SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I answer key objection window closed on 07.11.2026 at 9 PM, and the Tier-I result is the next stage. The SSC notice board had no result notice as on 13.11.2026. SSC uploaded the tentative keys with each candidate’s response sheet on 04.11.2026, and those keys are now offline.
Do not panic if question 1 in the key is not the question 1 you saw. SSC says the challenge module shows one common order for everyone in a shift, while each candidate got a shuffled order in the exam. Your marked answers still show against the right questions.
Short details
| Name of exam | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 (Tier-I) |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Tier-I held | 30.09.2026 to 28.10.2026, in centres across India |
| Tentative vacancies | 10,731 as on 24.09.2026: UR 4,412, SC 1,715, ST 804, OBC 2,772, EWS 1,028 |
| Objection window | 04.11.2026, 9 PM to 07.11.2026, 9 PM |
| Current status | Objections closed 07.11.2026, Tier-I result not announced as on 13.11.2026 |
Important links
| Answer key and objection login (SSC) | Click hereObjection window closed 07.11.2026 9 PM, checked 13.11.2026 |
| Tier-I result (SSC notice board) | Click hereNot announced as on 13.11.2026, will appear on this page |
| Answer key notice (04.11.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 04.11.2026 |
| Tentative vacancy PDF (24.09.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 04.11.2026 |
| CGL 2026 notice with full syllabus (21.05.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 06.11.2026 |
What to enter and what it costs
| Login details | Your SSC registration number and password |
| Objection fee | 50 rupees for each question challenged, paid online |
| Last time for objections | 07.11.2026 at 9 PM, nothing is accepted after that |
| After the window | Response sheets and keys go offline, and SSC will not send them on request |
What to do next
- Watch the SSC notice board from the Important links table for the Tier-I result notice.
- Keep the score you worked out from your saved response sheet ready to compare when the result comes.
Syllabus and exam pattern
| Tier-I | 100 questions, 200 marks, 1 hour: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant and English, 25 each, 15 minute timer per part, 0.50 negative |
| Tier-II Paper-I | Maths 30 and Reasoning 30, English 45 and GA 25, Computer 20, 3 marks each with 1 mark cut per wrong answer, plus a Data Entry Speed Test |
| Tier-II Paper-II and III | Statistics (only for JSO and Statistical Investigator Gr II) and Finance and Economics (only for AAO), 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours each, 0.50 negative |
In Tier-II Paper-I every question carries 3 marks and a wrong answer costs a full mark. English alone is 45 questions, or 135 of the 390 marks in Sections I and II, so it is the single biggest block. The Computer Knowledge Test and the Data Entry Speed Test are qualifying only. Full syllabus as printed in the SSC notice of 21.05.2026:
Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning
- It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence
Tier-I: General Awareness
- Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to
Tier-I: Quantitative Aptitude
- The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart
Tier-I: English Comprehension
- Candidates ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested
Tier-I: Level of questions
- The questions in Parts A, B and D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10th standard level
Tier-II: Part A of Section-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)
- Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work
- Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations
- Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
- Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
- Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2 + cos2=1 etc
- Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart, Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation, calculation of simple probabilities
Tier-II: Part B of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
- Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de- coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any
Tier-II: Part A of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension)
- Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial
Tier-II: Part B of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)
- Questions are designed to test the candidates general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research
Tier-II: Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Knowledge / Proficiency)
- Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts
- Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc
- Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking
- Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures
Tier-II: Paper-II (Statistics)
- Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection, Tabulation of data, Graphs and charts, Frequency distributions, Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions
- Measures of Central Tendency: Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode, Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles
- Measures of Dispersion: Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation, Measures of relative dispersion
- Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis: Different types of moments and their relationship, meaning of skewness and kurtosis, different measures of skewness and kurtosis
- Correlation and Regression: Scatter diagram, simple correlation coefficient, simple regression lines, Spearmans rank correlation, Measures of association of attributes, Multiple regression, Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only)
- Probability Theory: Meaning of probability, Different definitions of probability, Conditional probability, Compound probability, Independent events, Bayes theorem
- Random Variable and Probability Distributions: Random variable, Probability functions, Expectation and Variance of a random variable, Higher moments of a random variable, Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions, Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete)
- Sampling Theory: Concept of population and sample, Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors, Probability and non-probability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling), Sampling distribution (statement only), Sample size decisions
- Statistical Inference: Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals
- Analysis of Variance: Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data
- Time Series Analysis: Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods
- Index Numbers: Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers
Tier-II: Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics)
- Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)
- Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting
- Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income &Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers
- Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)
- Comptroller & Auditor General of India: Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
- Finance Commission: Role and functions
- Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve
- Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity, Theory of consumers behaviour- Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply
- Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production, Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale
- Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets
- Indian Economy
- Nature of the Indian Economy: Role of different sectors – Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services, their problems and growth
- National Income of India: Concepts of national income, different methods of measuring national income
- Population: Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth
- Poverty and unemployment: Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment
- Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation, Communication
- Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991, Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment
- Money and Banking
- Monetary / Fiscal policy: Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India, functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks
- Budget: Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments
- FRBM: Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
- Role of Information Technology in Governance
Tier-II: Level of questions
- Part A of Section-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) is of Matriculation level, Part A of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 level, and Paper-II and Paper-III of graduation level
FAQ
Is the SSC CGL 2026 objection window still open?
No. It closed on 07.11.2026 at 9 PM.
Is the SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I result out?
Not as on 13.11.2026. The result will come as a notice on the SSC notice board.
Why is the question order different in the answer key?
SSC uses one order per shift in the challenge module. Your own answers are still shown against each question.
Can I download the response sheet after 07.11.2026?
No. SSC said the response sheets and keys would not be available after the window.