The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 Tier 1 answer key on October 16, 2025. The Tier 1 examination was conducted from September 10 to September 17, 2025, across various centres in India. The SSC CGL Tier 1 re-exam for affected candidates was held on October 14, 2025, for those impacted by technical issues or the Mumbai fire.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can access the provisional answer key to check their responses, calculate their expected scores, and assess their chances of progressing to the next stage.The SSC CGL answer key will be published on the official website, ssc.gov.in. Along with the answer key, the Commission will also release candidates’ response sheets and a facility to raise objections against any discrepancies. Know how to download the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 answer key and the process to challenge it.
Steps to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025
Once released, candidates can access the SSC CGL 2025 answer key by following these simple steps:
- Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link titled ‘SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025’.
- Step 3: Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth to log in.
- Step 4: The provisional answer key and your response sheet will appear on the screen.
- Step 5: Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Candidates can then compare their answers with the official key to estimate their tentative score.
How to Challenge the SSC CGL Answer Key
Candidates who find errors or discrepancies in the provisional answer key can challenge it during the objection window, which will open alongside the release.To raise objections:
- Step 1: Visit the official SSC website and log in using your credentials.
- Step 2: Go to the objection submission link for SSC CGL 2025.
- Step 3: Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge and attach supporting proof.
- Step 4: Pay the prescribed objection fee per question (non-refundable).
- Step 5: Submit the form before the closing date of the objection window.
After reviewing all valid challenges, the SSC will release the final answer key, which will serve as the basis for the Tier 1 result.
