SSC CGL: CGL Tier-2 answer key and response sheet released; objections can be raised until this date..

SSC CGL: CGL Tier-2 answer key and response sheet released; objections can be raised until this date.. India-employmentnews | 2026-02-02 11:15:01

SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the second stage of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGLE). Candidates who appeared for the SSC CGL Tier-2 exam can download the answer key from the official website ssc.gov.in.

According to the SSC CGLE Tier-1 results, a total of 1.40 lakh candidates were shortlisted for the Tier-2 examination. Of these, 6,196 candidates qualified for JSO, 2,781 for SI Grade 2, and 1,31,027 for other posts.

Raise Objections by February 3

Along with the answer key, the candidates' response sheets and question papers have also been uploaded to the dashboard. Candidates who qualified in the first stage and appeared for the second stage examination can challenge the question paper and answer key until February 3. Candidates dissatisfied with the answer key can raise objections by paying a fee of Rs 50 per question. They will also be allowed to challenge the questions.

The official notice states, "Representations received after 8 PM on February 3, 2026, will not be considered under any circumstances. Candidates may take a printout of their respective answer sheets, as these will not be available after the above-mentioned deadline."

The Commission has clarified that the SSC CGL question papers available on the portal are for personal use and self-analysis only. The Commission stated, "A written undertaking in this regard has been included in the Challenge Management Portal, which will be visible to the candidates upon logging in."

Option-cum-Preference to be Sought After Results

Candidates are required to submit their option-cum-preference after the declaration of the results. Candidates will not be considered for any post in the final result if they fail to submit their preferences.

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