The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 exam 2025. Students who took the exam can now check their answers and calculate their possible scores. The answer key is available on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, since January 9, 2026 . Candidates can view and download their answer key until February 8, 2026 .
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2025 was held over several days from September 12 to 26, 2025 , and again on October 14, 2025 . This exam is a big step for many students who want to get government jobs in various departments and ministries across India. The final answer key helps students understand how well they performed in the exam.
What is the SSC CGL Exam?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination every year. This exam is for selecting candidates for different Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in various Government of India ministries, departments, and organizations. Lakhs of students appear for this exam, hoping to secure a stable government job.
The CGL exam usually has two main parts: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 is generally a computer-based test that checks general intelligence, reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension. Students must pass Tier 1 to move to Tier 2.
How to Download Your SSC CGL Tier 1 Final Answer Key
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key from the official SSC website:
- Step 1: Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in
- Step 2: Look for the 'Answer Key' section or the latest news update about the CGL Tier 1 answer key.
- Step 3: Click on the link that says "Final Answer Key of Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-I) – 2025".
- Step 4: You will be asked to log in. Enter your SSC Registration Number (User ID) and your Password .
- Step 5: After logging in, you will see your exam dashboard. Find and select the SSC CGL exam details.
- Step 6: Follow the link provided to download your answer key and response sheet.
- Step 7: Download the PDF file and save it. You can then check your answers against the official ones to see your performance.
Direct Link to Download Answer Key
For your convenience, here is a direct link to download the SSC CGL Tier 1 Final Answer Key 2025. Please note that this link leads to a PDF document directly.
| SSC CGL Tier 1 Final Answer Key 2025 Direct Link |
| https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Answer_key_09012025.pdf |
Understanding Answer Keys and Objections
SSC usually releases two types of answer keys:
- Tentative Answer Key: This is released first. Students can check their answers and raise objections if they find any question or answer to be wrong. A fee of INR 50 per question is charged for raising objections. This period to challenge the tentative answer key for the CGL Tier 1 2025 exam was released on October 16, 2025 , and has now closed.
- Final Answer Key: After reviewing all the objections, the SSC releases the final answer key. This key cannot be challenged further. The final answer key for SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 was released on January 9, 2026 .
Students must remember that they cannot send new objections against this final answer key. This key is the last official version, and all marks will be calculated based on it.
Candidates are advised to download their final answer key before the deadline of February 8, 2026 . This document is important for understanding your performance and for any future reference regarding the exam.
