The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer key for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 exam 2025. This exam is held for various government posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC) , Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) , and Data Entry Operator (DEO) . Students who took the exam can now check their answers online. The exam took place from November 12 to 30, 2025 . You can find the answer key on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in .
Along with the answer key, SSC has also put up each candidate's response sheet. This sheet shows the answers you marked during the exam. You can use both the answer key and your response sheet to estimate your score. Candidates should download their answer key and response sheet soon. Comparing your marked answers with the official answer key will help you understand your performance. It also helps in preparing for the next stages of the recruitment process.
If you find any mistake in the answer key, you can challenge it. The option to challenge answers is open until December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM . You will need to pay Rs 50 for each question you challenge. No challenges will be accepted after this date.
It is important to know the marking scheme to calculate your score correctly. For every correct answer, you get 2 marks . For every wrong answer, 0.5 marks are deducted.
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 Exam 2025 |
| Exam Dates | November 12 to 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | Recently Released |
| Last Date to Challenge Answers | December 11, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs 50 per question |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
How to Download SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025
Follow these simple steps to get your answer key:
- Go to the official website: ssc.gov.in .
- Scroll down the page and look for the 'CHSL' section. Click on it.
- Click on the login button.
- Enter your username/registration number and password .
- Type in the captcha code shown on the screen.
- Click the login button.
- You will then see your answer key and response sheet. You can download them to your device.
How to Challenge SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025
If you believe there is a mistake in any answer, you can challenge it. Here's how:
- Visit the official website and log in to your account, just like when you downloaded the answer key.
- Find and click on the 'Answer Key Challenge' button, usually located near the answer key notification.
- Read all the instructions carefully before you start.
- Click on the 'Click here to challenge question' button.
- You will need to provide proof or documents to support your challenge.
- Pay the Rs 50 fee for each question you challenge.
- Submit your challenge and supporting documents.
Remember, challenges will not be accepted after December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM . After reviewing all challenges, SSC will release a final answer key. This final answer key will be used for the next steps in the recruitment process.
