The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has uploaded the Tentative Answer Keys along with the Candidates’ Response Sheet(s) of the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I). As per SSC notice No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368) dated 04.11.2026, candidates can log in on ssc.gov.in and challenge any answer during the short window that closes on 07.11.2026 (09:00 PM).
Tier-I of CGL 2026 was conducted from 30.09.2026 to 28.10.2026 at centres across the country. If you appeared in the exam, use this guide to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026, understand the challenge rules, and raise objections in time. Also see our earlier SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 post for the Tier-I admit-card update.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 – Overview and Important Dates
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Tier-I exam dates | 30.09.2026 to 28.10.2026 |
| Notice number | HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 (E-16368), dated 04.11.2026 |
| Tentative answer keys & response sheets | Available on ssc.gov.in |
| Challenge window opens | 04.11.2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Challenge window closes | 07.11.2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Challenge fee | ₹50 per question / answer challenged |
| Login credentials | Registration Number and Password |
| After the window | Keys / response sheets will not be available; no individual requests |
What Has SSC Released?
- Tentative Answer Keys of CGL 2026 Tier-I for every shift.
- Candidates’ Response Sheet(s) showing the answers you marked in the exam.
- An online Challenge / Objection Management module where you can contest any answer on payment of ₹50 per challenge.
- A reminder to read the detailed Challenge/Objection Management System guidelines issued by SSC on 10.04.2026 (available on the SSC website).
Important: The notice clearly says that Response Sheet(s) / Tentative Answer Keys will not be available after the specified time limit, and any individual request for providing them later will not be entertained.
How the Challenge Module Works
SSC has clarified an important point about the challenge module:
- In the challenge module, the sequence of questions and options may be different from how they appeared during your actual exam.
- This is because, in the challenge module, the sequence of questions and answers is the same for all candidates of a particular shift, whereas during the exam the sequences were different for different candidates.
- However, the answers you selected during the examination will exactly be reflected in the challenge module.
- The saved Question Paper is strictly for your personal use and self-analysis only. An undertaking to this effect is shown when you log in to the Challenge Management portal.
How to Check SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 and Raise Challenges
- Open the official website https://ssc.gov.in.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) link for Tentative Answer Keys / Response Sheets.
- Match your marked answers with the tentative key. Remember that question order in the module may differ from your exam paper.
- To challenge any answer, use the Challenge / Objection Management System and pay ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
- Submit all challenges between 04.11.2026 (09:00 PM) and 07.11.2026 (09:00 PM). Representations received after 09:00 PM on 07.11.2026 will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Challenges submitted in any mode other than the online module will not be accepted.
- Download / print your response sheet and key for self-analysis before the window closes.
Who Can Check – Eligibility
All candidates who appeared in the CGL 2026 Tier-I examination (held from 30.09.2026 to 28.10.2026) can view their response sheets and the tentative answer keys after logging in. Raising a challenge is optional and requires the ₹50 fee for each contested answer.
Fee for Challenging the Answer Key
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Challenge fee | ₹50 per question / answer challenged |
| Mode | Online only through the SSC Challenge Management portal |
| Other modes | Not entertained |
| After 07.11.2026 09:00 PM | No challenges accepted |
What Happens After the Challenge Window?
- SSC will examine the representations received against the tentative keys.
- Final answer keys (after considering valid challenges) are normally used to evaluate Tier-I; watch ssc.gov.in for further notices.
- This 04.11.2026 notice does not announce Tier-II dates or vacancies – those will come in separate SSC notices.
- Keep your Registration Number and Password safe for future result and Tier-II updates.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| SSC notice – Tentative Answer Keys (04.11.2026) | Download PDF |
| SSC official website (login) | ssc.gov.in |
| Related: SSC CGL Admit Card 2026 | Open |
हिंदी में जानकारी
कर्मचारी चयन आयोग (SSC) ने दिनांक 04.11.2026 के नोटिस संख्या HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 के अनुसार Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) की अनंतिम उत्तर कुंजी (Tentative Answer Key) और उम्मीदवारों की रिस्पॉन्स शीट ssc.gov.in पर अपलोड कर दी है।
Tier-I परीक्षा 30.09.2026 से 28.10.2026 तक हुई थी। लॉगिन के लिए Registration Number और Password का उपयोग करें। किसी भी उत्तर पर आपत्ति 04.11.2026 रात 09:00 बजे से 07.11.2026 रात 09:00 बजे तक ऑनलाइन दर्ज की जा सकती है; प्रति प्रश्न/उत्तर शुल्क ₹50 है।
चैलेंज मॉड्यूल में प्रश्नों और विकल्पों का क्रम परीक्षा वाले क्रम से अलग हो सकता है, लेकिन आपके चुने हुए उत्तर सही दिखेंगे। समय सीमा के बाद कुंजी/रिस्पॉन्स शीट उपलब्ध नहीं रहेगी और व्यक्तिगत अनुरोध स्वीकार नहीं होंगे। विस्तृत दिशानिर्देश SSC के 10.04.2026 वाले नोटिस में हैं।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 released?
SSC uploaded the Tentative Answer Keys and Response Sheets vide notice No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1 dated 04.11.2026.
Q2. What is the last date to challenge the SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key 2026?
Challenges can be submitted online from 04.11.2026 (09:00 PM) to 07.11.2026 (09:00 PM). After that, no representation will be entertained.
Q3. How much is the challenge fee?
₹50 per question/answer challenged, payable online through the SSC Challenge Management portal.
Q4. Which login details are needed?
Registration Number and Password on https://ssc.gov.in.
Q5. Will the answer key stay online after 7 November?
No. The notice says Response Sheets / Tentative Answer Keys will not be available after the specified time limit, and individual requests will not be entertained.
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Source: Staff Selection Commission – ssc.gov.in (Notice No. HQ-C11018/5/2026-C-1, dated 04.11.2026)
Note: This article is prepared from the official notice/website. Dates and details can change – always verify the latest information on the official website before applying or downloading. / नोट: आवेदन या डाउनलोड से पहले आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर नवीनतम जानकारी अवश्य जांचें।
