SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 Answer Key

Set-Wise Answer Keys

Set A

Morning (9:00 AM)

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Set B

Morning (9:00 AM)

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Set C

Afternoon (12:00 PM)

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Set D

Afternoon (12:00 PM)

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Set E

Evening (3:00 PM)

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Set F

Evening (3:00 PM)

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Marking Scheme / Score Formula

Correct = +2 marks. Wrong = -0.50 marks. Unattempted = 0. Total = 200 questions × 2 = 400 marks (Tier-1 only has 200 marks — 100 questions × 2).

Expected Cutoff Marks

general

172–178

obc

165–171

sc

148–154

st

133–140

ews

168–174

* Expected cutoffs based on difficulty analysis. Official cutoffs may vary.

How to Raise Objection

1Log in to sscadmitcard.nic.in with your Roll Number and Date of Birth
2Click on 'Challenge Answer Key' for CGL 2026 Tier-1
3Select the question(s) you want to challenge
4Enter justification and supporting reference
5Pay ₹100 per question via SBI Collect / Debit Card / UPI
6Download the acknowledgement receipt

Objection Fee: ₹100 per question

Fee is refunded if your challenge is accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 expected score?

Each correct answer gives +2 marks, each wrong answer deducts 0.5 marks. Formula: (Correct × 2) − (Wrong × 0.5).

Is the objection fee refundable?

Yes — if your challenge is accepted and the answer is revised, ₹100 per accepted challenge is refunded.

Set-Wise Answer Keys

Marking Scheme / Score Formula

Expected Cutoff Marks

How to Raise Objection

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer Key Links

Important Dates

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SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 Answer Key

Set-Wise Answer Keys

Marking Scheme / Score Formula

Expected Cutoff Marks

How to Raise Objection

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer Key Links

Important Dates

Also Check