td> | 17 November 2026, 5:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Important:<\/strong> The deadline is not just for checking the result. Candidates should save or print their final answer keys, question papers, response sheets and scorecards before the specified closing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to SSC’s notice, these documents will not remain available through the facility after the above-mentioned period. The Commission has not announced any separate extension in the notice dated 3 November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Final Answer Key vs Tentative Answer Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCandidates should understand the difference between a tentative answer key and a final answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tentative answer key is released after the examination to allow candidates to review the provisional answers and submit challenges within the prescribed objection window. SSC examines the representations and makes changes wherever necessary before finalising the answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final answer key is the version used by the Commission to evaluate the candidates’ response sheets and process the CBT result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticulars<\/strong><\/td>Tentative Answer Key<\/strong><\/td>Final Answer Key<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| Purpose<\/td> | Allows candidates to review provisional answers<\/td> | Provides the final answers used for evaluation<\/td><\/tr> | | Release Stage<\/td> | After the Computer-Based Examination<\/td> | After considering eligible objections<\/td><\/tr> | | Objection Facility<\/td> | Available within the prescribed challenge window<\/td> | No fresh challenge window announced with the current notice<\/td><\/tr> | | Use in Evaluation<\/td> | Provisional<\/td> | Used for processing the CBT result<\/td><\/tr> | | SSC GD 2026 Status<\/td> | Released in June 2026<\/td> | Released on 3 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n For SSC GD 2026, the tentative answer keys and response sheets were initially made available in June. The objection facility was provided from 15 June 2026 (6:00 PM) to 20 June 2026 (6:00 PM)<\/strong>, with a prescribed fee of \u20b950 per challenged question\/answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter examining the representations, SSC finalised the answer keys and used them for evaluating the CBT response sheets. The final answer key is now available for candidates to check their evaluated responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Calculate SSC GD Marks 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCandidates can use their question paper cum response sheet and the final answer key to understand how their answers were evaluated. However, they should remember that the marks displayed by SSC are the official marks and may differ from a manually calculated raw score because of normalisation and applicable NCC bonus marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SSC GD Computer-Based Examination consisted of 80 questions carrying 160 marks<\/strong>. The marking scheme prescribed in the notification is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticulars<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| Correct Answer<\/td> | +2<\/td><\/tr> | | Incorrect Answer<\/td> | -0.25<\/td><\/tr> | | Unattempted Question<\/td> | 0<\/td><\/tr> | | Total Questions<\/td> | 80<\/td><\/tr> | | Maximum Marks<\/td> | 160<\/td><\/tr> | | Exam Duration<\/td> | 60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Candidates can calculate their estimated raw marks using the following formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estimated Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers \u00d7 2) \u2212 (Number of Incorrect Answers \u00d7 0.25)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor example, if a candidate answers 65 questions correctly and 10 questions incorrectly, the estimated raw score will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n- Marks for correct answers = 65 \u00d7 2 = 130<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Negative marks = 10 \u00d7 0.25 = 2.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Estimated raw score = 130 \u2212 2.5 = 127.5 marks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is only an illustration of the raw score calculation. The official marks used for shortlisting are determined according to the normalisation procedure and the applicable NCC bonus provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Normalisation Marks 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe SSC GD Computer-Based Examination was conducted across multiple dates and shifts. Therefore, the Commission used its prescribed normalisation procedure to account for differences in the difficulty levels of the examination shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the official SSC result write-up dated 12 October 2026, the normalised CBE scores, along with applicable NCC bonus marks, were used to determine the cut-off for shortlisting candidates for PET\/PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that the marks calculated directly from the response sheet may not be identical to the normalised marks used in the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should use the official SSC marks available through their account when checking their evaluated performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NCC Bonus Marks in SSC GD 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCandidates who claimed an eligible NCC certificate in their application form were provisionally granted bonus marks according to the prescribed conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNCC Certificate<\/strong><\/td>Bonus Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| NCC ‘C’ Certificate<\/td> | 8 Marks<\/td><\/tr> | | NCC ‘B’ Certificate<\/td> | 4.8 Marks<\/td><\/tr> | | NCC ‘A’ Certificate<\/td> | 3.2 Marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The official result write-up specifies that NCC bonus marks were not awarded to Ex-Servicemen candidates. Candidates should check the conditions applicable to their NCC certificate and application details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Result 2026 and Scorecard: What Is the Difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe SSC GD result, final answer key, response sheet and scorecard are related to the same Computer-Based Examination, but each serves a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should not confuse the final answer key with the final recruitment result. The final answer key confirms the answers used for evaluation, whereas the scorecard provides an individual candidate’s marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDocument<\/strong><\/td>What It Shows<\/strong><\/td>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| SSC GD Result 2026<\/td> | Shortlist of candidates provisionally qualified for PET\/PST<\/td> | Checks qualifying status<\/td><\/tr> | | SSC GD Final Answer Key<\/td> | Final answers approved by SSC<\/td> | Helps review the answers used for evaluation<\/td><\/tr> | | SSC GD Response Sheet<\/td> | Candidate’s recorded responses<\/td> | Shows answers submitted during the examination<\/td><\/tr> | | SSC GD Scorecard<\/td> | Individual marks obtained in the CBE<\/td> | Checks individual examination performance<\/td><\/tr> | | SSC GD Cut Off<\/td> | Category-wise and applicable area-wise shortlisting marks<\/td> | Helps understand the shortlisting standard<\/td><\/tr> | | Final Recruitment Result<\/td> | Outcome after completion of the remaining selection stages<\/td> | Determines final selection and appointment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The