The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key, candidates’ response sheets and question papers for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026 Tier-I. Candidates who appeared in the Tier-I examination, held from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026, can now check their recorded responses against the official tentative key on the SSC website. The recruitment covers 10,731 Group B and Group C posts in various government departments, and 28,52,665 candidates appeared in the Tier-I examination. The key is provisional — candidates who find an answer incorrect can raise an objection within the window given below. Read the official notice for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Answer Key / Response Sheet | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tier-I Examination | 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
| Tentative Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Objection Submission Starts | 4 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Objection Submission Ends | 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM |
| Tier-I Result | Expected in December 2026 |
Objections submitted after 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM will not be accepted, and objections must be submitted only through the official online system.
Application Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Objection fee, per question challenged | Rs. 50/- |
The objection fee is paid online through the official portal. The fee is non-refundable. The official answer key notice governs the fee — if the notice states a different figure, the notice prevails.
Vacancy Details
| Post Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Group B and Group C posts (Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026) | 10,731 |
Tier-I is the first stage of the recruitment. Candidates shortlisted in Tier-I will proceed to the next stage as per the official selection procedure.
Age Limit
As per official notification. The answer key notice does not restate the age limit — candidates should refer to the CGL 2026 recruitment notification for post-wise age limits and relaxation rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
As per official notification. Group B and Group C posts under the Combined Graduate Level Examination carry pay as per the post-wise pay levels given in the recruitment notification.
Selection Process
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination (held 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026)
- Tentative answer key and response sheet, with objections invited from candidates
- Final answer key after review of objections
- Tier-I result, followed by the next stage (Tier-II) for shortlisted candidates
Exam Pattern
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Questions (Tier-I) | 100 |
| Maximum Marks (Tier-I) | 200 |
| Correct Answer | +2 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.50 marks |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test |
Estimated Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 2) – (Number of Incorrect Answers x 0.50). Unattempted questions do not reduce the score.
Documents Required
- SSC Registration Number / User ID
- Registered SSC account password
- Captcha or additional verification, if displayed by the portal
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in.
- Open the Answer Key section on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I): Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys and Candidates’ Response Sheets”.
- Read the guidelines for the answer key and for filing objections carefully.
- Open the answer key / response sheet link and log in with your Registration Number / User ID and password.
- Check your recorded responses against the tentative key and download or print the response sheet.
- To raise an objection, select the question ID, give the correct answer with a short explanation and supporting proof where required, pay Rs. 50 per question, and submit before 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
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FAQs
Q1. Is the SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key 2026 out?
Yes. The tentative answer key, response sheets and question papers were released on 4 November 2026 at ssc.gov.in.
Q2. What was the SSC CGL Tier-I exam date in 2026?
The Tier-I examination was held from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to raise objections against the SSC CGL Tier-I answer key?
Objections can be submitted from 4 November 2026, 9:00 PM to 7 November 2026, 9:00 PM.
Q4. What is the objection fee for the SSC CGL Tier-I answer key?
Rs. 50 per question challenged, paid online. The fee is non-refundable.
Q5. How many candidates appeared in SSC CGL Tier-I 2026?
28,52,665 candidates appeared in the Tier-I examination.
Q6. How are Tier-I marks calculated?
Each correct answer carries +2 marks and each incorrect answer carries -0.50 marks. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks.
Q7. When will the SSC CGL Tier-I result be declared?
The result is expected in December 2026 on the official SSC website.
Sources: Staff Selection Commission, ssc.gov.in (Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026, Tier-I tentative answer key notice)
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What is the answer key date?
The provisional answer key was released on 4 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the answer key link given in this post for the paper codes and the official notice, and keep a copy of the key with your response sheet for comparison.
How to download the answer key?
Open the official answer key link given in this post, choose the paper code that matches your paper, and download the key from ssc.gov.in. Save the file and compare each answer with your own responses, so you can work out which answers need an objection.
How to raise objections?
Submit the objection through the online objection route given in this post, using the steps and link shown there. The stated fee is Rs. 50. Where this post gives an objection window, follow that window, because objections sent after the window may not be considered.
Answers on this page are taken from this post. Where this post does not state a date or fee, that question is omitted rather than guessed.