The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key 2025 on 16 October 2025 for the recruitment exam held between 12 to 26 September 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their marks and responses, and also raise objections online if they find any discrepancies.
The objection window is open from 16 to 19 October 2025 (till 9:00 PM). Candidates will need their Application Number and Date of Birth to access the answer key on the official website – ssc.gov.in .
SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key 2025 – Overview Details Information Organisation Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Name SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 Posts 14,582 Answer Key Release Date 16 October 2025 Objection Dates 16 to 19 October 2025 (Till 09:00 PM) Official Website ssc.gov.in Login Details Needed Application Number & Date of Birth Objection Fee ₹50 per question
Important Dates Event Date Notification Release 09 June 2025 Application Start Date 09 June 2025 Last Date to Apply Online 04 July 2025 Fee Payment Deadline 05 July 2025 Correction Window 09 to 11 July 2025 Admit Card Release 09 September 2025 onwards Exam Dates 12 to 26 September 2025 Re-exam Date 14 October 2025 Re-Admit Card 10 October 2025 Answer Key Release 16 October 2025 Objection Window 16 to 19 October 2025 Result Date To Be Announced
Application Fee Category Fee Gen / OBC / EWS ₹100/- SC / ST / PH / Female ₹0/- (Exempted) Objection Fee ₹50/- per question Payment Mode Online (Net Banking, Card) or Offline via E-Challan
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025) Minimum Age Maximum Age 18 Years 30 Years
Age relaxation available as per government norms.
SSC CGL 2025 – Vacancy & Eligibility Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility Criteria Various Group B & C Posts 14,582 Bachelor’s Degree in any stream + 60% marks in Maths in Class 12 OR Graduation with Statistics as one subject
SSC CGL Tier-1 Salary Details Pay Level Salary Range (₹) Level 4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Level 5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 Level 6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Level 7 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 Level 8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
How to Download SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key 2025 Follow these easy steps:
Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in Find the link titled “SSC CGL Tier-1 Answer Key 2025” Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth Click Submit to view your response sheet and answer key Download or print it for your records How to Raise Objections in SSC CGL Answer Key 2025 Visit the official portal and log in using your registration details Click on the “Raise Objection” link Select the question(s) you want to challenge Provide valid proof and justification Pay ₹50 per question challenged Submit your objection before 19 October 2025 at 09:00 PM Selection Process – SSC CGL 2025 The recruitment will be completed in multiple stages:
Tier-1: CBT (Computer-Based Test) Tier-2: CBT + DEST (Typing Test) + CPT (for specific posts) Skill Test (If Required) Document Verification Final Merit List based on scores and post preferences Important Links 
