SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Response Sheet PDF & Objection Portal

Q: What is the fee for submitting an objection against SSC CGL Answer Key?

Candidates must pay a fee of Rs 100/- per challenged question through online payment mode on the SSC candidate portal.

Staff Selection Commission Tier-1 Release Provisional Response Sheet & Keys Live 📅 Posted Date: 04 November 2026 | 06:48 PM 🌐 SarakariHub.com

Staff Selection Commission (SSC, Government of India)
Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL Tier-I) 2026 Tentative Answer Key & Candidate Response Sheet Release

Executive Editorial Overview & Answer Key Announcement

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC, New Delhi) has officially published the long-awaited Tentative Answer Key along with Candidate Response Sheets for the Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Examination (SSC CGL 2026) on its authorized digital portal ssc.gov.in on 04 November 2026. The nation-wide Computer Based Examination (CBE) was successfully administered from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 across hundreds of designated test venues for filling prestigious Group 'B' and Group 'C' gazetted and non-gazetted executive cadres across central government ministries, departments, and constitutional offices.

Candidates can now access their recorded answers alongside the Commission's provisional solution keys by logging in with their Roll Number (User ID) and Password (Date of Birth). The Commission has activated an online objection window from 04 November 2026 (05:00 PM) to 09 November 2026 (05:00 PM) allowing candidates to challenge any contested answer upon paying a statutory processing fee of Rs 100/- per challenged question. Aspirants are strongly encouraged to download and save their response sheet PDF immediately, as the download facility will be deactivated permanently post-deadline.

Exam Body:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Examination Cadre:
CGL 2026 (Tier-I Computer Exam)

Exam Dates:
30 Sept to 30 Oct 2026

Objection Window:
04 Nov to 09 Nov 2026 (05:00 PM)

Important Dates

Tier-I Examination Conducted	30 September to 30 October 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release Date	04 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
Candidate Response Sheet Live	04 November 2026
Objection Submission Start Date	04 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
Closing Date for Objections & Response Download	09 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
Final Answer Key & Normalized Marks	December 2026 (Expected)
Tier-I Result & Cut-Off Announcement	December 2026
Tier-II CBT Examination Schedule	January / February 2027

Application Fee

Response Sheet & Tentative Key Download	Rs 0/- (Free for all registered examinees)
Objection / Representation Fee	Rs 100/- per challenged question / answer representation
Payment Mode	Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI on SSC Portal

Age Limit Details

Exam Cadre Classification: SSC Combined Graduate Level (Group B & C Central Posts)
Tier-I Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for eligible scribe candidates)
Total Test Questions: 100 Objective Questions (200 Total Marks)
Marking Scheme: +2 Marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking Penalty: -0.50 Marks deducted for each wrong answer (25% penalty)
Next Milestone Stage: Tier-II Mains Examination for qualified merit list candidates

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : Multiple Group B & C Vacancies (Refer to Official Notice)

Test Section / Subject Discipline	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Evaluation Benchmark & Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 Questions	50 Marks	+2 Marks for correct; -0.50 Marks for incorrect response.
General Awareness & Current Affairs	25 Questions	50 Marks	+2 Marks for correct; -0.50 Marks for incorrect response.
Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics)	25 Questions	50 Marks	+2 Marks for correct; -0.50 Marks for incorrect response.
English Comprehension & Language	25 Questions	50 Marks	+2 Marks for correct; -0.50 Marks for incorrect response.
Consolidated Tier-I Examination Pattern	100 Questions	200 Marks	Duration: 60 Minutes (Negative: -0.50 per wrong answer)

Candidates can accurately calculate their raw Tier-I score using the Commission's official evaluation formula:

        Raw Score = (Total Correct Responses × 2) − (Total Wrong Responses × 0.50)
      

Example Calculation: If an aspirant attempted 84 questions, with 72 correct and 12 wrong:
• Marks for Correct Answers: 72 × 2 = 144 Marks
• Deduction for Wrong Answers: 12 × 0.50 = 6 Marks
• Final Raw Score: 144 − 6 = 138.00 Marks out of 200.

