The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced that the SSC CGL re-exam 2025 will be conducted on October 14, 2025. This re-exam is exclusively for candidates whose exams were affected due to the Mumbai Fire incident on September 26, 2025. The Commission has clarified that the SSC CGL exam 2025 for all other centres has already been concluded successfully.
According to SSC, the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response, with 28 lakh candidates applying and 13.5 lakh candidates appearing across the country. The exam was conducted in 255 centres spread over 126 cities, held in 45 shifts across 15 days.
SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Release Date
The SSC CGL 2025 answer key will be released on October 15, 2025, a day after the re-exam. Along with the tentative answer key, the SSC objection window will also open. Candidates can review the answer key and, if they find discrepancies, submit their objections online.
The objection submission will require a fee of ₹100 per question, which is non-refundable. The SSC CGL representations will be carefully scrutinised, and only valid objections will be considered before finalising the keys. The Commission has also made it clear that its decision on the final answer key will be binding.
The SSC CGL final answer key 2025 will be used for result processing, and the Commission will upload it on the official website after the declaration of results.
How to Download SSC CGL Answer Key 2025
Candidates can follow these steps to download the SSC CGL answer key 2025 once it is released:
- Visit the official website of SSC.
- Click on the “SSC CGL 2025 Answer Key” link available on the homepage.
- A new login page will appear. Enter your login credentials (roll number/registration ID and password).
- Click on submit to view the answer key.
- Download the answer key and cross-check your responses.
- Take a printout for future reference.
SSC CGL 2025 Recruitment Drive
This year’s SSC CGL recruitment 2025 aims to fill up 14,582 vacancies in various government departments and ministries. The exam remains one of the most popular and competitive recruitment examinations in India, opening doors to prestigious Group B and Group C posts.
Candidates who appeared in the exam are now eagerly awaiting the release of the SSC CGL results 2025. With the answer key and objection window, aspirants will get a clear idea of their performance before the official result declaration.
Key Highlights – SSC CGL Exam 2025
- Re-Exam Date: October 14, 2025 (for Mumbai Fire-affected candidates).
- Answer Key Release Date: October 15, 2025.
- Objection Fee: ₹100 per question.
- Total Applicants: 28 lakh.
- Appeared Candidates: 13.5 lakh.
- Vacancies: 14,582.
The SSC CGL 2025 answer key will be a crucial tool for candidates to evaluate their performance and calculate their probable scores. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the SSC official website for the latest updates and ensure they raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time, for more details CLICK HERE
