The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key and response sheet for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam, held from November 12 to November 30, 2025 , can now check their answers and estimated scores. The answer key is available on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in .
This answer key helps students compare their marked answers with the correct ones. It also allows them to calculate their likely scores before the final results are declared. Along with the answer key, candidates can also download their individual response sheets, which show the answers they chose during the exam.
Key Details About SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL Tier 1 Examination 2025 |
| Exam Dates | November 12 to November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Tentative) |
| Website to Download | ssc.gov.in |
| Objection Fee | INR 50 per question/answer challenged |
How to Download SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key and response sheet:
- Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission: ssc.gov.in .
- Look for the 'Latest News' section or the 'Answer Key' tab on the homepage.
- Click on the link for 'SSC CHSL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025'.
- You will be taken to a login page. Enter your Registration Number (username) and Password .
- After logging in, your SSC CHSL Tier 1 answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF file and save it for your records.
Challenge the Answer Key (Raise Objections)
If candidates find any answer in the provisional key to be wrong, they can challenge it. This process is called 'raising objections'.
- Candidates can raise objections online through their login window on the official website.
- There is a fee of INR 50 for each question or answer challenged.
- The SSC will announce a specific deadline for submitting these objections. Candidates must submit challenges before this date.
- After reviewing all objections, SSC will release a final answer key.
Understand the Marking Scheme for Tier 1
To calculate your estimated score using the answer key, you need to know the marking rules. Here is the marking scheme for SSC CHSL Tier 1:
- For every correct answer, candidates get 2 marks .
- For every wrong answer, 0.50 marks are deducted.
- No marks are added or taken away for questions that were not attempted.
By using this marking scheme, candidates can get a clear idea of their performance in the exam. This helps them prepare for the next stages of the recruitment process if they qualify.
Next Steps for Candidates
After the final answer key is released and objections are processed, SSC will announce the Tier 1 results. Qualified candidates will then move on to the next stage of the SSC CHSL selection process.
