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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is all set to release the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 Tier 1 on October 15, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam will soon be able to access the answer key from the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and verify their responses.

Once the provisional answer key is released, candidates can raise objections if they find any discrepancies. All objections will be thoroughly reviewed by subject experts, and the final answer key will be published thereafter.

Key Statistics

Total candidates applied: ~28 lakh

Candidates appeared for Tier 1: 13.5 lakh

Exam centers: 255

Cities covered: 126

The exam was conducted from September 12 to September 26, 2025, with a re-exam held on October 14, 2025 at select centres.

How To Download SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to download the SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 answer key:

Visit the SSC official website: ssc.gov.in

Click on the “Answer Key” link on the homepage.

Enter your registration number and date of birth/password.

Submit the details.

The provisional SSC CGL 2025 answer key will appear on the screen.

Check and download the answer key for future reference.

Steps To Raise Objections

Candidates who wish to challenge any answer must:

Submit objections through the official SSC portal using their login credentials.

Pay the required fee per question for each objection raised.

Provide valid supporting evidence to substantiate their claim.

Only objections supported with valid evidence will be considered by the commission.

Important SSC CGL 2025 Dates

Notification release: June 9, 2025

Application window: June 9 – July 4, 2025

Tier 1 exam: September 12 – September 26, 2025

Re-exam for select centres: October 14, 2025

Tier 2 exam (tentative): December 2025

Conclusion

The release of the SSC CGL Tier 1 provisional answer key 2025 is a crucial step for candidates to assess their performance and raise objections if needed. Candidates are advised to download the answer key promptly and submit any valid objections before the deadline to ensure consideration.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has confirmed the cancellation of certain shifts of the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 exam due to technical issues and power failures at some centers. This has caused concern among aspirants, but SSC has assured that rescheduled dates will be announced soon.

Cancelled Exam Shifts

DateCityShiftReason12th Sep 2025Mumbai2nd ShiftPower failure13th Sep 2025Prayagraj3rd ShiftPower issue13th Sep 2025Dehradun2nd ShiftPower failure

Candidates from these centers will not lose their attempt and will be provided new exam dates.

Rescheduled Exam Dates

The SSC will release fresh dates for the cancelled shifts on the official portal. Updated admit cards will also be issued for affected candidates. Students are advised to keep checking ssc.gov.in and their regional SSC websites for timely updates.

What Should Candidates Do?

Check SSC notifications regularly for updates.

Download new admit cards once released.

Stay prepared – use the extra time to revise and practice mock tests.

Do not panic – SSC ensures fair opportunities for all candidates.

Final Word

Exam cancellations can feel stressful, but candidates should view this as extra preparation time. With proper planning, aspirants can still perform strongly in the upcoming shifts.

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