SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I: response sheet and answer key out, challenge by 9 PM on 7 November
SSC released the response sheet and tentative answer key for CGL 2026 Tier-I on 4 November 2026 on its website. Candidates who took the exam can challenge any question by paying Rs 50 per question until 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026.
What this means for you
This matters to candidates who appeared in SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I. If you think a question's answer is wrong, you can file a challenge online before 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026. Each challenge costs Rs 50, and no challenge will be accepted after the deadline.
Key facts
- CGL 2026 Tier-I was held from 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026.
- Response sheet and tentative answer key are available on ssc.gov.in from 4 November 2026.
- Challenges can be filed online from 9:00 PM on 4 November 2026 to 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026.
- The fee is Rs 50 per question/answer challenged.
- No challenge will be accepted after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026.
What has been released
SSC has released the response sheet and tentative answer key for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 (Tier-I). The exam was held from 30 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 at centres across the country. Candidates can now view their response sheet and the answer key on ssc.gov.in.
How to check
Candidates need to log in on the SSC website using their Registration Number and Password. This facility is available only for the stated period.
How to challenge and what it costs
If a candidate believes an answer is wrong, they can file a challenge online from 9:00 PM on 4 November 2026 to 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026. The fee is Rs 50 per question or answer challenged. No challenge will be accepted after 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026, and challenges sent in any other mode will not be entertained.
What to keep in mind in the challenge module
SSC said the sequence of questions and options in the challenge module may look different from the exam. This is because, in the challenge module, the question and answer sequence is the same for all candidates of a particular shift, while in the actual exam the sequence differed from candidate to candidate. The answers a candidate selected in the exam will be shown exactly as chosen.
SSC had issued detailed guidelines for the Challenge/Objection Management System on 10 April 2026. Candidates are advised to read these guidelines on the website before filing a challenge.
Other things to note
The saved question paper is strictly for the candidate’s personal use and self-analysis, SSC said. An undertaking to this effect is included in the Challenge Management portal and will be visible on login.
After the given time, the response sheet and tentative answer key will not be available. Individual requests for them will not be entertained later.
Questions and answers
Where can I see the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key?
The answer key and response sheet are available on ssc.gov.in from 4 November 2026. Candidates can log in with their Registration Number and Password.
What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
Challenges can be filed until 9:00 PM on 7 November 2026. No challenge will be accepted after that.
How much does a challenge cost?
You have to pay Rs 50 for each question or answer you challenge.
How do I submit a challenge?
Challenges can be submitted only online. Challenges sent in any other way will not be accepted.
Can I get the response sheet or answer key later?
No. After the given time, the response sheet and answer key will not be available, and individual requests will not be entertained.
Source: SSC (Staff Selection Commission), "Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I): Uploading of Candidate’s Response Sheet(s) along with Tentative Answer Keys and inviting challenges thereon", 4 November 2026. Read the original notice
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