The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC CGL Tier I Answer Key 2026 — the provisional key for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 went live on 04-11-2026, along with candidates' question papers and individual response sheets. The Tier I computer-based test ran from 30-09-2026 to 30-10-2026 for 10,731 tentative Group B and Group C vacancies, and the answer key lets every candidate check their responses and estimate their score before the Tier I result. The objection window (04-11-2026, 9 PM to 07-11-2026, 9 PM) has now closed, and the Tier II examination is scheduled for December 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Recruitment Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10,731 (tentative, Group B & C) |
| Exam Stage | Tier I (Computer Based Test) |
| Answer Key Released | 04-11-2026 (provisional) |
| Tier II Exam | December 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21-05-2026 |
| Application Begin | 21-05-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25-06-2026 |
| Tier I Exam | 30-09-2026 to 30-10-2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 04-11-2026 |
| Objection Window | 04-11-2026 (9 PM) to 07-11-2026 (9 PM) — closed |
| Tier II Exam | December 2026 |
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (various ministries) | Group B |
| Inspector (Income Tax / Central Excise / Preventive / Examiner) | Group B / C |
| Sub Inspector (CBI / NIA) | Group B |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer, Divisional Accountant, Executive Assistant & others | Group B / C |
| Total tentative vacancies | 10,731 |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university for most posts. Junior Statistical Officer needs 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level, or Statistics as a subject in the degree; Statistical Investigator Grade-II needs Statistics as a subject in the degree. Post-wise requirements are given in the notification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 27–32 years (post-wise) |
| Age Counted As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per SSC rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | Nil |
| Female (all categories) | Nil |
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination every year for Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations. CGL is one of the largest graduate-level recruitment examinations in the country, and the 2026 cycle covers 10,731 tentative vacancies.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC Candidate Login | Answer key & response sheet login |
The Staff Selection Commission released the provisional Tier I answer key along with response sheets on 04-11-2026.
The Tier I computer-based examination was held from 30-09-2026 to 30-10-2026.
The objection window ran from 04-11-2026 (9 PM) to 07-11-2026 (9 PM) and has now closed.
On the official SSC website ssc.gov.in, through the candidate login, where the question paper, response sheet and provisional key are available.
There are 10,731 tentative vacancies for Group B and Group C posts, as per the notification released on 21-05-2026.
The Tier II examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.
Tier I is a computer-based test with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks.