SSC CGL Answer Key deadline extended till Oct 21: Check steps to raise objections at ssc.gov.in

Once the objection window closes on October 21, the SSC will review all challenges and release the final answer key, followed by the Tier-I results.

SSC CGL Answer Key deadline extended; raise objections at ssc.gov.in (Representative/Express Photo)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date for raising objections against the tentative answer keys of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) Tier-I, 2025. Candidates can now submit their challenges until 11 am on October 21.

Earlier during the announcement of tentative answer keys the SSC had notified the earlier deadline of 9 pm on October 19. Candidates can now raise their objections on the official website at ssc.gov.in.

In an official notification, the Commission stated, “It has been decided to extend the last date up to which the facility will be live from 19.10.2025 (09:00 PM) to 21.10.2025 (11:00 AM). All other terms and conditions mentioned in the Notice dated 16.10.2025 remain the same.”

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The tentative answer keys and candidates’ response sheets were released on October 16, 2025, allowing examinees to verify their responses and submit challenges online. The SSC CGL Tier-I exam was conducted nationwide from September 12 to September 26, 2025, with an additional session on October 14, 2025 for certain centres.

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The Commission said that the saved question paper and response sheets are meant solely for personal reference and self-analysis. Candidates accessing the challenge portal are required to agree to an undertaking confirming that they will not share or publish the material elsewhere. SSC clarified that “no requests for providing response sheets or tentative answer keys will be entertained after the specified deadline.”

How to raise objections to SSC CGL Answer Key 2025

Candidates who wish to challenge any of the answers can do so by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

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Step 2: On the homepage, go to the “Answer Key” section.

Step 3: Log in using your registration number and date of birth or password.

Step 4: Select the question(s) you wish to challenge from the provisional answer key.

Step 5: Upload valid supporting documents or references to justify your objection.

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Step 6: Submit your challenge and pay the prescribed fee (if applicable).

The Commission had earlier opened the provisional challenge window to ensure transparency in the evaluation process. The SSC has noted that each challenge must be backed by documentary proof, and only online submissions will be considered.

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Once the objection window closes on October 21, the SSC will review all challenges and release the final answer key, followed by the Tier-I results. Candidates qualifying the Tier-I exam will be eligible to appear for the Tier-II stage, the next level in the SSC CGL 2025 recruitment process.

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