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SSC CGL (Graduate Level-11739 Various Posts) Answer Key 2026 Released, Download Response Sheet PDF

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC CGL 2026 notification on 21 May 2026 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, the commission will recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations.

The online application process was conducted from 21 May to 22 June 2026. The SSC CGL Tier 1 examination was held from 30 September to 30 October 2026 in multiple shifts at examination centres across the country. The commission has now released the SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2026 on 4 November 2026. Candidates who appeared in the examination can check their answer keys and download their response sheets from the official SSC website.

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameCombined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Post CategoryGroup B & Group C
Vacancies11739 (Tentative)
Job LocationAll India
Pay ScalePay Level-8 (Rs. 47600 to 151100/-)
Exam Date30 September- 30 October 2026
Answer Key Date04 November 2026
CategorySSC CGL Answer Key 2026
Official Websitessc.gov.in

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 21 May 2026
  • Online Application Start: 21 May 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026
  • Apply Re-Open Date: 23 to 25 June 2026
  • Correction / Edit Form Date: 01 to 03 July 2026
  • Tier-I Exam City Release Date: 22 September 2026
  • Tier-I Admit Card Release Date: 02/03 Days Before Exam Date
  • Tier-I Exam Date: 30 September- 30 October 2026
  • Tier-I Answer Key Date: 04 November 2026
  • Tier-II Exam Date: December 2026

Application Fee

  • Gen / OBC: ₹100/-
  • SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹0/-
  • Correction Fee First Time: ₹200/-
  • Correction Fee Second Time: ₹500/-
  • Mode of Payment: Online 

Age Limit Details

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 27 Years (Post Wise)
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years (Post Wise)
  • Age Limit as on : 01 August 2026
  • The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification
Graduate Level Various PostsAny Graduation Degree

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancies
Graduate Level Various Posts11739

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages:

  • Tier-I Written Exam
  • Tier-II Written Exam
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Tier-I Exam Pattern:

  • Negative Marking : 1/4th
  • Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT)
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Intelligence and Reasoning2550  01 Hour
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude 2550
English Comprehension2550
Grand Total10020001 Hour

Tier-II Exam Pattern:

PaperSessionSectionSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-I (Compulsory)-For All PostsSession-I (02:15 Hours)Section-IMathematical Abilities3018001 Hour
Reasoning and General Intelligence30
Section-IIEnglish Language and Comprehension4521001 Hour
General Awareness25
Section-IIIComputer Knowledge Test206015 Mins
Session-II (15 Minutes)Section-IVData Entry Speed TestOne Data Entry Task–
Paper-II (Only For JSO & Statistical Investigator)––Statistics10020002 Hours
Paper-III (For Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer)––General Studies (Finance and Economics)10020002 Hours

SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Download Answer Key Link

Download Tier-I Exam Answer KeyClick Here
Download Tier-I Exam Answer Key NoticeClick Here
Download Vacancy Details NoticeClick Here
Download Exam Admit CardClick Here
Notification PDFClick Here

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