The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL Tier I Answer Key 2025 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I). Candidates who appeared for the SSC CGL Tier I 2025 Exam can now download the provisional answer key and their response sheets from the official SSC website.
According to the official notice, the tentative answer key and response sheets have been uploaded on the portal, and candidates can access them by logging in using their Registration Number and Password. The objection window has also been opened, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the provisional key.
SSC CGL Tier I Answer Key 2025 — Key Dates
- Answer Key Release Date: October 17, 2025
- Objection Window Closing Date: October 19, 2025, up to 9:00 PM
- Exam Dates: September 12 to 26, 2025, and October 14, 2025
The SSC CGL Tier-I 2025 Exam was held across various centers in India in multiple shifts to recruit candidates for prestigious Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and other government offices.
SSC CGL Tier I Answer Key 2025 — How to Download
Candidates who appeared for the exam can follow the steps below to download the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025:
- Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website
- Click on the login link available on the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password in the required fields.
- Click on Submit to view your response sheet and tentative answer key.
- Review the answers carefully and download the answer key for reference.
- Take a printout for personal use and self-analysis.
The Commission has stated that the saved question paper and response sheets are meant strictly for personal analysis only. Candidates are required to agree to an undertaking available on the Challenge Management Portal before accessing their data.
How to Raise Objections
If a candidate finds any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections online through the SSC portal. The objection window will remain open until October 19, 2025 (9:00 PM).
- Objection Fee: ₹50 per question/answer challenged.
- Representations submitted after 9:00 PM on October 19 or in any other mode (email/post) will not be accepted.
- Once reviewed, the SSC will release the final answer key based on the expert committee’s evaluation.
SSC CGL Tier I 2025 Overview
The SSC CGL Tier I 2025 Examination was conducted from September 12 to 26, and again on October 14, 2025, across multiple exam centers nationwide. The examination tested candidates’ proficiency in General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness.
The SSC CGL Tier II Exam 2025 schedule will be announced after the finalization of the Tier I results, which will be based on the final answer key.
The release of the SSC CGL Tier I Answer Key 2025 gives candidates an opportunity to evaluate their performance and challenge any discrepancies. Candidates are advised to log before October 19, 2025, to download their answer key and raise objections if necessary.
This transparency initiative by the Staff Selection Commission ensures fairness and accuracy in the CGL 2025 recruitment process, paving the way for thousands of aspirants vying for government positions across India, for more details and check key answers CLICK HERE
