NEW DELHI: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is all set to release the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 (Tier 1) on October 15.
Once released, candidates can raise objections, if any, against the provisional answers. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can submit objections along with valid supporting evidence in favour of their claims.
All objections will be reviewed by subject experts, following which the final answer key will be released. Candidates who appeared for the examination can download answer key from the official website, ssc.gov.in.
Approximately 28 lakh candidates had applied for the SSC CGL 2025 exam, of which 13.5 lakh appeared for the Tier 1 round conducted at 255 centres in 126 cities.
How to download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025
Step 1: Visit the official website, ssc.gov.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘Answer Key’ link
Step 3: Enter your registration number and date of birth/password
Step 4: The SSC CGL 2025 answer key will appear on the screen
Step 5: Download the answer key for reference
SSC CGL 2025 schedule
- Notification release date: June 9, 2025
- Application window: June 9 to July 4, 2025
- Tier 1 exam dates: September 12 to September 26, 2025
- Re-exam (for some centres): October 14, 2025
- Tier 2 exam (tentative): December 2025
Candidates can raise objections through the official website by logging in with their credentials. They need to pay the required fee per question to submit objections. The SSC will consider only those representations supported by valid evidence.
How To Calculate Estimated Score
- Compare your recorded responses with the official answer key.
- Apply the marking scheme prescribed by the SSC.
- Calculate total score after adjusting for negative marking.