SSC CHSL Answer Key 2026 Released; Objection Window Open Till April 23

Published: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 12:11 [IST]

The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CHSL Answer Key 2026 for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (Tier-II). Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the tentative answer key along with their response sheets from the official website.

SSC CHSL Answer Key 2026 Released at ssc.gov.in; Raise Objections Till April 23

Candidates can access the answer key by logging in with their registration number and password on the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in). Along with the release, the commission has also opened the objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies.

Answer Key Status: Released
Objection Window: Open
Last Date to Raise Objections: April 23, 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Objection Fee: ₹50 per question

How to Download SSC CHSL Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to access the answer key:

1. Visit the official website (ssc.gov.in)

2. Click on the "Answer Key" section

3. Select SSC CHSL Tier-II Answer Key 2026 link

4. Log in using registration number and password

5. View and download the answer key and response sheet

Candidates are advised to carefully compare their responses with the official answers.

Response Sheet Released Alongside Answer Key

The Staff Selection Commission has also released individual response sheets, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance accurately. This transparency helps candidates estimate their probable scores before the final result.

How to Raise Objections

Candidates who find discrepancies in the tentative answer key can challenge it within the given timeframe:

1. Log in to the SSC portal

2. Select the question(s) to challenge

3. Provide valid justification or supporting documents

4. Pay ₹50 per question/answer challenged

5. Submit the objection

Important Deadline

The objection window will remain open until April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM. Candidates must ensure that they submit their objections within this period, as:

Late submissions will not be accepted
No requests will be entertained after the deadline under any circumstances

What Happens After Objections?

After reviewing all challenges, the Staff Selection Commission will release the final answer key. The final result will be prepared based on this revised answer key.

Key Points to Remember

Answer key and response sheet are available online
Login credentials are required to access them
Objection fee is ₹50 per question
Deadline for objections is April 23, 2026 (6 PM)
Final answer key will be released after reviewing challenges

Conclusion

The release of the SSC CHSL Answer Key 2026 provides candidates with an opportunity to assess their performance and ensure transparency in the evaluation process. The Staff Selection Commission has also given a fair chance to raise objections, ensuring accuracy in the final results. Candidates should act promptly, review their responses carefully, and submit objections, if any, before the deadline.