SSC CGL Tier 2 Provisional Answer Key Released: Download Now

SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key Released

Announcement of SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has made available the provisional answer key for the second phase of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGLE). Candidates who took the SSC CGL Tier-2 exam can access the answer key on the official website ssc.gov.in.

As per the results from the SSC CGLE Tier-1, around 140,000 candidates were selected for the Tier-2 examination. Among these, 6,196 candidates qualified for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position, 2,781 for Sub-Inspector (SI) Grade 2, and 131,027 for various other roles.

Deadline for Raising Objections: February 3
Alongside the answer key, candidates' response sheets and question papers have been uploaded to their dashboards. Those who qualified in the first stage and participated in the second stage can contest the question paper and answer key until February 3. Candidates wishing to challenge the answer key must pay a fee of ₹50 for each question. They are also permitted to dispute specific questions.

The official notice specifies, "Any representations submitted after 8 PM on February 3, 2026, will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to print their answer sheets, as these will not be accessible after the deadline."

The Commission has emphasized that the SSC CGL question papers available on the portal are intended solely for personal use and self-evaluation. A written acknowledgment regarding this has been incorporated into the Challenge Management Portal, which candidates will see upon logging in.

Submission of Option-Cum-Preference Required Post Results
After the results are announced, candidates must submit their option-cum-preference. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from consideration for any post in the final results.