The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is soon expected to release the answer key for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 examination 2025. Students who appeared for the exam, which concluded on November 30, 2025 , can expect the provisional answer key and their response sheets to be available on the official website, ssc.gov.in . This answer key allows candidates to check their answers and estimate their scores. It also provides an opportunity to challenge any questions or answers they believe are incorrect.
The SSC CHSL exam aims to fill a total of 3,131 Group C posts in various government departments and ministries. These posts include roles like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
SSC CHSL 2025 Answer Key: Key Information
| Event | Status / Expected Date |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Conclusion Date | November 30, 2025 |
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Provisional Answer Key Release | Expected by this or next week of December 2025 |
| Official Website for Download | ssc.gov.in |
| Objection Fee per Question | INR 100 |
How to Download SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025
Once the Staff Selection Commission releases the answer key, candidates can follow these simple steps to download it from the official website:
- Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in .
- Look for the 'Answer Key' section or a direct link for 'SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025' on the homepage. This link is usually found on the right side or in the 'Latest News' section.
- Click on the answer key link. This will take you to a login page.
- Enter your User ID (usually your roll number) and Password, which were used during your application or exam.
- After logging in, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key and your individual response sheet will appear on your screen.
- You can then check your answers against the official key. It is a good idea to download and save a copy of the answer key and your response sheet for your records.
Challenging the SSC CHSL Answer Key 2025
If a candidate finds an error in the provisional answer key, they have the option to challenge it. The process is entirely online. Here are the steps to raise an objection:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in .
- Log in using your User ID and Password.
- Find and click on the 'Answer Key Challenge' or 'Objection Link' for the CHSL Tier 1 2025 exam.
- Read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Select the question you wish to challenge. You will need to provide strong supporting documents or proof for your objection. This could be from textbooks, official sources, or previous exam solutions.
- Pay the required fee. There is a fee of INR 100 per question challenged. This payment must be made online.
- After providing all details and paying the fee, submit your objection.
The Staff Selection Commission will review all objections. If an objection is found to be valid, the answer key will be updated, and a final answer key will be released. The final answer key cannot be challenged further. Candidates should use this provisional answer key to calculate their estimated scores and understand their performance in the exam. This step is important before the final results are announced.
