SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 Out at ssc.gov.in: Download Response Sheet, Raise Objection

SSC has released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025 on its official website for the exam conducted between September 12 and 26, 2025, as well as the re-exam held on October 14, 2025. Candidates can access the provisional answer key and their response sheet by logging in to the official SSC portal using their registration credentials. Objections to any incorrect answers can be submitted from October 16, 2025, 9:00 PM to October 21, 2025, 11:00 AM. After considering all objections, the final answer key will be published, followed by the announcement of the result.

Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 (Link Active)

How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025?

SSC CGL answer key download process is completely online and allows candidates to also raise objections within the allotted time window.​

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the “Answer Key” section.
3. Find the link “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 (Tier-I): Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys.”
4. Click Login and enter your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
5. Select the exam name (Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025) and click Submit.
6. SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet will appear on the screen.
7. Download the PDF and save it for checking answers or filing objections.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme 2025

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

• Each section contains 25 questions, making a total of 200 marks for the exam.
• Candidates earn 2 marks for every correct answer.
• For every incorrect answer, 0.50 marks are deducted as negative marking.
• Questions left unanswered carry no negative marking.
• The total duration for Tier 1 is 60 minutes.
• Marks obtained in Tier 1 are qualifying in nature and are not counted towards the final merit list.

How to Raise Objections Against SSC CGL Answer Key 2025?

To raise objections against SSC CGL Answer Key 2025, candidates need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Log in using your SSC registration number (SSC OTR) and password or date of birth.
3. Go to the section for SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key.
4. Select the question(s) you want to challenge by specifying the Question Booklet Number, section name, and question ID.
5. Provide a clear explanation and upload valid supporting evidence for your objection.
6. Pay an objection fee of ₹100 per question through the online payment gateway.
7. Review your objections carefully and submit them before the deadline (usually within 2 to 7 days after answer key release).