SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Out @ssc.gov.in – Get Direct Download Link and Objection Details

The SSC has released the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 for Tier 1 at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can check their response sheet, calculate scores, and raise objections till October 19, 2025. Get direct link and details here.

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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 for the Tier 1 Exam on its official portal — www.ssc.gov.in. Those candidates who attended the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025 Tier 1 held from 12th September to 14th October 2025 can now verify their response sheet, answer key, and question paper using their registered login details.
This year, over 13.5 lakh aspirants had given the Tier 1 examination held in several centres across India. With this recruitment process, the commission plans to fill Group B and Group C vacancies in various ministries, departments, and Government of India organizations at 14,582 levels.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Out

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has put out the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 for Tier 1 Examination on its official website www.ssc.gov.in. Aspirants who wrote the test between 12th September and 14th October 2025 can now check their response sheet, question paper, and provisional key through their login credentials. The objection window will be open until 19th October 2025 (9 PM) with a fee of ₹50 per question. SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 is likely to be released in November 2025. The aspirants are requested to cross-check and verify their answers before the cutoff time.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Tier 1: Overview

The SSC CGL Exam is organized every year for candidates who have done their graduation and are interested in finding government jobs in Group B and C vacancies. The Tier 1 test includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the sections of General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Comprehension.
A complete description of SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 follows below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Tier 1 Exam Dates	12th to 26th September 2025 and 14th October 2025 (Re-exam)
Answer Key Release Date	16th October 2025
Mode of Answer Key Release	Online
Official Website	www.ssc.gov.in
Total Vacancies	14,582
Posts	Group B & Group C
Negative Marking	0.5 marks for each wrong answer

Direct Link For SSC CGL Answer Key 2025

Candidates can now access the official answer key link provided by the Staff Selection Commission. The link allows candidates to log in using their Roll Number and Password (as used during registration). The link will remain active only till 19th October 2025 (9 PM), after which candidates will not be able to view or challenge the provisional answer key.

Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025

How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Tier 1

Candidates can download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key by following these steps:

Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in
Navigate to the Answer Key section.
Click on the notification: “Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 (Tier-I): Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys along with Question Paper(s)”.
Log in using your Registration ID/Username and Password.
Select SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 from the list of exams.
Enter your roll number and other required credentials.
Download your answer key PDF and the corresponding response sheet.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Marking Scheme

To calculate the estimated scores using the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025, candidates should follow the official marking scheme:

Correct Answer: +2 marks
Incorrect Answer: -0.5 marks
Unattempted Questions: 0 marks

Example: If a candidate answers 80 questions correctly and 10 incorrectly:

Marks for correct answers = 80 × 2 = 160
Negative marks = 10 × 0.5 = 5
Estimated Score = 160 – 5 = 155

Using this method, candidates can predict their chances of qualifying for Tier 2.

SSC CGL Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in Tier 1 to be eligible for Tier 2:

General (UR): 30%
OBC & EWS: 25%
SC/ST/PH: 20%

Note: Crossing the qualifying marks does not assure advancement. The candidates should also achieve the final cut-off marks, depending on the number of vacancies available, difficulty level of the examination, and category-wise performance.

How to Estimate Your Score Using the Answer Key

Candidates can use the provisional answer key and response sheet to calculate probable marks:

Correct Answer: +2 marks
Incorrect Answer: -0.5 marks
Unattempted Question: 0 marks

Formula for Estimation:
Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 2) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.5)

This helps students get an early idea of their performance and predict whether they are likely to qualify for Tier 2.

How to Raise Objections Against SSC CGL Answer Key 2025

Candidates who find errors in the provisional answer key can raise objections online till 19th October 2025 (9 PM). The fee for submitting an objection is ₹50 per question.

Steps to Raise Objections:

Visit www.ssc.gov.in.
Go to the Answer Key section.
Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Click on “Challenge Answer Key” under SSC CGL 2025.
View your question paper and select the question you want to challenge.
Justify with valid proof.
Pay ₹50 per question and submit your objection.
You can track your objections in the “View Grievance Question” section on your dashboard.

Color Codes Used in Answer Key:

🟩 Correct Answer
🟥 Incorrect Answer
🟨 Correct Option
⚪ Not Attempted

SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Exam Statistics

Here’s a quick overview of the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam:

Parameter	Details
Total Registered Candidates	~28 lakh
Candidates Appeared	~13.5 lakh
Exam Centres	255
Cities Covered	126
Number of Exam Shifts	45
Tier 1 Duration	15 days

SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 Date

As per official updates, SSC will declare the SSC CGL Tier 1 Result 2025 in November 2025, followed by the Tier 2 Exam in December 2025. Only candidates qualifying the Tier 1 cutoff will be eligible for the next stage.

SSC CGL 2025 Vacancies and Selection Process

This year, the SSC CGL 2025 Exam aims to fill 14,582 vacancies across various ministries, departments, and subordinate offices of the Government of India.