
How to Raise Objection for SSC CGL Answer Key 2026: Staff Selection Commission (HQ), Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India has issued the SSC CGL Answer Keys along with Candidates’ Response Sheet(s) for the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I). The Tier-I computer-based exam took place from 30.09.2026 to 28.10.2026 at various centres across the country. Candidates can access their response sheets and submit objections against the tentative answer keys online through the official portal.
Candidates can refer to the table below for important details regarding the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 objection process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Tier | Tier 1 |
| Exam Dates | 30 September to 28 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Response Sheet | Available |
| Objection Start Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 7 November 2026 |
| Objection Submission Time | 9:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question challenged |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number and Password |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Candidates can also check the SSC CGL 2026 Normalization Score to understand how normalized marks are calculated and how normalization may affect their final scores.
Candidates who identify incorrect answers or discrepancies in the tentative answer key can submit their challenges through the designated online objection module. The Commission will accept representations only through its official website.
Follow the steps below to raise an objection against the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026:
Visit the Official Website: Open the Staff Selection Commission's official website at ssc.gov.in.
Login to Your Account: Enter your Registration Number and Password to access the candidate dashboard.
Open the Answer Key Link: Find and click the link for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Tentative Answer Key and Response Sheet 2026.
Check Your Response Sheet: Review the questions, options and answers marked during the examination.
Identify Incorrect Answers: Compare the tentative answer key with your knowledge and identify questions for which you want to submit challenges.
Select Questions for Challenge: Open the designated challenge module and select the question or answer you wish to dispute.
Submit Your Representation: Enter the required details and provide the relevant supporting information as instructed in the portal.
Pay the Objection Fee: Pay Rs. 50 for each question or answer challenged through the available online payment method.
Final Submission: Review the submitted details and complete the objection submission process.
Candidates can also check the SSC CGL Post List to explore the various posts offered through the SSC CGL examination and understand their respective job roles.
Candidates challenging the tentative answer key must pay a prescribed fee for every question or answer challenged. The Commission has fixed the objection fee at Rs. 50 per question.
| Particulars | Fee |
| Fee for One Question | Rs. 50 |
| Fee for Two Questions | Rs. 100 |
| Fee for Five Questions | Rs. 250 |
| Fee for Ten Questions | Rs. 500 |
The objection fee must be paid online through the designated portal. Candidates should ensure that the payment and submission are completed before the deadline.
Candidates are advised to review the guidelines issued by the Commission vide notice dated 10.04.2026 before submitting challenges.
Uniform Question Sequence: In the challenge module, the sequence of questions and options is uniform for all candidates who appeared in a particular shift.
Selected Answers: The answers marked by the candidate during the examination are reflected exactly in the module.
Undertaking: The saved Question Paper is strictly for personal use and self-analysis only, requiring candidates to submit an online undertaking in the portal.