SSC GD CBT result was declared on 12 October 2026<\/strong>. The Commission subsequently uploaded revised category lists on 23 October 2026<\/strong> to clarify the categories under which candidates had applied and the categories against which they were considered for shortlisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese revised result lists are different from the individual scorecard and final answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Revised Result 2026 and Category Clarification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSSC declared the original SSC GD CBT result on 12 October 2026, shortlisting candidates for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n On 23 October 2026, the Commission uploaded revised detailed category lists after receiving representations regarding the categories displayed for some candidates in the original result lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The clarification related to candidates whose application category and the category against which they were considered for shortlisting were different. For example, some candidates who applied under reserved categories were considered against the Unreserved standard after meeting the applicable merit requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The revised lists show the category under which candidates applied and the category against which they were considered. The revised category lists are not a replacement for the individual marks or scorecard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCandidates should check the relevant result notice and lists separately from the final answer key and marks facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Qualifying Marks and Cut Off 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCandidates should distinguish between minimum qualifying marks and the actual cut-off used to shortlist candidates for PET\/PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The minimum qualifying percentages prescribed in the SSC GD examination notification are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCategory<\/strong><\/td>Minimum Qualifying Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>| Unreserved (UR)<\/td> | 30%<\/td><\/tr> | | OBC<\/td> | 25%<\/td><\/tr> | | EWS<\/td> | 25%<\/td><\/tr> | | SC<\/td> | 20%<\/td><\/tr> | | ST<\/td> | 20%<\/td><\/tr> | | Ex-Servicemen (ESM)<\/td> | 20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n These percentages are the minimum qualifying requirements before adding applicable NCC bonus marks. They do not guarantee selection for PET\/PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actual shortlisting cut-off can vary according to the category, gender, State\/UT, area and applicable vacancy conditions. SSC used normalised marks and eligible NCC bonus marks while determining the cut-off for the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should refer to the official SSC GD Cut Off 2026 notice for the detailed shortlisting marks rather than comparing their score only with the minimum qualifying percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Happens After the SSC GD Scorecard 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe release of the SSC GD final answer key and scorecard does not mean that the entire recruitment process has been completed. The Computer-Based Examination is the first stage, and candidates provisionally shortlisted in the CBT result must follow the instructions for the next recruitment stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The major stages after the Computer-Based Examination are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCandidates shortlisted through the CBT result must appear for the PET and PST as per the prescribed requirements. These tests assess physical efficiency and physical standards according to the applicable recruitment conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PET\/PST stage is conducted by the CAPFs. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the nodal force responsible for issuing call letters and coordinating relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should regularly check the CRPF recruitment portal for the schedule and e-call letter updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCandidates who qualify the physical tests are required to undergo the Detailed Medical Examination. The medical authorities assess whether candidates meet the prescribed medical standards for the relevant forces and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should follow the medical instructions and document requirements issued by the concerned authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Document Verification (DV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDocument verification is carried out to confirm the eligibility and authenticity of candidates’ educational, category, domicile and other relevant certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should keep their original documents and prescribed supporting certificates ready for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Final Result and Force Allocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe final result and force allocation are declared by SSC based on the prescribed selection conditions, including the candidate’s performance and force preferences, subject to qualifying the required physical, medical and document verification stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates should remember that appearing in the CBT shortlist or downloading the scorecard does not guarantee final appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSC GD Final Answer Key 2026: Important Instructions for Candidates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCandidates should keep the following instructions in mind while downloading the final answer key, response sheet and scorecard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n- Use the Correct Login Credentials:<\/strong> Use Roll Number and Password for the final answer key and response sheet, and Registered ID and Password for the individual marks facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check the Correct Examination:<\/strong> Select the Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination 2026 entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Observe the Access Deadline:<\/strong> Both facilities will close on 17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Save All Documents:<\/strong> Download or print the final answer key, question paper cum response sheet and scorecard for future reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check Your Responses Carefully:<\/strong> Compare the answers recorded in your response sheet with the final answer key published by SSC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do Not Confuse the Documents:<\/strong> The final answer key, response sheet, scorecard and result PDF serve different purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid Unofficial Websites:<\/strong> Use only the official SSC portal and the designated answer key login facility. Never share your password with unverified websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep a Copy for Your Records:<\/strong> SSC has stated that the documents will not remain available after the specified access period.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
What to Do If You Cannot Download SSC GD Final Answer Key or Scorecard 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSome candidates may face login errors or temporary technical problems while accessing their final answer keys, response sheets or individual marks. The following steps can help resolve common access issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n | | |
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