
SSC CCL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on its official website @ ssc.gov.in on 4th November 2026. Candidates who appeared in the SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 Exam 2026 for 12256 Group B and C vacancies held between 30 September 2026 and 28 October 2026 can now download the provisional Tier 1 Answer Key, Tier 1 Question Paper, Tier 1 Individual Response Sheet, cross-check every answer by logging in the SSC website with their SSC CGL Registration Number and Password. Candidates raise objections through online mode on the SSC official portal if they find any from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM).
The provisional SSC CGL Tier Answer Key 2026 has been officially published by the Staff Selection Commission on 4 November 2026 on the official SSC website @ ssc.gov.in. The CGL Tier 1 Provisional Answer Key 2026 along with the individual Tier 1 response sheet and question paper for the SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 Exam 2026 is available for candidates to download starting from 4 November 2026 on the SSC portal.

Candidate who appeared in the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 from 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 can now download their SSC CGL Tier 1 Response Sheet PDF and can cross check their individual answers with the official answer key released by the SSC.
Candidates can now log in to the official SSC portal using their SSC CGL Registration number and Password to download the CGL Tier 1 answer key PDF, CGL Tier 1 Response Sheet and compare their responses and raise objections if needed before (7 November 2026).
A total of 28,52,665 candidates has applied for the SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 for 12256 Group B and Group C vacancies in various ministries, departments, organisations and constitutional bodies of the Indian Government.
More than 24 lakh candidates have appeared for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 that was conducted between 30 September 2026 and 28 October 2026.
Candidates can raise their objections online on the official SSC portal starting from 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) to 7 November 2026 (9:00 PM) by paying ₹50 per question or answer challenged.
Candidates who have attended the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 can calculate their marks for the Tier 1 Results here from Veranda RACE's SSC CGL Tier 1 Marks Calculator:
SSC CGL 2026 candidates can get a complete bird's-eye view of everything they need to know about the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 PDF, individual response sheet, raising objections and other information about Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 Exam 2026 here in detail from Veranda RACE:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Overview | |
Exam Name | SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 |
Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Vacancies | 12256 |
Exam Stage | Tier 1 |
Tier 1 Exam Dates | 30 Sept 2026 to 28 Oct 2026 |
Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
Objection Window Opens | 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM onwards) |
Last Date to Raise Objections Online | 7 July 2026 (9:00 PM) |
Objection Fee | ₹50 per question |
Login Details | CGL Registration Number and Password |
Tier 2 Tentative Date | December 2026 / January 2027 (Tentative) |
Official Website | |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Important Links | |
SSC CGL Recruitment 2026: Complete Details | |
SSC CGL Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF | |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key PDF 2026 | |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Response Sheet PDF 2026 | |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Raise Objections Portal | |
The official answer key portal to download the SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier 1 Answer Key PDF 2026 has been activated by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the direct recruitment for Group B and Group C posts for 12256 vacancies in various union ministries, departments, government organisations, various constitutional bodies, statutory bodies, tribunals, etc., through SSC CGL Recruitment Notification PDF 2026 on the official SSC website @ ssc.gov.in.
This was the SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment Notification PDF released for 12256 Group B and Group C vacancies for posts Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Enforcement Officer/Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector CBI, Inspector (Post), Inspector (Narcotics), Inspector (CBDT), Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector (NIA), Sub Inspector (Narcotics MHA), Junior Statistical Officer, etc.
Candidates can use their SSC CGL registration credentials such as the SSC CGL Registration Number 2026, Password / Date of Birth and enter the captcha on the website to access their SSC CGL Tier 1 Question Paper 2026 PDF, SSC CGL Tier 1 Individual Tier 1 Response Sheet PDF with recorded responses and the Tier 1 provisional answer key PDF with correct answers.
Candidates can start downloading their Tier 1 answer response sheets for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 from 4 November 2026.
Candidates can use the below direct link to check their individual answer response sheet and download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key PDF 2026 from Veranda RACE:
Downloading your individual answer key for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is quick and straightforward.
Candidates can follow these simple steps mentioned by Veranda RACE carefully to access their SSC CGL Tier 1 individual response sheet and provisional answer key PDFs without any confusion.
Step 1: Visit the Official SSC website
Go to official website of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in or your computer browser.
Step 2: Click on the Answer Button
Click on the Answer Key section on the SSC home page.
