SSC CGL Tier II exam answer key 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has successfully concluded the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier II examination 2026. The examination was conducted over two days, on January 18 and January 19, 2026.According to the official schedule, the Skill Test (Data Entry Speed Test – DEST) was held on January 18, 2026. On January 19, 2026, candidates appeared for papers on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Statistics.
SSC CGL Tier II answer key 2026 : Expected release date
The Commission has not yet announced the exact date and time for the release of the tentative answer key for the Tier II examination. However, based on previous years’ trends, the answer key is usually released within two to three weeks after the exam is completed.For reference, the Tier I answer key was released on October 14, 2025, while the Tier I examination was conducted between September 12 and September 26, 2025. Going by this pattern, candidates can expect the Tier II answer key to be released by early to mid-February 2026.Objection process for SSC CGL Tier II answer keyOnce released, the tentative answer key will be made available on the official website of the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates will be allowed to check the answer keys and submit online representations, if they find any discrepancy.
- The objection fee is ₹100 per question and the fee is non-refundable.
- Objections will be accepted only through the online mode.
- Representations sent through letter, application, or email will not be entertained.
Candidates must submit their objections within the stipulated time limit mentioned in the official notice.
SSC CGL Tier II answer key 2026: How to download
After the answer key is released, candidates can follow these steps to download it:
- Visit the official website of SSC at ssc.gov.in
- Click on the login link and enter your credentials
- Click on submit
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen
- Download the answer key and keep a printed copy for future reference
SSC CGL recruitment 2026 overview
Through this recruitment drive, the SSC aims to fill 14,582 Group B and Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India, as well as Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and Tribunals.Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for updates related to the answer key, objection window, and further stages of the recruitment process.
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