The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the answer key for the Sub-Inspector (SI) Paper 1 exam on December 24, 2025 . Along with the answer key, students can also find their response sheet and the original question paper. This release helps candidates check their answers and estimate their scores for the exam. The answer key is available on the official website, ssc.gov.in .
The SSC CPO SI Paper 1 exam was held from December 9 to December 12, 2025 . This exam is for selecting Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) across India. Students who appeared for this important government job exam can now review their performance.
Key Dates for SSC CPO SI Paper 1 Answer Key 2025
| Event | Date |
| SSC CPO SI Paper 1 Exam Dates | December 9 to December 12, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | December 27, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
How to Download Your SSC CPO SI Paper 1 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their answer key, response sheet, and question paper:
- Go to the official website of SSC: ssc.gov.in
- On the homepage, look for the 'Latest News' or 'Notice Board' section.
- Find and click on the link titled "Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025 (Paper-I): Uploading of Tentative Answer Keys along with Question Paper(s) cum Response Sheet(s) – regarding".
- A new notice will open on your screen. Read it carefully for all details.
- Inside the notice, you will find a direct link to log in. Alternatively, go back to the homepage and click on the 'Login' button.
- Enter your login details, which include your Registration Number (User ID) and your password .
- Once logged in, your SSC CPO SI Paper 1 answer key, along with your response sheet and question paper, will appear.
- Download these files and save them on your computer or phone. It is a good idea to also take a printout for your records.
You can also use this direct link to download the answer key: https://ssc.gov.in/login
Challenging the Tentative Answer Key
The answer key released on December 24 is a 'tentative' or provisional answer key. This means that if candidates find any mistakes in the answers provided by SSC, they can report them.
- You can challenge any wrong answer by submitting an objection online.
- The last date to submit challenges is December 27, 2025, by 6:00 PM .
- There is a fee of INR 50 for each question or answer you challenge. This fee must be paid for your objection to be considered.
- It is very important to submit your challenges before the deadline. The SSC will not accept any objections received after 6:00 PM on December 27, 2025 .
- Also, make sure to submit your challenge only through the official online system. Challenges sent through email, post, or any other method will not be looked at.
What Happens After Challenges?
After the deadline for challenges, a team of subject experts will review all the objections submitted by candidates. They will check if any of the challenged answers are indeed wrong. Based on their review:
- If an objection is found correct, the answer key will be updated.
- Once all challenges are reviewed, the SSC will release a 'final' answer key. This final key cannot be challenged further.
- Using the final answer key, candidates can calculate their exact score. This score will be important for the next stages of the recruitment process for Sub-Inspector posts.
