SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Out on 15 Oct at ssc.nic.in – Check Response Sheet

Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:03 [IST]

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL 2025 Answer Key for the Tier-I examination on its official website - ssc.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I exam can now check their answer keys, question-wise responses, and individual response sheets.

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SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Out on 15 October at ssc.nic.in - Download Response Sheet

The answer key allows aspirants to estimate their scores before the official result declaration and evaluate their chances of qualifying for the Tier-II exam. Candidates can also raise objections against any discrepancies in the answer key during the objection window provided by SSC.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 - Key Highlights:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC CGL Tier-I 2025
Answer Key Release Date	15 October 2025
Objection Window	15 - 20 October 2025 (Tentative)
Official Website	ssc.nic.in
Purpose	Check Response Sheet and Estimate Scores

The SSC CGL Tier-I exam evaluates candidates on General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

How to Check SSC CGL Answer Key 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to access the answer key and response sheet:

1. Visit the official SSC website - ssc.nic.in

2. Navigate to "Answer Keys / Tentative Keys" under the CGL 2025 section.

3. Click on the link "SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key 2025".

4. Login using registration number and date of birth/password.

5. Download your response sheet and answer key in PDF format.

6. Compare your answers with the official key to calculate estimated scores.

Note: The response sheet provides a candidate-specific view of attempted questions and marked answers.

Raising Objections Against SSC CGL Answer Key

Candidates who find any discrepancies in the official answer key can raise objections as per SSC guidelines:

The objection window is open for a limited period, usually 5-7 days from the release date.
Submit objections online through your login credentials on SSC portal.
Pay a nominal fee per question while submitting objections.
SSC reviews objections and releases the final answer key after considering valid challenges.

Once the final answer key is released, SSC calculates the final scores for result preparation.

How to Calculate Estimated Scores

1. Compare your response sheet answers with the SSC CGL Tier-I Answer Key.

2. Apply the SSC CGL marking scheme:

Correct answer: +2 marks
Incorrect answer: -0.5 marks (negative marking)

3. Total your scores across all sections.

4. Use estimated scores to predict qualification status for Tier-II.

Estimated scores give a fair idea of selection chances but are subject to final SSC calculation.

Important Instructions

Candidates must download and save the response sheet and answer key for reference.

Keep track of objection deadlines to avoid missing the opportunity.

Regularly check ssc.nic.in for final answer key and result updates.

Any query or discrepancy must be submitted online; SSC does not entertain offline complaints.

Conclusion

The release of the SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 is a crucial step for aspirants to assess their performance and predict results. Candidates can download the response sheet and tentative answer key from ssc.nic.in and raise objections if necessary.

Early access to the answer key allows candidates to analyze their scores, estimate ranking, and prepare mentally for Tier-II exam. Keeping track of official updates ensures smooth participation in the subsequent stages of SSC CGL 2025 recruitment.