
SSC CPO Answer Key 2025 (Out): The Staff Selection Commission has officially published the SSC CPO Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 on 24 December 2025. Along with the tentative answer key, SSC has also made available the question paper and candidate response sheet on its official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now log in to check their answers and estimate their scores. The window to raise objections will remain open until 27 December 2025 (6:00 PM).
The SSC CPO Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 is available in the Candidate’s Corner on the SSC website. Candidates who appeared for Paper 1 can access their response sheet and tentative answer key by logging in with their registration credentials.
SSC released the tentative answer keys for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025 (Paper-I) on its portal.
Candidates must use their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth to access the answer key and response sheet. If any discrepancy is found, objections can be submitted online by paying a fee of ₹50 per question within the stipulated time.
The answer key link will remain active only up to 27 December 2025 (6 PM), so candidates are advised to download it well before the deadline.
Candidates should keep track of all key events related to the SSC CPO Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 to avoid missing important deadlines. The major dates are provided below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam | 9–12 December 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 24 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Download Answer Key | 27 December 2025 |
| Objection Window | 24–27 December 2025 (till 6 PM) |
Candidates must follow the correct procedure to access their response sheet and answer key from the SSC portal. The step-by-step process is outlined below.
Visit the official SSC website: www.ssc.gov.in.
Check the Notice Board section and click on the notice related to Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys along with Question Papers cum Response Sheets.
Read the notice carefully and note the instructions.
Go back to the homepage and click on Login.
Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password, then fill in the captcha.
After logging in, open the Candidate’s Corner.
Select Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025 (Paper-I).
Download the answer key and response sheet to cross-check your answers.
Candidates can calculate their expected marks using the official marking scheme:
| Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 |
Score Calculation Formula:
(Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25) = Total Marks