SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 Out: Object by November 7

The Staff Selection Commission has published the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Tier 1. Candidates who took the examination can log in through the official website and review the key.

The challenge facility is also open. Candidates who find an incorrect answer can select it in the challenge system, attach supporting documents and pay the required processing fee before the deadline.

The processing fee is ₹50 for every question or answer challenged. Candidates should check the provisional key carefully before submitting an objection because the fee applies separately to each challenge.

The saved question paper is meant only for personal use and self-analysis. Candidates must accept the undertaking shown in the Challenge Management portal when they log in.

Open the official website and use the login link on the home page. Enter the required login details to access the answer key and identify the question for which a challenge is needed.

Choose the answer to challenge, upload the supporting documents, pay the processing fee and submit the form. After submission, download the confirmation page and keep a hard copy for future use.

Candidates should also read the Commission's detailed guidelines for the Challenge or Objection Management System. The source notice refers to guidelines issued on April 10, 2026.

The Tier 1 examination was scheduled from September 30 to October 30, 2026. It had 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks, with a duration of 1 hour.

The questions were provided in English and Hindi, except for English Comprehension. The recruitment drive will fill 12,256 vacancies in the organisation.