The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has officially released the OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 on 21 April 2026. Candidates who appeared in the prelims exam can now download the answer key and response sheet to check their performance.
Raise objection window for OSSC CGL Provisional Answer Key 2026 will remain open until 24th April 2026
The OSSC CGL Answer Key 2026 is a crucial step for candidates to evaluate their performance. Make sure to download it, calculate your marks, and raise objections if needed before 24 April 2026.
The answer key is provisional, so candidates can challenge it within the given timeline.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Exam Name | OSSC CGL Prelims 2026 |
| Posts | Group B & C |
| Total Vacancies | 1576 |
| Exam Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Objection Window | 21 to 24 April 2026 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 (Correct), -0.25 (Wrong) |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Result Date | Expected in May 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
Candidates can download the official OSSC CGL Prelims Answer Key PDF from the official website.
OSSC CGL Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF Link (Active)
Visit the official website: www.ossc.gov.in
Select your preferred language
Click on the CGL Answer Key 2026 link
Download the PDF
Match your responses with the official answers
Along with the answer key, OSSC has also released the response sheet, which helps candidates:
Check-marked answers
Compare with the correct answers
Calculate the expected score
This gives a clear idea about your qualifying chances before the result.
If you find any discrepancy, you can raise objections.
Last Date: 24 April 2026
Mode: Online
Where: Official OSSC website
Submit valid proof while raising objections
No objections will be accepted after the deadline
Final answer key will be released after reviewing objections
To calculate your score correctly, follow the official marking scheme:
Correct Answer: +1 Mark
Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark
Unattempted: 0 Mark
Total Marks: 150
Follow this simple method:
Count correct answers
Count Incorrect answers (wrong attempts)
Apply formula:
Score=(Correct×1)−(Wrong×0.25)Score = (Correct \times 1) - (Wrong \times 0.25)Score=(Correct×1)−(Wrong×0.25)
This will give your expected score in the prelims exam.
The OSSC CGL result is expected in May 2026 after reviewing all objections. Candidates scoring above the expected cut-off will qualify for the next stage.