The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 2025 answer key on its website, ssc.gov.in. This highly anticipated release provides the first concrete measure of performance for the approximately 13.5 lakh candidates who appeared for the highly competitive examination conducted across 255 centres in 126 cities. This pivotal step marks a significant milestone in India’s elite government recruitment process, setting the stage for the imminent Tier 1 examination results and the subsequent Tier 2 phase. Aspirants can now check their responses, calculate estimated scores, and strategically plan their preparation for the next stage.
SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Answer Key
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Provisional) |
| Next Stage | Tier 2 Examination |
How to Download SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Answer Key
Candidates must log in to the official portal to view and download their respective answer keys and response sheets. Follow these step-by-step instructions to access your performance data:
- Visit the official SSC website: Go to ssc.gov.in
- Locate the Answer Key Section: Click on ‘”Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys along with Candidate’s Response Sheet”‘ under the ‘Notice Board’ section
- Login to Your Account: Enter your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth
- Access Your Materials: Your personalized response sheet and the tentative answer key will be displayed
- Review and Save: Carefully review the documents and save them for future reference
How To Calculate Your Scores
Using the response sheet and the answer key, candidates can accurately calculate their tentative Tier 1 score before the official result declaration.
| Aspect | Marks |
| Marks for a Correct Answer | +2 Marks |
| Negative Marking for a Wrong Answer | -0.50 Marks |
| Marks for Unattempted Question | 0 Marks |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
Q. When was the SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 Answer Key released?
The provisional answer key was released on October 16, 2025.
Q. What is the last date to raise an objection to the answer key?
The deadline to challenge the provisional answer key is October 19, 2025, at 9:00 PM.
Q. What is the fee for challenging a question?
A fee of ₹50 per question/answer challenged must be paid online.
