The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced an extension for submitting challenges against the tentative answer keys of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-I, 2025. This extension offers candidates additional time to carefully review and contest the answers.
New Deadline for Raising Objections
Originally set for 9:00 PM on October 19, 2025, the deadline for submitting objections has now been extended to 11:00 AM on October 21, 2025. Candidates must submit their challenges through the official SSC website within this timeframe to ensure their concerns are considered.
Overview of the CGLE Tier-I Exam
The CGLE Tier-I exam was conducted nationwide from September 12 to September 26, 2025, with an additional exam session held on October 14, 2025. Following the exams, the SSC uploaded the tentative answer keys and candidates’ response sheets on October 16, 2025, enabling candidates to verify their answers and evaluate their performance.
How to Access and Challenge Tentative Answer Keys
Candidates can access the tentative answer keys and their response sheets by logging into the SSC portal at ssc.gov.in using their registration number and password. It is important to note that the question and option order in the challenge portal differs from the original exam sequence to maintain uniformity across candidates appearing in the same shift.
Challenges against the answer keys can be submitted online, with a mandatory fee of Rs. 50 per question challenged. This fee must be paid for each individual question a candidate wishes to contest. Any challenges submitted after the extended deadline or through offline means will not be entertained.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should remember that the downloaded question paper is for personal use and self-analysis only. Upon entering the challenge portal, candidates are required to agree to an undertaking confirming they will not misuse the materials. The SSC will not provide response sheets or tentative answer keys beyond the specified timeline or on individual requests.
Official Notice and Transparency in Evaluation
The extension serves to enhance transparency and allow candidates sufficient time to raise valid objections. Apart from the revised deadline, all other conditions mentioned in the original notice dated October 16, 2025, remain unchanged.
Candidates are encouraged to frequently visit the official SSC website for the latest updates and announcements regarding the CGLE 2025 examination process.