Step 3: Log In with Your Credentials
Enter your SSC CGL 2026 Registration Number and either your Password or Date of Birth in the login fields. Complete the captcha verification and click Login.
Step 4: Access Your Question Paper and Response Sheet
Your SSC CGL Tier 1 question paper, your recorded responses for each question as the individual response sheet and the official provisional answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Cross-Check Your Answers
Compare your responses against the CGL Tier 1 provisional answer key carefully. Note down any questions where you believe the official answer is incorrect.
Step 6: Download and Save the PDF
Download your individual response sheet and Tier 1 answer key PDF and save it securely. You will need this reference if you plan to raise objections.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 response sheet 2026 PDF is a personalised document generated for every candidate who attended the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 held between 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026.
The response sheet contains the following information:
Candidates are requested to verify all details on the SSC CGL Tier 1 Response Sheet 2026 DPF carefully as soon as you download it.
Once candidates have downloaded their provisional answer key PDFs, calculating your estimated SSC CGL Tier 1 Score 2026 is very simple.
The SSC CCGL Tier 1 follows a negative marking pattern of awarding penalty of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.
So, candidates are advised by Veranda RACE to be precise in their CGL Tier 1 score calculation.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme 2026 | |
Correct Answer | +2 Marks |
Incorrect Answer | −0.50 Marks (1/4th negative marking) |
Unattempted Question | 0 Marks (no penalty) |
Total Questions | 100 |
Maximum Marks | 200 |
Candidates can use the below score calculation formula to calculate their approximate SSC CGL Tier 1 Score 2026 from the answer responses on the individual Response sheet.
Expected Score = (No. of Correct Answers × 2) − (No. of Incorrect Answers × 0.50)
Candidates can use the above scoring formula to get a realistic picture of their performance before the official result is declared for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2026.
This scoring estimate will help the candidates decide whether to aggressively prepare for SSC CGL Tier 2 or seek out coaching and guidance for the next attempt.
If you spot a question in the SSC CGL Tier 1 provisional answer key 2026 PDF where the official answer appears to be incorrect, candidates have the right to formally challenge it.
The SSC will evaluate all submitted objections and publish a Final Answer Key incorporating any valid corrections.
The final SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2026 will be based exclusively on this corrected Final Answer 2026 and not the tentative one.
Candidates can find the SSC CGL Tier 1 objection fee 2026 details here:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Objection Fee 2026 | |
Objection Fee | ₹50 per question (plus applicable bank charges) |
Objection Window Opens | 4 November 2026 (9:00 PM) |
Last Date to Raise Objections | 7 July 2026 (9:00 PM) |
Candidates can file their objections for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 until 7 November 2026 (9.00 PM).
Candidates need to keep in mind that objections or challenges received after 9.00 PM on 7 November 2026 will not be entertained. They can check further detailed guidelines regarding the Challenge / Objection Management System issued by the SSC on its website.
Step 1: Visit the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website @ ssc.gov.in.
Step 2: Log in with your SSC CGL 2026 Registration Number & Password / Date of Birth.
Step 3: Open the link of the answer key objection available on your SSC dashboard.
Step 4: Select the questions you want to challenge from the SSC CGL Tier 1 Response Sheet 2026.
Step 5: Upload supporting documents or valid reference sources needed for raising your objection for the question.
Step 6: Pay the objection fee.
Step 7: Review all submitted details properly.
Step 8: Submit the objection form & save the acknowledgement receipt for future.
After the Tier 1 Objections and Challenges have been reviewed by the Staff Selection Commission, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Final Answer Key 2026 will be released on the official SSC website.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2026 will be based on the Final Answer Key only.
Candidates who qualify the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 will proceed to the next stage of the CGL Tier 1 Recruitment Selection Process, i.e. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2026.
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2026 is scheduled tentatively held in December 2026 / January 2027 at various CGL Tier 2 Exam Centres across India.
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My father worked in a foreign country but COVID made us economically weak. Working multiple construction jobs, I prepared for SSC exams dreaming to be a Central Government officer. I'm happy that RACE made me the first Government Officer in my family.

Joining Veranda RACE for SSC course changed my course of exam preparation. With friendly faculty and mentors, my focus and marks soared higher. Their Test Batch was a game changer making me realise the effect of my preparation. Thanks to my parents and faculty!

I always felt like studying in my home while I prepared in Veranda RACE. SSC Team was extremely helpful in solving all my doubts, provided Tier II coaching during the lockdown period and helped me crack the SSC CGL Exam within a span of 2 months of preparation.

I am the first central government officer in my family. I’d be forever indebted to my SSC faculty, teachers and mentors of Veranda RACE for their immense guidance during my SSC preparation. Thank You, Veranda RACE for helping me achieve my dream central government job!
