SSC releases CGL answer key; candidates have until November 7 to file objections

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) Tier I 2026, allowing candidates who sat for the examination to review their responses against the official keys posted on ssc.gov.in.

Candidates appearing for the competitive recruitment examination can now access the answer key through the commission's website. The provisional nature of the key indicates that responses may be subject to review and potential revision based on candidate feedback.

The SSC has set November 7 as the deadline for candidates to file objections against any answers they believe are incorrect. Aspiring civil servants who identify discrepancies or wish to challenge specific responses must submit their objections within this window through the designated portal.

The answer key release marks a significant milestone in the SSC CGL recruitment process, enabling thousands of candidates to assess their performance in the first tier of the examination. The commission typically reviews all objections received during the stipulated period before releasing the final answer key and declaring results.

Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready and carefully review the answer key against their attempted responses. The final answer key, once released following the objection period, will be used to determine the merit list for progression to subsequent examination stages.