The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has just released the tentative Answer Key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 Examination 2025. This is the moment candidates have been waiting for! If you appeared for the Tier 1 exam, you can now check your answers and estimate your score.
Key Details at a Glance
| Particulars | Information |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Objection Window | Open from October 16, 2025 |
| Objection Deadline | October 21, 2025 (Extended) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Export to Sheets
The Answer Key, along with the Candidate Response Sheet, is available online on the official SSC website. This document shows the correct answer for every question and the answer you marked.
How to Download Your Answer Key ⬇️
Follow these simple steps to check your response sheet and the tentative answer key:
- Visit the Official SSC Website: Go to ssc.gov.in.
- Find the Answer Key Link: On the homepage, look for the ‘Answer Key’ section or the latest notification regarding the CGL Tier-I Answer Key.
- Log In: Click on the link and enter your Roll Number and Password (as used during the exam).
- Download: Your individual response sheet and the answer key will be displayed. Download and save the PDF for your records.
Calculate Your Estimated Score 🧮
Using the official answer key and your response sheet, you can quickly estimate your tentative score for Tier 1. Remember the official marking scheme:
- For every correct answer: Add +2 marks.
- For every wrong answer: Deduct -0.50 marks (Negative Marking).
- For unattempted questions: Award 0 marks.
Formula: (Number of Correct Answers × 2) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.50)
What if you find an Error? (Raise Objection) 🧐
The answer key released right now is ‘tentative’, meaning it’s temporary. If you strongly feel that any of the official answers are wrong, SSC allows you to challenge or raise an objection.
- Deadline: You must submit your objections online by October 21, 2025.
- Fee: There is a small fee of ₹50 per question that you challenge.
- Process: The objection link is available on the official website. You will need to provide strong proof or evidence to support your challenge.
Note: After reviewing all the valid objections, SSC will release the Final Answer Key and then the official Tier 1 Results.
What’s Next? Tier 2 Preparation! 💪
If your estimated score is good, don’t wait for the final result! The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is expected to be held in December 2025. Use this time wisely to start your detailed preparation. Those who qualify in Tier 1 will be eligible for the next stage.
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