SSC JE Answer Key 2026 Out, Download Paper Response Sheet & Raise Objection

Q: Ques: What are the total marks for SSC JE Paper 1 and Paper 1?

Ans: SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted for a total of 100 marks, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark. SSC JE Ppaer 2 on the other hand has 300 marks.

Q: Ques: What happens if I don't attend a question in SSC JE exam?

Ans: Unattended questions will not add or deduct marks. Candidates can leave them as such and calculate the marks for the rest of the questions.

Q: Ques: Is another SSC JE answer key released after challenges?

Ans: Yes, after reviewing all the representations and challenges submitted by candidates, the SSC releases a final revised answer key. No further changes are entertained after its release.

Q: Ques: Is there a fee to challenge the SSC JE answer key?

Ans: Yes, candidates are required to pay Rs 100 for each question they wish to challenge in SSC JE answer key. The fee is paid online during the submission of the challenge.

Q: Ques: Do both Paper 1 and Paper 1 marks contribute to SSC JE final selection?

Ans: Yes, the marks obtained in both Paper 1 and Paper 1 are considered while preparing the final merit list for SSC JE. Candidates must meet the cutoff in Paper 1 to qualify for Paper 1.

Soumya Rajput

Mar 27, 2026

What's New in SSC JE?

March 23, 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer key for SSC JE Paper 1 on March 23, 2026. Candidates can now download the final answer key along with the question paper and response sheet from the official website till April 6, 2026. Check Here
December 20, 2025: Staff Selection Commission has released SSC JE Answer Key 2025 on December 19, 2025 for the Junior Engineer Tier-1 exam held from December 3 to 6, and candidates can now download their response sheets and raise objections online before the deadline. Download PDF

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JE Final Answer Key 2026 on March 23, 2026, for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Paper-I Examination 2025. The Commission has made available the final answer key along with the question paper and response sheet on its official website ssc.gov.in. Candidates can download their respective final answer keys and response sheets by logging in with their registration credentials. The facility to access the final answer key and question paper-cum-response sheet will remain available for a limited period on the official portal.

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Table of Contents

How to Download SSC JE Answer Key 2026?
How to Challenge SSC JE Answer Key 2026?
How to Calculate SC JE Marks 2026?
SSC JE Answer Key 2026 FAQs

How to Download SSC JE Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to download SSC JE Paper 1 – Answer Key 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.nic.in.

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Answer Key' or 'Latest Updates' section on the homepage.

Step 3: Look for the link for SSC JE 2026 Answer Key Paper 1 and click on it.

Step 4: Enter your registration number, roll number, and password/date of birth as required.

Step 5: Submit the details to access the answer key.

Step 6: Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference and calculation of probable scores.

How to Challenge SSC JE Paper 1 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can challenge SSC JE Paper 1 Answer Key if any errors are found, by using valid proof and reasons. This can be done by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of SSC.

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Answer Key' section to select the option for the answer key challenge.

Step 4: Log in using your registration number and password/date of birth.

Step 5: Select the questions you want to challenge and provide valid justification or supporting documents, and submit the challenge.

Step 6: Pay Rs 50 as the challenge fee as per SSC guidelines and save the receipt for reference. After verification, SSC will review the challenges and release the final answer key.

How to Calculate SC JE Marks 2026?

Candidates can download SSC JE Paper 1 answer key and compare it with their response sheet to calculate their score. They can check the steps below to calculate SSC JE Paper 1 marks 2025:

Each correct answer in Paper 1 will be awarded 1 mark. Add 1 mark for every correct response
For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted as negative marking. Subtract 0.25 marks for each wrong response.
Questions left unattempted will neither earn nor lose marks, so leave them as is while calculating the score.

Candidates can follow the steps below to calculate SSC JE Paper 1 marks 2026:

Each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks. Add 3 marks for every correct response.
For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted as negative marking. Subtract 1 mark for each wrong response.
Questions left unattempted will neither earn nor lose marks. Do not add or subtract scores for unanswered questions.

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SSC JE Answer Key 2026 FAQs

Ques: What are the total marks for SSC JE Paper 1 and Paper 1?

Ans: SSC JE Paper 1 is conducted for a total of 100 marks, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark. SSC JE Ppaer 2 on the other hand has 300 marks.

Ques: What happens if I don't attend a question in SSC JE exam?

Ans: Unattended questions will not add or deduct marks. Candidates can leave them as such and calculate the marks for the rest of the questions.

Ques: Is another SSC JE answer key released after challenges?

Ans: Yes, after reviewing all the representations and challenges submitted by candidates, the SSC releases a final revised answer key. No further changes are entertained after its release.

Ques: Is there a fee to challenge the SSC JE answer key?

Ans: Yes, candidates are required to pay Rs 100 for each question they wish to challenge in SSC JE answer key. The fee is paid online during the submission of the challenge.

Ques: Do both Paper 1 and Paper 1 marks contribute to SSC JE final selection?

Ans: Yes, the marks obtained in both Paper 1 and Paper 1 are considered while preparing the final merit list for SSC JE. Candidates must meet the cutoff in Paper 1 to qualify for Paper 1.