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SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Response Sheet

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 ko 4 November 2026 ko official portal par release kar diya gaya hai. Staff Selection Commission conducted the Tier-I exam from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Candidates can download their response sheet and challenge tentative answers online with an objection fee of ₹100 per question.

Post nameSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I Posts
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QualificationGraduate

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Important dates

Tier-I Exam Dates30 September to 30 October 2026
Answer Key Release Date4 November 2026

Application fee

Objection Fee₹100 Per Question (Non-Refundable)

Eligibility

  • Candidate must have appeared in the SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website at ssc.gov.in.
  2. Click on the Login option and enter your registered credentials.
  3. Navigate to the SSC CGL Tier-I Examination 2026 section.
  4. View your tentative answer key and recorded response sheet.
  5. To submit challenges, select the question and pay ₹100 per question online.
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Selection Process & Normalisation

The recruitment evaluates candidates across multiple examination tiers. Since the Tier-I exam was conducted in multiple shifts, SSC applies a normalisation procedure to raw scores to ensure parity before releasing final merit lists.

Exam Pattern Table

SubjectQuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550

How to Prepare for Next Stage

1. Calculate Raw Score: Award 2 marks for every correct response and deduct 0.50 marks for every incorrect response.
2. Analyze Incorrect Answers: Compare your attempted response sheet with the tentative key to spot mistakes.
3. Start Tier-2 Prep: Focus on weak topics identified during Tier-1 analysis and practice regular mock tests.

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Frequently asked questions

SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 kab aayi?

Provisional Answer Key 4 November 2026 ko official portal ssc.gov.in par release ki gayi hai.

Answer key challenge karne ki fee kitni hai?

Objection submit karne ki fee ₹100 per question hai, jo ki non-refundable hai.

SSC CGL Tier 1 marks kaise calculate karein?

Sahi uttar ke liye 2 marks add karein aur galat uttar ke liye 0.50 marks deduct karein.

Where can I download the SSC CGL response sheet?

You can download it by logging into your account at ssc.gov.in/login.

Are unattempted questions penalised?

No, there is no mark deduction for unattempted questions.

Source: Written from the official notice on 04 Nov 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.

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