Normalization Procedure: Since the examination was conducted in multiple shifts, the Commission will apply multi-shift mathematical percentile normalization before publishing the final shortlist for Tier-II.

How to Fill Online Application Form

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Some Useful Important Links

Link Description	Action / Direct Link
Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key & Response Sheet	Download Answer Key & Response Sheet
Submit Online Objections / Representations	Submit Objection Online
Official SSC Answer Key Notice Circular PDF	Download Notice PDF
Staff Selection Commission Official Web Portal	ssc.gov.in

Career Guidance: Expected Cut-Off Marks Analysis & Tier-II Preparation Strategy

1. Expected Category-Wise Safe Raw Cut-Off Score (Tier-I)

Based on overall examination difficulty levels across shifts, student feedback, and vacancies, the estimated safe raw score ranges required to qualify for Tier-II are analyzed below:

Candidate Reservation Category	Expected Safe Raw Score Range (Out of 200)	Expected Normalized Cut-Off Range	Preparation Status Recommendation
Unreserved (UR / General)	135 - 142 Marks	145 - 152 Marks	Commence Tier-II Mains Preparation Immediately
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	132 - 138 Marks	142 - 148 Marks	Commence Tier-II Mains Preparation Immediately
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	128 - 135 Marks	138 - 144 Marks	High Probability of Shortlisting
Scheduled Caste (SC)	115 - 122 Marks	124 - 130 Marks	Qualified Candidates Focus on Tier-II Syllabus
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	105 - 112 Marks	114 - 120 Marks	Qualified Candidates Focus on Tier-II Syllabus
PwBD / ESM Benchmark	85 - 95 Marks	95 - 105 Marks	Safe Zone for Mains Preparation

2. Tier-II Preparation Strategy & Syllabus Focus

Candidates scoring above the estimated benchmark should waste no time and transition immediately to Tier-II preparation. Tier-II carries the decisive weightage in final service allotment:
• Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning: Practice advanced problem solving with strict 1-hour time limits.
• English Language & General Awareness: Master reading comprehension, cloze tests, vocabulary, and in-depth static GK/current economic policies.
• Computer Knowledge Module: Qualifying in nature but strictly mandatory. Inadequate preparation in MS Office, networking, and security concepts can disqualify even high-scoring candidates.
• Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Practice 15-minute typing drills daily to comfortably maintain typing accuracy above 95% at 27 WPM (2000 key depressions).

3. Top 3 Guidelines for Filing Objections

1. Rely Only on Authoritative References: Standard textbooks (NCERT, Government gazettes, statutory dictionaries) are accepted as valid evidence. Coaching institute notes are rejected.
2. Strict Deadline Adherence: Representations submitted post 09 November 2026 (05:00 PM) will not be entertained under any circumstances.
3. Save Your Response Sheet: Take a PDF printout right away. The response sheet download link disappears once the challenge window closes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When was the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 released?

Ans. The Staff Selection Commission officially published the SSC CGL Tier-1 tentative answer key and candidate response sheets on 04 November 2026 on ssc.gov.in.

Q. What is the fee for submitting an objection against SSC CGL Answer Key?

Ans. Candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 100/- per challenged question through online payment mode on the SSC candidate portal.

Q. What is the last date to download the response sheet and raise objections?

Ans. The objection submission window and response sheet download facility remain active until 09 November 2026 (05:00 PM).

Q. What is the negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?

Ans. Each correct answer awards +2 marks, while 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect response.

Q. How can I download my SSC CGL response sheet PDF?

Ans. Visit ssc.gov.in, access the Tier-1 Answer Key circular, log in with your Roll Number and Date of Birth password, and click on 'Print' to save your response sheet PDF.

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