On 18 October 2025, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key of the CGL Tier-I Examination 2025. The candidates will receive their response sheets online and they can submit an objection against the same by paying a non-refundable fee of 100 rupees per question. The objection deadline is open till the 20 October 2025 (11:59 PM). Once all objections are considered, the Commission will publish the final answer key and Tier-I results that will be used to identify which candidates have passed the Tier-II eligibility. The recruitment will be done to occupy various Group B and Group C positions within the ministries and departments of central government.
Overview – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Tier-I Examination | 25 September 2025 to 02 October 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 18 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 20 October 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Final Answer Key and Result | To Be Announced |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Women / SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
How to Check SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 and Raise Objections
To obtain the response sheets and objections, the candidates can follow the following steps:
- Visit the official site of SSC.
- On the Answer Key section, choose the option of Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 (Tier-I).
- Enter your Registration Number and Password.
- The provisional answer key and the response sheet will be shown on the screen.
- To object, one is to select the question, find the correct answer, and provide supporting evidence using genuine sources.
- Fill the online payment mode 100Rs/question and send the confirmation slip and download.
Details Mentioned on the Response Sheet
| Field | Description |
| Candidate’s Name and Roll Number | Personal details of the candidate. |
| Question Paper Set | The paper code, such as Set A, B, C, or D. |
| Candidate’s Responses | The options marked by the candidate. |
| Provisional Answer Key | Official answers released by SSC. |
| Marks Calculation | Tentative score based on correct and incorrect responses. |
Important Links
| Description | URL |
| Official SSC Website | Click Here |
| Login for the Answer Key and Objection | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1: What was the date of release of the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025?
A1: On 18 October 2025, the SSC CGL provisional answer key was published.
Q2: Within what time have the objections to be raised?
A2: The objections to the candidates are possible until 20 October 2025, 11:59 PM.
Q3: How much does it cost to appeal a question?
A3: 100 per question is the fee for objection, which is not refundable.
Q4: What is the score on the Tier-I paper?
A4: For every correct answer, the candidates will be awarded +2 marks, and with every incorrect answer, the candidates will lose 0.50 marks.
Q5: What is the date by which the final result will be announced?
A5: Final results of the answer key and Tier-I will be published once all the objections are considered. The specific date is yet to be announced.
